Oh, finally a real pianist making a VST sounds demo, thank you sir

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for tuning in! We appreciate it immensely. :)

Finally, been waiting for this one !!!

I cannot stop myself from repeating you playing the emotional setting over and over again. So beautiful and ill be picking up this plugin very soon! Fantastic review and my good sir, are you good at playing the piano!

@Vini-nk3jq

2 жыл бұрын

12:26

@acuity1980

2 жыл бұрын

@@Vini-nk3jq 😄 thanks for that

Thanks for the review. I really like this one, it took me a while to warm to it but now I choose it consistently over the Grandeur because of it's versatility of sounds. Fantastic playing too!

Underrated review. This helped me so much!!

Your reviews are always insightful. Thanks for your honest opinions on everything. This was an exceptional review. I have Noire and it has become my goto piano plugin. If I want a purer acoustic I am using Imperfect Samples Fazioli 10 ft one.

Stu, thanks for the informative and entertaining presentation...Greetings from Memphis, Tennessee.

Fantastic and enjoyable review. Your presentation and playing skills are first rate. I have this instrument and absolutely love it. Please keep these coming.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words and for tuning in! It is greatly appreciated. :)

Besides anything else, your playing is inspirational. Thank you for that, Stu!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! I will certainly pass on the kind words to Stu! :)

Great in-depth review and description of this library! The only thing I would say is that the "Samples" folder of Noire is actually 14.6 GB instead of 300-400 MB. Other than that as a composer/pianist myself, I can really appreciate this.

@hvanmegen

Жыл бұрын

yeah, I was thinking about this too as soon as he said it.. the entire library is over 14GB... when I monitor the disk activity when I'm playing the Noire Pure and I do a full automated sweep with all attack volumes from A1 to C9, I can see Kontakt (which has Noire loaded) read >6GB of data from disk.

My dudes a wizard on the piano! Awesome review lovely playing. Reminded me of Mr. Rogers in parts, this beats addictive keys for me

You play extremely well. Your comments frame the real issues intelligently.

You're probably the best piano demo player on youtube fr. Your playing is beautiful and on another level.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you for tuning in! I will be sure to pass along your incredibly kind words to Stu! :)

Wonderful review and beautiful piano playing. New subscriber here!

Beautiful playing.

I gotta say, this is probably the most I've seen Stu smile!!! He defiantly had fun with this one. :D

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! When the sound connects, it really connects. :)

Sounding great!

wonderful playing great feeling !!! ...thanks

@MerriamPianos

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! We appreciate you tuning into our channel! :)

Brilliant video and very educational. Much appreciation.

YOU ARE MY FAVORITE PIANO PLAYER. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT REVIEWS.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

I will be sure to pass on the kind words to Stu! :)

Lovely Playing at 13:00 thanks for the review.

With your review, I pulled the trigger and fiddled with the settings to get one of the best piano tones for classical playing. It takes some time to learn the individual settings but when you know what you're doing, the limit is your imagination with this tool!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! We're glad you found the review useful and that you were able to find an inspiring sound through the VST plugin. :)

thanks for this

Hi Stu. Thanks so much for this review! As I said in a comment to one of your other videos, I really love the Garritan CFX, but I will need a new go-to piano, as it seems that the vendor is not interesting in providing a native Apple Silicon version. I have watched many other videos about this and other pianos (yours are the best!). The "pure" piano of Noire sounds great, but it is the more soft and ethereal sounds that I really love. Nils Frahm really brought the essence of his music to this plugin.

@Anatidaephobe

4 ай бұрын

Just in FYI, as of late 2022, the Garritan CFX vst is now natively compatible with the newer Apple M series chips. You can simply upgrade the Garritan ARIA Player to v2.001 or above for native support. Although older ARIA versions will still work through Rosetta if need be. Garritan CFX used to be my favorite, but it is a little long in the tooth these days (2023) and I much prefer the VSL line of Synchron Piano vsts, if you have the money and a fast computer this is a no brained in my opinion. That said, i still love Noire as a specific niche sound, especially the emotional patch, SFX, and some of the felt patches as well. Cheers!

@NeuroPete

4 ай бұрын

@@Anatidaephobe Thanks for letting me know about Garritan CFX being native Silicon now. It and Noire are still my goto pianos, long in the tooth they both may be.

