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Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand vs PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
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 plan MacWindows
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY offers a varied catalog, with specific playback and instrument details for KAWAI Legend and KAGUYA. Check each library’s Kontakt requirements and the download and support terms before buying.
Visit PREMIER SOUND FACTORYThe facts
| Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand | PREMIER SOUND FACTORY | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand: $199.95, paid once | Wind Chime Premier G: $16.20, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | garritan.com | premiersoundfactory.com |
| On virtual instruments | #18 of 25 | #6 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
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY: what it does well
- KAWAI Legend includes harmonic resonance and half-pedal playback
- KAGUYA includes 36 Japanese scales and 214 phrase patterns
- One license covers installation on two computers
- License permits commercial and noncommercial production use
- Free products are available
What to know first
- Some products require full Kontakt, not Kontakt Player
- Download links expire after one month
- Licenses cannot be transferred
- Phone and email technical support are not provided
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