Ryan Yunck i’ve been watching a LOT of spectrasonics videos and this popped up in my recommendations. you got yourself a new subscriber (and instagram follower). and thanks for the compliment!
In a world that has so much to throw at you, it's quite refreshing to see someone experience such joy. Very tasteful expressions👌Hope you enjoyed your bday
Many thanks to you sir! Between a fun trip out to Guitar Center to pick these up, the thrill of setting up the board (which I'd dreamt of having for years!) and installing the sounds, the delicious excitement of trying it out as displayed in this video, amongst other birthday activities, it was definitely a great day
I've watched this video 5 times now. Originally because I bought Keyscape. Then because I enjoyed watching you get such pleasure from it. Now I have my VPC1 too so I'm watching again. I love it.
I'm tickled to have brought you so much enjoyment! I wish you many transcendent musical experiences with this wonderful keyboard/sound library combo :D
I was searching for VPC1 reviews and found this video. Usually can't stand people playing improvisational gibberish... but I was taken aback by how not shallow Your playing is. And the reaction, of course, were marvelous:D Thanks for this video! I didn't expect to stay on this video for longer than a minute, but it surprised me!!!
I had the same thought when hearing it back! (I might have while playing it, but honestly can't remember.) Glad to hear you enjoyed it enough to watch the whole thing - thanks for your comment! :D
Hello! Amazing playing, and I love your reaction! Could you please share with me your velocity curve settings? I have recently got a VPC1 and Keyscapes, and I'm looking for a good velocity curve setting.
Thank you, I’m glad that bit of insight proved worth keeping in there :D I really do love that key change, the concept of letting the melody serve as an anchor for the new key is so seamless and brilliant
No doubt the Kawai is the Rolls Royce of MIDI keyboards, its got wooden keys for heaven's sake! But I am very happy with my cheapo Roland FP-10 which I use as a MIDI controller. It feels very close to my old Yamaha CP60M, which is a real piano, real wooden keys, and hammers of course.
8:06.... there were times where we almost drifted into Once Upon A Time in the West, and I swear I almost cried. The patch had a very lonesome voice like you're just floating in space but it was honestly the same in the west. All alone, no civilization, no help, just you and the land; you and nature, and that weight you carry on your back.
cheers, glad you enjoyed! If you're a stickler for keybed feel and range of expression, the VPC1 may well be the only controller that truly satisfies you. That was certainly the case for me; prior to gettin it, I used the Kong Kronos as a controller, and it certainly worked great, but the VPC1 is still a huge step up. (I feel like they should be paying me a commission, lol)
The bossman of the keyboard, I've just witnessed exceptional talent and expression. Would you please consider becoming my virtual music teacher during this lock down period?
Cheers and thanks for your comment! Shoot me an email at ryanayunck@gmail.com and fill me in a bit on what areas you're working on musically, maybe we can set something up
Yessss I'm so glad that little edit is getting some love! As soon as I realized that I'd inadvertently laughed the opening notes of that melody, I just HAD to get the rest in there XD
4 months later, and using it quite a lot the past month or so...I'd say I love it more and more as time goes by :D (Keyscape certainly hasn't gotten old either!)
Ryan, I think you are awesome! Lost track of you for a bit (although I have your latest album on my list to listen to); I blame the RU-vid-formula ;) Glad I'm going through my Likes and came back to you again. Now listening through my (bass-overpowered) Mackey's :) So great to hear and see you play with such emotion.
I’m glad to hear from you again, fellow Trekkie! (at least I’m assuming, since you referenced the Borg once :D) I hope you enjoy my new stuff. I have a new full-length album on the way in a few months - more prog rock in the vein of The Cave. Thanks for your compliments on my playing here. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on my future music and vids!
you have just let me experience what would keyscape sound like in my speakers with the same reactions i would have made. thanks a lot dude! nice vibe :) PS: i´m waiting for the full version of the motorcycle song....
yeah, I’ve been be really pleased with it. Love the look and simplicity too, and the fact that I can easily stack another keyboard on top. (I often put a synth on there to use for pitch/mod wheels and light action stuff) What other libraries are you using?
Building my recording/screenwriting studio. I was for a very long time was thinking of the midi controller "Keylab 88" with my sound library from Spitfire Audio, for film composing & my Gospel song album projects. Now I am sold on the Kawai VPC1. Thank you so much!
10:03 - 10:24 Looooooollllllll. Generally I don't like "unpacking" and "hand- on" videos, because it is all about beiing obsessed by buying products, however it is always a joy to see someone overflooded with childlike happiness. And after all, you seem to make very good use of the "product" - So hope you still have fun with VPC1 and keyscape :-)
I later realized that "Keyscape" is not only an anagram of "Key space" (because you use it fill the space), but also of "cape Keys" (because it sounds heroically good)
I am most certainly still loving the heck out of the VPC1 and Keyscape! Being stuck at home due to the pandemic, I've been immersed in working on an album, and they're been wonderful companions in that process. Cheers and thanks for your comment :D
Hello! How did you manage to get a velocity curve to get zero sound? I have a Nord piano 2 and for now even the lightest of pressures gives me a sound anyway. Great playing bravo!
