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Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand vs Virtual Pianist
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 trial MacWindows
Virtual Pianist offers both direct piano playing and generated parts, with broad DAW and plug-in format support. Check the individual title’s price and system requirements, and note that installation and authorization depend on the UJAM App.
Visit Virtual PianistThe facts
| Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand | Virtual Pianist | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| 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 | Virtual Pianist SCORE: $129, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | garritan.com | ujam.com |
| On virtual instruments | #18 of 25 | #19 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
Virtual Pianist: what it does well
- Instrument and chord-driven Player modes
- SCORE supports MIDI drag and drop
- Works with major DAWs on macOS and Windows
- Authorized plug-ins can be used offline
- Royalty-free phrases and sounds for commercial productions
What to know first
- No standalone app
- Installation and initial use require internet and UJAM App
- Offline authorization is not supported
- VIBE is listed at $12,900, paid once
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