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Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand vs KORG Collection
Both stand on virtual instruments. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid MacWindows
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.
Visit Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand
Free trial MacWindows
KORG Collection 6 combines a broad set of instruments with standalone and plugin use. Its system requirements and demo restrictions are worth checking, especially if you need to save edited programs during evaluation.
Visit KORG CollectionThe facts
| Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand | KORG Collection | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand: $199.95, paid once | KORG Collection 6 via Splice Rent-To-Own: $15.99 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | garritan.com | korg.com |
| On virtual instruments | #18 of 25 | #12 of 25 |
Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand: 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
KORG Collection: what it does well
- Includes 21 plugins across multiple instrument types
- Runs standalone and as AU, VST3 and AAX plugins
- Includes sounds from M1, WAVESTATION, TRITON and TRINITY
- Supports a range of listed DAWs
- Three-day trial offered with Rent-To-Own
What to know first
- Requires macOS 12 or Windows 11 or newer
- Requires 25 GB free storage and an internet connection
- Demo sessions are limited to 20 minutes
- Demo cannot save edited programs
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