Velvet Grand vs Piano in Blue
Piano in Blue wins on immediate playability; Velvet Grand rewards deeper sound design for specific contexts. Velvet Grand offers a natural room sound and distinct mic options for character. This versatility comes with the friction of needing careful application; it struggles to cut through dense pop mixes.
Piano in Blue provides a warm, open sound through its default mic positions. Its denoised samples deliver clean sound while preserving sonic character. Some users find its higher octaves and mid-range slightly muted.
Choose Velvet Grand if unique microphone textures and natural ambience are paramount. Choose Piano in Blue if natural playability and a consistently clean sound are your priority.
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Insights from Real-World Use
Velvet Grand
- The ribbon mic gives Velvet Grand a nice, velvety sound.
- Velvet Grand's decay provides good presence and life.
- Close mic provides essential hammer sound and 'bite' for Velvet Grand.
- Velvet Grand is great for cinematic but not for cutting through a pop mix.
- Appreciation for the natural room sound in Velvet Grand recordings.
Piano in Blue
- Default mic positions create a warm, open, and good-sounding signal.
- Denoised samples create a cleaner sound while preserving crucial character and life.
- Detailed script improvements make the piano naturally playable and fun for all skill levels.
- Piano in Blue sounds good in higher octaves and mid-range, but also a bit muted.
- Now that they have denoised the close- up samples, this is THE piano. No other VST comes close to the sombre, antique tone of this one. I mix it with Maverick from NI to give it slightly more body. Co