Bardzo vs Ivory 3 LE Uprights

The fundamental difference between Bardzo and Ivory 3 LE Uprights lies in their core piano type and unique construction characteristics. Bardzo is a single, experimental grand piano with only two strings per key and no resonance board, resulting in a distinctively intimate and atmospheric sound. In contrast, Ivory 3 LE Uprights is a collection of upright pianos, including a modern Yamaha U5 and a vintage 1914 Hume, offering a more traditional and versatile range of upright tones.

Sonically, Bardzo’s engineering anomalies create a character that is described as experimental and suitable for film scoring or sound design, moving away from conventional grand piano sounds. Ivory 3 LE Uprights, with its sampled Yamaha U5, provides a warm, natural, and balanced upright sound suitable for pop, songwriting, and general recording, while the vintage option adds further character. Bardzo also details analog recording methods, while Ivory 3 LE Uprights mentions a hybrid engine and extensive on-board mixing capabilities.

Choose Bardzo if you are seeking a highly unique, intimate, and characterful grand piano sound for ambient production or sound design, where traditional piano tonality is not the primary goal. Choose Ivory 3 LE Uprights if you require a collection of versatile upright piano sounds, from modern clarity to vintage warmth, suitable for a broader range of musical styles and songwriting applications.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Bardzo

  • Highlights the unique nature of Bardzo.
  • Expresses appreciation for the diverse textures.
  • Expresses appreciation for the diverse textures.
  • Ever felt like most pianos sound the same? Not this one. Bardzo brings a unique grand piano with two strings per key and no resonance board under your...
  • This might be my favorite of Tomek’s libraries so far. And I say so far intentionally because who knows what he’ll do next!

Ivory 3 LE Uprights

  • Highlighting the character and 'heart' of the vintage Ivory 3 LE Uprights sound.
  • The Modern U is very nice. The difference here is that the Ivory 3 LE uprights have a single stereo mic pair. Ivory3 uses their new engine which gives you so much under the hood control of the sound.
  • Appreciating the unique 'something' in the 'Smoky' preset.
  • Appreciating the lively and responsive velocity layers of Ivory 3 LE Uprights.
  • CraigNZ I'm looking forward to your update review of this Ivory upright... I got the full set of four Synthogy uprights for something like $35 from...

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