realistic piano sounds

[SalJustSal]

are there any computer programs that can simulate a piano pretty decent and are MIDI triggered? I have cakewalk and the standard midi piano instruments don't cut it for me. Even triggered samples would be cool.

-Sal

 

[MusicMan25]

Hey Sal,
Dont know of any good programs personally.....some people are partial to the Sample Tank program..you might want to check out that demo before investing....I personally think that nothing beats the sound of a Kurzweil...I have an SP-76(it also has Midi In/Out)..and use that piano sound over the ones in my Roland JV-1010 sound module!!...thats just my personal opinion....I think they go for around 600 or 700 dollars..but trust me...try one out in a music store..and you will love it!!

MM25

p.s. No, I dont work for Kurzweil or Roland so this aint no spam!!

 

[kennedy connor]

giga sampler/studio

extraordinary sampled pianos and everything else under the sun.

 

[Seanmorse79]

Steinberg "The Grand" - I've read that it's supposed to be the be-all-end-all of soft-synth pianos (although I've never tried it).

http://www.kvr-vst.com/inst.php?inst=173

It sells for $199.