Keyscape

Keyscape is an extraordinary virtual instrument featuring the largest selection of collector keyboards in the world. From “holy grail” pianos to stunning keyboards you didn’t even know existed, this is a keyboardist’s dream come true. Ten years in the making, each of these sought-after keyboards was carefully restored and then deeply multisampled by the renowned Spectrasonics Sound Development Team. These compelling and highly expressive sounds will inspire you to PLAY!

The Custom Controls presented for each Patch allow you to go far beyond the original sound. The intuitive interface includes useful performance controls and high-quality creative effects processing specially crafted for each Patch. Hundreds of included Patches showcase the remarkable versatility and ability to dramatically customize these iconic sounds to your music.

With many of these collector instruments, it’s really the imperfections that make them so interesting. In addition to that, this software team closely modeled the authentic behavior and mojo of vintage amplifiers, classic effects units, and unique subtleties like mechanical noises, pedal noises, and release overtones to bring these sounds to a whole new level of authenticity and dynamic expression.

Along with the hundreds of patches based on the 36 instrument models, Keyscape VST includes special hybrid "Duo" sounds that combine two of the instruments to create something entirely new. The unique timbre of these Duo patches makes them some of the most creative and inspiring sounds in the app!

Keyscape now also includes this cutting-edge library of over 1200 patches specially designed for users who also have Omnisphere 2. The richly detailed keyboard sounds of Keyscape have been dramatically transformed using Omnisphere’s deep synthesis capabilities. These truly amazing patches offer an extremely wide variety of incredible sounds for modern music producers.

Features and Highlights

• Huge library with over 500 “Best-in-class” sounds, 36 Instrument Models and Hybrid “Duo” Patches
• Deeply Multisampled sounds with up to 32-way velocity switching, Round Robins, etc.
• Mechanical Noise, Pedal Noise, and Release Noise behavior modeling
• Patches feature authentic circuit modeled amplifiers and effects
• Available as Download (77 GB) or Boxed USB Drives Edition
• Optional “Lite” installation (30 GB) for stage use
• Full Omnisphere® 2 integration

PROS

• High-Quality Samples: It offers incredibly detailed and realistic samples of various keyboard instruments, including pianos, electric pianos, organs, clavinets, and more. The attention to detail in sampling ensures a lifelike sound quality.
• Extensive Collection: It boasts a vast collection of over 500 keyboard instruments from around the world, ranging from vintage classics to unique rarities, providing users with a diverse palette of sounds to work with.
• Expressive Performance: Keyscape utilizes Spectrasonics' advanced STEAM Engine technology, which allows for highly expressive performance capabilities, including dynamic control, pedal behavior emulation, and nuanced articulations, enhancing the realism of the virtual instruments.
• User-Friendly Interface: The interface is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy for musicians of all skill levels to navigate and access the extensive library of sounds.
• Integration with DAWs: It seamlessly integrates with popular digital audio workstations (DAWs) such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, and Pro Tools, allowing for smooth workflow integration within production environments.
• Customizable Sound: Users have the ability to tweak and customize the sound of each instrument using various parameters and effects within the interface, enabling them to tailor the sounds to fit their specific musical needs.

CONS

• Resource Intensive: Teh software is a resource-intensive virtual instrument due to its high-quality samples and advanced performance features. Users may require a powerful computer system to run it smoothly, particularly when using multiple instances or layering sounds within a project.
• Large File Size: The library comes with a large file size, which may require significant storage space on your hard drive. Additionally, downloading and installing such a large library can be time-consuming, especially for users with slower internet connections.
• High Price Point: The program is considered a premium virtual instrument library, and its price may be prohibitive for some users, especially those on a tight budget or hobbyists who don't require such an extensive collection of keyboard sounds.
• Limited to Keyboard Sounds: While teh app offers a wide variety of keyboard instrument sounds, it may not be suitable for users who require a broader range of instrument types, such as orchestral instruments or synthesizers.

Note: Requires VST 2.4 or AAX-capable host software.

Also Available: Download Keyscape for Mac