Alicia's Electric Keys vs Piano in Blue
Alicia's Electric Keys wins on sound design value; Piano in Blue offers a more immediate, natural playing experience. Alicia's Electric Keys provides extensive presets and deep controls for sculpting unique sounds. This flexibility introduces workflow friction and a steeper price. Its character sits well in dense mixes.
Piano in Blue offers naturally playable detail. Its denoised samples deliver a clean, characterful tone. Some users report the higher octaves and mid-range can sound muted, limiting its dynamic range.
Choose Alicia's Electric Keys if sound design depth justifies setup and cost. Choose Piano in Blue if natural playability and immediate expression are the priorities.
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Insights from Real-World Use
Alicia's Electric Keys
- Thinks Alicia’s Electric Keys is excellent for mellow CP70 sound and natural touch.
- Says the 82 presets sound pretty good and outnumber Alicia's Keys.
- Acknowledges steep price but argues presets and deep controls deliver professional, sound-design value.
- Praises UI meter words that illuminate and flicker with playing intensity.
- Says it sits well in dense mixes without overpowering like some grand pianos.
Piano in Blue
- Default mic positions create a warm, open, and good-sounding signal.
- Denoised samples create a cleaner sound while preserving crucial character and life.
- Detailed script improvements make the piano naturally playable and fun for all skill levels.
- Piano in Blue sounds good in higher octaves and mid-range, but also a bit muted.
- Now that they have denoised the close- up samples, this is THE piano. No other VST comes close to the sombre, antique tone of this one. I mix it with Maverick from NI to give it slightly more body. Co