Synchron Yamaha CFX by Vienna Symphonic Library

by Vienna Symphonic Library · $255

Overview

The Yamaha CFX is a meticulously hand-crafted 275 cm (9’) concert grand that embodies the pinnacle of the Japanese manufacturer’s decades-long tradition of piano making, renowned for its precise, bright, and powerful tone.

Technical Specifications

Library Size
35 GB GB
Mic Positions
Multiple Microphone Positions
Sample Count
up to 4,200 samples per key
Plugin Formats
VST, VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes
Sympathetic Resonance
Yes
Half Pedal Support
Yes
True Pedal Modeling
Yes
Download / Installed File Size (Standard Library)
35 GB
Download / Installed File Size (Full Library)
71 GB
Samples per key
Up to 4,200

Ideal Use Cases

  • Concert pianists practicing and recording performances with nuanced dynamics and pedaling.
  • Film composers seeking a pristine and powerful grand piano for dramatic scores.
  • Music producers layering a rich, full-bodied piano into complex arrangements.
  • Educators demonstrating advanced piano techniques with a highly responsive virtual instrument.
  • Arrangers needing a versatile and expressive piano to build detailed orchestrations.

Included Presets

  • Concert
  • Intimate
  • Player
  • Pop
  • Ambience
  • Mighty
  • Room Mix
  • Decca Tree Multi Mic
  • Surround to Stereo Downmix
  • Surround
  • 6 factory presets
  • Concert preset
  • Intimate preset
  • Player preset
  • Pop preset
  • Ambience preset
  • Mighty preset

Review Snippets

  • Synchron pianos are high definition with thousands of samples and incredible velocity and mic positions.
  • I thought the VSL CFX would be my least favorite of the VSLs. Now that I've bought it, it may actually be my favorite. The CFX was the last VSL piano I acquired, figuring I was covered by the Garritan CFX and Noire, and that I'd enjoy the other VSLs more, since I was never crazy about the actual CFX
  • Before the velocity RE-mapping and the velocity curve editor it was weird but now it's a fine instrument. It's only about preference rn - I don't like how they voiced their steinway. It's aggressive and bright asf - i love warmer Steinways like new york ones but this one is still more than fine for
  • The Synchron Yamaha CFX stands out with its signature edge and beautiful brightness compared to others.
  • Describes the Synchron Yamaha CFX as an intense, complex, and extraordinarily visceral musical experience.
  • Initial impressions are brilliant, upholding its reputation as one of the best piano samples.
  • incredible piano sound....beautifully demo'd Stu...ty. I already own the Garritan, Noire, Keyscape, Pianoteq 7...but with this sound...resistance is futile. ;).
  • VSL Synchron Yamaha CFX offers a significantly higher level of detail than Garriton CFX.
  • VSL Synchron Yamaha CFX excels at realistic solo classical piano recordings for exposed pieces.
  • Synchron Yamaha CFX and Steinway offer meticulously captured, familiar tones with immense mixing flexibility.
  • This is just the standard CFX library, using the player perspective. I did try both the standard and full libraries while they were offering a 30-day trial earlier this year, and there are some cool mixes you can get with the full library, but the standard was plenty for my needs.
  • VSL Synchron Yamaha CFX is more realistic and preferred for solo or classical piano due to dynamic range.
  • The Synchron Stage has a big, huge sound with natural ambiance even without reverb.
  • In my opinion, this is THE best piano vst available to this date. Huge dynamic range with alot of variation in timbre across the velocity ranges going from mellow soft and sweet to raw powerful and thunderous, and very good long sustain even in the higher registers, which other vst's sometimes lack.
  • I personally enjoyed the Steinway D (my 2nd favorite of the bunch), but didn’t connect with it as much as the CFX. I imagine it would have been a little better if I spent some time customizing the velocity curve. Initially, I was most excited to try the Fazioli, but it was my least favorite of the S

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player software is required to use this piano VST?
No third-party host is required; it functions as a standalone instrument with the Synchron Piano Player. It is also compatible with AU, VST, VST3, and AAX Native plugin formats.
Is the Synchron Yamaha CFX a sampled or modeled virtual instrument?
The Synchron Yamaha CFX uses a sampled sound engine for its piano sounds.
What is the library size for the Synchron Yamaha CFX?
The Standard Library requires 35 GB of free storage space, while the Full Library requires 71 GB.
What operating systems are supported?
It is compatible with both macOS (10.14 Mojave or higher) and Windows (10 or 11, 64-bit).
Does it include pedal modeling features?
Yes, it features Half Pedal, Repedal/Catch, Sostenuto pedal modeling, and Una corda pedal modeling, as well as Sympathetic Resonance and Body Resonance modeling.
What genres is this piano VST best suited for?
It is ideal for classical, jazz, pop, film scoring, and contemporary music. Its tone is described as bright, clean, modern, balanced, and natural.
What are the minimum system requirements for running the software?
The minimum system requirements include an Intel Core i5 or AMD Athlon 64 X2 processor, 32 GB of RAM, and an SSD. An internet connection is also required.

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