Ningbo Upright 2021 by Boz Digital Labs

by Boz Digital Labs · $79

Overview

The Ningbo Upright 2021 captures the clear, lively tone of a modern 48-inch upright piano, making it perfect for arrangements needing definition and presence.

Key Features

  • All Keys Sampled
  • True Release Samples
  • Resonance Samples
  • Pedal Noise
  • Sustain Control
  • 5 Stereo Mic positions

Technical Specifications

Library Size
~6GB per Pro piano and 50MB per Lite piano GB
Mic Positions
5
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing a clear, present piano sound for dramatic or reflective scenes.
  • Music producers seeking a versatile upright piano for pop ballads and contemporary compositions.
  • Songwriters looking for an expressive and intimate piano sound to accompany their vocals.
  • Jazz musicians and arrangers wanting a bright, articulate upright for intricate voicings and solos.
  • Students and educators requiring a realistic and responsive virtual piano for practice and online instruction.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • UI and how clean it is
  • easy to access advanced details under the hood
  • versatile

Weaknesses

  • Distortion baked in
  • bad processing
  • distortion
  • soft clipping or a dirty limiter

Tone: gorgeous, articulate, openness

Review Snippets

  • I hear it [distortion] pretty much any time the piano samples peak. Sounds like soft clipping or a dirty limiter to my ears. Subtle, but unmistakable. Could be YouTube's playback, but not my devices as I don’t hear it on other similar videos.
  • The Ningbo Upright 2021 is a brand new 48" Hailun upright. This thing sounds exactly the way a brand new upright piano...
  • Distortion baked in? Or is that just bad processing between you and yootoob? Definitely doesn’t help sell the samples.
  • Sounds gorgeous. Very articulate and has an openness even with the felt layer, which is something I'm not used to hearing so it seems more versatile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required for Ningbo Upright 2021?
Ningbo Upright 2021 does not require a host or player as it is a standalone plugin. It is available in VST3 and AU plugin formats.
Is Ningbo Upright 2021 a sampled or modeled piano VST?
Ningbo Upright 2021 is a sampled piano VST. It was sampled from a Hailun H-1P upright piano.
What is the library size and what are the system requirements?
The library size is approximately 6 GB for the Pro version. It requires Windows 7 or higher (64-bit) or Mac OS 10.13 or higher (64-bit) with Intel or Apple Silicon, and 8 GB of RAM.
How many microphone positions were used to record Ningbo Upright 2021?
Five stereo microphone positions were used, including Front Under, Behind Close, Behind Spaced, Front Over, and Room.
What features does Ningbo Upright 2021 include?
Key features include Repedal/Catch, Sympathetic Resonance, All Keys Sampled, True Release Samples, Resonance Samples, and Pedal Noise.
Which genres and use cases is Ningbo Upright 2021 best suited for?
It is well-suited for classical, pop, rock, and contemporary genres, and ideal for recording, practice, and songwriting. It's particularly useful for arrangements needing definition and presence.
What platforms are supported?
Ningbo Upright 2021 supports Mac (Intel or Apple Silicon, 10.13 or Higher, 64-bit) and Windows (Windows 7 or Higher, 64-bit).

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