MusicTech reviews IK's new Pianoverse giving it their highest score of 10/10 and highest award for excellence. They begin by examining the 4 pianos currently available in Pianoverse and continue describing the spaces and effects sections that distinguish Pianoverse from other sampled instruments.

Here are a few highlights and a link to the full review below.

IK's first dedicated piano instrument uses robot-controlled sampling, but there's even more technical wizardry going on when you dive under the hood. There's a wealth of customisation available here that goes beyond what you normally see in a sampled instrument.

MusicTech rating: 10
MusicTech verdict

⊕ Supremely playable, gorgeous pianos
⊕ Detailed control over physical behaviour
⊕ Spaces range from conventional to outlandish
⊕ Powerful, extensive effects section allows creative sound design
⊕ Annual plan allows access to all pianos including future models

Before going too further we should mention the sound of the pianos in their natural state – before too many effects are added – which is sublime. The four models we tested are simply gorgeous, their meticulous creation rewarding skilled playing with responsive, nuanced and dynamic results.

IK has leveraged its extensive background in synthesis to bring a wider range of effects to Pianoverse and thus open up a new world of possibilities. This is where Pianoverse really differentiates itself from other models from Native Instruments' or Spitfire Audio's many sample-based pianos which tend to stick more closely to spatial effect variations.

Pianoverse is a beautifully sampled instrument and the work the team put into its creation truly shines through when you play it. It's an excellent piano (whichever model you choose) but also capable of more weird and wonderful sonic results, making it an easy recommendation for players and sound designers alike.

Read the full MusicTech review on Pianovere here.

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