Pianoteq Steinway Model D vs Ivory 3 American Concert D

Pianoteq Steinway Model D wins on expressiveness; Ivory 3 American Concert D offers a more immediate, polished sound. Pianoteq Steinway Model D's physical modeling offers intense, sustained tone. This deep responsiveness requires precise input for optimal performance. Morphing capabilities create unique instruments.

Ivory 3 American Concert D delivers a highly realistic, out-of-the-box experience. Its multiple mic positions provide unique tonal signatures. Some users note subtle recording artifacts, but this does not diminish its overall fidelity.

Choose Pianoteq Steinway Model D if you prioritize deep dynamic control and sound manipulation. Choose Ivory 3 American Concert D if you prefer a complete, consistently satisfying recorded sound.

Products Compared

• Pianoteq Steinway Model D
• Ivory 3 American Concert D

Insights from Real-World Use

Pianoteq Steinway Model D

• Pianoteq's perfect physical modeling algorithms earned a Steinway & Sons endorsement.
• Morphing creates unique, physically impossible instruments that sound realistic due to physical modeling.
• Pianoteq 7 is so cool, I highly recommend it.
• Pianoteq 7 is so cool, I highly recommend it.
• Pianoteq is an exception to my dislike of software pianos.

Ivory 3 American Concert D

• Each piano has a unique tone signature, suitable for different songs.
• I listened to the review twice and what my uneducated ears heard was Ivory 3 sounding a bit more airy with ambiance baked in. The piano seems a bit more open.
• It sounds slightly hollow in the mid highs. It’s missing some weight that makes it sound really static.
• American D is brighter (halfway to a Yamaha), while German one is darker.
• I listened to the review twice and what my uneducated ears heard was Ivory 3 sounding a bit more airy with ambiance baked in. The piano seems a bit more open.