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 is for
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 is good
- 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
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.
Get started with Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand
- 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
Questions about Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand
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.
Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand plans and pricing
All plansCompared on virtual instruments
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 199.95 one-time
- Standalone app
- Yes
- Instrument focus
- keys
- Built-in samples
- Yes
- Included presets
- 32
