Ivory II Grand Pianos

The Virtual Piano that started it all. Critically acclaimed as the “Platinum Standard” for Virtual Pianos, the award-winning Ivory II Grand Pianos has become the industry standard and the virtual piano of choice for the world’s most elite musicians.

Upgrade to Ivory II Grand Pianos with a valid Ivory v1.x Grand Pianos serial number beginning with SY-P1- or SY-IV-.
The Virtual Piano That Started it All.

With Ivory II Grand Pianos, the world’s most popular virtual grand piano collection has been taken to a whole new level.

Ivory Grand Pianos redefines what virtual instruments can do, combining stunning, world-class piano samples with a powerful software/DSP engine, and custom user interface.

Featuring a greatly expanded sound set with up to 18 velocity layers, and the powerful Ivory 2.5 DSP engine with Harmonic Resonance Modeling for true Sympathetic String Vibration, Ivory II Grand Pianos soars at the highest possible levels of sampling and synthesis technology.

The playing experience is simply extraordinary with an emotional range extending from the heartiest fortissimo to the most delicate and nuanced pianissimo. Ivory II Grand Pianos will breathe under your fingers, inspiring your best performance from a truly organic instrument.

About the Instrument

Samples of the World's Finest Instruments

The Ivory II Grand Pianos collection features three marvelous and versatile Grand Pianos: Bösendorfer 290 Imperial Grand, German Steinway D 9' Concert Grand, and Yamaha C7 Grand, all expertly tuned and regulated pianos recorded in world-class studios and concert halls.

Bösendorfer 290 Imperial Grand

Known for its rich, resonant bass and warm, singing tone. Ideal for classical compositions or whenever a full, expansive piano sound is desired. Our expert sampling of this legendary instrument’s 97 keys offers an extended lower register, providing a wider range for powerful passages and delicate, nuanced playing.

Steinway D Concert Grand

A favorite among concert pianists, this Hamburg Model D Grand possesses a clear, brilliant tone with a powerful presence that cuts through a mix. Ideal for solo performances, concertos, or any style of music where clarity and projection are essential. Its responsive action and dynamic range offer unparalleled playability and expression.

Yamaha C7 Grand

Known for its bright, balanced sound and versatility. A popular choice for pop, rock, and jazz due to its ability to adapt to different playing styles and genres. The Yamaha C7 provides a dependable, well-rounded piano sound for studio work or live performances.

Product Features

All Ivory II products come with the award-winning Ivory 2.5 engine and contains the full complement of Ivory II’s features such as Harmonic Resonance Modeling, Half Pedaling, Lid Position, Pedal Noise, and Tuning Tables to provide even greater detail and control. Additionally, features like Timbre Shifting, Parametric EQ, and new Synth Layer controls offer powerful new sound sculpting capabilities for custom piano programming and sound design.

    Ivory II Grand Pianos includes up to 18 discrete velocity levels with Sample Interpolation Technology for ultra-smooth velocity and note transitions.

Listen to Ivory II Grand Pianos
What They're Saying

Superb. Stellar. Excellent. Outstanding. Best in class. Pick a superlative, and it won't adequately convey how real Ivory II sounds, nor how immersed in the music you'll feel when playing it... If you want one software piano that can cover any musical genre, is equally facile onstage or in the studio, and makes zero sonic compromises, Ivory II is the platinum standard. Long live the king!

Steve Fortner
Keyboard Magazine

Ivory 2 is the Cadillac of piano instruments. The library is massive, the engine is sleek and deep, and the sounds are just jaw-dropping. This is one instrument that truly lives up to the hype.

Matt Vanacoro
Ask.Audio

I've reviewed quite a number of piano sample libraries over the years, and some top‑flight stage pianos too. All of them have been good in their own way, but only a very few have felt as mature and musically rewarding as Ivory II Grand Pianos does. It ticks all the boxes: sound quality, playability, flexibility. And then it ticks a few more: reliability, efficiency, ease of use. This is industry‑standard, production‑ready software that's a joy to have around. There's little else to say. Just go and play it.

Robin Bigwood
Sound on Sound

Key Buy Award

Keyboard Magazine

Its editability makes it truly flexible, and with the right master keyboard, you could lose hours just playing. That's the mark of a true instrument.

Computer Music Magazine

Ivory II… sounds godlike!

Stephen Forner
Keyboard Magazine

Authentic-sounding sympathetic resonance has been the holy grail of digital piano designers, and the folks at Synthogy have finally hit the mark.

Geary Yelton
Electronic Musician

Mix Certified Hit.

Editors of MIX MAGAZINE
Top 20 Hits of NAMM 2010

International Press Award Winner.

2010 M.I.P.A
Best Software Instrument

PC / Windows

Hardware Requirements

Minimum Hardware

  • 2.0 GHz Quad-Core CPU
  • 1.5 GB RAM
  • 22 GB free hard drive space
  • Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM

Recommended Hardware

  • 2.4 GHz Quad-Core CPU
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 77 GB of free hard drive space
  • iLok key optional with Ivory 2.5

Software Requirements

  • Any AAX or VST 2.4 plug-in host, or the included Ivory Cantabile application
  • Windows 8/10 (32 or 64 bit)

Macintosh / OS X

Hardware Requirements

Minimum Hardware

  • 2.0 GHz Quad-Core CPU
  • 1.5 GB RAM
  • 22 GB free hard drive space
  • Hard drive speed of at least 7200 RPM

Recommended Hardware

  • 2.4 GHz Quad-Core CPU
  • 2 GB RAM
  • 77 GB of free hard drive space
  • iLok key optional with Ivory 2.5

Software Requirements

  • Any AU, AAX, or VST 2.4 plug-in host, or the included Ivory Standalone application
  • Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) or newer

UI & DSP Engine

  • Unified Interface
  • DSP Engine: Ivory 2.5 Engine
  • 77 GB Core Library
  • 18 Velocity Levels
  • Assignable MIDI Controls in the Ivory Standalone App
  • Dozens of User-Adjustable Presets
  • Intelligent Preset Browsing

Response Control

  • High-Resolution MIDI Velocity Response
  • Timbre Interpolation
  • Sample Interpolation Technology
  • Session Velocity Curves

Resonance Modeling

  • Sympathetic String Resonance (Harmonic Resonance Modeling)
  • Soundboard Sustain Resonance

Microphone Control

  • Single Stereo Microphone Position Control

Layers

  • Synth Layer Controls
  • Up to 8 Synth Layers

Sound Sculpting Controls

  • Shimmer (unique control over sustain and decay)
  • Half-pedal Control / Half Pedaling
  • Lid Position Control
  • Mechanical Key Noise Control
  • Stereo Width and Perspective Control
  • Timbre Shifting
  • User-editable Tuning Tables

Pedal Effects

  • Pedal Noise Enhancements
  • Realistic Damper Pedal Response
  • Real Release Samples
  • Real Soft Pedal Samples “Una Corda”

On-Board Effects

  • FX - Chorus
  • FX - EQ
  • FX - Ambience
  • Parametric EQ