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Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand vs Pianoteq
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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Free trial iPhoneLinuxMac+1
Pianoteq offers real-time physical modelling, multiple instrument packs, and desktop host integrations. Its evaluation has limits, and one-time editions differ in pack counts and capabilities.
Visit PianoteqThe facts
| Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand | Pianoteq | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | iPhone, Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand: $199.95, paid once | Pianoteq 9 Stage: $139, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | garritan.com | modartt.com |
| On virtual instruments | #18 of 25 | #11 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
Pianoteq: what it does well
- Generates notes in real time without samples.
- Offers more than 20 instrument packs.
- Can mix up to eight microphones.
- Runs standalone and supports VST3, Audio Units, and AAX.
- Available for iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- No free plan is available.
- Evaluation has eight silent notes.
- Evaluation requires a restart every 20 minutes.
- Stage and Standard support up to 48 kHz.
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