Modern D vs CFX Concert Grand

Modern D wins on immediate feel; CFX Concert Grand demands more system resources but offers deeper sonic customization. The Modern D delivers realistic sound and expressive playability. Its pristine bass notes are a notable strength. This responsiveness means less time spent adjusting parameters.

CFX Concert Grand offers excellent sampling quality with versatile microphone options. Its authentic recording makes it suitable for academic settings. However, its loading times can be a minor friction point. The brighter tone of CFX Concert Grand sometimes requires careful handling.

Choose Modern D if prioritizing an effortless, responsive playing experience. Choose CFX Concert Grand if microphonic control and a brighter concert hall tone are essential.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Modern D

  • The Claire had a nice upper range, but it really felt dead in the lower mid range. The Modern D sings throughout all the registers. IMO, it's the best virtual piano on the market today.
  • I just picked up the Steinway D, I must say, I was veeery hesitant. I own some other vilabs pianos, The Ravenscroft among them, and feel like those instruments did not live up to their hype. That said
  • I purchased it today after listening to this excellent demo. It sounds pretty realistic and may work better in my pop-rock tracks than Ivory American D or the Keyscape C7 I've been using. I had to bri
  • It sounds very nice, but (to my ear) not as good as my custom C. Bechstein DG preset on Pianoteq, so... for now, I'll keep my wallet in my pocket.
  • Modern D's playability is awesome and better than Garritan CFX and Fazioli.

CFX Concert Grand

  • IMHO, the sound quality of VSL is way above Garritan. At least when I tested them with my Hifiman Sundara headphones. Yesterday I played for 30 minutes using Garritan until my ear got used to it, and
  • All I can say is this: after extensive research a year or so ago, I found lots of people talking about Ravenscroft, and once I listened to the examples on their site I decided to buy it, and still gla
  • The CFX Concert Grand is worth it, feels great, is well-priced, well-done, and highly recommended.
  • The CFX Concert Grand is an awesome library, ranking among the top three with Keyscape and Pianoteq, perfectly excelling in its category.
  • The CFX Concert Grand is recommended for its authentic recording, making it ideal for piano lessons or college courses.

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