Four discreetly sampled mic setups are included with the Ravenscroft 275 VI and were chosen to meet a variety of tonal choices and are able to mix well toget. In this video we will be doing a head to head comparison of Ravenscroft 275 vs Keyscape's C7Have a product, plugin, software or app you would like for me to.
Vi Labs Ravenscroft 275 Review
When recording a great piano in the studio, you want options. Versatility in microphone setups is needed to cover any playing style or mix without being limited to one basic tone. Plus the microphone selection and placement in and around the piano affect the stereo image and what tonal aspects of the piano are being recorded.
The four discrete phase-aligned mic setups of the Ravenscroft 275 accurately capture its unique voice in exquisite detail and can be used individually or mixed in any way. World-class mics and preamps were used throughout. Tones from close and intimate, diffuse and distant, warm or brilliant, all can be acheived with one or more of these mics. Load the samples you want and activate or deactivate mics without having to unload and reload the samples. This is the Ravenscroft 275 virtual piano studio.
The Main control panel features the Mic selection and mixing section center stage. Loading microphones is quick and easy while memory usage remains very reasonable. Adjust the mic's volume with the slider and shut the mic off with its power switch. If a mic is loaded but deactivated by switching it off, no polyphony is used and system resources are conserved. Much time is also saved by not having to unload and reload mic samples letting you have quicker access to all the mics at once.
The microphone selection and setups were chosen for their variety of use, the character of the piano we wanted to capture as well as how they compliment one another when mixing.
CLOSE: A mix of mics inside the piano placed over the strings and hammers that capture a punchy detailed tone with a big stereo image. Great for pop/modern playing and hold up well in any mix.
PLAYER: A stereo pair of mics that capture the sound heard sitting at the keys and pick up more of the hammer attack. More distant than Close mics, they're great for classical and player's perspective while also mixing well with other mics.
SIDE: A mid-side vintage U87 setup right outside the rim that capture a balance of warmth and detail with a more focused image. Great for jazz and classical and blend well with other mics to add more room or detail. Side mics are also fully mono-capable due to the nature of mid-side.
ROOM: A mix of mics away from the piano that capture the complete instrument along with the room characteristics. Great for classical and for the unique perspective of the room sound and work great blended with any other mics.
The Ravenscroft 275 is an amazingly versatile 9' concert grand piano, and it's now available as a virtual instrument from VI Labs. The signature Ravenscroft tone has the warmth and purity of the fine European pianos, the harmonic complexity of the older great American pianos and the clarity and articulation of the great Asian pianos. This instrument has been deeply sampled resulting in a piano VI of nearly 17,000 samples in a mere 6 GB library. Visit vilabsaudio.com to learn more.
- Genre
- Classical