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Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand vs MASCHINE
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.
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Paid MacWindows
Pick MASCHINE if you want a production system with sampling, arranging, instruments, effects, and DAW plug-in support. The update-only plan is for Maschine 2 users; the plan including Maschine Central costs $109 a month.
Visit MASCHINEThe facts
| Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand | MASCHINE | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Maschine 3 software update only: $39, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | MASCHINE |
| Website | garritan.com | native-instruments.com |
| On virtual instruments | #18 of 25 | #20 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
MASCHINE: what it does well
- Includes Ideas, Arrangement, Mixer, and Sampler views
- Stem separation identifies bass, drums, vocals, and other elements
- Can be used as a standalone app or DAW plug-in
- Mouse MIDI editing works without a controller
- Activated installations can be used offline
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Download and activation require an internet connection
- The update-only plan is for Maschine 2 users
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