🎹The Best Rhodes Piano VST Plugin Sounds From Pianoteq 7, Keyscape, Logic & Hammer + Waves🎹

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🎹The Best Rhodes Piano VST Plugin Sounds From Pianoteq 7, Keyscape, Logic & Hammer + Waves🎹

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Merriam Music

Күн бұрын

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@andrew_culver 2 жыл бұрын

Stu: You missed AAS Lounge Lizard. Probably the best out there -- physical modelling like PianoTeq (which I have and like) - and made in Montréal. So get a copy and give it try. Regards.

@JoeLinux2000 2 жыл бұрын

I used to have one of the early Rhodes with aluminum tine bars, and felt hammers. It sounded better than the later models with steel tine bars. and rubber over wood hammers. The actions on all the Rhodes models was very simplistic. For those that don't know, each tine had a guitar pickup. The tines were an unbalanced pitch fork. A very stiff wire was screwed to a larger and longer metal bar. It was tuned by slidng a little spring up and down the stiff wire which was the part hit by the hammer. The really good one that I had was inside a very modernistic roundish fiberglass body. I also had the stage model, and the suitcase model. The difference between the two was the suitcase model had a built in amplifier and speakers underneath. Actually the original Rhodes sound is pretty easy to synthesize because it's basically a very pure sine wave. The Yamaha DX came out after the Rhodes, and sounded quite spectacular, albeit very thin, Deaodato was one of many artists who made effective use of the genuine Rhodes sound which has lived on. I've always been a fan of Hampton Hawes who is playing with the gritty sound Stu likes. (2nd clip) Not all Rhodes could do that. It was achieved with the electronics in some of the latter models which weren't very common. It seems only top players had them. One negative of the Rhodes was the tine wires broke rather frequently. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLuTe7Z0pquRcXk.html kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ntJiaNSTyrW1dn0.html

@Transterra55 2 жыл бұрын

I really like the sound of the Logic Rhodes. Thanks Stu for this presentation.--Greetings from Memphis, Tennessee...

@MrEarldawkins 2 жыл бұрын

great in-depth vid on the areas of the Rhodes i wanted to here. I really like keyscape, but ive recently discovered acoustic audio V-Tines MK 1, which i think sounds very realistic.

@PhatBazz4 2 жыл бұрын

Audio Lounge Rhodes Affair is great vst and Scarbee Rhodes is nice.

@Audioslayer 2 жыл бұрын

From one Stu to another, thank you.

@The-Organised-Pianist 2 жыл бұрын

@Stewart Marshall - a thought: did you check out the 2 Stus phenomenon on his Slow It Down album with Stu Mac? Kensington Jazz Festival on KZfaq has a splendid and very moving performance by them for all Studious fans.

@SessionsWithMike 2 жыл бұрын

Great comparisons. Big Rhodes fan.

@anxiousproductions9183 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Good video, thanks. I am a Rhodes fanatic but have never been lucky enough to own or even play a real one. So, I have to “make do” with a virtual one. EVERYBODY loves Keyscape and I have it myself, but I don’t find the Rhodes sounds like the Rhodes that I heard on countless records in 70’s when I was a kid. I’m not someone that has to buck the trend, and can tell that Keyscape is a quality piece of kit, but it just doesn’t sound right to me! So in your opinion, is the Keyscape Rhodes authentic? Thanks

@alext.1459 Жыл бұрын

i also completely agree with You...loove keyscape...(a friend has it) great La rhodes sounds but i still don't Hear the deep, thick dinámic Rhodes of the early 70s which Inlove in that VST...btw i'm a guitar player, not a keyboard plyr but i loove the Fender rhodes

@obscenemachinery Жыл бұрын

Would love a comparison of the Rhodes with Pianoteq 8 and Keyscapes

@MerriamPianos Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you kindly for the suggestion! We try to tackle as many reviews/comparisons as possible and will certainly add that one to the list of potential candidates for future videos. :)

@obscenemachinery Жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Really love your channel and breakdowns, thanks for everything!

