Etude vs True Keys German Grand

Etude wins on immediate usability; True Keys German Grand demands more tweaking but rewards with a nuanced, warm tone. Etude provides a versatile and realistic playing experience. Its velocity sensitivity is praised, making it a good choice for general mixing and beginner users. This immediacy sometimes means it lacks a solo dynamic range.

True Keys German Grand offers a beautiful, warm sound, particularly noted for its dry character. It exhibits a perceived confinement and can lack life at louder dynamics. Users often suggest EQ adjustments and velocity mapping workarounds to achieve desired results.

Choose Etude if consistent response across various mixes is paramount. Choose True Keys German Grand if you prioritize a specific warm character and are willing to fine-tune its dynamic response.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Etude

  • Loves velocity sensitivity, realistic feel, and the piano's good, versatile sound.
  • A good, versatile piano to be used frequently in many situations.
  • Etude's scripting makes the playing experience nice and immersive.
  • You can hear this in every nuance of Etude, its sound perfectly balanced with a delicate harmonic richness at the top end and deep, warm tones in the lower.
  • This has what I call a modern piano sound. Similar to Spotlight Piano. Etude is more versatile imo.

True Keys German Grand

  • Overall verdict: value for size/price, playability praised, sound quality not highest tier
  • Dynamic response at loud volumes, perceived confinement, lack of life
  • A great sample library, like the Fazioli, sounds beautiful dry without effects.
  • EQ suggestion (boost highs), velocity mapping adjustment, practical workaround for dynamic softness
  • Model type/size (semi-concert, 7.5 ft), advertised tonal character (soft lyrical, confined), planned performance test

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