Ivory 3 American Concert D vs 300 Grand
Ivory 3 American Concert D wins on out-of-the-box realism; 300 Grand demands more careful setup but rewards with deeper control. Ivory 3 American Concert D delivers a highly realistic sound immediately. Its multiple mic positions provide unique tonal signatures. This ease comes with less granular control over specific mic placements.
300 Grand offers fantastic dynamic layers through precise velocity sampling. Its comprehensive mic positions, especially the ribbon mics, allow for a deeply resonant sound. Achieving this full potential requires a high-quality controller and careful velocity setup.
Choose Ivory 3 American Concert D if quick, immersive realism is paramount. Choose 300 Grand if you tolerate fine-tuning for maximum dynamic range and mic flexibility.
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Insights from Real-World Use
Ivory 3 American Concert D
- Each piano has a unique tone signature, suitable for different songs.
- I listened to the review twice and what my uneducated ears heard was Ivory 3 sounding a bit more airy with ambiance baked in. The piano seems a bit more open.
- It sounds slightly hollow in the mid highs. It’s missing some weight that makes it sound really static.
- American D is brighter (halfway to a Yamaha), while German one is darker.
- I listened to the review twice and what my uneducated ears heard was Ivory 3 sounding a bit more airy with ambiance baked in. The piano seems a bit more open.
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.