February 22, 2013 | news
Kawai Unveils VPC1 Virtual Piano Controller Featuring Ivory II Touch Curve
Kawai has recently announced the VPC1, a brand new piano-oriented MIDI controller developed especially for use with virtual piano software. The VPC1 features a superb action, and a custom Ivory II touch curve tested and approved by Synthogy. Read more here.
January 17, 2013 | news
Mike Garson, Jordan Rudess, Nick Smith Appearing For Synthogy At 2013 NAMM
World-renowned keyboard giants Mike Garson, Jordan Rudess and Nick Smith will appear for Synthogy at the NAMM show, in the ILIO booth (Hall A, 6724). All will perform live on Synthogy’s Ivory II virtual piano plug-ins. For more details and show times, click here.
November 26, 2012 | news
Volker Rogall Performing Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in an HD Video Featuring Ivory II American Concert D
November 26, 2012—German Concert Pianist Volker Rogall performs Chopin Scherzo No. 2 in B-Flat Minor Op. 31in an all new HD Video featuring Ivory II American Concert D. See the video and read more here.
October 12, 2012 | news
Ivory II American Concert D Nominated For The TEC Award!
October 12, 2012—Ivory II American Concert D has been nominated for a 2012 TEC Award in the category of Musical Instrument Technology (Software). The TEC Awards are given to nominees in 20 categories for Outstanding Technical Achievement. The winners will be announced and presented at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show. More details here.
August 29, 2012 | news
Ivory II American Concert D Now Shipping!!!
August 29, 2012—Synthogy is pleased to announce their newest virtual piano release! Introducing Ivory II American Concert D, their stunning recreation of an iconic concert piano, which features their largest, most detailed sample set ever, paired with Synthogy's award-winning Ivory II virtual piano engine. Read more...
January 19, 2012 | news
Synthogy Unveils Newest Ivory Piano - Ivory II American Concert D
January 19, 2012—Synthogy introduces their newest virtual piano instrument, the Ivory II–American Concert D at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show. Ivory II–American Concert D is a 1951 New York Steinway® model D lauded by some of the world's -greatest concert artists. Powered by the award winning Ivory II engine, Ivory II–American Concert D is a free-standing virtual instrument and the 4th product in the acclaimed Ivory II line. Read more...
January 12, 2012 | news
Mike Garson, Nick Smith Appearing for Synthogy at NAMM ILIO Booth
World-renowned keyboard giants Mike Garson and Nick Smith will appear at the NAMM show, in the ILIO booth (Hall A, 6724). Both will showcase their prodigious talents while playing the new Ivory II virtual piano plug-ins by Synthogy. Read more...
November 15, 2011 | news
Ivory II Grand Pianos Nominated For A TEC Award!
Ivory II Grand Pianos has been nominated for a 2011 TEC Award in the category of Musical Instrument Technology/ Software. The TEC Awards are given to nominees in 19 categories for Outstanding Technical Achievement. The winners will be announced and presented at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show. Synthogy wishes to thank the TEC Foundation and most importantly, all of our customers for their tremendous support of our company and products!
November 15, 2011 | news
Chopin Ballade No. 1 Op 23 performed by Volker Rogall on Ivory II
German concert pianist, Volker Rogall, performs one of the great masterworks in all of piano literature, the G minor Chopin Ballade, on Ivory II Grand Piano's Steinway D. Hear this stunning recording in high quality audio on this HD video on YouTube here. You can also hear the mp3 demo on our Audio Demos page here.
November 1, 2011 | news
Try-Sound.com Now Featuring Ivory II Italian Grand and Ivory II Upright Pianos
The world's first on-line Test Station, Try-Sound.com, has recently updated their site to include Ivory II Italian Grand and Ivory II Upright Pianos. Now you can test and play all 3 Ivory II products remotely from anywhere in the world by sending MIDI and audio over the internet! Try-Sound.com is also now Mac compatible as well as Windows. Read more here.