Another "plug in" that I'm really enjoying. I come from the perspective of a dinner pianist in Waikiki. This one really works. I don't understand why the higher end slab pianos don't grab me in the same way. It's really too bad. What people really want to know is which is the best or which are the most economical MIDI controllers you can pair with these virtual voices. There is too much emphasis on just replicating accoustic instruments which at this point in time are completely passé. Again your playing does justice to these voices. You are not a basic triad type of player. There are very few pianists who actually have enough harmonic chops to properly demonstrate these instruments.

Good review Stu!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a million! We appreciate it. :)

Amazing sound!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for tuning in! :)

Love the kid-safe furniture bumper. Ads a nice family touch!

@MerriamPianos

3 жыл бұрын

haha - i'm so used to it I didn't even realize it made it into the video!

@rcom9880

3 жыл бұрын

Brought back memories of my daughter at that age! Love the channel.

I have many plugins and one of my go to's is Soniccoture Hammersmith Pro

Noire is based on custom Yamaha CFX 9. And I must say they did a great job sampling and tweaking it to sound like this.

@kaisfp

10 ай бұрын

I don't understand why did they choose Yamaha, even if it's a softer CFX (softer compared to C7), it's still a Yamaha which is famous for having a relatively bright (even metallic) sound, and then they make this soft piano sound library out of it. The end result is really nice and Noire is one of my favorite piano plugin, I just don't get the piano brand/model choice.

@totizedger

6 ай бұрын

@@kaisfpExactly i think there are too few good VST out there of pianos by other manufacturers than Yamaha, making a warm sounding VST out of Yamaha pianos that are famous for being bright doesn’t really make much sense, i do like Noire though but i’m also confused about the choice. Same thing with the Garritan CFX it is really good but imagine if they did that with a Steinway or some other brand

I’m pairing noire with Roland fp-10 soon. Great budget digital piano for VST piano controll

Love it want it ... Soo beautiful thank you :)

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video! :)

Around 13:00 - that's beautiful playing, Stu. Irrespective of the instrument's sound

@hacksaw4966

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. He must have been in that zone...

@richburnsred

2 жыл бұрын

Really nice. I do think the sound just inspired him. Could tell. Really lovely!

@hvanmegen

Жыл бұрын

yeah.. it's beautiful.. great piano playing.

First I just want to say, great work explaining everything that's important about the products you review. I watched a bunch of your videos; amazing work! pretty much an instant subscriber here. Now here's the big question. Where did you learn how to play like this? You are really one of the best pianists I've ever heard. I am a guitar player of 10 plus years by ear, but 4 years ago I started composing on the piano by transposing what I knew from the guitar. How can I learn how to play jazz like you did here? is there a program that teaches exactly what you did, improvising jazz with continuous chord changes and all? Just trying to be free from chord repetition and to have a better understanding of music. Thank you!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you so much for the kind words about our KZread channel! Stu is an incredible player and musician. He is an extremely versatile musician and achieved his ARCT diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music at age 16 and then proceeded to complete a degree at the University of Toronto's distinguished Jazz Performance program. Best of luck in your musical journey! It takes time and lots of hard work, but, if you have the passion and motivation, you will achieve the results you strive for. :)

@theodoreleon2882

Жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos That's impressive, congradulations to Stu. I hope one day I reach this level!

Great review. A thought: a de-esser could be a good edition to your post production on your vo. Have a nice day.

@MerriamPianos

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and thank you for the suggestion! I will pass it along to our production team. :)

As a Berlin based composer and musician I was particularly thrilled when I saw that you made a review about this outstanding virtual piano. Aside from the fact that I had to grin a few times about your pronounciation of German terms 😉 I am really amazed about the almost philiosophical/"religious" depth of your explainations about the details and capabilities of this unique instrument. A big applause of course to the folks at NI also, who created this VST!

@MerriamPianos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas!! Love the comments. -stu

Great if you could review the Soundiron 'Emotional Piano'.....it's a very warm Kawai, and popular in some VST piano polls...

Please try Ravenscroft 275 or its update. Thanks.

