True Keys: Italian Grand vs True Keys American Grand

The most significant difference between True Keys: Italian Grand and True Keys American Grand lies in their source instruments, offering distinct tonal characteristics and underlying sampling depth. The Italian Grand is modeled after a Fazioli F308, known for its clean, modern, and balanced sound profile, while the American Grand emulates a Steinway Model D, typically characterized by its powerful and resonant tone.

Technically, the Italian Grand is a more extensively sampled instrument. It boasts 19 velocity layers and approximately 50,000 samples, including real sympathetic resonance and true staccato release samples, contributing to its larger 2.93 GB library size. In contrast, the American Grand features 14 velocity layers and around 14,000 samples, resulting in a smaller 2.4 GB library, though both utilize four microphone positions.

Choose True Keys: Italian Grand if you prioritize a deeply articulated virtual piano with a vast range of dynamic and articulation details, particularly for a pristine, modern concert sound. Choose True Keys American Grand if your preference leans towards a classic American concert grand sound, which is typically well-suited for a broad range of musical contexts.

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True Keys: Italian Grand

  • I have the True Keys set and like the Italian the most. I think the German is darker and may give you that softer vibe if you watch the velocities. The Ivory sounded more mono to me. In fact, I have t
  • I just like the TrueKeys a bit more. With American, German and Italian, I have a lot of choices. If you use pianos in different tracks, Ivory or True Keys is a good base.
  • I kind of like the sound of the Italian TrueKeys, oddly enough maybe even better than the Ravenscroft sound, so I might consider that one to buy. ... this Gamma classical pianist guy says that it's go
  • Although I usually prefer a bit of a mellower tone, the True Keys is miles ahead in this comparison. It's the releases that does it for me. VI Labs has the best release scripting on the market, and yo
  • First the sound: nice enough, but not what I expected as I've heard from various classic recordings. To me it sounded more like a Yamaha CFX. And there are a few keys that sound unbearably foggy in th

True Keys American Grand

  • For its size and price, True Keys American Grand is a very good instrument with great playability that is a joy to play.
  • The reverbs in True Keys American Grand are well-implemented and provide a good sound, excelling over dedicated plugins.
  • The True Keys American Grand piano has a warm tone with a good attack.
  • Exactly! I found True Keys to be already beautiful enough, but then when I listen to Modern D... boom!💥 It's mind-blowing, whole another level🥺.
  • Exactly! I found True Keys to be already beautiful enough, but then when I listen to Modern D... boom!💥 It's mind-blowing, whole another level🥺.

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