The Grandeur vs Rosewood Grand

The fundamental difference between Native Instruments' The Grandeur and Orange Tree Samples' Rosewood Grand lies in their sampled source instruments and the resulting sonic character. The Grandeur is based on a Hamburg Steinway D Concert Grand, known for its assertive and bright timbre, while the Rosewood Grand captures a pristine Yamaha C7, aiming for a natural, clean, and balanced sound.

Technically, the Rosewood Grand features a significantly larger sample library at 23.3 GB and over 40,000 samples, compared to The Grandeur's 14 GB and 2,500 samples. The Rosewood Grand also offers 12 mic positions, providing more flexibility in tailoring the soundstage, a feature not specified for The Grandeur. Conversely, The Grandeur boasts a higher number of velocity layers at 18, potentially offering a finer dynamic response compared to Rosewood Grand's 12 layers.

Choose The Grandeur if your productions specifically require the bright, assertive, and clean character of a Steinway Model D with deep dynamic layering. Opt for the Rosewood Grand if you prioritize the natural and balanced character of a Yamaha C7 piano with extensive microphone flexibility and a much larger sample count for nuanced realism.

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Insights from Real-World Use

The Grandeur

  • The Grandeur is simple but bright, super playable, super good, good for any song. It's presets are all good. Finally, a piano with no special character but...
  • Loves the piano's resonant, lively release, unlike 'dead' notes on other instruments.
  • Grandeur is a versatile piano library covering many genres.
  • The Grandeur is very open and crystal clear due to being a full-size grand.
  • Praises The Grandeur's simple yet deep interface and design.

Rosewood Grand

  • Rosewood Grand is a primary piano due to its versatility and efficiency.
  • Rosewood Grand is versatile, a triumph for its depth and controls.
  • It's clear, balanced, and transparent, with lots of dynamic range and just the right sweet C7 'sparkle' when needed. It has the appropriate character of this
  • Rosewood Grand is a beautiful, versatile, and joyful piano with exceptional sound and a clean interface.
  • Presets are excellent, offering custom tones for any project.

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