Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5 vs Art Deco Piano

The fundamental difference between these two instruments lies in their source pianos and intended character; the Royal Upright Y5 is derived from a modern Yamaha U5 upright, while Art Deco Piano samples a vintage Blüthner PH grand. This distinction in instrument type directly influences their sonic profiles and musical applications.

The Royal Upright Y5 offers an intimate, clean, and balanced sound, specifically captured with AKG 414 and DPA microphones to emphasize its directness, making it suited for jazz, pop, and vocal accompaniment where a grand might be overpowering. In contrast, Art Deco Piano delivers a bright, modern, and natural sound from its Blüthner grand, characterized by its unique metal and leather construction rather than a traditional wood cabinet. It features 8 velocity layers for detailed expressivity, captured with Neumann TLM-170R microphones, and is bundled with a SampleTank soundboard model.

Choose the Royal Upright Y5 for recording tasks that require a balanced, intimate upright piano sound, particularly for genres like jazz or pop. Opt for Art Deco Piano if your projects demand a bright, unique grand piano timbre with distinct sonic characteristics, ideal for classical or jazz compositions that benefit from its specific tonal qualities and larger sample size.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5

  • As mentioned in the video I had to sort of relearn how to play piano with this plugin.When I very first loaded it up I ‘felt’ that it wasn’t a piano sound for me and that the samples sounded almost st
  • As mentioned in the video I had to sort of relearn how to play piano with this plugin.When I very first loaded it up I ‘felt’ that it wasn’t a piano sound for me and that the samples sounded almost st
  • Dislikes the release samples of Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5, requiring immediate adjustment.
  • Harp resonance and releases on Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5 are muddy, requiring low settings.
  • Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5's versatility with internal and external effects allows extensive sound shaping.

Art Deco Piano

  • Great sound, good player. I bought one, but it's been a nightmare trying to install it. My DAW Reason can't find it anywhere.
  • Just got this - and it's a very interesting sounding library. It IS a great gesture by IK to provide such an interesting item to users of Sample Tank and IK products.
  • Downloaded and enjoying this unique addition to my VST piano collection. I'm finding that the Art Deco piano, is not only fun to play as a stand alone, but also crates some interesting colors when lay
  • Just got this - and it's a very interesting sounding library. It IS a great gesture by IK to provide such an interesting item to users of Sample Tank and IK products.
  • Downloaded and enjoying this unique addition to my VST piano collection. I'm finding that the Art Deco piano, is not only fun to play as a stand alone, but also crates some interesting colors when lay

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