Steve Nathan Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Been sitting on this news a while, but it is officially released today. VILabs Modern Upright. Very cool. Like Ravenscroft for upright piano. Lots of flexibility, good presets, mike choices etc. Check it out. httVILabs/Modern Upright Quote Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 They picked a good model to sample (I can't listen at work, but at least can read the description). So far, the only really good one I have had for the U3 is XLN Audio's, but I sold that as part of a package deal incentive on my full XLN suite, and only Pianoteq's Upright seemed to get close to the Yamaha U-series (most other vendors sample other uprights entirely). I just recently bought the Boesendorfer Upright from VSL, which is fantastic but is in a league of its own as it's more of an Upright Grand and even beyond that in some ways, so doesn't really fill the role of a Yamaha U3 or U4. I can't check my notes from the office, but I'm pretty sure this new one from VI Labs is quite likely to be the most detailed and accurate U3 now available. Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drawback Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I like this piano! Thanks for the heads up. SN, that"s a sweet demo. What controller are you using? Quote ____________________________________ Rod Here for the gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Quote Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Damn. Sounds really good. And I like the UVI engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 It's very well done; probably the best U3 or U4 on the market at this point. I won't personally be buying it, as I have just about eliminated Yamaha piano sounds from my templates across-the-board, having found that I am now able to work with lesser-known brands even in genres where I previously felt I needed a Yamaha to cut through the mix. But if I change my mind and decide I need a U3/U4 sound after all, this will be the one to go for at this point. Quote Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesKeys Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I don't recall any upright samples that were so clean and perfectly tuned. They sound amazing and I would bet inspire a certain style change verses a grand! Quote Jimmy Those are my principles, and if you don't like them... well, I have others. Groucho NEW BAND CHECK THEM OUT www.steveowensandsummertime.com www.jimmyweaver.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Nathan Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 SN, that"s a sweet demo. What controller are you using? These days I'm using a Casio S3000 for most sessions, but I knocked that out at home on an old CME UF80 I liked the uptempo boogie by JT Thomas. I don't know him, but I want to hear more. He's sure got that Pete Johnson thing going! Quote Don't rush me. I'm playing as slowly as I can! http://www.stevenathanmusic.com/stevenathanmusic.com/HOME.html https://apple.co/2EGpYXK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 SN, that"s a sweet demo. What controller are you using? These days I'm using a Casio S3000 for most sessions, but I knocked that out at home on an old CME UF80 I liked the uptempo boogie by JT Thomas. I don't know him, but I want to hear more. He's sure got that Pete Johnson thing going! I really liked your demo as well. Yes, what JT was playing does remind one of Pete Johnson. Only because I was recent listening, it reminded me of Johan Blohm (the refreshments) Anyway, great stuff from VI. I, too, am now using my S3000 in my rig. Controlling Keyscape and PianoTeq. Quote David Gig Rig:Casio Privia PX-5S | Yamaha MODX+ 6 | MacBook Pro 14" M1| Mainstage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dockeys Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Oh my word....that demo by Ruslan Sirota, 'a lifetime away' is absolutely gorgeous. He looks like he"s living every single note he"s playing. Beautiful and wonderful sounding piano too. Quote Yamaha MODX8, Legend Live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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