Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5 by IK Multimedia

by IK Multimedia · $49.99

Overview

Royal Upright Y5 is based on robot-assisted deep multisampling of a modern Yamaha U5 upright piano with its sostenuto pedal, ideal for jazz or pop singer-songwriter material.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
32.6 GB GB
Round Robins
Redesigned round robin management
Mic Positions
1
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Songwriters and producers looking for a versatile upright piano sound to anchor their pop and jazz compositions.
  • Music students and educators needing a realistic and expressive piano for practice and teaching.
  • Content creators and YouTubers requiring high-quality piano accompaniment for their videos and streams.
  • Home studio enthusiasts wanting an authentic and easily customizable upright piano for their productions.
  • Keyboardists seeking a standalone virtual instrument for practice or live performance without needing a DAW.

Review Snippets

  • As mentioned in the video I had to sort of relearn how to play piano with this plugin.When I very first loaded it up I ‘felt’ that it wasn’t a piano sound for me and that the samples sounded almost stilted or as though they weren’t starting at the correct position.Anyone who has used sample instrume
  • As mentioned in the video I had to sort of relearn how to play piano with this plugin.When I very first loaded it up I ‘felt’ that it wasn’t a piano sound for me and that the samples sounded almost stilted or as though they weren’t starting at the correct position.Anyone who has used sample instrume
  • Dislikes the release samples of Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5, requiring immediate adjustment.
  • Harp resonance and releases on Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5 are muddy, requiring low settings.
  • Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5's versatility with internal and external effects allows extensive sound shaping.
  • Pianoverse Royal Upright Y5 is versatile due to its pure piano sound focus.
  • Oh yes, you have no idea, I was so amazed at what bringing it into sone other projects and how it changed how I approached them. Think bluegrass band and quartet meet 3D placement around the room! Thanks so much for watching!
  • For the purpose of this review, I was supplied with two pianos to get me going. These were the YF3 Concert Grand and the Y5 Royal Upright. These are based on a
  • This is a more bright-sounding pop-style piano, which makes sense given that it's based on a Yamaha U5 upright. It's the ideal sound for jazz or pop singer
  • My favorites are the Concert Grand YF3, Black Pearl B200 and Royal Upright Y5... IK Multimedia Releases Pianoverse" thread on Gearspace: "Layers can

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this plugin?
No host is required; it functions as a standalone instrument on Mac and PC. It also supports VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano VST?
This is a sampled piano VST, utilizing robot-assisted deep multisampling of a modern Yamaha U5 upright piano.
What is the library size and what are the system requirements?
The library size is 32.6 GB. It requires a 64-bit CPU and OS (Intel Core i5 suggested), with 8 GB of RAM (32 GB suggested), and 30 GB of hard disk space for each piano title.
What features are included for pedal control?
It includes continuous pedal control, half-pedaling support, catch-pedaling support, and sostenuto pedal support.
What genres and use cases is this piano best suited for?
It is ideal for jazz, pop, rock, and contemporary genres, as well as for recording, songwriting, and practice.
Does it have Apple M1 support?
Yes, it runs natively on Apple's M1 processors.
How many microphone positions were used for sampling?
There is 1 mic position specified to users, with the close perspective captured using AKG 414 microphones and the back with DPA mics.

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