Midnight Grand vs Montclarion Hall Grand Piano
The primary distinction between Midnight Grand and Montclarion Hall Grand Piano lies in their fundamental sonic character and the approach to expanding beyond the core piano sound. Midnight Grand focuses on a muted, intimate, and atmospheric grand piano achieved through prepared strings and integrated textural "Atmosphere Layers," created from the original samples and other sources. Montclarion, conversely, presents a brighter, natural-sounding grand piano captured in a unique acoustic space, complemented by extensive "prepared piano" and creative FX articulations.
Midnight Grand, based on a Steinway Model D, prioritizes a warm and refined tone, with its smaller library size reflecting its more focused sound design around the muted piano and pads. Its "Atmosphere Layers" are designed for seamless integration and broad sound design. Montclarion, featuring a 1926 Steinway parlor grand, offers a larger 8.98 GB library with 3,011 samples, providing wide stereo microphone distances from internal to hall for varied ambient flavorings, alongside a diverse array of non-traditional piano sounds like string scrapes and mallet glisses.
Choose Midnight Grand if your priority is a pre-designed, atmospheric, and intimate piano sound with seamlessly integrated ambient textures for film scoring or ambient music. Opt for Montclarion Hall Grand Piano if you seek a natural, bright, and versatile grand piano alongside a comprehensive suite of experimental and percussive "prepared piano" effects and multi-mic control, suitable for classical, broader film scoring, or sound design requiring extended techniques.
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Insights from Real-World Use
Midnight Grand
- Midnight Grand's Steinway base provides a unique, warm felt piano sound.
- Midnight Grand's felt-modified Steinway creates beautiful atmospheres and emotions.
- Midnight Grand is a 'gentle giant,' sounding huge yet tame and very playable.
- Midnight Grand has stunning character and flexible response.
- Both pianos are solid, affordable, and playable, making them must-haves for scoring.
Montclarion Hall Grand Piano
- Worth the price, but not suited as a main piano.
- The room and hall contribute significantly to the Montclarion Hall Grand Piano's sound.
- This is a steal for only 50 bucks imo, ive heard more expensive piano libraries that doesnt sound as good
- Dislikes the default negative gain setting.
- Least favorite of the four, but notes cool custom presets.