I like the string resonance on this! I bet it would be amazing to use with the kawai mp7se ! But noire does sound very mellow. Makes you wonder if it’s a sampled kawai lol

@GeorgeTitkov

Жыл бұрын

It's a Yamaha CFX.

I have the Noire and love it. What NI piano would you recommend that will compliment this?

@kartikjani

2 жыл бұрын

Piano colors by the same company

How do you restore it to default setting ...after playing around with it

Honestly, you could make a terrible VST sound awesome. Thank you! 💗

@MerriamPianos

Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to check out the video! I know Stu appreciate the kind words immensely. :)

Hi sir. I would like to ask how to upload best quality sound using native instrument pianos. When I uploads it seems like the sound is too compressed and it doesnt sound like the original. How can I upload on youtube with the same sound quality as what I hear while it is still on my daw? Thank you for the reply

which audiointerface? is audient id 4 good idea? in terms of latency

Is it possible to connect pc or iPad with e piano (with midi or Bluetooth) and let this plugin run on it? For example I think on Kawai CA99 with iPad Pro via Bluetooth or MIDI and put this plugin on it.

@11:58 that Noise!

I've few piano library including Noire,i like Garritan CFX much more for overall piano playing...just my humble opinion.

hey guys ! any tips on making digital piano + computer and VST setup still nice looking for a living room instead of looking like we're in a studio ? that's the biggest part of this whole workflow that stops me from going deeper into it. I still use pianoteq on a laptop but I'm not happy with the whole 'workstation' look of it all.

@JoeLinux2000

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. It's a huge negative.

@nopizzanoglory

2 жыл бұрын

Put the ugly PC in another room, get a longer USB "printer" cable (mind the max length), install chrome remote desktop on the pc and use a laptop to control your pc from your piano. Problem solved. Works extremely well with a Chromebook that has a touch screen and can be used as a tablet. I put mine on the music stand when I don't need it. The delay is acceptable and since that's only for the display I don't mind it. The audio comes over the USB cable anyway so no issues there.

@MerriamMusic My ears got a little bit tired from listening to the sharp S's and T's in his video.. do you use a de-esser ?

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Hi Henry! I would have to check with our production team, but I will certainly pass along the suggestion to them. Thanks for letting us know! :)

if you can play piano like that, it doesn't matter what library you use...thx for review!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Haha that is for sure! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Stu! :)

What would you suggest a studiologic SL88 studio with vst or Roland fp30x? Sound and action primary concern.

@phunguyen2502

2 жыл бұрын

SL88 Grand

Sounds like a really Grand Grand piano. Imagine what would the Noire sound like if they did not modify the CFX and sampled it just like an ordinary unmodified Yamaha CFX.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to check out the review! The exciting thing about VST plugins is the variety; the ability to have access to so many different sounds at the click of a button. There are quite a few CFX sample sets out there, having something like Noire, which is a bit of a different spin, is a nice option to have access to (especially if you're in the film scoring/production camp).

nice job not sure Im happy with Noire Im used to XLN Addictive ...thoughts?

@MerriamPianos

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! XLN Addictive is not a VST that I have actually had a chance to experiment with, so I can't really comment on it unfortunately. With that said, the nice thing about VST plugins is that you can have multiple plugins without having to take up any real estate in your home.

@samscott54

9 ай бұрын

@@MerriamPianos The XLN stuff is great and the Electric pianos as well as Velvet pianos ( AIR?) I'm getting a little more used to Noire now and layering it with Omnisphere to see if its rich and full enough , and not thin .... remodeling my studio in Nashville right now , so I don't have my MOD8 or other Yamaha piano set up yet Looking forward to having the right keybed and a better feel ,to use it on tracks - and also layer it with airy pads from my Korg rack...

Anyone know if the emotional setting demo is a recognised piece of music with a name or Stu’s improv? It’s stunning.

@MerriamPianos

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jonny - I prefer to leave all playing improvised so that the plugin / instrument / keyboard can just draw 'whatever' out of my head as it hits me in the moment. Glad you enjoyed! -stu

@jonnybravo3697

3 жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos thanks for the reply Stu. Do you know of any pieces that might help me become familiar with these types of chord progressions/ harmonisations?