@ouvi 2 жыл бұрын

you´re becoming my favourite reviewer

@SimplicityForGood 12 күн бұрын

Okay, so this is where I'm totally lost as a beginner. Should I just grab a Roland FP-30X and download Keyscape for all those sweet Rhodes sounds (but I am aware that the sound engine of the 30x is not up to pair with the more expensive digital pianos out there! hmm...), or would I be better off with something like a Korg SV2 or Cruma from the get-go and stay with such an instrument for the coming five-ten years, which are basically built for that kind of vibe and let you tweak sounds with real buttons, (I think such buttons are really nice)? What’s the actual difference here? I got a good deal for a Crumar Seventeen with legs and bag right now... perhaps that is a smart deal to go with such a piano? Both can handle classic piano sounds, but Roland feels like it's the 'default' option for grand pianos, while Korg and Crumar seem to bring their own style to the table with their grand pianos? Keyscape sounds amazing, but it also seems like a rabbit hole I might never escape... I stop create when things get to complicated for me... I got Logic pro in my macbook but felt is kind of overwhelming... ... maybe I’m just overthinking it? Help me choose! 😅

@MerriamPianos 12 күн бұрын

At the end of the day, tonal preference is a highly subjective matter. The decision is one that every player will have to make for themselves based on their tastes and requirements. Generally speaking, dedicated VST plugins are usually able to offer more detailed and authentic sample sets than keyboards (especially in regard to non-piano tones). But, VST plugins are definitely not as convenient given that you will need to have a laptop/device on hand at all times. There is something to be said for not having access to a plethora of controls too as it is easy to get caught in "analysis paralysis" when having too many parameters to tweak and adjust. Ultimately, you'll get use to whatever you choose. And, furthermore, you're never really stuck. If you purchased a digital piano and later decided to explore VST plugins, you can even use the same digital piano as a controller for the VST itself. Thanks and all the best!

@SimplicityForGood 12 күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Im see.. Yes, I feel those VST softwares are beyond me right now.. I like the physial buttons to intuitively find a sound I like nad play wih it... thanks for getting back!

@abath07 2 жыл бұрын

I still prefer Scarbee EP88. It has a traditional fat and warm vintage tone nice for straight ahead jazz.

@minorrhoads5318 Жыл бұрын

Perfect summing up , subbed , cheers .

@MerriamPianos Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the sub! We really appreciate the support! :)

@minorrhoads5318 Жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Thanks for your reply too . cheers .

@Jake_Bars 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, dude! thanks a lot.

@MerriamPianos 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! We're glad you enjoyed it! :)

@jordanrazowskymusician8178 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review.

@percyvolnar8010 Жыл бұрын

9:57 - 10:10 thats literally what happens every time I sit down at the Electric Piano... I just end up building these Herbie Hancock/George Duke & Stevie Wonder- inspired harmonic structures. Rip George Duke.

@MerriamPianos Жыл бұрын

There is something very magical about sitting down at a piano that immediately gets the creative juices flowing! :)

@percyvolnar8010 Жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Yes indeed, brother!

@aquaticborealis4877 2 жыл бұрын

Are you going to cover the new Roland Fantom-0 series? Would like to hear your impression of the Fantom-08

@littlefrog726 2 жыл бұрын

UVI Key Suite should have a place here.

@VadimShinnik 2 жыл бұрын

Strange that VTines and Scarbee weren't included in this video...Great Musician by the way!

@mj-hg3yu 2 жыл бұрын

Yea, I have both scarbee ep88(not included in NI komplete) and vtines. Vtines provides the most authentic experience, while scarbee ep 88s offers more versatility.

@jaydabliu 2 жыл бұрын

@@mj-hg3yu I agree...VTines is the most realistic I've heard and played

@joedaq6678 2 жыл бұрын

Stu !!! What the heck are You doing playing an "M-Audio" ???? I always see You doing these type demos with Your RD-2000. Is there something unfavorable about the Roland A88mkII ? Seriously asking. I demo'd an A88 at the stores and found it feeling better then the RD-88 even though they both have the same Key PHA-4. Again I'm seriously asking Your Opinion. Thanks, Your Follower Joe D from Philly Pa.

@DavidIzquierdoAzzouz 2 жыл бұрын

Did you have the chance to compare the PHA4 between the A88 and the FP10/30X? I'm wondering how the same action could feel different om different instruments..

@lilchris26 2 жыл бұрын

I would have enjoyed this a lot more if KZfaq did not put so many adverts on, they have spoiled it. Good video though has usual, thanks.

@The-Organised-Pianist 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know if you tried this already, but after an ad interrupts, if I then go back a little bit & rewatch what I was trying to see, the ad does not re-interrupt in that place. Sometimes I do that to keep the flow of what is being said / played, especially if I needed to understand better or something lovely was being played that an ad smashed into.

@lilchris26 2 жыл бұрын

@@The-Organised-Pianist thanks for that tip, I love Steve’s playing, superb.

@The-Organised-Pianist 2 жыл бұрын

@@lilchris26 Yes, Stu is a constant inspiration to so many of us.

