Synchron Concert D-274 vs Fazioli F308 Essentials

Fazioli F308 Essentials wins on immediate playability; Synchron Concert D-274 demands more setup but rewards with deeper control.

Synchron Concert D-274 offers overwhelming features and a powerful default sound. This detail and mic control often lead to problematic overtones or an unnatural velocity response. Users frequently need extensive tweaking to achieve desired results. The depth creates a steep learning curve.

Fazioli F308 Essentials provides comprehensive sound quality and great value as a starting point. Its realism presents a negligible difference in actual playing experience. This focus on core sound means fewer customization options are available. The simplified approach delivers immediate satisfaction.

Choose Synchron Concert D-274 if extensive sound shaping and microphone control are critical. Choose Fazioli F308 Essentials if you prioritize an authentic, immediately playable experience with minimal fuss.

Products Compared

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

Fazioli F308 Essentials

  • Really love the sound, and the harmonics setting. I do Love my Piano in Blue from Cinesamples, my very first good Piano library, and this one is a perfect complement, perfect for some cinematic scenes
  • Reviews · Wonderful piano. What a gem... Wonderful second volume of the Experience Series. Keep them coming. · An absolutely amazing sample library. The sound is...
  • Comprehensive and great value for Fazioli F308 Essentials.
  • I can’t even hear the difference with the dynamic layers missing when playing - upsi
  • Both, but in terms of playing sensation, it's imperceptible. And also in terms of storage : I want the Fazioli sound without all the GB on my SSD, the Faz Essentials is my go-to.

Explore PianoVST