

While we could keep gushing on about how great these instruments sound, it would be like trying to review a C7 Grand, or Wurlitzer. Going through the entire library of keyboards doesn't make much sense here. Some of the instruments are miles better than the best Kontakt libraries. Keyscape is hands down the most realistic sounding Piano sampler instrument about. That being said, once an Instrument is loaded and ready to go, you'll instantly forget any annoyance you might have been having, it just sounds that good. Putting the library on an SSD doesn't do much to improve the speed either. This not only weighs down your hard drive, but also makes opening instruments and presets, quite long, since the plugin has to load multiple gigabytes of information in. The full install of Keyscape is over 75GB. Probably the biggest downside to Keyscape, is the same as it's biggest strength. So, if you wanted a celeste layered with a piano, or a piano with an electric harp – you can do it. You can also create something called Duos with Keyscape, which allows you to combine the timbres and sounds of two instruments. While you don't get much in terms of sound-mangling, you do get over 500 included presets, that make the most out of the sounds included. Omnisphere focuses on in-depth sound manipulation, processing, and customization, while Keyscape is all about the instruments. But these two plugins are quite different in their approach. You can also load Keyscape presets within Omnisphere too, and this can be incredible for sound design. When sampling, they recorded every single imperfection and noise, that these instruments make, so they sound almost identical to the real thing!Īnything from pedal noise, to body resonance and key attack has been recorded & recreated with awe inspiring precision.

Spectrasonics have spent an entire decade bringing together classic instruments to restore, and record, with an intense attention to detail. The focus of Keyscape is very much on the rare and unique keyboard instruments, rather than offering just pianos.įor instance, you can find electric harps, dulcimer's, celeste's, music boxes and a whole load of awesome sounds. These range from classic C7 Grand Pianos, to vintage Wurlitzers, Rhodes and other rare boutique keyboards. Keyscape features 36 sampled instruments. Often called the largest selection of collector keyboards in the world, Keyscape is nothing short of amazing. Compatibility: Windows 10, Mac OS, 32-bit & 64-Bit, VST, AU, AAXįrom the makers of the incredible Omnisphere comes, Keyscape – Spectrasonics' flagship keyboard library.
