synth layer has many options , like Strings by Audio Bro , Pads , FM pianos , Juno , Airy , and PCM sounds . This makes for an impressive amount of flexibility . The HOME page also has a convenient group of mix faders for each of the 5 mic placements and two additional faders for the AUX send and Mix / Output .
The DESIGN Page button is the next button at the top of the Plug-in . This page is divided into four sections : Instrument , Touch , Microphones , and Desk / Mix .
In the Instrument section , you can adjust Continuous Velocity , Resonance , Sustain , and fourteen individual Characteristics . You ’ ll always want Continuous Velocity engaged . Ivory 3 has a MIDI 2.0 16 Bit Hi-Resolution velocity feature , providing exceptional smooth Velocity to Timber for limitless tone color and feel . The Sympathetic Resonance is also a big win for Ivory 3 . It ’ s a fantastic feature that creates a realistic experience like no other software piano I ’ ve ever heard . Imagine up to 242 strings reacting dynamically to your every note strike . The Character section affects things like Timber , Key Noise , Stereo Width , Shimmer ( which adds more harmonics in the decay ), Hammer Strength , Stereo Perspective ( Performer or Audience ), and Lid Position ( whole stick , half stick , short stick , closed lid , and lid off ).
an additional fifth is for the Synth layer . Each fader channel has a mid-side , EQ , Dynamics , and an Aux send . The Auxiliary channel and Mix bus can be used to add one or more additional global effects . There ’ s Mid Side , EQ , Dynamics , Chorus / Delay , and Ambience Reverbs .
Lastly is the PREFERENCES section . Here is the Global Velocity Map , customizable with six presets , Voices ( up to 1,000 ), Global MIDI , and an engine performance option to visualize how much CPU and Disk load , etc .
MY TAKEAWAY : Ivory 3 German D is a fantastic instrument . It ’ s the most realistic software piano I know of . If you ’ re a classical musician , playing in an orchestral , or a modern composer creating
new music , Ivory 3 is a versatile and musical friend . Its M / S pair micing blends seamlessly with strings and orchestral instruments . Moving on with all the various micing options and Synth Layers , you ’ re ready for modern Rock & Pop , EDM , and even Sound Design . The backward compatibility with previous versions of Ivory is a bonus , allowing you to access the whole Ivory library . It ’ s the best of both worlds . You have stunning classical pianos and modern keyboard vibes all in one fantastic instrument . It ’ s also the perfect upgrade for anyone using a piano in modern morship . Ivory 3 German D will not disappoint , it sells for $ 279.00 . Upgrades from Ivory II Grand Pianos for $ 149.00 .
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The following section is called TOUCH . Here , you choose and adjust the Velocity Curve with six degrees from Mild to Power and the Dynamic range from zero to 60 dB . Tuning has several options , including Octave shift , Transpose , Fine-tuning , and even Pitch HZ to accurately tune to a modern orchestra if they are at 442 , etc . There is also a reference key center for the tuning tables for just intonation and stretch tuning . There are numerous Pedal options , including soft pedals and pedal noise . The third section is MICROPHONES . This is where you can assign Mics to any of the four channels , add Synth layers , and parallel processing . The final section is called DESK , which is like your mixing desk . Four Mic faders are included , and
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