Ivory II - Grand Pianos Tools to Inspire Music Makers

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The playing experience is simply extraordinary with an emotional range extending from the heartiest fortissimo to the most delicate and nuanced pianissimo. Ivory II-Grand Pianos will breathe under your fingers, inspiring your best performance from a truly organic instrument.

Ivory II-Grand Pianos Features:

Over 77 Gigabytes of stunning, Acoustic Grand Piano sampled instruments:
Bösendorfer 290 Imperial Grand
German Steinway D 9’ Concert Grand
Yamaha C7 Grand (Each piano can be installed separately)
Up to 18 discrete velocity layers with Sample Interpolation Technology for ultra-smooth velocity and note transitions
Harmonic Resonance Modeling for the most realistic Sympathetic String Resonance possible
Half-pedaling
Synthogy’s exclusive, powerful 32 bit Sample Playback and DSP engine, engineered specifically for recreating the acoustic piano
Sustain Resonance DSP for realistic Damper Pedal response
World class digital FX including Real Ambience, Chorus and EQ
Customizable User controls for Timbre, Stereo Width and Perspective, Velocity Response, Mechanical Key Noise, Lid Position, Tuning Tables, and more
Expertly tuned and regulated pianos in world-class studios and concert halls
All 88 keys individually sampled in up to 18 dynamic levels (plus Bösendorfer extended low octave)
Incorporates exclusive Sample Interpolation Technology used for ultra-smooth velocity and note transitions
Real Release samples, Soft Pedal samples, and Pedal Noise enhancements
Optional synth pad layer for modern/pop combinations
Dozens of user-adjustable presets

Minimum Hardware

1.8 GHz Intel Core Duo CPU
1.5 GB RAM
22 GB free hard drive space
Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM
USB slot for installation (if not downloaded)

Recommended Hardware

2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo CPU
2 GB RAM
77 GB free hard drive space
Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM or SSD, connected via 1394c, SATA, or faster
USB slot for installation (if not downloaded)
iLok key (optional with Ivory 2.5)

Software Requirements

Macintosh

Any AU, AAX, or VST 2.4 plug-in host, or the included Ivory Standalone application
Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion), or newer

Windows

Any AAX, or VST 2.4 plug-in host, or the included Ivory Cantabile application
Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 or newer

Ivory II - Grand Pianos: What makes it different? Part 1

In this video, Michael Babbitt explores some of the features that separate Ivory II from other virtual pianos, including half pedaling, timbre velocity interpolation, sympathetic string vibration and harmonic resonance modeling.

Ivory II - Grand Pianos: What makes it different? Part 2

In this video, Michael Babbitt presents a further overview of Ivory II’s unique performance features, including lid position, pedal noise, release samples, EQ, timbre shifting, and the synth layer.

Ivory II - Grand Pianos