Synchron Yamaha CFX vs C7 Grand
Synchron Yamaha CFX wins on detailed expression; C7 Grand offers a more direct, clean sound.
The Synchron Yamaha CFX boasts an intense, visceral sound with incredible velocity and mic positions. This depth comes with demands; it can be difficult to achieve a dry sound due to the pervasive room ambiance. It also requires an SSD for efficient performance and will load slowly on traditional hard drives.
C7 Grand delivers a bright, clean, and modern tone right out of the box. Users find its sound quality comparable to high-end options, with immediate positive impressions. Some users spend time experimenting with settings to achieve their optimal sound.
Choose Synchron Yamaha CFX if you prioritize an expansive, detailed sound and have the system resources to support it. Choose C7 Grand if you need a pristine, modern tone with less environmental baked-in character.
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Insights from Real-World Use
Synchron Yamaha CFX
- Synchron pianos are high definition with thousands of samples and incredible velocity and mic positions.
- I thought the VSL CFX would be my least favorite of the VSLs. Now that I've bought it, it may actually be my favorite. The CFX was the last VSL piano I acquired, figuring I was covered by the Garritan
- Before the velocity RE-mapping and the velocity curve editor it was weird but now it's a fine instrument. It's only about preference rn - I don't like how they voiced their steinway. It's aggressive a
- The Synchron Yamaha CFX stands out with its signature edge and beautiful brightness compared to others.
- Describes the Synchron Yamaha CFX as an intense, complex, and extraordinarily visceral musical experience.
C7 Grand
- I did not add any external effects, just played with the instrument settings like mics and velocity. Velocity curve can give a big difference to sound and playability.
- I have this piano VST but can't get it to sound this good. May I ask what mic settings/amounts you had loaded? Did you do any other mixing to the piano track or was this stock right from the VST?
- I compared the White Grand from the Nord Piano 5 with the Keyscape C7 Grand ... samples or 704 individual audio files just for that patch. I can assume the...
- 3 the pedal issues are the worst part, there's no Una Corda simulation (let alone samples) ... The actual “LA Custom” Keyscape Yamaha C7 grand piano has been used.
- I compared the White Grand from the Nord Piano 5 with the Keyscape C7 Grand ... samples or 704 individual audio files just for that patch. I can assume the...