November 1, 2011 | news
Peter Moore Video Performing With Ivory II Upright Pianos
Composer/Recording Artist, Peter Moore, performs his melancholy song, "Your Psychobabble" in a new YouTube video, exploiting the Ivory II Upright Pianos Barroom Upright to achieve a fully acoustically isolated vocal track from an intimate live piano and vocal performance. Read more.
October 11, 2011 | news
Time + Space Holds "Ultimate Virtual Piano Package" Competition
Win a copy of Ivory II Grand Pianos and a Studiologic Acuna 88 note controller in Time + Space's Ultimate Virtual Piano Package Competition. Also included is a copy of Dream Theatre's new album, "A Dramatic Turn of Events", signed by Jordan Rudess! Visit the Time+Space website to enter!
September 9, 2011 | news
DV Magazine UK Raves About Ivory II Uprights
Digital Village Magazine UK reviews Ivory II Upright Pianos and writer Rob Sandall concludes: "Ivory II is powerful, wonderfully realistic and infinitely customizable. I use upright pianos in a lot of compositions, more so than grands in fact, and I suspect a lot of producers, arrangers and songwriters think similarly. With that in mind, the Upright pack will absolutely enthral so many piano enthusiasts, and actually I can’t think of a downside to purchasing this collection at all. It’s never felt so good to tinkle the ivories!"
Read the entire review online here.
August 10, 2011 | news
Ivory II 64-bit AU update for Mac is now available!
This update is FREE for all Ivory II products. Read more here.
May 23, 2011 | news
Ivory II Upright Pianos Is Now Shipping!!!
The Award-winning features and technology that have made Ivory II the choice of industry professionals and reviewers around the world now comes to Ivory II Upright Pianos. This classic collection of four Vertical Pianos now enjoys the full benefits of the powerful new Ivory II piano DSP engine, including Harmonic Resonance Modeling for true Sympathetic String Vibration, a greatly expanded sample library and much more. Read more here.
May 9, 2011 | news
3 New Jazz Trio Artist Demos for Ivory II by Nick Smith, Thiago Pinheiro, and Brad Vinikow!
Now on our Audio Demo pages, 3 new original Jazz trio demos by Artists Nick Smith, Thiago Pinheiro, and Brad Vinikow. Hear Ivory II pianos in the context of the classic Jazz piano, bass and drums trio format in 3 distinct jazz styles by these exceptional artists. Click on the links above to listen. Read more about these artists here.
March 28, 2011 | news
Recording Magazine Calls Ivory II "A Must-Buy"!
In the April edition of Recording Magazine, writer/composer/keyboardist Gary Eskow enthusiastically reviews Ivory II Grand Pianos and calls the product a "must-buy". He writes: "If you’re a player who needs the most authentic sounding pianos on the market, you have to check out Ivory II. The new features and added modeling tweaks put this piano collection in a class by itself." Read the entire article here.
March 28, 2011 | news
Eric Miller Releases Album Recorded Entirely On Ivory II Italian Grand
French Composer/Pianist Eric Miller has released a new instrumental album, "A Rainy Day In Provence". All piano parts on the album were recorded entirely with Ivory II Italian Grand. The beautiful title track can be heard on our Audio Demos page here. For more information visit Eric's website or to hear more of the album visit his page on Deezer.
March 2, 2011 | news
Ivory II Grand Pianos Wins Key Buy Award from Keyboard Magazine!
Ivory II Grand Pianos wins the coveted Key Buy Award in the March 2011 issue of Keyboard Magazine. Executive Editor Stephen Fortner writes: "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... Ivory II is the platinum standard. Long live the king!" Read more here.
February 27, 2011 | news
Ivory II Grand Pianos receives Beat Magazine Editor's Choice Award!
Beat Magazine Germany puts Ivory II Grands to the test in their March 2011 issue. The result: a 6 out of 6 rating, and their Editor's Choice Award!
Beat says: "Ivory II Grand Pianos are able to defend their number one spot of virtual concert pianos. The offered piano models amaze with breath-taking detail
and authentic playing experience, and convincingly cover the whole spectrum between classic, Jazz, Rock and Pop. As usual, the sound quality fulfills the highest expectations."
