Ivory 3 German D by Synthogy

by Synthogy · $109

Overview

An exceptional German Steinway© D Concert Grand brought to life. The debut product for the Ivory 3 platform features the custom RGB Engine, a powerful, expressive new technology that behaves like modeling, yet with the realism of digital sampling.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
42 GB GB
Velocity Layers
Near Unlimited Velocity Levels
Mic Positions
4 Microphone Positions
Plugin Formats
VST, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Sympathetic Resonance
Yes
Half Pedal Support
Yes
True Pedal Modeling
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Concert pianists and advanced students seeking a highly realistic and expressive practice instrument.
  • Film composers and orchestrators needing a nuanced grand piano sound for dramatic scores.
  • Studio musicians requiring precise control over piano dynamics and timbre for recording sessions.
  • Sound designers and producers crafting intricate soundscapes with acoustic piano elements.
  • Educators demonstrating advanced piano techniques and musicality with an authentic virtual instrument.

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • very flexible
  • great upgrade
  • cool sound
  • true fortissimo
  • awesome effects
  • smooth
  • excellent velocity switching
  • dynamic velocity
  • closest to the real Grand
  • incredible dynamics
  • purity and resonance of each note

Weaknesses

  • too muted and far
  • pseudo modern visual keypad
  • some keys in the mid section sounded really brassy and dead
  • doesn't sound natural
  • a step backwards compared to Ivory 2
  • number of GB (per mic. pos.) has decreased
  • modern upright sound super clean

Tone: muted, far, pure, resonant, clean, earthy, brassy, dead

Review Snippets

  • Ivory 3 German D excels in dynamic range, allowing for unrestricted fortissimo, which is its strong suit.
  • The spectral modeling and sampling, especially the tamber shift, make Ivory 3 German D sound nice and covered.
  • Ivory 3 German D's modeling makes playing more musical and expressive.
  • Ivory 3's awesome effects are amazing, offering quality usually found elsewhere.
  • The dynamic range of Ivory 3 German D, from true fortissimo to very soft, is highly appreciated.
  • Ivory is by far the closest to the real Grand of all ever existing attempts, even against big players like VSL. And I hope they never stop to move on (increasing layers, sampe rates, etc) so that real ambitionated players and professionals can manage to play the "real thing". Even if the huge large
  • I may have to eat my words about Synthogy's Ivory 3. I wasn't excited ... New German Steinway D Concert Grand Piano: Ivory 3 German D features all new.
  • Ivory 3 German D's new dynamic velocity engine offers 6,000 velocity levels per note, providing a smoother, more natural playing experience.
  • Ivory 3 German D fixes Logic piano's problems with sharper, truer attack and no note modulation.
  • Until today I was a very happy person, because I play on Addictive Keys. This is an awesome product. But Ivory 3 is literally from another planet. Can't stop playing. I'm even more than happy.
  • I personally think this is the best piano library. I have all keyscape,imperfect samples,CFX Garritan,Noire. And many more. But this is something else. The purity and resonance of each note is incredible as is the dynamics.
  • I own the American D Ivory 2 but am not eligible for an upgrade price to Ivory 3. Doesn't make sense to pay full price of $279 for a piano library when there are a ton of others that sound beautiful for a lot less. I'll stick with the Ivory 2 engine until Synthogy provides some value to current cust
  • Ivory II was never good enough. I replaced it with The Grandeur at the time it was new. Some keys in the mid section sounded really brassy and dead. Hope the III is not just better but way better.
  • Marvelous- great playing, composing, and piano tone. I just upgraded to Ivory 3 myself and will be experimenting.
  • I have Ivory 2 Uprights in the new engine and I had to do a double take as I likewise immediately felt that connection. I really did feel like I was in a room with a real piano. The modern upright is super clean but you also have the Vintage Upright which sounds a bit more earthy. You can also add c

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin require a host application like Kontakt?
No, this plugin does not require a host. It includes a standalone application, Ivory 3 Cantabile, or can be used with any VST v3 host, Pro Tools 11 or newer for AAX, or any AU v2 host on Mac.
Is the sound of this piano sampled or modeled?
It utilizes a hybrid sound engine called the custom RGB Engine, which combines the realism of digital sampling with the expressive behavior of modeling.
What is the library size and how many microphone positions are included?
The library size is 42 GB. It includes recordings from 4 microphone positions.
What genres is this piano VST best suited for?
This VST is suitable for classical, jazz, pop, rock, film/scoring, and contemporary genres.
Does this VST support half-pedaling and sympathetic resonance?
Yes, it features half-pedaling support with continuous pedal position sensing and sympathetic resonance where strings resonate when other notes are held.
What are the system requirements for Windows users?
Windows users need Windows 10 release 1609 or newer (64-bit only), an SSD, and a graphics screen resolution of at least 1354 x 990. An 8-core 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (or AMD equivalent) CPU and 16 GB RAM are recommended minimums.
Is an iLok key required for activation?
No, an iLok key is optional for this product.

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