C7 Grand vs 300 Grand

300 Grand wins on mic versatility and dynamic range; C7 Grand offers a more immediately satisfying, consistent sound. C7 Grand delivers a bright, clean tone that earns universal praise. Users find its sound quality exceptional even with minimal tweaking. Its strength lies in being consistently good without extensive user input.

300 Grand provides true piano dynamics with precise velocity sampling. Microphone options like ribbon mics add warmth and depth. Users report an immersive sound experience due to detailed mic positions and impulse responses. However, its velocity sensitivity demands a high-quality controller; results vary significantly with different setups.

Choose C7 Grand if immediate, high-quality tone is paramount. Choose 300 Grand if microphone control and nuanced dynamics outweigh potential setup variability.

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Insights from Real-World Use

C7 Grand

  • I did not add any external effects, just played with the instrument settings like mics and velocity. Velocity curve can give a big difference to sound and playability.
  • I have this piano VST but can't get it to sound this good. May I ask what mic settings/amounts you had loaded? Did you do any other mixing to the piano track or was this stock right from the VST?
  • I compared the White Grand from the Nord Piano 5 with the Keyscape C7 Grand ... samples or 704 individual audio files just for that patch. I can assume the...
  • 3 the pedal issues are the worst part, there's no Una Corda simulation (let alone samples) ... The actual “LA Custom” Keyscape Yamaha C7 grand piano has been used.
  • I compared the White Grand from the Nord Piano 5 with the Keyscape C7 Grand ... samples or 704 individual audio files just for that patch. I can assume the...

300 Grand

  • I've had a good listen to as many demos as I can find and this library does sound extremely promising. My current go to piano is NI Noire which I find very versatile. I use it for pretty much everythi
  • I got this plugin a few months ago and is one of the best VST pianos out there, its timbre and playability are just wonderful. The only flaw, to me, is that low register tends to be overwhelming most
  • 300 Grand offers true piano dynamics with precise velocity sampling for a natural playing experience.
  • Ribbon microphones offer beautiful warmth and a deeply resonant sound.
  • Excellent control over mic positions and fantastic dynamic layers.

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