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Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand vs Magnus Choir
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 Paid MacWindows
Choose Magnus Choir if your host-based music setup supports its plug-in formats and you want one instrument combining natural and synthetic choirs. Look elsewhere if you need a standalone choir application or a free option.
Visit Magnus ChoirThe facts
| Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand | Magnus Choir | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| 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 | Magnus Choir: $54.90, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | garritan.com | syntheway.com |
| On virtual instruments | #18 of 25 | #23 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
Magnus Choir: what it does well
- Combines natural and synthetic choir sounds
- Includes 54 presets
- Windows VST and VST3 formats included
- macOS supports Audio Unit, VST, and VST3
- One-time perpetual purchase
What to know first
- Requires compatible host software
- No standalone app
- No free plan
- Costs $54.90, paid once
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