Verve vs This is NOT a Piano

The fundamental difference between Verve and This is NOT a Piano lies in their sonic origin and intent. Verve is a sampled upright piano, designed to capture the natural character of a specific Yamaha instrument, offering a warm and intimate tone. In contrast, This is NOT a Piano begins with designed sounds that are then played *through* an upright piano, uniquely leveraging the instrument's resonance as a sound-shaping tool rather than its direct sonic output.

This distinction manifests in their technical specifications. Verve provides a traditional, natural piano sound, suitable for conventional piano roles. This is NOT a Piano, however, focuses on experimental and textural sound design, evidenced by its 20 tailor-made articulations and the inclusion of dedicated 'Keystroke' samples to evoke the *feel* of a piano despite its non-traditional sound source. Furthermore, This is NOT a Piano offers independent 'Sustains' and 'Pedal-Down' samples for flexible sound manipulation and is recorded in both Ambisonics and Stereo for detailed spatial immersion, features not specified for Verve.

Therefore, an artist seeking an authentic, warm, and natural upright piano sound for traditional and ambient contexts should choose Verve. Conversely, a composer focused on experimental sound design, atmospheric textures, and unique sonic exploration, particularly for film scoring and ambient genres, will find This is NOT a Piano better suited to their creative process due to its innovative sound generation and detailed spatial recording.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Verve

  • Verve is inspiring, promotes creativity, and helps songwriting ideas snowball.
  • Verve is a beautiful felt piano with nice atmospheres, delicious, and enjoyable.
  • Verve is a really nice felt piano with beautiful sounds, preferable to other pianos.
  • Verve piano is a new favorite, sounds very good, sets mood instantly, and has crisp samples.
  • Verve's sound is soft, warm, beautiful, and silky, offering a unique felt piano character.

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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