January 27, 2011 | news
Sound on Sound Lauds Ivory II Grand Pianos
In the February 2011 issue, Sound on Sound Magazine hails Ivory II Grand Pianos as the "industry-standard" and "the state of the art". Author Robin Bigwood remarks: "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." Read more here.
January 26, 2011 | news
Volker Rogall Performs Chopin Scherzo op.39 on Ivory II Italian Grand
In one of the most stunning Ivory II recordings to date, German Concert Pianist Volker Rogall has performed Chopin's Scherzo op.39 on Ivory II Italian Grand. In a brilliant rendition that defies the senses, witness how Ivory II stands up to one of the most challenging pieces in romantic piano repertoire. This magnificent recording can be heard on our Audio Demos pages here.
January 25, 2011 | news
Ivory II Grand Pianos Receives Computer Music Performance Award!
Computer Music (UK) reviews Ivory II Grand Pianos in their February 2011 issue, calling it a "superb sequel", and giving the product their prestigious Performance Award. They conclude:
"In the end, it's all about playability and great sound, and Ivory II has both in abundance... you could lose hours just playing. That's the mark of a true instrument." Read more here.
January 23, 2011 | news
Digital Village UK Praises Ivory II Grand Pianos
Digital Village Magazine UK gives Ivory II Grand Pianos its highest praises, in a special two-part review in their online December issue. Writer Rob Sandall says: "I think it’s safe to say that this is the best piano plug-in on the market... Ivory II is magnificent, and I suspect will be finding a home in just about every professional producer’s studio." Read more of the review here.
December 29, 2010 | news
Electronic Musician Rates Ivory II Grand Pianos 5 out of 5
Senior Editor, Geary Yelton enthusiastically reviews Ivory II Grand Pianos in the January 2011 Electronic Musician, with a stellar rating of 5 out of 5! His conclusion states:
"I suggest you try it without hesitation." and... "If you own an earlier version and haven’t upgraded yet, what are you waiting for?" Read more of the review here.
December 6, 2010 | news
Ivory II Grand Pianos Receives Rave Reviews and Best Choice Award from Audiofanzine France
"Exceedingly impressive!", "A complete success", "Pros: Everything Cons: Nothing".
These are but a few of the accolades bestowed upon Ivory II Grand Pianos from Audiofanzine France, along with their 'Best Choice' Award. Read more of the review here.
November 1, 2010 | news
Ivory II Italian Grand Is Now Shipping!!!
Ivory II Italian Grand, the second product in Synthogy's newest generation of virtual piano technology is now available! Featuring the expanded sound set of the original 10 foot Concert Grand Piano, and fully integrated with the powerful new Ivory II piano DSP engine with Harmonic Resonance Modeling for true Sympathetic String Vibration, Ivory II–Italian Grand represents the leading edge of virtual piano technology. Read more...
September 14, 2010 | news
Ivory II Grand Pianos Now Shipping!!!
The Next Generation of Virtual Pianos is Here! Ivory II Grand Pianos is now available through your local distributor or retailer with a wealth of exciting new features like Harmonic Resonance Modeling for realistic Sympathetic String Vibration... Read more...
March 27, 2010 | news
IVORY II WINS 2010 M.I.P.A. AWARD!
FRANKFURT, GERMANY, March 27, 2010 — Synthogy has been awarded this year’s M.I.P.A. award for Ivory II in the category of Best Software Instrument. The award was given at the annual Musikmesse International Press Awards ceremony on March 25, 2010. More than 100 music product magazines from all over the world choose the M.I.P.A. nominees and award winners. Read more...
February 3, 2010 | news
Synthogy Unveils Ivory II at Winter NAMM 2010!
The January 2010 NAMM show in Anaheim was the site of the introduction of Ivory II, and the response was fantastic! For the details on all of the innovative new technology and features in the Ivory II product line read on...
February 1, 2010 | news
Imogen Heap Wins a 2010 Grammy for Ellipse
British singer/songwriter/producer Imogen Heap won her first Grammy for the Best Engineered Album for "Ellipse". Congrats to Imogen on a well deserved award...
Read more here.
