The Award-winning features and technology that have made Ivory
II the choice of industry professionals and reviewers all over the world
comes to Ivory II Upright Pianos. This classic collection of 4
Vertical Pianos now enjoys the full benefits of the powerful new Ivory
II piano DSP engine, with Harmonic Resonance Modeling for true
Sympathetic String Vibration. With each of the 4 Upright Pianos
boasting more velocity layers, pedal noise enhancements, half-pedaling,
and more, Ivory II Uprights offers a more intimate and authentic playing
and listening experience than ever before.
In addition to the new Ivory II features, the heart of this
collection is the 4 superb Upright Pianos. Each piano was carefully
chosen, and the classic instruments selected after an exhaustive search
among hundreds of vintage uprights. Each of these authentic pianos is
brimming with character and recorded with Synthogy's renowned and
meticulous attention to detail to capture the unique personalities of
these instruments.
Ivory II Upright Pianos includes the following instruments:
Modern Upright
A brand new Yamaha ® U5 upright
Yamaha uprights are widely regarded as the best uprights built
today. The model U5 is the top of their 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
A big, American-made upright 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 instrument was chosen for its tremendous tone and its
all-original parts, which were carefully maintained over the years. This
classic vintage American upright is perfect for blues, rock, vintage
jazz or roots music, and yet versatile enough for virtually any style of
music. Outstanding as a solo instrument or in the mix.
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 1900's, upright with real tacks in the hammers
Like the Barroom Upright, this piano is the real deal, not a synthetic
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.
Ivory II Upright Pianos comes complete with the award-winning
Ivory II piano engine, with all of the same great features included.
There are also additional features such as custom upright soundboard
DSP, and a selectable "creaks and clunks" layer, to provide an even more
authentic upright playing experience.
Ivory II Upright Pianos is a full fledged, free standing
Virtual Instrument, which can run as a plug-in or standalone. Or, if you
are an existing Ivory II user, Ivory II Upright Pianos will install
directly into your existing Ivory II library, giving you access to all
of Ivory II's pianos and features from one great interface.
Ivory II Upright Pianos is destined to be another legendary
product from Synthogy, and at a suggested retail price of $299, it’s
also an incredible value.
Highlights of Ivory II Upright Pianos:
- 4 hand selected Upright Pianos including:
- Yamaha U5 Modern Upright
- 1914 A.M. Hume Vintage Upright
- Honky Tonk, Barroom Upright
- Real Tack Piano
- Includes the Award-winning Ivory II piano engine
- More than 84 GB Core Library
- Up to 16 Velocity Layers
- Harmonic Resonance Modeling for True Sympathetic String Resonance
- Custom Upright Soundboard Emulation DSP
- Separate, selectable "creaks and clunks" layer, for added character
- Half-pedaling
- Pedal Noise Enhancements
- Synthogy’s exclusive, powerful 32 bit Sample Playback and DSP engine, designed specifically for recreating the acoustic piano.
- Release samples triggered by velocity and duration
- Timbre-shifting, Parametric EQ and new Synth Layer controls for powerful sound sculpting capabilities
- All 88 keys individually sampled in up to 16 dynamic levels
- Incorporates exclusive Sample Interpolation Technology used for ultra-smooth velocity and note transitions
- World class digital FX including Real Ambience, Chorus and EQ
- Customizable User Controls for Timbre, Stereo Width and Perspective, Velocity Response, Mechanical Key Noise, Lid Position and more
- Tuning Tables
- Optional synth pad layer for modern/pop combinations
- Dozens of new programs and effects presets
- Ivory II's "unified interface" feature
enables you to use just a single instance, and one interface, to play
and control all of Ivory II's pianos, no matter how many pianos you
install. So whether you own one, any two, or all three products, Ivory
II's intelligent browsing feature allows you to load any piano from one
convenient interface.
Minimum System Requirements
- 2.0 GHz Dual Core PowerPC G5 or 1.8 GHz Intel Core Duo or equivalent CPU
- 1.5 GB RAM
- 15 GB free hard drive space
- Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM
- DVD ROM drive for installation
- iLok key (not included)
Recommended Hardware
- 2.5 GHz Dual Core PowerPC G5 or 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU
- 2 GB RAM
- 84 GB free hard drive space
Macintosh
- Any AU, RTAS, or VST 2.0 plug-in host, or the included Ivory Standalone application.
- Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger), 10.5 (Leopard), or 10.6 (Snow Leopard)
Windows
- Any RTAS or VST 2.0 plug-in host, or the included Ivory Cantabile application.
- Windows XP SP2 (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 or 64 bit), Windows 7 (32 or 64 bit)
FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS - John Walden, Sound On Sound
"All four of these Pianos have plenty to offer and when
further processing options are taken into account, there's a huge range
of upright piano sounds available... Synthogy Ivory Upright Pianos
sounds fabulous, Given the detail and flexibility that's on offer here,
it's fairly priced too. Highly Recommended."