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.
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.
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.
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.
Sustain Resonance was introduced in Ivory version 1 as a groundbreaking new technology to reproduce the complex interaction between strings, harp, and soundboard. It has since become an industry standard among Virtual Pianos.
Whether you're looking for a tight, clean response or want that extra saturated sustain, there are 11 different resonance styles to choose from.
Ivory II premiered with Sympathetic Resonance, yet another new resonance technology that does not rely upon triggering additional samples, ordinary sine waves, or recordings in any way. Rather, Sympathetic Resonance selectively reproduces the complex harmonically-related overtones common between notes that are struck and notes that are being held, in the same manner that undamped strings ring in a real acoustic piano. This brings an unprecedented level of realism.
Soft Pedal (Una Corda), Release Samples that are triggered by note length and velocity, Pedal Noise, Half-Pedaling response curve, Timbre Shift to add some real drama, Key Noise to adjust intimacy, Lid Position, Shimmer for some extra sparkle, User-editable Tuning Maps, Release time, EQ, Ambience, Chorus, Synth Layer... and more!
Whether you purchase a new Ivory 3 product or choose to update to Ivory 3 for free, this library will load seamlessly into the Ivory 3 engine while providing full backwards compatibility with your Ivory II projects. Ivory 3 supports newer hardware, adds an integrated Mix Desk with Compression, Delay, and M-S processing, and much more.
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