October 28, 2009 | news
UK Mag Playmusic Pickup Proclaims: "Ivory must still be considered as the Piano Benchmark... Brilliant!"
Popular UK trade magazine Playmusic Pickup glowingly reviewed Ivory Grand Pianos and Ivory Upright Pianos in their October edition. To read the full review click here.
October 28, 2009 | news
Time+Space UK Publishes Jordan Rudess Interview, Announces Contest Winners!
UK Distributors Time + Space have published their exclusive interview with Jordan Rudess, part of a unique competition where the interview was conducted via fan questions submitted to Jordan. Read more here.
September 4, 2009 | demos
Volker Rogall Performs Rachmaninoff's 3rd Piano Concerto On Ivory Italian Grand!
German virtuoso Volker Rogall performs the entire first movement of Rachmaninoff's 3rd Piano Concerto on Ivory Italian Grand, accompanied by Andreas Olszewski with the Vienna Symphonic Library. To hear this amazing recording and read artist interviews click here.
July 1, 2009 | news
Ivory Cantabile for Windows now available!
The Ivory 1.72 update for Windows includes Ivory Cantabile, a new standalone host for Ivory based on the powerful and well-known Cantabile 2.0 VST engine...
read more >
July 1, 2009 | news
Ivory 1.72 Update Available
Ivory 1.72 is now available for FREE for both Mac and Windows users. This update provides the latest enhancements and improvements to Ivory plug-ins, tools, and standalone host.
read more >
May 25, 2009 | news
Jordan Rudess Releases "Notes On A Dream", New Solo Piano CD Recorded With Ivory!
Progressive Rock Icon Jordan Rudess has announced the release of "Notes On A Dream", an all new album of solo piano music recorded entirely with Ivory.
read more >
April 27, 2009 | news
Dutch Magazine 'Interface' Interviews Co-Founder Joseph Ierardi
From across the Atlantic, acclaimed Dutch magazine "Interface" speaks with Synthogy Co-Founder Joseph Ierardi in this rare behind-the-scenes look at the making of Ivory.
read more (in Dutch) >
March 26, 2009 | products | Ivory Upright Pianos
Beat Magazine Germany Honors Ivory Upright Pianos with Editor's Choice Award
Ivory Upright Pianos picks up its 4th award, courtesy of Beat Magazine. The May issue of the popular German publication presented their Editor's Choice Award, rating the product a perfect 6 out of 6, saying: "The Instrument performs expressively, sounds very realistic and integrates itself perfectly into the mix... If you're looking for an authentic simulation of typical small pianos, Upright Pianos is currently the absolute Number One."
September 19, 2008 | products
Test-drive Ivory at Try-Sound.com
Synthogy is pleased to announce that Ivory is now available on Try-Sound.com, the world's first online Test Station for virtual instruments and plug-ins. Now you can evaluate Ivory from anywhere in the world using audio and MIDI transmission over the internet... read more >
August 26, 2008 | products | Ivory Upright Pianos
Ivory Upright Pianos Now Shipping!
Synthogy proudly announces a brand new virtual instrument in their award winning product line, Ivory Upright Pianos. Making its debut at the 2008 NAMM show, this unique collection of 4 Upright pianos includes a brand new Yamaha U5 upright, a vintage American Hume upright, a Honky Tonk Barroom upright, and a Genuine Tack Piano... read more >
March 31, 2008 | products | Ivory Upright Pianos
Announcing Ivory Upright Pianos
Synthogy proudly announces a brand new virtual instrument in their award winning product line, Ivory Upright Pianos. Making its debut at the 2008 NAMM show, this unique collection of 4 Upright pianos includes a brand new Yamaha U5 upright, a vintage American Hume upright, a Honky Tonk Barroom upright, and a Genuine Tack Piano... read more >
August 21, 2006 | demos | Italian Grand Piano
New Italian Grand Demos by Volker Rogall, Mike Garson and Jordan Rudess!!!
Hold on to your seats, we've got some serious musical firepower for you!
German Maestro Volker Rogall delivers another brilliant and powerful performance on the new Italian Grand with Rachmaninoff's "Oriental Sketch"... read more >
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