Does anyone have the Native Instruments definitive piano collection or any of the three? The three are, The Gentleman, Maverick and The Grandeur. Are they worht the $200 they are asking?
How to do they compare to Modartt Pianoteq pianos?
I guess It's hard to find good piano's on the cheap but I can't afford to spend 400 on one piano.
Thanks.

Have you looked at XLN's Addictive Keys Grand and Upright?

Yes I have all the Addictive keys. I also have the Modartt Pianoteq D4 Concert Grand and K2 Grand piano. The audio demo's always sound good so I wanted to ask if the NI Collection is as good as the demo sounds.

Got full Kontakt? Check out Sampletekk. Piano heaven, and cheap. Currently (through the end of the year) having one of their frequent half-price sales, too. Returning customers usually get 60% off during those sales.

Mosvalve,
 
Sorry I don't have a link, and this has been in the past shaded by some controversy, but get the Yanleo free pianos.
 
Stopped collecting new expensive pianos a long time ago because I found a system that works really really well for me, although my sights and requirements may be less than what is current life in the fast lane. Take this advise thus for what it is worth.
 
Poor man's secret is in thoughtful series layering of the initial sound. Two or three pianos in series, tuned, equalized, volume balanced. What may be lost depending on your requirements is the velocity and response of a megabux single entity.
 
All depends on the application. If it is a subtle solo rendition, may actually need a hi end and hi expensive unit to impart realism. If it is in a general mix with other instruments, you are wasting money buying anything since so many beautiful pianos are out there for free.. Again, in a general mix, series layering can get you super pro delivery for free. Save your money for the winter heating bill.
 
John
 
 

SoundIron Montclarion is on sale. ProductionVoices often are too. The latter's Gold Grand is one of the best.
I got Komplete 10 but haven't tried the new pianos yet.

Neat idea, John. I've layered electric and acoustic pianos, but it's never occurred to me to layer two acoustic pianos. Next time I'm doing a piano piece, I'm gonna try it. Maybe a Yamaha over a Steinway.

Yeah I never thought of layering. Going to give that a try. thanks John.
 
Bit I don't have full Kontakt so for I can't try them. I may bite the bullet and get version 5. It's something I've been thinking of doing for a while now.

Ditto on that...   In my limited options, I like layering AK and Sonivox's Eighty Eight.
 

Bit,
 
This approach has served me well with the negative side that precise velocity control can either be absent or muddled in the mix when several synths are involved in the chain.
 
Have however created exquisite and beautiful pianos by layering lesser contenders that may be mediocre on their own. To my uneducated ear, there is no need to buy anything anymore. Especially when it comes to pianos.
 
john