This is NOT a Piano vs Crosstalk Piano

The fundamental difference between these two instruments lies in their core sound generation philosophy. While both generate experimental and textural piano-like sounds, Audio Brewers' "This is NOT a Piano" produces sounds and then routes them *through* an upright piano body for unique resonance, whereas Native Instruments' Crosstalk Piano *starts* with sampled upright piano components and then extensively processes them or combines them with other sonic elements.

"This is NOT a Piano" emphasizes the physical interaction with a piano's body, capturing its natural resonance with additional unique assets like dedicated keystroke samples for tactile feedback and independent sustain pedal layers. Its recording in Ambisonics further highlights spatial immersion. Crosstalk Piano, conversely, focuses on advanced digital manipulation, offering diverse acoustic piano variations (felt, taped, plucked) combined with resynthesized elements, and introduces a unique ‘Crosstalking’ volume modulation system for dynamic, evolving textures.

Choose "This is NOT a Piano" if you prioritize sound design that inherently leverages the acoustic properties of a physical piano's resonating chamber, aiming for atmospheric textures with a distinct 'real-world' sonic footprint and detailed spatial capture. Opt for Crosstalk Piano if you seek a highly manipulable sound canvas rooted in diverse piano sampling techniques and advanced digital modulation, allowing for flexible layering and dynamic sonic transformations.

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