Ivory 3 German D vs Concert Grand

The primary distinction between Ivory 3 German D and Concert Grand lies in their underlying engine technology; Ivory 3 employs a hybrid "RGB Engine" that combines modeling and sampling, whereas Concert Grand is a purely sample-based instrument. This fundamental difference influences how each VST generates its sound and responds to user input.

Ivory 3 German D offers a modern, balanced sound derived from new recordings of a German Steinway D, processed through its RGB Engine with four mic positions and a 42 GB library. In contrast, Concert Grand, while also based on a Steinway D-274, boasts an exceptionally large library of 1100 GB and 185,000 samples, featuring 23 velocity layers and six microphone positions (the vendor excerpt mentions nine, but the structured specs indicate six). Concert Grand emphasizes extensive sampling depth for its warm, bright, and clean character.

Therefore, choose Ivory 3 German D if you prioritize a hybrid engine that aims to combine the flexibility of modeling with the realism of sampling, as demonstrated by its unique RGB Engine. Choose Concert Grand if your workflow benefits from a vast collection of raw samples and extensive velocity layers for nuanced dynamic control across many microphone perspectives, indicating a preference for a purely sample-driven approach to realism.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Ivory 3 German D

  • Ivory 3 German D excels in dynamic range, allowing for unrestricted fortissimo, which is its strong suit.
  • The spectral modeling and sampling, especially the tamber shift, make Ivory 3 German D sound nice and covered.
  • Ivory 3 German D's modeling makes playing more musical and expressive.
  • Ivory 3's awesome effects are amazing, offering quality usually found elsewhere.
  • The dynamic range of Ivory 3 German D, from true fortissimo to very soft, is highly appreciated.

Concert Grand

  • The pre-attack noise was really noisy. I had the samples but decided to hold off given the size of the library. Maybe I'll add them back in in a future update...
  • My ideal setup for Concert Grand is basically Balanced Robust, but without the room mics.
  • While Noire does sound good, I have one that's so much better: Production Voices 300 Grand... concert-grand-virtual-piano/ · Psychotic_Member69. • 2y ago. Fl

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