Ivory II Yamaha C7 vs Keyscape LA Custom C7

Keyscape wins on variety and utility; Ivory II Grand Pianos demands more resource investment but delivers hyper-realistic grand piano sounds. Ivory II Grand Pianos offers exceptional realism across its three detailed grand pianos. Its authenticity tricks the ear, making it feel like a real instrument. This depth comes with processing demands that some users find taxing.

Keyscape provides a comprehensive collection of diverse instruments, praised for stellar sound quality and realism. Its included LA Custom C7 is a go-to for many, cutting through mixes with a bright tone. However, Keyscape's broad scope leads to high CPU usage for some, causing frustrating lag and loading issues.

Choose Ivory II Grand Pianos if hyper-realism from dedicated grand pianos is the priority. Choose Keyscape if a wide array of inspiring, realistic keyboard sounds outweighs occasional performance bottlenecks.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Ivory II Grand Pianos

  • Ivory II's authenticity and detail make it feel like reviewing the real instrument, the biggest compliment for a plugin.
  • Ivory II is hyper-realistic, tricking the ear into believing it's a real acoustic piano.
  • Ivory II boasts deadly accuracy and true instrument representation, with the C7 being perfect for pop recording.
  • The product demonstrates excellent responsiveness.
  • Ivory's responsiveness allows for excellent playability.

Keyscape

  • Keyscape's Yamaha C7 sound is my go-to; it's bright and cuts through mixes.
  • Keyscape's high CPU usage causes frustrating lag, loading issues, and unwanted distortion.
  • Keyscape is the most beautiful collection of recorded keyboard instruments.
  • Keyscape sounds rich and even across all octaves, unlike other piano VSTs.
  • Keyscape offers an unparalleled and extensive collection of the best piano sounds.

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