PREMIER SOUND FACTORY vs Virtual Pianist
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
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| Figure | PREMIER SOUND FACTORY | Virtual Pianist |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 3 |
| Spec score · Virtual Instruments | 8.6 (#2) | 7.6 (#13) |
| Commercial use | The EULA permits commercial and noncommercial use in music, images, movies, games, websites, television, radio and related productions. | UJAM says Virtual Pianist’s MIDI phrases and included sounds are royalty-free and ready for commercial productions. |
| Headquarters | Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan | Bremen, Germany |
| Integrations | Libraries run through Native Instruments Kontakt or the free Kontakt Player where a product page specifies compatibility, and support common DAWs such as Cubase, Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton Live and Reaper. | VIBE and VOGUE support Native Instruments NKS, while RELIC and SCORE do not yet support it. |
| Support | The FAQ says phone and email technical support are not provided; it directs users to a dedicated support area in the PREMIER SOUND FACTORY forum. | UJAM directs customers to its helpdesk for product support and provides a support request form. |
| System requirements | Typical libraries require 64-bit macOS 10.9 or later or Windows 7 or later, 4GB RAM and product-specific disk space. | The product page lists Windows 10–11, macOS Big Sur (11)–Tahoe (26), 8 GB RAM, 16 GB free disk space, a 1280×768 display, and an internet connection as requirements. |
Plans
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
- Hellotron Premier GFree
- Wurly Premier GFree
- Wind Chime Premier G$16.20, paid once
- Bass Premier G$81, paid once
- Shakuhachi Premier G$106.92, paid once
- Princess Koto KAGUYA$128.52, paid once
- PIANO Premier at first light$139.32, paid once
- Bass Premier G & Acoustic Bass Premier G Pack$145, paid once
- Drum Tree$213.84, paid once
- PIANO Premier KAWAI Legend$270, paid once
Virtual Pianist
- Virtual Pianist SCORE$129, paid once
- Virtual Pianist VOGUE$129, paid once
- Virtual Pianist VIBE$12,900, paid once
In their own words
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY
PREMIER SOUND FACTORY sells sampled software instrument libraries for music and other production work. Its catalog includes acoustic and electric pianos, Japanese instruments, drums, basses, and Mellotron sounds. KAWAI Legend is offered in 96kHz/24bit, with a 48kHz version for sessions at 48kHz and 44.1kHz; listed features include harmonic resonance, release-trigger, damper and half-pedal playback, and Velocity+. KAGUYA includes two koto instruments, 16 articulations, 36 Japanese scales, and 214 audio phrase patterns. Drum Tree, KAGUYA, and Shakuhachi Premier G work with Kontakt Player; other products require full Kontakt. Specifications list Audio Units, VST, AAX Native, ASIO, Core Audio, and WASAPI, along with support for several named DAWs. Standalone app and built-in samples are listed. Free products are available, and paid products start at $81. A license covers two computers, but cannot be transferred. Download links expire after one month.
Virtual Pianist
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