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Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand vs Trilian
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 Trilian if you need a bass instrument with a large sound library, varied electric bass techniques, effects, and standalone or plug-in use. Omnisphere users can also run it inside that interface. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or trial, or cannot install the full library.
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| Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand | Trilian | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Trilogy Upgrade: $99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | garritan.com | spectrasonics.net |
| On virtual instruments | #18 of 25 | #22 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
Trilian: what it does well
- Core library contains over 34 GB of bass sounds.
- More than 60 electric basses span four string configurations.
- Includes 33 effects units for sound shaping.
- Arpeggiator offers chord voicings and MIDI file capture.
- Available as a standalone app and compatible plug-in.
What to know first
- No free plan or trial is offered.
- Full library installation requires 36 GB of free drive space.
- The complete library must be installed for patch compatibility.
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