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Compare Piano VSTs by Sound

When searching for the best piano VSTs, the key is to compare audio demos of each product to find the type of sound you're looking for.

Walnut Concert Grand piano sample library demo

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Above is a demo of imperfect samples Walnut Concert Grand, a Steinway grand piano recorded in an intimate setting for imperfect warmth, available for Kontakt VST and Logic Sampler.

The sound depends not only on the model of piano but in the room, mic positions, even the human playing each note, and their intention.

If you only search for “piano VSTs,” you will miss many smaller boutique piano developers. Some of the most characterful piano instruments are made for Kontakt, Logic Sampler, Decent Sampler, or Sforzando - all of which are just as easy to load & play as a typical VST piano. Expanding your search beyond standalone VSTs opens up a much wider world of niche, distinctive piano sounds. imperfect samples is one example.

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Format note: imperfect samples pianos work in full Kontakt (VST) and Logic Pro Sampler. They do not work in Kontakt Player.


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