Synchron Fazioli 308 vs CinePiano

The fundamental difference between these two instruments lies in their source piano and recording environment, significantly impacting their sonic profile and intended use. The Synchron Fazioli 308 is derived from a specific, large Fazioli F308 grand piano recorded in Vienna's Synchron Stage A, known for its expansive acoustics. CinePiano, conversely, features a generic 9' grand piano recorded at the MGM Scoring Stage, a venue traditionally associated with film scoring.

Technical distinctions further separate the two. Synchron Fazioli 308 offers a notable 100 velocity layers and 7 mic positions, resulting in a substantial 46 GB library. It is characterized by its warm, bright, and clean sound, reflecting the Fazioli's modern design and the hall's natural reverb. While CinePiano does not specify velocity layers or mic positions, it emphasizes providing "four distinct sonic characters" through various microphone and mixing techniques, and is a smaller 10 GB library.

Choose Synchron Fazioli 308 if you prioritize a highly detailed and authentically captured Fazioli F308 sound with extensive dynamic range and mic placement options for film scoring or recording that benefits from a modern, grand concert hall acoustic. Choose CinePiano if you seek a versatile grand piano designed for seamless integration within orchestral mixes, offering various tonal characteristics tailored for film scoring and general recording, particularly suitable where a smaller library footprint is desired.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Synchron Fazioli 308

  • Loves the precise clarity of the Fazioli 308, attributing it to strong fundamentals.
  • Fazioli 308 is the favorite grand piano to play in the Synchron Pianos lineup.
  • The Fazioli 308 achieves pinnacle status in Synchron Piano lineup for tonal evenness, meticulous sampling, and full dynamic range.
  • The Fazioli 308 leaves no wish unfulfilled and possesses special, unique qualities.
  • The Synchron Fazioli 308 makes the user sound better and is very easy to play, almost anticipating actions.

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.

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