Ivory II Grand Pianos by Synthogy

Overview

The award-winning Ivory II Grand Pianos has become the industry standard and the virtual piano of choice for the world’s most elite musicians.

Technical Specifications

Library Size

77 GB GB

Velocity Layers

18 velocity levels

Presets

Dozens of User-Adjustable Presets

Plugin Formats

VST, AAX, AU

Standalone

Yes

Sympathetic Resonance

Yes

Half Pedal Support

Yes

True Pedal Modeling

Yes

Resonance Styles

11 different sustain resonance styles

Synth Layers

Up to 8 Synth Layers

Ideal Use Cases

• Professional studio musicians requiring a high-quality piano sound for recording sessions.
• Film and television composers needing expressive piano textures for dramatic scores.
• Music producers seeking realistic grand piano sounds for pop, rock, and orchestral arrangements.
• Concert pianists practicing and performing with an authentic digital piano experience.
• Educators and students utilizing a versatile and responsive piano for teaching and learning.
• Songwriters and arrangers building intricate piano parts for their compositions.

Included Presets

• Dozens of User-Adjustable Presets
• 11 sustain resonance styles
• Una Corda (soft pedal) samples
• User-adjustable presets
• Dozens of presets
• Preset browsing

Review Snippets

• Ivory II's authenticity and detail make it feel like reviewing the real instrument, the biggest compliment for a plugin.
• Ivory II is hyper-realistic, tricking the ear into believing it's a real acoustic piano.
• Ivory II boasts deadly accuracy and true instrument representation, with the C7 being perfect for pop recording.
• The product demonstrates excellent responsiveness.
• Ivory's responsiveness allows for excellent playability.
• That quiet moment with the Hamburg D made my jaw drop open. The Hamburg D starts around 17:10. I went crazy trying to find it again for a repeat listen.
• I also have Synthogy Ivory II and have had a real German 9ft concert grand ... Adam Coe Full Concert Grand is a great piano sound. Lots of dynamic range
• The Bösendorfer's rich low end gives it a unique shine.
• The German D offers a balanced dynamic and tonal character between the Bösendorfer and Yamaha.
• The resonance engine is subtle compared to other plugins.
• Ivory II Italian Grand since Intro, and one of few Grand Piano VI favs. BUT ... put off by Synthogy treatment of long-term, loyal Users. Excluding Italian
• Synthogy and I'm a little surprised to find few ... I am using the Ivory 3 engine with Ivory 2 pianos (I am also waiting for more reviews before upgrading
• Closing the lid provides a desirable intimate sound.
• Is Synthogy's Ivory 3 the best virtual piano you can buy ... Its roots go all the way back to at least 2005, and I reviewed Ivory II Grand Pianos in 2011
• pianos and I can tell you which one I would recommend. Ivory II by Synthogy - Bosendorfer Grand Piano Another huge factor in considering the purchase of a

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this require a separate player or host software?

No, Ivory II Grand Pianos runs as a standalone application. It also supports VST, AAX, and AU plugin formats for use within a DAW.

What grand piano models are included?

This collection includes a Bösendorfer 290 Imperial, a German Steinway D 9' Concert Grand, and a Yamaha C7 Grand.

How much storage space does the library require?

The library size is 77 GB.

What are the minimum system requirements for Mac users?

Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or newer is required. A 2.0 GHz Quad-Core CPU and 1.5 GB RAM are minimum hardware recommendations.

Does this plugin support half-pedaling and sympathetic resonance?

Yes, it features both half-pedaling and sympathetic resonance modeling.