The Giant vs Ivory 3 LE Uprights

The core distinction lies in their scope and sound engine approaches, with The Giant providing a singular, deeply sampled instrument and Ivory 3 LE Uprights offering a collection of pianos utilizing a hybrid engine. The Giant focuses exclusively on its massive 12ft upright, aiming for a distinct, dramatic character, while Ivory 3 LE Uprights encompasses multiple upright models, including a Modern Yamaha U5 and a Vintage 1914 Hume, to provide a broader range of tonal colors.

Technically, The Giant is a purely sampled instrument with 13 velocity layers and an 8 GB library size, meticulously capturing the unique Klavins Piano Model 370i. In contrast, Ivory 3 LE Uprights employs a hybrid engine, combining sampling with modeling, and offers a larger 12 GB library across its multiple instruments, enabling a balanced and warm character. The Giant also includes a second Kontakt instrument for specialized sounds, whereas Ivory 3 LE Uprights provides an internal mixing desk for tonal adjustments.

Choose The Giant if you seek a unique, bright, and dramatic upright sound from a single, extraordinary instrument, suitable for film scoring or expressive modern compositions. Opt for Ivory 3 LE Uprights if you require a versatile collection of upright pianos with warm, natural, and balanced tones, making it ideal for songwriting, pop, rock, or jazz where a range of upright characters is beneficial.

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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.

Ivory 3 LE Uprights

  • Highlighting the character and 'heart' of the vintage Ivory 3 LE Uprights sound.
  • The Modern U is very nice. The difference here is that the Ivory 3 LE uprights have a single stereo mic pair. Ivory3 uses their new engine which gives you so much under the hood control of the sound.
  • Appreciating the unique 'something' in the 'Smoky' preset.
  • Appreciating the lively and responsive velocity layers of Ivory 3 LE Uprights.
  • CraigNZ I'm looking forward to your update review of this Ivory upright... I got the full set of four Synthogy uprights for something like $35 from...

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