Ivy — Audio Piano In 162 Best [extra Quality]

Piano in 162

The by Ivy Audio is widely considered one of the best free piano sample libraries available for music production. Based on high-quality samples of a Steinway Model B grand piano , it offers a professional sound that rivals many paid alternatives.

• Microphone Positions: The library offers a single microphone position (a close/mid-distance stereo pair). While this limits mixing flexibility, it is precisely what gives the library its focused, "ready-to-mix" character.
• Interface: The GUI is simple and unobtrusive, typically featuring a picture of the piano with minimal controls.
• Scripting: The script is lightweight. It includes basic features such as:

  It is important to note that Ivy Audio is no longer actively developing new libraries. The "Piano in 162 Best" was a swan song—a gift to the community. The creator wanted to prove that sample libraries had become bloated with unnecessary data. By stripping away the fat and keeping only the "Best" 162 samples, they created an instrument that loads in seconds, CPU usage is negligible, and the emotional response is immediate. ivy audio piano in 162 best

  Close Mics

  : For a dry, intimate sound that puts the listener right at the keyboard. Piano in 162 The by Ivy Audio is

  Separate Pedal Samples

  : The library includes specific samples for sustain pedal on/off states to simulate realistic sympathetic resonance. Sound Profile and Performance Microphone Positions: The library offers a single microphone