@MerriamPianos

3 жыл бұрын

@@jonnybravo3697 I'm heavily influenced by funk / fusion, neo soul, and anything and anyone Miles touched (Bill / Herbie / Chick). Spent a lot of years playing Stevie Wonder tunes, Michael Jackson tunes, Herbie Hancock tunes, Bill Evans tunes....that would be an amazing place to get a lot of these types of voicings and chords under your fingers.

@jonnybravo3697

3 жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Great advice Stu, I will dig out the music books and adjust my listening playlists. Much appreciated.

What Piano is he playing on? A Roland used as Midi-Piano?

Thank you sooo much. Now I know, that it's Noire that I should be getting and not Pianoteq.

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! We're glad the video was helpful in your decision process. :)

Where could I buy that plug in. Do I need kontakt to play it.

12~15 gig sample set.

When i load up my noire in FL studio, even at 0db slider of noire I get -30 LUFs at master. How is your noire sounding so loud and clear at default setting of -6 db. Are you using any compression or gains ???

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Generally speaking, we do not add any effects of post-processing to the piano sounds we are demonstrating in our video reviews and comparisons. Did you check out the output/master level from the plugin itself?

@ShikharKumar-fz6ti

Жыл бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Yes Yes thats what i said. In my Noire plugin even if i increase volume slider i am not getting loud enough volume like you. But as i can see in your Noire plugin slider its set to -6db default. Is it possible that your audio is boosted by KZread as KZread's LUFs standard value is -14 ???

hi, does it work on garageband?

@MerriamPianos

6 ай бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Unfortunately, I do not believe that VST plugins, such as Noire, are compatible with GarageBand.

@patricklewis19

6 ай бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Which one is it compatible with?

Too bad you still can't save the reverb mode properly.. but apart from that, it's the BEST piano facsimile I've ever owned!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

It is certainly a wonderful VST! Hopefully, a future version resolves that issue. :)

Hello..i need know ..Roland model off you midi controller ...thankyou

@JoeLinux2000

3 жыл бұрын

He's said many times he has an RD-2000. I presume this is it, but he has also hinted he's getting a new digital. I suspect he has a Kawai es920 on order.

@alpay389

3 жыл бұрын

i think its a roland rd 2000. it looks like it.🤔

@greenpointstock6345

3 жыл бұрын

@@JoeLinux2000 I think there was a video a few months ago where he was playing an upright Kawai digital and said he was buying one. Maybe he's getting a new smaller one too though, what you're saying could be different.

@colddarknight666

3 жыл бұрын

In this video,it's a Roland RD-2000 not doubt about it.

@JoeLinux2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@greenpointstock6345 I'm just guessing. I thought he said something about it in one of these virtual piano "plug in" demos. It would have to be something on the level of the RD 2000, but different. Could be a Nord. I think he wants something lighter weight than the RD 2000. It might be a Keyola.

I wonder what digital piano he's using for a VST driver🎹🎶

@klauswiechmann3101

3 жыл бұрын

Roland RD 2000 is perfect for VSTs

@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12

3 жыл бұрын

@@klauswiechmann3101 I was talking about the digital piano used in this video 🎹🎶

@klauswiechmann3101

3 жыл бұрын

i also, this is a RD 2000

@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12

3 жыл бұрын

@@klauswiechmann3101 thanks🎹🎶

Does the noire piano work in mainstream without buying the kontakt software? Any help? Or does it work with the free kontakt 6 player?

The notes C#3, D3 & D# 3 ruin this VST for me. They sound dead & dull, like someone forgot to remove the felt from the string. I've tried everything to resolve this problem, to no avail.

Its yamaha cfx piano.

CFX Grand. Yamaha.

Sorry, too jazzy, dry and abstract. Not extending service to this instrument that is supposed to touch the heart!

@MerriamPianos

Жыл бұрын

Needless to say, the Noire plugin is incredibly versatile. Everyone has different musical tastes of course when it comes to style and genre. Thanks for tuning in! :)

@omarsowan4780

Жыл бұрын

Don't misunderstand me. You are a great pianist, that's obvious. I just thought this instrument needed a more "mellow" style than the hard jazzy one to show its potential. Thanks for the detailed video. This instrument is definitely on my shopping list 👍

Way too much talk..