IK Multimedia PIANOVERSE ROYAL UPRIGHT Y5｜Classic upright piano sound, designed for arranging and scoring
PIANOVERSE ROYAL UPRIGHT Y5 is centered on an upright piano design, recreating the warm, close-up feel and realistic hammer strike heard by the player. The sound combines intimacy with a sense of space, making it suitable for pop, indie, lo-fi, film scoring, and game music, helping you quickly produce usable and expressive piano tracks.
Key product features
- Upright piano tonal character with close-up detail and room ambience, suitable for solo performance and as a mixing foundation.
- Delicate dynamic expression and released tails, delivering natural texture and breathing (actual effect depends on version).
- Adjustable parameters such as sympathetic resonance, damper/body resonance, and pedal mechanical noise to increase playing realism.
- Supports half-pedal sustain and continuous pedal messages (requires compatible pedal and controller).
- Offers diverse presets and scene-based tone quick-selects to quickly define production direction.
- Built-in common tone-shaping tools such as EQ, filtering, and reverb for basic processing (features may vary by version).
- MIDI Learn, velocity curves, and keyboard range settings to accommodate both stage performance and studio needs.
- Sound library can be installed together or separately; SSD recommended for better load times.
System specifications
- Operating system: Supports recent versions of macOS and Windows 64-bit platforms.
- Processor: A modern multi-core CPU is recommended.
- Memory: Recommended 8 GB or more (increase for large projects as needed).
- Storage: Space required for installer and sound library; SSD storage for samples is recommended.
- Audio: Use an audio interface that supports ASIO/Core Audio for low latency.
- Network: Stable internet connection required for first-time activation and sound downloads.
- Control: Compatible MIDI keyboards and pedals (optional).
- Actual requirements are subject to official announcements.
Plugin formats
- VST3 (64-bit)
- AU (macOS only)
- AAX (for compatible versions of Pro Tools)
- May include a standalone application (depends on the released version).
Supported hosts and workflow integration
Runs in mainstream DAWs that support VST3/AU/AAX, playable and recordable via a MIDI keyboard, and supports parameter automation for shaping dynamics. A typical workflow includes: choose a preset → fine-tune resonance, pedal and mechanical noise → blend into the mix with EQ/reverb. It can also be used with DAW markers, clips, and templates (or AI assistants) to build layered performances and key-switching production approaches. Actual compatibility should be verified with your DAW and official information.