@maplefoxx6285 2 жыл бұрын

The pianoteq one sounds fairly nice. have you tried lounge lizard? it is nice, I have it. But I really want to get Sampleson reed 200 they updated it and sounds like the real thing.

@miguelesteves9740 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, I just can't understand how you can play on those M-Audio Keys, they are so lifeless when I tried them before. Thanks for the comparison!

@MerriamPianos Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! You're very welcome! Thanks for tuning in! Stu is an amazing and makes playing on any piano or keyboard look effortless. :)

@TheGroovezone 2 жыл бұрын

what is your opinion on this vst compaired to nord electro? which one is closer to the real rhodes

@mwong987 Жыл бұрын

how did you learn to play the piano? those melodic lines on the right hand, very clean

@MerriamPianos Жыл бұрын

Stu has been a lifelong musician and pianist! He has an impressive resume and is extremely accomplished in a variety of styles. Perhaps, a video on Stu's musical background should be in the cards. ;)

@allnamesbelongtous 2 жыл бұрын

'I am not the most fun here' -- Stu Harrison Come on, you are incredibly fun and we do not meet anyone else here anyway.

@The-Organised-Pianist 2 жыл бұрын

@allnamesbelongtous - Hello from another viewer & probably from everyone else here - such a friendly community. Yes, I promise not to be even half as fun!

@jacquesmertens3369 2 жыл бұрын

Keyscape is in a class of its own. I just wish there was a good Windows compatible alternative for Logic Pro.

@dillonjohnlane Жыл бұрын

What is it you want from Logic that you haven't found in any other DAW? I thought for years I was missing out on Logic because of being a PC user, until I eventually got a max spec MacBook Pro, and ended up hating it. Go figure. The stock sounds and effects were great, but the usability, performance, customization and compatibility were extremely lacking. I flirted with FL studio and Ableton for a long while, but they both felt kind of gimmicky and not like the stable, powerful workstation I was looking for, so I felt much like you did. Turns out, I was looking for Reaper the entire time, and after working up the courage to invest some time into getting to know it I'm ruined and can't go back to another DAW.

@HrWisch Жыл бұрын

Send your love to Apple who bought emagic (formerly known as c-lab) and stopped PC development of Logic the moment they took control. Logic started on the Atari ST as successor of the legendary Notator SL. They then switched to PC and Mac until Apple took over and pulled the plug from PC to force studios to buy their overpriced computers. I've been a loyal C-lab customer for many years. I put a five figure number of bucks into their products, including multiple Notator licences and Log3 interfaces. I had contact with the devs, reported bugs ... everything was fine until Big Brother took over. So better use another DAW. There's plenty of alternatives like Cubase, Cakewalk, Ableton, FL Studio, Pro-Tools, Reaper and many more. And they all keep the Kraken away from you.

@TheSkeffdog Жыл бұрын

Which M Audio controller are you using? Also is it a 73? Thank you!

@MerriamPianos Жыл бұрын

Hi there! I would have to ask Stu about that as this is clearly not his usual goto RD2000. ;)

@MrWoodhaven11421 2 жыл бұрын

I like Scarbee

@imuzikworkstation3530 Жыл бұрын

is that m audio keybed nice? weighted hammer or spring action..i m searching for nice feel keyboard controller for playing scarbee 88

@MerriamPianos Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! It depends on which M-Audio model in discussion as different models have different actions associated with them.

@imuzikworkstation3530 Жыл бұрын

Any recommendation?brand n model

@vuat2991 Жыл бұрын

Can you review the vst galaxy steinway K4?

@MerriamPianos Жыл бұрын

Hi there! We try to tackle as many VST reviews and comparisons as possible and will certainly add that to the list. Thanks for the suggestion! :)

@Marcshaww Жыл бұрын

piano teck or keyscape but if i had to choose i would choose keyscape

@MerriamPianos Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for tuning in and sharing your thoughts! We appreciate it. :)

@acebone2 2 жыл бұрын

"if you paid for logic, this is free ..." - no "if you paid for logic, you also paid for this"

@zumadale 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still watching at the beginning...cant wait to see how Pianoteq stacks up against these...🤠

@niellseen 2 жыл бұрын

Logic vintage Keys are not samples 😊

@davidd5403 2 жыл бұрын

I own the Arturia Wurlizer and E-Pianos but imo they sound flat and boring

@MerriamPianos 2 жыл бұрын

The sonic experience an instrument provides is very subjective and personal. The most important thing is to find a sound that resonates with you and inspires your playing. :)