QL Pianos - All of them

[KindredSpirit]

Just curious. Who uses which piano from the collection of four available. Would it be better if they were split and made available separately?

[Bruno Garza]

Originally Posted by KindredSpirit

Just curious. Who uses which piano from the collection of four available. Would it be better if they were split and made available separately?

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[KindredSpirit]

Yes I know there are no plans to do so BUT I was interested in finding out did anyone use all four pianos

[jcfelice88keys]

Hello Kindred Spirit,

I use three of the four pianos, having opted not to load the Yamaha C7 from the get go. If Nick would have furnished a Yamaha CFIII (the company's flagship concert grand) rather than the 7'6" piano used in more pop recordings, I would have uploaded and used it as well.

My personal choice depends on the repertoire I am working on; I have no hard and fast rules -- no formula, so to speak -- when to use any particular instrument. It is a gut feeling, based on experience. I should also mention that my repertoire includes mostly romantic and early modern piano literature.

Cheers,

Joe -- jcfelice88keys

[KindredSpirit]

Thanks Joe..............your knowledge of pianos is always a delight to read

[wes bender]

I use three of the four as well (no Yamaha C7). But my favorite I would say is the Bosendorfer. I typically use the Bosi for any classical-style recording I do, and I often use the Bechstein for any modern rock/pop stuff. The Steinway I use from time to time as well, but I usually end up opting for either the Bosi or the Bechstein.

[Senso]

Hi Kindred Spirit,

I’ll temper these comments with the understanding that I’ve only been working with QL Pianos for a few weeks, but based on that, maybe this can help you:

The Bosendorfer has a somewhat dark & smooth tone in the lower registers, yet a very lively timbre in the upper. A natural for romantic music. Still, I can see it working as well with a Bach Prelude & Fugue as with something by Chopin. A lot depends on the player. Of course, you also get 98 keys with the Bosendorfer (extra notes are on the bottom end), as opposed to the usual 88.

The Steinway is a bit brighter and harder sounding, but not by much. Very evenly balanced tone throughout.

The Bechstein is the hardest and brightest of the 3 true “Concert Grands” (9 ft or bigger). The Manuel states that the Bechstein is a “very precise, technical piano that creates a fantastic classical sound, particularly for more demanding works.” My take on this description is that the brightness and hardness (always relative) of the tone would work well for music where you want every line to be clearly heard and enunciated – and then some. Could be irritating in the wrong hands.

The Yamaha is in a different class, as it’s more of a pop piano. I can see why Joe didn’t install it. To be honest, I doubt I’ll work much with it either. Though this is more about personal style. If pop is your thing, the Yamaha is a proven winner, as the actual piano used here (non-virtual, I take it) has been used in numerous award-winning recordings.

These are just my admittedly subjective impressions - hope this helps. All in all, a very impressive choice.

Cheers,
Senso

[KindredSpirit]

I would probably use the Bösendorfer and the Steinway. I know the argument that it is unlikely you would use everything in say EWQLSO, but you still pay for it all. Given the choice of buying QL Pianos or not, then of course I would buy them......just feel odd not seeing a need for two of the pianos and all the work that has gone in recording them. I really appreciate the replies.

[puuluu]

I wish they would release a Jerry lee lewis- type Baldwin as an add-on.

[Bruno Garza]

Originally Posted by KindredSpirit

Yes I know there are no plans to do so BUT I was interested in finding out did anyone use all four pianos

Sorry, I was answering this part of your question, since it was a 2 part question.

Originally Posted by KindredSpirit

...Would it be better if they were split and made available separately?