Pianoverse
by IK Multimedia · Keys · Acoustic piano instrument
vst3s Score 8.5/10 · rated #5 of 10 keys & pianos
A piano instrument platform with individually sold grand and upright pianos plus built-in ambient and cinematic effects.
Best for: Keys & Synths, Acoustic Instruments. Genres: all genres.
Keywords: grand piano, cinematic, creative, harp, mallets, modern, sample-based, upright piano.
What it does
Pianoverse is a piano platform with sampled concert pianos plus generative spaces and effects.
- Pianos: nine in total, from Yamaha, Steinway, Bosendorfer, Fazioli and Koch & Korselt, each sold separately or together as Pianoverse MAX.
- Piano controls: lid position, harp resonance, pedal and mallet noise, half-pedalling and una corda, with modern or classical mic setups.
- Mix and effects: EQ, compression, stereo width and limiting; 33 generative spaces such as Cathedral and Sea Floor; and 12 creative effects including Particles, Shimmer and Lo-Fi.
Source: IK Multimedia product page
When to use it
Suits classical, film, jazz and electronic writers who want a piano they can also turn into an ambient or cinematic sound. Pianos are bought individually, so demo the one you want. Robot-assisted sampling is used for the recordings.
Where to buy
- IK Multimedia: $299.99 ($39.99 per piano (flash sale))
Tutorials and reviews
- Exploring Pianoverse: The Brand New Virtual Instrument from IK Multimedia
- IK Multimedia Pianoverse Sound Demo and Walkthrough
- IK Multimedia Pianoverse First Look
- IK Multimedia Pianoverse - Review en Español por Abel Mendoza
- Is Pianoverse the ultimate piano plugin?
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