Keyscape by Spectrasonics

by Spectrasonics · $399

Technical Specifications

Library Size
80 GB GB
Velocity Layers
32
Round Robins
Yes (details not specified beyond 'etc.')
Presets
500

Ideal Use Cases

  • Film composers needing a wide range of expressive keyboard sounds for their scores.
  • Music producers looking for diverse and high-quality keyboard textures to layer into their tracks.
  • Songwriters and arrangers exploring different keyboard timbres to inspire new musical ideas.
  • Sound designers creating unique keyboard-based effects and atmospheric elements.
  • Studio musicians requiring an extensive virtual keyboard arsenal for session work and production.

Included Presets

  • Starlight City
  • Big Tack Strummer
  • Euphoric Pianet Stab
  • Annihilation
  • Sifting Thru Sound
  • Verbed Out Rhodes
  • Rizz Bass Saw
  • Trunk Shaker
  • Baritone Bass
  • Solid Tine Lead

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • imperfections
  • warmth to the realism
  • compelling
  • fullness
  • richness
  • authenticity of the sounds
  • breadth of selection
  • best piano sound
  • beautiful
  • incredible piece of software
  • realistic
  • modern take on the classic tine-piano design
  • vibey, authentic sound
  • amazing selection of cool fiberglass top colors

Weaknesses

  • hefty pricetag

Tone: fatness, warmth, fullness, richness, authenticity, realistic, vibey

Review Snippets

  • Keyscape's Yamaha C7 sound is my go-to; it's bright and cuts through mixes.
  • Keyscape's high CPU usage causes frustrating lag, loading issues, and unwanted distortion.
  • Keyscape is the most beautiful collection of recorded keyboard instruments.
  • Keyscape sounds rich and even across all octaves, unlike other piano VSTs.
  • Keyscape offers an unparalleled and extensive collection of the best piano sounds.
  • Highly recommends Keyscape for its quality, especially for those upgrading from stock DAW pianos.
  • Keyscape offers the best Rhodes sound beyond any other plugin.
  • Keyscape's hammer and release effects give it a realistic piano feel.
  • Keyscape offers pure beauty and art for keyboard instruments, providing immersive realism superior to default options.
  • The Lonely Basement preset is rich, wide, and has reverb, perfect for contemporary sound.
  • Comprehensive real instrument collection in Keyscape, saving money on physical instruments.
  • Keyscape's sound is clear and realistic, with good action and release samples, feeling like a real Fender.
  • Keyscape's Rhodes plugin is the best on the market.
  • Keyscape's compelling realism comes from capturing imperfections and warmth.
  • Keyscape excels in sound fullness, richness, and authenticity, with broad selection as a bonus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host/player is required to use Keyscape?
Keyscape does not require a host and can be used as a standalone application. It also supports AU, VST3, VST2, and AAX capable host software.
Is Keyscape a sampled or modeled instrument?
Keyscape is a sampled instrument, featuring multisampled keyboards with up to 32 velocity layers. It utilizes lossless audio compression for its samples.
What is the library size of Keyscape?
The library is 80 GB with lossless audio compression. An optional 30 GB 'Lite' installation is also available.
What operating systems are compatible with Keyscape?
Keyscape is compatible with Mac (OS X 10.15 Catalina or higher, Intel and Apple Silicon Native) and Windows (Windows 10). It is 64-bit native on both platforms.
What are the minimum system requirements for Keyscape?
You need an Intel or Apple Silicon Native CPU and 8 GB of RAM. An 80GB free drive space (or 30GB for the lite install) is required, with a Solid State Drive recommended.
What types of sounds does Keyscape offer?
Keyscape offers over 500 sounds and 36 instrument models, including collector keyboard models and hybrid 'Duo' patches that combine instruments. It comes with a broad keyboard palette.
Does Keyscape include pedal or mechanical noise modeling?
Yes, Keyscape models mechanical, pedal, and release noise, with adjustable settings for both pedal and mechanical noise.