Art Deco Piano vs Originals Jangle Box Piano

The fundamental difference between these two instruments lies in their source piano types and their resulting tonal characteristics. Art Deco Piano meticulously samples a classic grand piano, focusing on a bright, clean, and natural sound, while Originals Jangle Box Piano captures an upright studio piano with a distinct "tack piano" mechanism, offering both mellow and percussive, jangly qualities.

Art Deco Piano features 8 velocity layers for nuanced expression and a smaller library size at 1.5 GB. It recreates a specific 1930s Blüthner PH Grand, notable for its non-traditional construction, utilizing Neumann TLM-170R condenser microphones to capture its unique tonal profile. In contrast, Originals Jangle Box Piano, at 7.9 GB, offers three distinct microphone positions and incorporates a special brass-tipped felt strip mechanism, providing two contrasting sound profiles.

Choose Art Deco Piano if you prioritize a faithful grand piano sound for classical, jazz, or general recording, with an emphasis on clarity and natural brightness. Opt for Originals Jangle Box Piano if you require the characterful, even percussive, sound of an upright, and benefit from multiple microphone options and a distinct "jangle" effect, suitable for pop and songwriting.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Art Deco Piano

  • Great sound, good player. I bought one, but it's been a nightmare trying to install it. My DAW Reason can't find it anywhere.
  • Just got this - and it's a very interesting sounding library. It IS a great gesture by IK to provide such an interesting item to users of Sample Tank and IK products.
  • Downloaded and enjoying this unique addition to my VST piano collection. I'm finding that the Art Deco piano, is not only fun to play as a stand alone, but also crates some interesting colors when lay
  • Just got this - and it's a very interesting sounding library. It IS a great gesture by IK to provide such an interesting item to users of Sample Tank and IK products.
  • Downloaded and enjoying this unique addition to my VST piano collection. I'm finding that the Art Deco piano, is not only fun to play as a stand alone, but also crates some interesting colors when lay

Originals Jangle Box Piano

  • I don't need another piano VI, although I am going to buy this one. Incredible price, thanks Spitfire + Abbey Road
  • Likes the Challen piano's felt strips allowing for versatile tack sound.
  • The vintage recording chain for this piano is extremely rare with a D19 mic and high-quality tape machine.
  • Prefers Jangle Box's dynamic sound over Mrs. Mills Piano's brightness.
  • Likes the Challen piano's felt strips allowing for versatile tack sound.

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