True Keys German Grand by VI Labs

by VI Labs · $149

Overview

A deeply sampled German semi-concert grand that offers nuanced sound with advanced scripting and detailed sampling.

Concert pianists looking for a high-fidelity virtual instrument for practice and recording.
Film composers needing an expressive grand piano for orchestral scores.
Studio producers requiring a versatile and realistic piano sound for diverse projects.
Music students and educators seeking an authentic piano experience for remote learning and teaching.
Songwriters creating intricate arrangements that demand detailed piano dynamics and pedal work.

beautiful
good dry sound
sustain just rolls right out
beautiful roundness and warmth of that tone
intimate
very nice place
very good instrument for that size and price
great playability
joy to play
express myself much better
bread and butter piano colors
compression actually allows the sounds to sit a little better in a mix
mixing of the Side and Close mics
ribbon mics which I really love due to the smooth texture and warmth they impart to the sound
detail possibly in the number of sample layers, mic positions and such
especially nice and had an intimacy about it with a punch!
always a classic warm sound
amazing in its depth in tone
packing a punch

Tone: beautiful, roundness, warmth, smooth texture, intimacy, punch

Overall verdict: value for size/price, playability praised, sound quality not highest tier
Dynamic response at loud volumes, perceived confinement, lack of life
A great sample library, like the Fazioli, sounds beautiful dry without effects.
EQ suggestion (boost highs), velocity mapping adjustment, practical workaround for dynamic softness
Model type/size (semi-concert, 7.5 ft), advertised tonal character (soft lyrical, confined), planned performance test
This piano exhibits beautiful roundness, warmth, and sustained tone.
These pianos (True Keys) in my mind fill their purpose as giving you some bread and butter piano colors to choose from. I think sometimes compression actually allows the sounds to sit a little better in a mix as long as it is not too pronounced. I love Pianoteq as well but it does get into the “unca
With the Ravenscroft, it does have a little more detail possibly in the number of sample layers, mic positions and such. The German Bechstien was especially nice and had an intimacy about it with a punch! The Steinway is always a classic warm sound, and the Fazioli is amazing in it's depth in tone,
The Bechstein's side mics create a very intimate and nice experience.

What host/player is required for this plugin?: The True Keys German Grand requires UVI Workstation (v2.5 or later) to function.
Is the True Keys German Grand a sampled or modeled piano?: It is 100% sample-based, with approximately 50,000 samples and 19 velocity layers, including Silent Strike samples.
What is the library size and how much disk space is needed?: The library size is 1.93 GB, and it requires 2 GB of free disk space for installation.
What operating systems are compatible with the True Keys German Grand?: It is compatible with Mac (OSX 10.9 or greater, Intel or ARM processor, 64-bit only) and Windows (Windows 8 or higher, 64-bit only).
Does it include features like half-pedaling and sympathetic resonance?: Yes, it features sample-based half-pedal mode with continuous sensing, adjustable half-pedal mode, and adjustable sympathetic resonance polyphony.
How many microphone positions are available?: There are four discreet microphone perspectives: Close, Player, Side, and Mix, allowing for a custom mic blend.