Pianoverse Concert Grand YF3 by IK Multimedia

by IK Multimedia · $49.99

Overview

Concert Grand YF3 is based on robot-assisted deep multisampling of a meticulously well-kept 9' Yamaha CFIII concert grand piano.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
29.4 GB GB
Round Robins
Redesigned round robin management
Mic Positions
Multiple instrument and room microphone options
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Concert pianists and serious students practicing their repertoire with a highly responsive virtual instrument.
  • Film composers creating dramatic and emotionally resonant scores that require nuanced piano performances.
  • Audio engineers and producers needing a versatile grand piano for mixing and mastering tracks across various styles.
  • Music educators demonstrating piano techniques and musical concepts with a high-fidelity sound.
  • Sound designers exploring new sonic textures by manipulating the piano's natural resonances and effects.

Review Snippets

  • Favorite piano plugin, thoroughly impressive and fantastic.
  • Worth the effort, sounds fantastic.
  • I just got the subscription to test them all out and the Concert Grand YF3, without question, is the best sampled piano I've ever played. It's exquisite
  • I was particularly impressed with the pedal and piano mallet noise feature. I tried out the 'Neo Soul' preset from the Concert Grand YF3 instrument and, as I
  • Unique parameters compared to other piano plugins.
  • Review Overview. Our rating. 10. Our verdict. ⊕ Supremely playable ... The four models we tested – Black Diamond B280, Concert Grand YF3, NY Grand

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pianoverse Concert Grand YF3 require a host application like Kontakt?
No, Pianoverse Concert Grand YF3 does not require a host application. It functions as a standalone instrument for both Mac and PC.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano VST?
Pianoverse Concert Grand YF3 is a sampled piano VST, based on robot-assisted deep multisampling of a 9' Yamaha CFIII concert grand piano.
What is the library size and how much storage space is needed?
The library size is 29.4 GB. You will need 30 GB of hard disk space for each piano title.
What are the minimum system requirements for RAM and CPU?
The minimum system requirements include a 64-bit CPU and operating system, with 8 GB of RAM recommended (32 GB suggested).
What platforms are supported?
Pianoverse Concert Grand YF3 supports Mac (macOS 10.13 or later, including Apple M1 processors) and Windows (Windows® 7 or later).
What unique features does Pianoverse Concert Grand YF3 offer?
It offers continuous pedal control, half-pedal support, catch-pedal support, adjustable lid position, and multiple instrument and room microphone options. Additionally, it includes 33 generative sound spaces and 12 cinematic effects.
What genres is this piano VST best suited for?
It is suitable for classical, jazz, pop, film/scoring, and contemporary genres.