If you’re on the hunt for a virtual piano that delivers the richness, power, and subtle nuances of a world-class concert grand, The Modern D might just be your holy grail. Developed by VI Labs, this powerhouse instrument was meticulously sampled from a pristine 2021 New York Steinway© Model D — one of the finest and most sought-after grand pianos on the planet.
What makes The Modern D stand out is not just its beautiful tone, but the depth and detail of its sampling. With a jaw-dropping 34,000+ samples and five stereo microphone perspectives, this library brings you closer than ever to sitting at a real Steinway D. From soft key touches to thunderous chords, every sound is captured with clarity, warmth, and incredible realism.
But it doesn’t stop at just good sound. This piano is packed with playable expression. It includes true sampled Una Corda, Sympathetic Resonance, Pedal Resonance, Half Pedaling, and even Muted Strikes, giving you full control of the piano’s mechanical and tonal behavior. Nothing is synthesized — it’s all authentic and responsive to your playing in real time.
Why the Modern D Is Very Good:
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🎤 Five stereo mic options — including legendary microphones like the M49 and 4006 — let you sculpt the tone to fit anything from solo piano to cinematic scoring.
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🎹 Natural Response Technology delivers realistic touch response across the entire dynamic range.
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🧠 Advanced MIDI panel helps you fine-tune velocity curves and response to match your controller perfectly.
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🧩 18GB compressed size (from 118GB of raw data) makes it efficient without sacrificing quality.
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🎛️ Fully customizable pedal noise, key release behavior, and sample-based resonance modeling — not approximated or faked.
My Experience with The Modern D Piano Library
After spending time with The Modern D, I can confidently say it’s a top-tier piano library with a beautifully rich and expressive tone. Compared to the Ravenscroft 275, it offers a unique character that shines in the right musical context. What I’ve learned is that while both libraries are excellent, they each have their strengths — and The Modern D truly elevates the emotional depth of your music when used in the right setting.
The Modern D vs Ravenscroft 275
Having used both extensively, I’ve come to see them as complementary tools rather than competitors. The Ravenscroft 275 is incredibly versatile and fits well in many styles, but it doesn’t quite deliver the same distinctive warmth and presence that The Modern D brings to certain genres. If you’re serious about your piano sound, you’ll want both in your toolkit — together, they cover a full spectrum of tone and expression.
🎹 Try The Modern D today and transform your digital piano experience into something truly world-class.
