Originals Mrs Mills Piano vs Originals Jangle Box Piano

The fundamental difference between these two upright sampled pianos lies in their source instruments and the unique sonic characteristics each offers. Mrs Mills Piano is based on a specific Steinway Vertegrand renowned for its bright, metallic tone from lacquered hammers, historically featured on '60s pop records. In contrast, the Jangle Box Piano samples a Challen Vertegrand, notable for its brass-tipped felt strips that enable both a mellow, dark sound and a distinct, percussive "tack piano" effect.

Sonically, Mrs Mills Piano provides a consistent bright and modern character, with a library size of 4.52 GB. Jangle Box Piano, with its larger 7.9 GB library and additional presets, offers a broader tonal palette, ranging from dark and mellow to bright and "jangly" due to its mechanical modification. While both were recorded at Abbey Road Studio Two with three mic positions, the Challen’s unique mechanism provides a dual-character instrument.

Choose Originals Mrs Mills Piano if you require the iconic, bright, and metallic tone associated with classic '60s pop recordings for film scoring or pop production. Choose Originals Jangle Box Piano if you need versatility, desiring both a dark, mellow upright sound and the distinctive, percussive "tack piano" effect, making it suitable for songwriting or pop where varied textures are beneficial.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Originals Mrs Mills Piano

  • Fantastic rendering of the piano, well worth the money at 29 quid.
  • Originals Mrs Mills Piano uses authentic 60's/70's recording equipment.
  • As a piano player, this sounds amazing
  • Former Beatle and music icon Sir Paul McCartney said: “Really exciting for me to hear Spitfire's sampling of what we used to call Mrs Mills piano from Abbey
  • The Originals Mrs Mills Piano offers exceptional eight dynamic layers, outperforming typical three-to-four layer pianos.

Originals Jangle Box Piano

  • I don't need another piano VI, although I am going to buy this one. Incredible price, thanks Spitfire + Abbey Road
  • Likes the Challen piano's felt strips allowing for versatile tack sound.
  • The vintage recording chain for this piano is extremely rare with a D19 mic and high-quality tape machine.
  • Prefers Jangle Box's dynamic sound over Mrs. Mills Piano's brightness.
  • Likes the Challen piano's felt strips allowing for versatile tack sound.

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