Freedom251 › Virtual Instruments
Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand
Visit Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand Alternatives Pricing
What Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand is
Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand is a sampled virtual piano library based on a Yamaha CFX Concert Grand recorded in Abbey Road Studios’ Studio One. It provides three microphone perspectives—Classic, Contemporary and Player—with presets developed with Abbey Road Studios for those perspectives. The library includes 32 presets and focuses on keys. It runs in the included ARIA Player, so a separate sampler purchase is not required; it is also available as a standalone app and supports AAX, RTAS, VST and AU plug-in formats. The listed price is $199.95 once. It runs on macOS and Windows, with different system requirements: Mac calls for Intel-based Apple hardware and macOS 10.12 or later, while Windows requires 64-bit Windows 8.1 or later on Intel or AMD hardware. A multicore processor and at least 4 GB RAM are required, and 8 GB or more is recommended. The full installation needs 133 GB of free disk space; the compact installation needs 24.5 GB. Download and activation require an internet connection.
Who it suits
It suits keyboard players and music producers seeking a sampled concert grand with several microphone perspectives. Buyers should have a supported Mac or Windows system and sufficient storage for their chosen installation.
What it does well
- Three microphone perspectives
- 32 included presets
- ARIA Player included
- Standalone app and four plug-in formats
What to know first
- Full installation requires 133 GB of free space
- Download and activation require internet
- Mac requirements specify Intel-based Apple hardware
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand | Full installation: 133 GB · Compact installation: 24.5 GB · Internet required for download and activation | $199.95, paid once |
As garritan.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Garritan product page
- Choose the full or compact installation
- Confirm your Mac or Windows system meets the requirements
- Purchase the product for $199.95 one-time
- Download and activate it with an internet connection
- Use your registered account to generate a keycard for authorization
Verdict
This library pairs a sampled Yamaha CFX with three perspectives and an included player, while offering both standalone and plug-in use. Check platform, processor, memory and storage requirements before purchase.
Questions
How much does it cost?
The listed price is $199.95 one-time.
Is there a free plan?
No. The product is paid, with a listed one-time price of $199.95.
Which platforms does it support?
It supports macOS and Windows. The Mac requirements specify Intel-based Apple hardware and macOS 10.12 or later; Windows requires 64-bit Windows 8.1 or later on Intel or AMD hardware.
What installation space does it need?
The full installation requires 133 GB of free disk space. The compact installation requires 24.5 GB.
Which plug-in formats are supported?
It supports AAX, RTAS, VST, and AU, and also runs as a standalone app.
Does it include a sampler?
The library is powered by the included ARIA Player and does not require a separate sampler purchase.
Facts from Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand's own pages
- Activation
- An internet connection is required for download and activation, and registered users can generate a keycard through their account to authorize the product. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Disk space
- The full installation requires 133 GB of free disk space and the compact installation requires 24.5 GB. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Included player
- It is powered by the ARIA Player and does not require a separate sampler purchase. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Mac requirements
- The listed Mac requirements are Intel-based Apple hardware and macOS 10.12 or later, with a Core Audio-compatible sound card or external audio device. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Maker
- MakeMusic acquired Garritan Corporation on December 30, 2011; Gary Garritan is identified as Garritan’s founder and MakeMusic’s Director of Instrumental Sciences. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Memory and processor
- A multicore processor and at least 4 GB RAM are required; 8 GB RAM or more is recommended. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Microphone perspectives
- It includes three microphone perspectives: Classic, Contemporary, and Player. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Plug-in formats
- The sound library is compatible with AAX, RTAS, VST, and AU. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Presets
- The library includes presets developed with Abbey Road Studios for its three microphone perspectives. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- It is a sampled virtual piano library based on a Yamaha CFX Concert Grand recorded in Abbey Road Studios’ Studio One. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Garritan provides user manuals, technical support solutions, product updates, a user forum, and a way to submit questions. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Windows requirements
- Windows requires 64-bit Windows 8.1 or later on Intel or AMD hardware, with an OS-compatible sound card or external audio device; ASIO compatibility is recommended. · garritan.com, 7 Oct 2026
Where Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand stands on Freedom251
- Virtual Instruments#15 of 33