Pianoverse Black Pearl B200 by IK Multimedia

by IK Multimedia · $49.99

Overview

The Black Pearl B200 stands out as one of the more contemporary-sounding pianos in the Pianoverse collection, based on a 7' Bösendorfer 214VC Vienna Concert grand piano.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
20 GB GB
Round Robins
redesigned round robin
Mic Positions
Multiple instrument and room microphone options
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers seeking a rich, modern grand piano sound to underscore dramatic scenes.
  • Music producers creating contemporary pop and R&B tracks who need a versatile and expressive piano.
  • Sound designers and ambient artists exploring unique textures by blending realistic piano with generative sound spaces.
  • Solo pianists performing classical or contemporary repertoire who desire a highly nuanced and responsive virtual instrument.
  • Educators and students practicing piano pieces, benefiting from realistic pedal and resonance behaviors.

Review Snippets

  • Pianoverse Black Pearl B200's amazing sound makes it an essential addition to already great pianos.
  • The Pianoverse Black Pearl B200 offers great, versatile sounds from traditional to atmospheric.
  • Pianoverse Black Pearl B200 replicates the Bösendorfer's amazing sound, which is my favorite.
  • Pianoverse Black Pearl B200 has an absolutely amazing sound.
  • Pianoverse Black Pearl B200 is an amazing VST, IK Multimedia does an amazing job.
  • Player doesn't allow mixing of microphone pairs, which is an odd limitation given its power.
  • I liked Noire better, I found the sound more balanced, without being shrill in the highs.
  • Noire is a more realistic piano vst .... better for classical music while pianoverse sounds good for gospel music in my opinion.
  • One important and often overlooked aspect of sampled/virtual pianos is presenting a natural stereo image whilst maintaining good phase correlation, and I'm
  • I have both libraries but I gotta say that the noire library sounds a bit more richer for my liking and style
  • I like both I can see why some poeple like Noire in the comments it has a weepy kind of touch your soul. The Pianoverse is more we going to play and knock it out the park vibe.
  • I have both... and don't use either, but instead VI Labs Modern D. But, regarding your question, NOIRE seems more realistic to me. I always find Pianoverse pianos lacking soul
  • One important and often overlooked aspect of sampled/virtual pianos is presenting a natural stereo image whilst maintaining good phase correlation, and I'm
  • Pianoverse Black Pearl B200's Cinematic pianos inspire movie scoring, which is really good.
  • MODO BASS - Studio Bass. MODO BASS - 70's J-Bass. Pianoverse - Black Pearl B200 ... I don't fully understand the IK Multimedia product lineup but if you

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this plugin?
No host is required; it functions as a standalone application.
Is the piano sound sampled or modeled?
The piano sound is sampled, featuring a 7' Bösendorfer 214VC Vienna Concert grand piano.
What is the library size of the plugin?
The library size is 20 GB, and it requires 30 GB of hard disk space.
What platforms are supported?
It supports macOS (10.13 or later) and Windows (7 or later). It also runs natively on Apple M1 processors.
Does it support half-pedaling?
Yes, it features Half Pedal and Repedal/Catch support for continuous pedal control.
What are the recommended uses for this plugin?
It is ideal for classical, jazz, pop, film/scoring, and contemporary genres, as well as for recording, practice, and songwriting.
What are the minimum system requirements for RAM?
It requires 8 GB of RAM, with 32 GB suggested for optimal performance.

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