Synchron Concert D-274 vs CinePiano

The primary distinction between these two grand piano libraries lies in their source instrument and sampling philosophy regarding character versatility. Synchron Concert D-274 meticulously captures a single Steinway D-274 with extensive detail, offering a vast sample count and numerous velocity layers to reproduce its specific, established character within an ambient scoring stage. CinePiano, conversely, focuses on delivering four distinct tonal characters from its sampled 9' grand piano, emphasizing broader versatility within a smaller footprint.

Synchron Concert D-274 provides 101 velocity layers and 5 mic positions from a Hamburg-model Steinway D-274, resulting in a large 34 GB library with 99,735 samples, all captured in the Vienna Synchron Stage. CinePiano samples an unnamed 9' grand piano at the MGM Scoring Stage, offering a more compact 10 GB library that prioritizes "four distinct sonic characters" achieved through varied microphone and mixing techniques rather than sheer sample depth for a single character.

Choose Synchron Concert D-274 if realistic nuance, dynamic range, and a faithful rendition of a specific, high-end Steinway D-274 in an ambient setting are paramount. Choose CinePiano if a smaller library size and immediate access to diverse, pre-designed sonic personalities for a grand piano are preferred, optimizing for broad applicability across different musical contexts.

Products Compared

• Synchron Concert D-274
• CinePiano

Insights from Real-World Use

Synchron Concert D-274

• Hmm... this Steinway is also very nice. For Secret Base, the Yamaha sounds a bit better. For the Variations on a Theme piece, some high notes are on the right side, which I like, others were on the le
• The Synchron player's mic mixer and diverse mic positions are highly appreciated.
• The D-274 seems to be an ugly duckling, with an almost universal preference for the two sampled Bosendorfers or, alternatively, the quite distinctive Bluethner.
• Hi, I share my VSL D-274 best settings, because the default VSL D-274 presets have some velocity and dynamics errors compared to a real Steinway D.
• As for the key settings, with the Stenway D you have the possibility to change and modify every single key...I find myself much better with the Vienna Symponich Stenway D, but of course that's persona

CinePiano

• CinePiano's samples impress with musicality and clarity.
• Compared to most Piano VST, the upper notes are to the right in the stereo field, to where this piano seems to hang around in the left of the stereo field, or doesn't seem to be consistent in the ster
• Cinematic Studio Piano and this library are my favourite, the only downsides are out-of-the-box lack of fullnes with CSP and lack of velocities with CP.
• I have CinePiano and find it to be a very full sounding Steinway, with an appealing hammer attack throughout the range - great for ballads where you want a melody line to sing. The Sony Scoring stage
• There is an ambiance with these sample libraries that just isn't there with Pianoteq. Generally speaking Pianoteq is much more dry. I like the rich sound of many sample libraries.