Posts with tag playing-piano

News | Jan 24, 2021 by Rounik Sethi

Yamaha's new YC77 and YC88 emulate the sound and behavior of real drawbar organs using the Yamaha Virtual Circuit Modeling technology. There's more to get excited about too.

Review | Dec 07, 2020 by Rounik Sethi

Christmas has come early courtsey of SampleScience. Their Room Piano v3 is a free VST plugin instrument for Windows musicians.

News | Dec 15, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Combined Roland and Amazon Alexa Make Playing and Learning the Piano Easier and More Fun Than Ever Before

News | Aug 16, 2019 by Hollin Jones

The piano keys on this unique instrument spotted in Vancouver let the public loop samples and remix the new single from one of Canada's top electronic artists, Conro. Here's how it happens.

Tutorial | Jul 09, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

Whether you're an experienced keyboard player or just beginning to learn your way around the keys, here are 4 chord techniques that will serve you well when playing and recording.

News | Jul 03, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Riot Audio releases prepared upright piano instrument for Native Instrument's Kontakt with intro pricing available for a limited time. Here's what you need to know.

Review | Apr 24, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

With 81GB of samples, impressive low latency performance and stunning pianos, could Synthogy's Ivory 2 be the ultimate sampled piano collection?

Review | Apr 17, 2019 by Matt Vanacoro

UVI's latest collection encompasses acoustic pianos, harpsichords and bells - and it's exactly what Matt Vanacoro has been waiting for. Here's what he thought about it...

News | Mar 30, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Meticulously sampled in the rich ambient environment of Saal 3 in Berlin's Funkhaus recording complex, this Kontakt instrument delivers stunning piano tone.

News | Mar 12, 2019 by Hollin Jones

With an OS update, Stage 3, Stage 2 EX, Stage 2, Electro 6, Electro 5, Piano 4 and Piano 3 owners can all now benefit from the Enhanced EP Collection.

News | Jan 09, 2019 by Hollin Jones

Using the same engine as the company's commercial products, Piano One has over a million free downloads to date, and counting. Grab version 5 here.

News | Dec 23, 2018 by Hollin Jones

The Enhanced EP Library and new EP Filters are available for free download now for Stage 3 Series owners, with Electro 6 and Piano 4 support on its way. Here's how to get them.

Tutorial | Sep 24, 2018 by Hollin Jones

Hear a product specialist from Embertone demonstrate the unique sound and amazing versatility of the Steinway D VSTi in this video - and watch the whole recorded MasterClass for free.

Review | Aug 12, 2018 by Matt Vanacoro

If you're in need of a great sounding software piano instrument that's meticulously sampled and cuts through a mix but won't break the bank, check out Whole Sounds' 1954 Baldwin Parlor Grand.

Review | Jul 28, 2018 by Jay Asher

Embertone's Walker 1955 Steinway D offers a gorgeous acoustic piano sound at a reasonable price, and even comes with optional extra mic positions. Here's the lowdown.