Synthogy Ivory II Grand Pianos
Ivory II Grand Pianos is the next generation of Ivory piano products by Synthogy. Powered by a new custom engine, the entire line of Ivory virtual pianos features groundbreaking technology, a fresh graphic interface, and further expanded piano sample sets to provide performers and producers with more expressive detail than ever. A host of new piano-centric features have been added to the Ivory II engine. Principal among them is Sympathetic String Resonance, a long sought after but elusive characteristic of real pianos that Synthogy approaches in a completely unique way, realizing the true complexities and subtleties of sympathetic string excitation. This brand new technology does not rely upon triggering additional samples, ordinary sine waves, or recordings in any way. Rather, notes struck that are harmonically related excite the actual complex overtones of the notes that are being held, in the same manner that undamped strings ring in a real acoustic piano. The result is an unprecedented new level of realism.Ivory II also delivers some of Synthogy's most frequent customer requests, with features such as Half Pedaling, Lid Position, Pedal Noise, and Tuning Tables to provide even greater detail and control. Additionally, features like Timbre Shifting, Parametric EQ, and new Synth Layer controls offer powerful sound-sculpting capabilities for custom piano programming and sound design.At the heart of Ivory II are Ivory's legendary pianos. Each Ivory piano, in every Ivory product, has been further refined and developed, including expanded velocity levels (up to 18 per piano), additional soft pedal samples, and more release samples. Synthogy's decades of expertise in piano development, along with proprietary "timbre interpolation" technology combine to deliver greater fidelity, a high-level of playability, and a musical experience like no other.What's new in Ivory II? Synthogy listens to its customers, and has continually updated its Ivory products to meet their expectations. With the Ivory II generation of products, Synthogy exceeds those expectations with exclusive technologies no other virtual piano company can match.Sympathetic String Vibration is what occurs in real pianos when the harmonics of an undamped string are excited and resonate with the energy produced by striking another key. Importantly, those harmonics only sound when the struck key is harmonically related in pitch, which is why people say the undamped string vibrates or resonates in 'sympathy'. It is a complex phenomenon in acoustic pianos that has long been sought after by digital piano emulations. Realistic recreations of both the sound and the behavior of Sympathetic String Resonance have proved elusive for the virtual world until now. Synthogy's Harmonic Resonance Modeling technology represents a true breakthrough for realistic Sympathetic String Resonance in a virtual piano. Harmonic Resonance Modeling is not based on sampling, but rather...details

Synthogy Italian Grand
Italian Grand is a magnificent addition to Ivory's award-winning collection of pianos or an excellent free-standing plug-in in its own right. The sound is uniquely expressive, from its smooth, delicate pianissimo iterations through to an explosive fortissimo that will satisfy the most lionhearted of performers. This new 10-foot grand was expertly regulated and recorded at the famed SUNY Purchase concert hall in New York using Class-A equipment, this Italian 10-foot Concert Grand is known for its dynamics, expressiveness, and full-bodied character. Its 19GB core library features 2,000 samples. Twelve velocity layers are included in this virtual instrument, as well as soft pedal samples, and release samples at multiple velocity and duration levels. And now, Ivory Italian Grand now comes complete with Synthogy's exclusive Ivory Piano Engine (other Ivory piano samples not included)....details

Synthogy Ivory Grand Pianos 1.7 Sample-Based Virtual Instrument ¹
Synthogy Ivory Grand Pianos 1.7 software combines over 3,500 samples with a playback engine built from the ground up to bring out the resonance, response, and character of the world's finest concert grand pianos.Ivory's superb piano samples were brought to life using no-compromise technology in the finest studios and concert halls. The sessions were produced by Joe lerardi, an accomplished pianist and award-winning sound designer and producer of piano modules for Kurzweil Music Systems. Ierardi's unique expertise covers every aspect of piano design, from tuning and regulation to recording, editing, programming, and engine design. Requires iLok.Synthogy has officially released the first Universal Binary version of Ivory for Audio Units. This is for all users of Intel Based Macs and is also recommended for users with Mac PowerPC processors running OS 10.4 or greater. Included in this download and installation is the first release of the Ivory Standalone version for Mac.Both the standalone version and the AU UB update plug-in are installed in the same package.The update requires a previous installation of Ivory 1.5, and is available free to registered Ivory users. It can be downloaded from the Synthogy website at: http://www.synthogy.com/pages/download.html...details

Synthogy Ivory Upright Pianos Virtual Instrument
For years, Ivory users have been clamoring for Synthogy to release an upright piano virtual instrument collection, and now that time has come. Ivory Upright Pianos presents the unique, intimate sound of upright pianos using Synthogy's groundbreaking software technology and piano-building expertise.This virtual instrument collection of Vertical Pianos consists of four complete pianos. Each piano was carefully chosen, and the vintage instruments selected after an exhaustive search among hundreds of vintage uprights. Each of these authentic pianos was recorded with Synthogy's usual meticulous attention to detail to capture the unique personalities of the piano.Ivory Upright Pianos includes the following instruments:Modern Upright - Yamaha U5 upright Yamaha uprights are widely respected among today's best uprights. The model U5 is the top of the Yamaha upright line. Expertly tuned and regulated, it is a great piano for a modern pop, rock, or jazz recording. Many musicians and producers love the way this upright sits in a mix and adds personality to the music.Vintage Upright - 1914 A.M. Hume upright This big, American-made upright is from the "golden age" of piano building. Hume pianos are highly regarded by knowledgeable piano technicians for their excellent build quality and resonant sound. This particular piano was chosen for its tremendous tone and its all-original parts, which were carefully maintained over the years. This classic vintage American upright is versatile enough to carry virtually any style of music.Honky Tonk, Barroom Upright - 1915 Packard upright Another big, old American upright with all-original parts, though this instrument has enjoyed a more colorful life than the Hume. This particular piano comes by its barroom sound authentically, having been the house piano at the famous Cheers bar in Boston for many years. Custom detuned in the genuine honky-tonk style, this beauty has loads of smoky, scotch-and-soda character.Tack Piano - A genuine, early-1900s upright with real tacks in the hammers Like the Barroom Upright, this piano is the real deal, not a synth emulation. Custom prepared for our recording session with metal tacks inserted into the hammer felts, and "not perfectly" tuned, this instrument is a turn-of-the-century classic. The Tack Piano is an authentic sound that continues to be used in everything from traditional period and roots music to classic pop and modern experimental rock.Like all Synthogy products, Ivory Upright Pianos comes complete with the award-winning Ivory piano engine. All of the same great features of Ivory's engine are included. In addition there are features such as custom upright soundboard DSP and a selectable "creaks and clunks" layer to provide an even more authentic upright playing experience. Ivory Upright Pianos is a full-fledged, free-standing Virtual Instrument that can run on its own as a plug-in or standalone. Or, if you are an existing Ivory us...details