Ningbo Upright 2021 vs Chicago Upright 1927
Ningbo Upright 2021 wins on a modern, clean sound; Chicago Upright 1927 provides a more intimate, aged character but demands careful handling.
Ningbo Upright 2021 delivers a versatile, bright piano experience. Users praise its strong sound quality and straightforward interface. However, a significant portion of reviews notes distortion or soft clipping, limiting its pristine output.
Chicago Upright 1927 offers a warm, dark, and characterful tone. Its included reverb and microphone options create spacious results. Some users report minor pitch wariness, and preset recall can unexpectedly zero out output levels.
Choose Ningbo Upright 2021 if you need a vibrant, immediate sound and can tolerate potential distortion. Choose Chicago Upright 1927 if you prioritize aged character and are willing to manage its output quirks.
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Insights from Real-World Use
Ningbo Upright 2021
- I hear it [distortion] pretty much any time the piano samples peak. Sounds like soft clipping or a dirty limiter to my ears. Subtle, but unmistakable. Could be YouTube's playback, but not my devices a
- The Ningbo Upright 2021 is a brand new 48" Hailun upright. This thing sounds exactly the way a brand new upright piano...
- Distortion baked in? Or is that just bad processing between you and yootoob? Definitely doesn’t help sell the samples.
- Sounds gorgeous. Very articulate and has an openness even with the felt layer, which is something I'm not used to hearing so it seems more versatile.
Chicago Upright 1927
- Reverb and mic choices yield beautiful, spacious results; Chicago Upright 1927 has an aged vibe.
- Prefers the more forward mix setting and finds the reverb sound pleasing.
- Frustrated by lack of a control and presets resetting output to zero.
- Chicago Upright 1927 is a vintage (and it shows) 48" upright Baldwin Monarch. This thing has serious character and grime. You won't be getting any shiny clear.
- Notes upright character with slight pitch wariness as part of its sound.