Ivory 3 German D vs True Keys: Italian Grand

Ivory 3 German D wins on expansive expressiveness; True Keys: Italian Grand struggles with fundamental playability.

Ivory 3 German D delivers an unrestricted dynamic range, allowing for true fortissimo. Its hybrid engine offers deep control over parameters, making playing more musical. This advanced engine requires significant CPU resources. The extensive control can lead to longer setup times.

True Keys: Italian Grand presents significant issues with its core timbre. Users report frustrating dynamic responses, leading to an inconsistent playing experience. The user interface creates further workflow friction. Many find its playability fundamentally lacking.

Choose Ivory 3 German D if deep, expressive dynamics are paramount and you can tolerate high CPU demands. Choose True Keys: Italian Grand if budget is the sole consideration and playability is a secondary concern.

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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.

True Keys: Italian Grand

  • I have the True Keys set and like the Italian the most. I think the German is darker and may give you that softer vibe if you watch the velocities. The Ivory sounded more mono to me. In fact, I have t
  • I just like the TrueKeys a bit more. With American, German and Italian, I have a lot of choices. If you use pianos in different tracks, Ivory or True Keys is a good base.
  • I kind of like the sound of the Italian TrueKeys, oddly enough maybe even better than the Ravenscroft sound, so I might consider that one to buy. ... this Gamma classical pianist guy says that it's go
  • Although I usually prefer a bit of a mellower tone, the True Keys is miles ahead in this comparison. It's the releases that does it for me. VI Labs has the best release scripting on the market, and yo
  • First the sound: nice enough, but not what I expected as I've heard from various classic recordings. To me it sounded more like a Yamaha CFX. And there are a few keys that sound unbearably foggy in th

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