Stage Piano Steinway D vs Ivory II Steinway D Concert Grand

Ivory II Grand Pianos wins on hyper-realism and responsiveness; Stage Piano offers a complete feature set but with notable sound inconsistencies.

Stage Piano provides a comprehensive feature set including staccato and soft pedal controls. Its LID control offers nuanced sonic adjustments, but the overall sound leans 'nasal' or 'boomy.' The Dynamics control has substantial impact and requires careful handling. Ivory II Grand Pianos delivers hyper-realistic and accurate piano sounds.

Its responsiveness creates excellent playability. The resonance engine, however, is subtle compared to other plugins.

Choose Stage Piano if feature completeness and diverse instrument options override occasional sound issues.

Choose Ivory II Grand Pianos if authentic realism and responsive playability are paramount.

Products Compared

Insights from Real-World Use

Stage Piano

  • Praises the comprehensive features, including staccato and soft pedal.
  • AIR Music Technology ... Same problem here - bit of a disaster as I was doing the final mix on a track with the Mini and Stage Piano in when they both failed to...
  • Pianos are realistic and nice.
  • They are getting close, but compared to other plugins the Air Pianos sound nasal as if they were underwater, very boomy, with a strange resonance in the sustain and too much Fxs. I'm sure they will fi
  • They are getting close, but compared to other plugins the Air Pianos sound nasal like they are underwater, very boomy, with a strange resonance in the sustain and too much Fxs. I'm sure they will fix

Ivory II Grand Pianos

  • Ivory II's authenticity and detail make it feel like reviewing the real instrument, the biggest compliment for a plugin.
  • Ivory II is hyper-realistic, tricking the ear into believing it's a real acoustic piano.
  • Ivory II boasts deadly accuracy and true instrument representation, with the C7 being perfect for pop recording.
  • The product demonstrates excellent responsiveness.
  • Ivory's responsiveness allows for excellent playability.

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