How do the voices in Pianissimo compare with the piano voices in Mixcraft? Are they the same? Do they overlap partially? Are the piano voices in Pianissimo better than those in Mixcraft, if so, in what way?
Joe
Voices in Pianissimo and Mixcraft
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Acoustica Greg
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Hi,
Pianissimo has a richer and fuller sound than the "Acoustica Instruments" piano that comes with Mixcraft 4. Here's a description from the product page:
"Pianissimo uses a combination of sample playback and advanced physical modeling to create a stunning acoustic grand piano sound. Starting with 250 MB of high quality samples of a SteinwayÔäó Model D grand piano, Pianissimo uses complex signal processing and programming to recreate the warmth, response, and playability of a real grand piano. This warm, natural sound is then paired with a professional studio-quality reverb algorithm to add the depth and ambiance of a real acoustic space. Add in modeled sympathetic resonance, incidental mechanical hammer sounds, remarkable control over tone and velocity response, 256 voices of polyphony, and incredibly low CPU usage, and Pianissimo might just be the best sounding, most playable virtual piano ever."
The piano that comes in Mixcraft doesn't include those additional features that give Pianissimo its realistic sound.
Give the free trials a listen.
Greg
Pianissimo has a richer and fuller sound than the "Acoustica Instruments" piano that comes with Mixcraft 4. Here's a description from the product page:
"Pianissimo uses a combination of sample playback and advanced physical modeling to create a stunning acoustic grand piano sound. Starting with 250 MB of high quality samples of a SteinwayÔäó Model D grand piano, Pianissimo uses complex signal processing and programming to recreate the warmth, response, and playability of a real grand piano. This warm, natural sound is then paired with a professional studio-quality reverb algorithm to add the depth and ambiance of a real acoustic space. Add in modeled sympathetic resonance, incidental mechanical hammer sounds, remarkable control over tone and velocity response, 256 voices of polyphony, and incredibly low CPU usage, and Pianissimo might just be the best sounding, most playable virtual piano ever."
The piano that comes in Mixcraft doesn't include those additional features that give Pianissimo its realistic sound.
Give the free trials a listen.
Greg
More on Pianissimo
Hi Greg,
Thanks for the information. To my ear the Pianissimo voices sound more rich, vibrant, and deeper than the Acoustica piano voices in Mixcraft.
I did some tests recording different piano voices from different sources with Mixcraft. To do the tests I repeatedly recorded Diabelli's Melodius Piece, which was perfect because it is just 8 bars and has a very simple melody and simple harmonic chording.
The tests showed Pianissimo to be superior to voices from my old Yamaha PSR 530, to Acoustica voices, and to Synth1VST voices. I could record multiple tracks in the same Mixcraft project and then just Mute or Solo a track to quickly compare the various voices. (Interestingly, my Yamaha XG piano voices were better than my General Midi voices, but still not as good as Pianissimo.) So, I've decided to purchase Pianissimo.
Do you have recommendations for VST packages that supplement other non-piano voices in Mixcraft?
Joe
Thanks for the information. To my ear the Pianissimo voices sound more rich, vibrant, and deeper than the Acoustica piano voices in Mixcraft.
I did some tests recording different piano voices from different sources with Mixcraft. To do the tests I repeatedly recorded Diabelli's Melodius Piece, which was perfect because it is just 8 bars and has a very simple melody and simple harmonic chording.
The tests showed Pianissimo to be superior to voices from my old Yamaha PSR 530, to Acoustica voices, and to Synth1VST voices. I could record multiple tracks in the same Mixcraft project and then just Mute or Solo a track to quickly compare the various voices. (Interestingly, my Yamaha XG piano voices were better than my General Midi voices, but still not as good as Pianissimo.) So, I've decided to purchase Pianissimo.
Do you have recommendations for VST packages that supplement other non-piano voices in Mixcraft?
Joe
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