As the name suggests, Pianoverse is a virtual piano plugin software that offers a fresh approach and a universe of sonic creativity.

IK Multimedia‘s new piano VST, Pianoverse, has taken a fresh approach to piano sampling, it packs a mean mixer section and a plethora of flexible parameters for tonal shaping.

Pianoverse is brought to you by robots…

Pianoverse is IK Multimedia’s first dedicated standalone piano instrument. While the company has created sample-based pianos for Sampletank, Pianoverse provides a software instrument interface whereby you can adjust the tone and apply effects to the pianos.

At launch, there are four distinct piano models to choose from: the Yamaha CFIII Concert Grand, the Yamaha U5 Professional Upright, the Bösendorfer 280 Vienna Concert, and the Steinway & Sons New York D-274. More models are set to be added soon and diversify Pianoverse’s offering and tonal possibilities.

In practice, Pianoverse’s sound engine allows you to adjust the behaviour of each piano model. The interface provides many intricate parameters to adjust such as note level, hammer response, note release, pedal noise, lid position, and a variety of filters.

IK Multimedia has taken a fresh approach to capturing piano sounds, velocities and articulations by designing a custom robotic system designed to behave like a human finger. As a result, IK’s “sampling robot” removes the risk of human error, ensuring consistent strikes at various velocities while capturing the nuances of the pianos.

Meanwhile, the robot system ensures precise control over pedal variations and well as finger velocity, resulting in a library of authentic piano samples with various parameters to control.

However, Pianoverse offers a generative reverb engine called “Spaces,” which allows users to place the pianos in various virtual environments including concert halls and even exotic locations like deserts, icebergs, and even the surface of Mars (I know, odd yet fun).

Consequently, Spaces adds a new dimension to the piano samples, making it perfect for sound designers seeking atmospheric effects as well as music producers and composers.

Whether you want to know how pianos would sound on the surface of Mars, Pianoverse’s “Mix” section provides parameters to adjust microphone positioning (with 2 sets of mics per piano), signal levels, channel panning, and equalisation which provide plenty of flexibility when sound shaping and inserting the pianos into a wider mix.

Additionally, 12 effect slots that you can fill with a variety of effects such as delay, saturation, filter effects, and more. IK has also incorporated some neat modulation capabilities, so you can easily add motion and depth to your sound.

Pianovere pricing and compatibility

Pianoverse is available in both standalone and VST/AU/AAX plugin formats. The software Piano is available through two pricing models.

You can choose to purchase individual piano models for $99.99 each or opt for the “All-Access” subscription, which costs $14.99 per month or $149.99 per year and provides access to all existing and future pianos.