Ivory 3 American Concert D vs Pianoteq Steinway Model B
Pianoteq Steinway Model B wins on customizable expression; Ivory 3 American Concert D prioritizes immediate, pristine accuracy. Ivory 3 American Concert D delivers an incredibly real sound with multiple mic positions. It offers great initial realism, but its character is largely fixed. Each Ivory 3 American Concert D piano has a unique tone signature, which limits its versatility for different musical contexts.
Pianoteq Steinway Model B enables a personalized instrument experience. It fosters expressive freedom through diverse character settings. This detailed sound can sometimes present as harsh or unnatural, especially in the upper-mid registers.
Choose Ivory 3 American Concert D if pristine, ready-to-play realism is the priority. Choose Pianoteq Steinway Model B if deep sonic customization and expressive flexibility are more important.
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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.
Pianoteq Steinway Model B
- Pianoteq’s upper register seems super harsh, grating, and un-piano-like, such as around 2:04. ... I find myself modulating my dynamics to produce the “tone” I’m looking for, yet Phil is going all-in o
- Pianoteq Steinway Model B excels at delicate playing with a sparkly quality.
- Perhaps the streaming audio was pushed a bit too far. When I lower the volume, the midrange seems strong without the tone issue you describe and I heard. Love the preset! Wish I could use it with stag
- Steinway B (maybe an unpopular opinion, but I like the Close Mic preset ... Modartt also may redo some of the old grands with the new magic they have...
- From 0:29 on the OP's video, the Steinway B recording, I can't imagine a more perfect example of a stale modelled piano, but at least it has the bright.