What do you think of this VST plugin

[SimonePiervergili]

It's Pianoteq, it's my favorite physically modelled piano VST plugin. Not only pianos, also other instruments!!!

[DoomGater]

I prefer hardware synths like the Prophet-5. And yes, it is Doom-related, because I can play d_runnin with it.

 

Edited December 30, 2023 by DoomGater

[esselfortium]

Pianoteq is very impressive. I tend to prefer sampling over modeling, though. I think a well-made sample library captures more of the natural character of the instrument and its performer. Even the top-of-the-line modeled instruments tend to still have a bit of a "this sounds modeled" artificial feel to them, to my ears.

[DoomGater]

Modelling never had a good start. Technos Acxel had a good Interface, but not enough computing power.

Yamaha's VL-1 and VP-1were really great, but extremely complicated to understand. In addition, the user did not have

compete control of all of the engine's parameters.

But indeed, they offered  never-before-heard options and possibilities. It's a pity, that Yammie

did not put some 'virtuality' into their new fantastic flagship  Montage M.

Roland's V-Piano was nice, but too limited. It's a Piano.  ;-)

 

Sampling offers good sound quality with minimal effort. No wonder, that the early Sampling workstations like

Fairlight and Synclavier were sucessful from the start, even at their horrendous prices... :-)

 

Anyway, I prefer an honest instrument like the Prophet (preferably  v2 with those SSM-Chips),

that does not pretend to be a piano, an organ or something else that it is not. But -of course-

if you're in the need to arrange a complete score and you're not Hans Zimmer, a VST sample library is

probably the appropriate means of choice.

Edited December 30, 2023 by DoomGater

[SimonePiervergili]

2 hours ago, esselfortium said:

Pianoteq is very impressive. I tend to prefer sampling over modeling, though. I think a well-made sample library captures more of the natural character of the instrument and its performer. Even the top-of-the-line modeled instruments tend to still have a bit of a "this sounds modeled" artificial feel to them, to my ears.

I like Pianoteq too, also, EastWest is also a very detailed and well-made sample library that I really want to try so bad.

[SimonePiervergili]

13 minutes ago, DoomGater said:

Modelling never had a good start. Technos Acxel had a good Interface, but not enough computing power.

Yamaha's VL-1 and VP-1were really great, but extremely complicated to understand. In addition, the user did not have

compete control of all of the engine's parameters.

But indeed, they offered  never-before-heard options and possibilities. It's a pity, that Yammie

did not put some 'virtuality' into their new fantastic flagship  Montage M.

Roland's V-Piano was nice, but too limited. It's a Piano.  ;-)

 

Sampling offers good sound quality with minimal effort. No wonder, that the early Sampling workstations like

Fairlight and Synclavier were sucessful from the start, even at their horrendous prices... :-)

There's also Arturia Piano V3

[NoWits]

3 hours ago, DoomGater said:

Yamaha's VL-1 and VP-1were really great

 

I prefer the Casio VL-1 myself

[DoomGater]

13 hours ago, NoWits said:

 

I prefer the Casio VL-1 myself 

It's mighty drum kit gets me every time.

[SimonePiervergili]

3 hours ago, DoomGater said:

It's mighty drum kit gets me every time.

IK Multimedia MODO DRUM is also a very impressive drum kit! I especially like the Studio 80 preset which makes it perfect for rock music!!!