Ravenscroft 275 IOS by VI Labs

by VI Labs · $35.99

Overview

Ravenscroft Grand delivers the most realistic-sounding piano ever created for iOS.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
883 MB GB
Velocity Layers
Same number of velocities as desktop version
Mic Positions
1 position
Plugin Formats
AU
Standalone
Yes
Sympathetic Resonance
Yes
Unacorda
No
Half pedal
No
Mute strikes
No
Keys, pedal, sympathetic resonances volumes control
Features available, but no control
Precise Tuning
No

Ideal Use Cases

  • Concert pianists practicing complex repertoire on the go without access to an acoustic instrument.
  • Music students studying piano performance and theory who need a high-quality, portable practice tool.
  • Songwriters and composers sketching out piano-driven pieces directly on their iOS devices.
  • Producers adding expressive piano layers to their mobile music productions within their chosen DAW.
  • Live musicians using an external MIDI controller to perform with a premium piano sound in small venues or practice spaces.

Included Presets

  • Save/Load presets

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • best piano you can get on iOS
  • most realistic piano
  • high quality
  • high-end piano sound
  • delivers
  • glorious sounding app
  • very customisable
  • real
  • sound amazing
  • real concert grand piano
  • works well
  • very good value

Weaknesses

  • lowest bass notes are very low in volume
  • no thunderous bass on standard settings
  • when I turn up the volume, the tenor and treble becomes too loud
  • 10 factory presets. Four of those are usable

Tone: warmer, cleaner

Review Snippets

  • Ravenscroft 275 IOS is the speaker's favorite iOS piano plugin due to its quality and sampled sound.
  • Confirms Ravenscroft 275 IOS delivers high-quality, high-end piano sound.
  • Positive impression of Ravenscroft 275's beautiful, warm, rich, and sparkly grand piano sound.
  • Ravenscroft 275 iOS is the most realistic piano on iOS.
  • Ravenscroft 275 IOS sounds better than the speaker's physical Casio electric piano.
  • Praises Ravenscroft 275 IOS as a high-quality piano app for demanding tracks.
  • I also have this Piano and although it's good I find it lacks depth primarily because of it actually only being about 1 gb in size and having limited velocity layers. I also do not like the built in reverb at all.I find the Colossus Pianos better especially the more expensive ones. Yes, I get that t
  • RavensCroft was my favorite iPad piano until a month or two ago. Now Pianoteq 8 is out for iPad, and I think it's even better. However, it's WAY more expensive, so RavensCroft is fine for many uses. Yamaha's CFX cuts nicely in band use, but it's a little bright for solo work, in my opinion. The Bose
  • To me the Ravenscroft sounds warmer and cleaner, which I like better... This review was especially valuable to me because I'm once again thinking about going the dreaded controller with software route when performing. An iPad would be the easiest way to go if the software is good enough, and I'm thi
  • i also have this IOS app and it really sound amazing it really sounds like a real concert grand piano; by the way i'm just using a 37 mini key controller (Irig Keys).
  • …for some reason, the lowest bass notes are very low in volume (no thunderous bass on standard settings). When I turn up the volume, the tenor and treble becomes too loud. Is this normal?
  • i also have this IOS app and it really sound amazing it really sounds like a real concert grand piano; by the way i'm just using a 37 mini key controller (Irig Keys).
  • To me the Ravenscroft sounds warmer and cleaner, which I like better... This review was especially valuable to me because I'm once again thinking about going the dreaded controller with software route when performing. An iPad would be the easiest way to go if the software is good enough, and I'm thi
  • Ravenscroft 275 IOS sounds realistic, especially with a good speaker setup.
  • I have a 2015 iPad, the Ravenscroft 275 works well on it. I have a Kawai VCP1 and I was looking for a hardware piano sound module solution... I can't wait to test it on my Kawai VCP1, but it seems to work well on my cheaper keyboard, and for only $59 dollars AU, it is very good value.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ravenscroft 275 IOS require a host application like Kontakt or LABS?
No, it is a standalone application and does not require a separate host or player.
Is Ravenscroft 275 IOS based on samples or modeling?
It utilizes a sample-based sound engine combined with hybrid modeling for features like sympathetic resonance and sustain pedal behavior.
What is the library size of Ravenscroft 275 IOS?
The library size is 0.9 GB, or specifically 883 MB of disk space.
What operating systems and devices are compatible with Ravenscroft 275 IOS?
It is compatible with iOS 9.3+ and works on iPod Touch 6 or newer, iPhone 5 or newer (iPhone 6 or newer recommended), and iPad 4 or newer.
What features are included for realistic piano performance?
Key features include sympathetic resonance modeling, sustain pedal modeling with repedaling support, and customizable MIDI velocity and dynamics response.
Can I use an external MIDI keyboard with Ravenscroft 275 IOS?
Yes, it supports external MIDI keyboards via CoreMIDI and is also compatible with Bluetooth MIDI keyboards.
What genres is this piano VST best suited for?
It is well-suited for classical, jazz, pop, and contemporary music, offering a natural, clean, balanced, and modern tone.

Explore PianoVST