Synthogy – Ivory 1

Description

Synthogy Ivory Grand Pianos is a flagship virtual piano plugin renowned for its pristine sound, deep velocity response, and detailed dynamic performance. Built on Synthogy’s custom 32-bit (and full 64-bit compatible) playback engine, it pairs high-resolution unlooped samples with real-time DSP to model complex mechanical behaviors like sympathetic string resonance, release triggers, and pedaling.

Included Instruments

1. Bösendorfer 290 Imperial Grand

   • Character: Deep, rich, and majestic with a wide dynamic range.

   • Key Feature: Captures the extra extended octave in the bass register (97 keys total) for sub-bass power and complex resonance.

2. German Steinway D 9′ Concert Grand

   • Character: Versatile, expressive, and balanced across all registers.

   • Key Feature: The standard choice for classical and concert hall repertoire, offering clear articulation and rich harmonic overtones.

3. Yamaha C7 Studio Grand

   • Character: Bright, punchy, and modern with excellent clarity.

   • Key Feature: Ideal for pop, rock, jazz, and modern productions that require a piano to cut clearly through a mix.

Key Technical Features

• Dynamic Resolution: Up to 18 discrete velocity layers with seamless sample interpolation for smooth transitions from pianissimo to fortissimo.

• Acoustic & Mechanical Modeling: Real-time sympathetic resonance, half-pedaling, una corda (soft pedal) samples, release triggers, and adjustable key/pedal noise.

• Shaping Controls: Customizable velocity curves, dynamic range, lid positions, stereo width, and built-in studio ambience/EQ.

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Processor: 2.0 GHz Quad-Core CPU (Intel/AMD or Apple Silicon)

• RAM: 2 GB to 4 GB minimum

• Storage: 40 GB free disk space 

Software & Compatibility

• Operating System:

  • macOS: OS X 10.8 or newer (64-bit native / macOS Sequoia supported)

  • Windows: Windows 8 / 10 / 11 (64-bit)

• Plugin Formats: VST 2.4 / VST3, Audio Units (AU), AAX, or Standalone application