The Giant vs C7 Grand

The most fundamental distinction between these two instruments lies in their source pianos and intended character. The Giant provides a virtual recreation of the unique, oversized Klavins Piano Model 370i, an upright grand known for its dramatic and powerful sound. In contrast, C7 Grand emulates the renowned Yamaha C7, a grand piano celebrated for its balanced and clear tone.

These differences extend to their sonic portrayal and technical features. The Giant emphasizes a "huge, but tight bass" and "extraordinary tonal character," even offering a second instrument variant with special effects, suggesting a focus on unique sound design. Conversely, C7 Grand prioritizes realism through features like three microphone positions for spatial control and advanced sympathetic resonance modeling based on real samples, aiming for an authentic grand piano experience.

Choose The Giant if you prioritize a distinct, powerful, and artistically unconventional upright grand sound, suitable for dramatic scores or modern compositions. Opt for C7 Grand if you require a versatile and acoustically accurate grand piano with detailed control over microphone placement and realistic sympathetic resonance, ideal for classical, jazz, or general recording where a balanced tone is paramount.

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Insights from Real-World Use

The Giant

  • The Giant is a great-sounding instrument that I really like, especially in XXL mode.
  • Recommends The Giant for scoring movies due to its presets and deep tweakability, validating its price.
  • The Giant is a flexible library with excellent mixing tools, suitable for multiple musical styles.
  • The Giant's controls make it versatile for classical and electronic music, a key reason for the user's preference.
  • it is my go-to for piano. The sound is top notch.

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...

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