The Giant vs This is NOT a Piano

The most significant distinction between The Giant and This is NOT a Piano lies in their fundamental sound source and intended purpose. The Giant is a faithful sampled recreation of a real, unique upright piano, the Klavins Piano Model 370i, aiming for an authentic grand piano experience within an upright form factor. Conversely, This is NOT a Piano is an experimental instrument that processes designed sounds *through* an upright piano for resonance, intentionally producing textural and atmospheric timbres rather than a traditional piano sound.

The Giant focuses on capturing the dynamic range and distinct character of its source instrument, offering 13 velocity layers and an 8 GB library to convey a bright, intimate, yet dramatic piano sound suitable for classical or film scoring where a precise piano is needed. This is NOT a Piano, with its 39 GB library and 10,400 samples, emphasizes sound design and unique resonance capture, featuring independent 'Sustains' and 'Pedal-Down' samples, 'Keystroke' samples, and ambisonic recording for immersive, experimental textures.

Choose The Giant if you require the sound of a specific, high-quality upright grand piano with a modern and powerful character for traditional piano roles or recording. Opt for This is NOT a Piano if you need an experimental, atmospheric, and textural instrument for sound design, ambient music, or film scoring where unique, non-traditional piano-like resonances are desired.

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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.

This is NOT a Piano

  • This is NOT a Piano's modulation, layers, effects, and articulations make it a great instrument.
  • Programming This is NOT a Piano is fun, with powerful and terrific effects in Kontakt.
  • This is NOT a Piano is a super unique instrument unlike any other.
  • The sound is gold for underscore work in documentaries.
  • This is NOT a Piano offers a beautiful and diverse selection of sounds, like a grab bag.

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