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Synthogy Ivory II Grand Pianos

Item ID: Ivory2Grand

Concert Grand Pianos Virtual Instrument for AU, VST, RTAS, and Standalone Operation - Mac/PC

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Synthogy's Ivory II Grand Pianos continues the original Ivory's legacy of flawlessly executed grand pianos. Now, experience more realism than ever before, with Ivory II Grand Pianos' next-generation playback engine. These superb instruments come to life under your fingers. Produced by Joe Ierardi, an accomplished pianist and award winning sound designer and producer of piano modules for Kurzweil Music Systems, and renowned DSP engineer George Taylor, every aspect of piano design, from tuning and regulation, to recording, editing, programming and engine design, was crafted to the most exacting professional standards. Ivory II-Grand Pianos is an experience you won't soon forget.

Ivory II Grand Pianos is a multi-platform virtual instrument that recreates the sound and playing experience of three of the world's great concert grand pianos: the Bosendorfer Imperial 290 Concert Grand, the Steinway D Concert Grand, and the Yamaha C7 Grand.

These superb sample recordings are brought to life by Synthogy's custom sample playback and DSP engine, built from the ground up to deliver a new level of realism in digital sound creation. Each and every feature in Ivory II Grand Pianos is designed to bring out all the nuance of the original acoustic instrument's resonance, character and response. Groundbreaking new features such as Harmonic Resonance Modeling for hyper-real sympathetic string vibration, Half Pedaling, customizable user controls for Timbre, Stereo Width and Perspective, Velocity Response, Mechanical Key Noise, Tuning, and Lid Position are just a few examples of how Ivory II Grand Pianos' powerful engine delivers the unprecedented realism it has become famous for.

Up to 18 velocity layers with proprietary Timbre Interpolation technology assures the smoothest velocity and note transitions for each of the pianos, achieving a level of musical playability that is unparalleled. Ivory II Grand Pianos' DSP engine also includes world-class digital effects such as Ambience, EQ and Chorusing.

Finally, Ivory II Grand Pianos places all of this control and power in a simple, intuitive, and highly attractive user interface. Ivory II Grand Pianos is the complete package, but one only needs to sit down and play it to understand why players, critics, producers and engineers all over the world have acclaimed its brilliance and surpassing musicality. Ivory II Grand Pianos is an extraordinary playing experience!

Synthogy Ivory II Grand Pianos Features:
  • Acoustic Grand Piano sampled instruments: German Steinway D 9' Concert Grand, Bosendorfer 290 Imperial Grand, Yamaha C7 Grand (Each piano can be installed separately)
  • Sympathetic String Resonance DSP for realistic damper and half-damper pedal response
  • World class digital FX including Real Ambience, Chorus and EQ
  • Up to 18 discrete velocity layers with Sample Interpolation Technology for ultra-smooth velocity and note transitions
  • Customizable with User controls for Timbre, Stereo Width and Perspective, Velocity Response, Mechanical Key Noise, Tuning, Lid Position and more
  • Timbre Shifting, Parametric EQ and new Synth Layer controls for powerful sound sculpting capabilities
  • Expertly tuned and regulated pianos in world-class studios and concert halls
  • Phase-perfect stereo samples stored in 32 bits!
  • All 88 keys individually sampled in up to 8 dynamic levels (plus Bosendorfer extended low octave)
  • Real Release and Soft Pedal samples
  • Full length sustain samples, no loops
  • Optional synth pad layer for modern/pop combinations (new Synth Layers and Synth Layer Controls included)
  • Parametric EQ
  • Dozens of user-adjustable presets
  • Produced and programmed by pre-eminent piano sound designer, Joe Ierardi
  • Synth pad layering for creating modern sounds
  • Control over resource usage for optimum CPU performance
  • Support for VST, RTAS, and Audio Units - Mac and PC
  • Requires 28GB of free disc space for installation of one piano, 77GB for all three
  • May run as a plug-in or standalone

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Manufacturer Part Number ILIVR2

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based on 6 reviews

Worth the time!

by Gerald Wolfe from Morristown, TN USA
May 16, 2012
Music Background: Professional Musician, Producer, Arranger
Although it took several HOURS to load the library, (and some email exchanges with Technical Support), it was worth the effort!

I've compared tracks I've recorded using Ivory II with so... read more [+]me Nashville tracks I have, and there's no noticeable difference, whatsoever, in the sound of the Yamaha C7! Down to the sound of the dampers lifting off the strings! It's really amazing!

Ivory II pays for itself with one day of recording at home, versus a trip to the studio!

I wish I had bought it sooner! close [-]

It's finally arrived !

by K Lantz from Nova Scotia, Canada
January 9, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer, performer
I've owned many virtual pianos over the years, PMI, various running under Kontact, etc., but this one is the real deal. The Steinway is the star for me, but the other two will have their place, depen... read more [+]ding on the need. The ability to layer various synth pads with the piano and have so much control with how the pad interacts with the piano is fabulous. A definite five stars, PLUS. close [-]

No brainer...

by Ivan Weinreb from Caracas, Venezuela
September 23, 2011
Music Background: Pro Musician, Producer
This is the best virtual piano in the market, and i´ve played with virtual instruments for a decade now, produced and toured, using sound modules, virtual instruments and of course sometimes recording... read more [+] real pianos in studio. You have an unprecedented level of control of the environment already inside Ivory.

I bought it for a tv ad music, needed no guessing on the piano sound as the music for it was only piano. Went for the ivory. 1st screening, approved!

This saved me a lot of time and gave me inspiration as a bonus. close [-]

This is it

by khalid barzanji from NY
September 6, 2011
Music Background: World Style
Great sounding piano with many options to fit with your keyboard controller . sound quality is fantastic . great layers for real dynamic sounding...If someone is serious about piano vsti .....This is ... read more [+]it close [-]

Pristine Pianos!!

by from PR
July 11, 2011
Music Background: Classical Pianist, Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer
I usually don't write reviews but this Ivory II Grands is just something different!! As a pianist I realice that the favorite piano sound is very personal and different from one to another. I have use... read more [+]d some good stage pianos but there was "something" that I could not find in any of them, that "orchestral" sound that have the Yamaha grand from a local church, this inspiring tone, depth and clarity. The closest thing for me to this was the Nord Piano 88 for wich I was saving. But then I decided to give a try to these virtual pianos and I was totally blown away!! Just using a privia PX-330 as a controller and Ivory II loaded on my macbook pro I was not playing, but living the piano playing experience!! You can easily, very easily fool yourself closing your eyes and believing you are playing the real thing!! The German Grand, a Steinway is my favorite, it has a huge dynamic range (18 layers... that's a lot!!) and you can enjoy the romantics pianissimos and the full deep fortes. It's super for piano solos and classical performances. The Bosendorfer is my second choice, just because I like more the dark tone of the Steinway. The particular this about this piano is that it have such a strong deep and at the same time bright bass like I have never heard before. I haven't tweaked to much yet with the C7 but I have to say, I would have buy this virtual instrument only for the steinway! I'm looking forward to get the uprights and the italian grand from synthogy. If you are looking for an authentic piano sounds in a very versatile collection look no more, Ivory is what you are looking for!! close [-]
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