New AC Piano Sound from CLAVIA - Silver GRAND

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yes a little tricky I know. In fact I was on a "relax mode". I had finished my working session, bouncing DDP's for some clients and writing on the forum at the same time. By accident I've deleted the post (the second edit). I've only noticed that mistake when I visited the forum a second time. And once the answer was already there (and that was pretty quick I must say) I felt obligated (honouring the answer) to repost it again.

[Rusty Mike]

Well, I've played it on a few gigs now and I have to say I'm very impressed. This is now my new go-to piano sample.

It's got a great body, with a pleasing emphasis on the fundamental. The overtone harmonics are not as prominent as in the Steinway, Bosie or Faz samples. I like that a lot, as I prefer a more ringing tone. It will, however, get bright when you dig in. It's also got a nice depth to it, something that's lacking in the Studio Grand 2, my prior everyday grand sample.

I have the Silver Grand and the GLD loaded in my E3 right now. and the Lady just gets lost in the mix by comparison. The Silver holds it's place very well, but can get very subtle and pretty as well. It's great to solo with.

Great job Clavia!

[zingy]

Loving the new Kawai/Silver Grand sample! It's my new main piano sound (next to the Fazioli) on the Piano 88. Still hoping for an XL Lady D though.

I love the clarity and overall pleasing tone, much better than the somewhat sterile Studio Grand (Yamaha) samples.