Ravel vs Art Deco Piano

The most significant difference between these two instruments lies in their sound generation technology and the specific grand pianos they model. Ravel utilizes a physical modeling engine to recreate a Steinway Model B, offering a conceptually infinite dynamic range, while Art Deco Piano is a sample-based instrument capturing a 1930s Blüthner PH Grand Piano with 8 velocity layers.

This fundamental difference extends to their sonic characteristics and feature sets. Ravel emphasizes realism through its UltraResonance™ technology and includes unique reversed-piano sounds for textural manipulation. Conversely, Art Deco Piano highlights the bright, modern sound profile of its metal and leather-constructed origin instrument, captured with specific Neumann microphones, and emphasizes detailed sampling.

Choose Ravel if you prioritize the nuanced and infinitely variable dynamics of physical modeling, seek the adaptable sound of a modern Steinway B, or need ethereal reversed-piano effects. Choose Art Deco Piano if you prefer the distinct, bright character of a sampled Blüthner PH grand piano and appreciate the specific sonic imprint of high-quality sample capture.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Ravel

  • I simply love Ravel's tone, specially the higher notes. The Bad: There's a really ANNOYING noise in D6, that get's amplified when mixed and compressed. It
  • I tried them both now and Ravel is the best piano I've played and my go-to. The most realistic, has sympathetic resonances, repedaling, half-pedaling, while Keyscape has none of that and sounds plasti
  • The good: it sounds just like one of the pianos at my university! It's even slightly detuned, but not too uncomfortable like the Walker 1955 Concert D. The over
  • i loved it, until it stopped working and ua connect doesnt work anymore. so gutted, trying to find new alternatives. i honestly spent hours trying to get this to work again (purchased), sent tech help
  • RAVEL sound more real open on the stereo field, Keyscaped sound more lifeless and flat, I feel that it would lead to use more plugins to get that type of results it dependes of what are you looking fo

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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