My Piano vs Addictive Keys Modern Upright

The most significant distinction between these two sampled upright pianos lies in their depth of sound customization and price point. Fluffy Audio's My Piano is a free Kontakt instrument that emphasizes natural, intimate sonics and includes unique features like "Occasional crackles" for added realism. In contrast, XLN Audio's Modern Upright is a mid-range paid offering built upon a Yamaha U3, providing extensive control over its sound through seven distinct microphone positions and advanced effects processing.

My Piano prioritizes a simpler, authentic playing experience with its focus on internal resonances and pedal acoustics, all within a compact 1.7 GB library. Modern Upright, however, caters to users demanding granular control over their piano sound, allowing for detailed shaping of its bright and modern character through its multiple mic perspectives and a comprehensive suite of onboard effects like EQ, compression, and various modulation options.

Choose My Piano if you're seeking a high-quality, characterful upright piano entirely free of charge, with a natural and intimate sound ideal for classical or delicate cinematic applications. Opt for Modern Upright if you require a versatile upright with a brighter, more polished tone, extensive sound design capabilities via multiple microphone angles and effects, and are willing to invest in a premium, flexible instrument suitable for pop, jazz, and modern productions.

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Insights from Real-World Use

My Piano

  • I love My Piano's extreme flexibility and fun, user-friendly controls, surpassing other pianos.
  • I love My Piano's versatility, how it easily mixes, and its fine-tunable nature.
  • My Piano has nice warmth, good quality, no noise, and I like the pedal controls.
  • The Scoring Piano's warm sound is highly appealing.
  • My Piano is flexible, has good dynamic layers, and allows expressive playing.

Addictive Keys Modern Upright

  • CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME. On every preset in AddictiveKeys i hear a "thud" sound when each note plays. I guess its the sound of the pianos hammer? Sounds like the keys are being pressed really hard
  • The software offers excellent control, including sustain pedal noise, enhancing the piano experience.
  • Addictive Keys is a quick, easy to use, great sounding piano VST.
  • Typical piano VSTs are expensive, costing around 150 dollars.
  • Typical piano VSTs are expensive, costing around 150 dollars.

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