Piano in Blue vs Hammersmith Pro
Hammersmith Pro wins on sparkling clarity and detailed velocity response; Piano in Blue offers character and warmth with less setup friction.
Hammersmith Pro provides an incredible brightness and dynamic range. Its 21 velocity layers create a highly responsive playing experience. This level of detail makes the installation process difficult and demands significant disk space.
Piano in Blue delivers a naturally playable experience. Denoised samples preserve character while sounding clean. Its default mic positions immediately produce a warm, open sound. Some users find it sounds muted in certain ranges.
Choose Hammersmith Pro if pristine brightness and detailed dynamic control are paramount. Choose Piano in Blue if workflow immediacy and a characterful warmth are essential.
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Insights from Real-World Use
Piano in Blue
- Default mic positions create a warm, open, and good-sounding signal.
- Denoised samples create a cleaner sound while preserving crucial character and life.
- Detailed script improvements make the piano naturally playable and fun for all skill levels.
- Piano in Blue sounds good in higher octaves and mid-range, but also a bit muted.
- Now that they have denoised the close- up samples, this is THE piano. No other VST comes close to the sombre, antique tone of this one. I mix it with Maverick from NI to give it slightly more body. Co
Hammersmith Pro
- The 21 velocity layers and sound capture are excellent, indicating a well-crafted library.
- The piano offers nice responsiveness, dynamic range, and playability due to 21 velocity layers.
- The piano has a nice sparkle and sounds good even without effects.
- I have downloaded the free version and am very impressed. I have added the full version to my "wish list of purchases". It is currently sitting right next to Pianoteq V7. I try to keep my piano librar
- Overload on my PC. Especially when playing this instruments inside Daw while we recording the screen.