I didn’t use any fancy tricks or sorcery, just tweaked the velocity curve in keyscape and saved a custom setting that responds in the way I like. The Nord might not have enough velocity range to cover both the softest and loudest possible velocity signals. I would still suggest experimenting with keyscape’s velocity settings though, you could consider creating a separate preset for softer playing, for instance
Here's the velocity setting I've been using: left slider at 0.270, right slider 0.817, curve adjustment thingy in the bottom right quadrant, about a third of the way right and a third of the way down from center. If you want a picture of my settings, send me a message on Instagram (ryanyunck) That being said, I do recommend playing around with your own settings and seeing what works for you. The approach I had good results with was to mostly focus on getting the extremes exact: tweaking it until it felt like a light touch was giving me the kind of softness I expected, and I could really dig in and get loud in a way that felt right. Cheers and happy playing
indeed; if you’re a bright boy, and you need a bright sound, it’s just the bright boy sound for you! should also clarify, it works equally well if you’re a bright girl who needs a bright sound, or a bright non-binary person who needs a bright non-binary person sound
You’re playing is incredible. How’d you learn? Trying to transition from 15+ years on guitar, no theory. Any advice on would be great. I asked someone recently and they said to just learn the scales
I'm using keyscape as well. And it sounds to me like there's an extra level of realism that can be heard, created by the weight of VPC1, matching the intended weight for Keyscape.
This review definitely sold me. I was already saving up for Keyscape and this makes me more and more excited. Also I'm excited about your album that's getting released later this year! Pure talent and I feel really inspired myself too right now. @spectrasonics make this an ad!!!!! I'm sure everybody who has listened to this entire review is already sold. Keep it up. Definitely got my sub! +1
so excited for you to experience Keyscape for the first time! As other commenters have confirmed, you're gonna be at your computer for a loooooong time that day, heheheh. I look forward to getting said album delivered to your ears, and I'll be doing lots more videos on this channel in the meantime :)
Hi Ryan, thanks for uploading this video. I considered getting the VPC1 for myself but Spectrasonics told me, that the Roland A88 (the keyboard you see in most of their videos) works better with Keyscape. So I bought the A88 but I'm not very happy with the key action. :( Have you had any problems or sound glitches using the VPC1? Greetings from Germany
Hi Jan, greetings from Michigan in the US. I definitely haven’t had any problems or glitches using the VPC1 with Keyscape; it continues to work as smoothly as shown in this video. I remember reading that Spectrasonics used the A88 when programming Keyscape, so it makes sense that it would be their recommendation for controlling it, but I think there’s still a lot of personal preference that factors for any given player. If you don’t prefer the A88 action and are drawn to the VPC1, I imagine it would work as well for you as it has for me. BTW, if you do end up getting a VPC1, send me a direct message on Instagram, and I’ll provide a picture of my custom velocity curve setting :)
the world is full of surprises :) to be fair, keyscape was probably the larger contributor of orgasm moments. but both had their role. thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed!
@@Yunck It is indeed! I too love Keyscape. The acoustic piano is good but generally I use it for everything else. Not too many libraries shine in that vintage keys category. How do you like the VPC1 though? You don't seem to be nearly as excited! I'm interested to know how it performs for advanced piano repertoire.
@In The Mix Not that the VPC1 wasn’t also thrilling, but the constant influx of epic new tones from keyscape was simply providing a lot more excitement in the moment. I have really enjoyed the VPC1; I’ve recorded a lot of improvs on it (those are in a playlist on my channel if you’re curious) and used it for a ton of production work in March and April in particular. It’s been fantastic for that. I have to be honest and say that the action isn’t quite at the level of my Steinway grand, but that’s obviously a pretty lofty standard ;) I haven’t really used the VPC1 for any advanced piano repertoire per se so I can’t necessarily comment on that, though some of my improv and production stuff has been on the trickier side and it’s certainly been up to the task
@@Yunck Thanks a lot. That's the type of insight I'm looking for. Glad you've had a lot of personal use so far. The VPC1 sounds better and better. I'll definitely look up your improv list. Thanks again!
Amazing, but perhaps a bit disappointing. In a way I guess it makes sense that truly realistic piano-style action is less and less of a priority for controllers.
thanks :D It’s definitely the best I’ve tried, though I’m not necessarily an expert in that regard since I haven’t tried very many. I’ve used Logic’s built-in ones, the ones in the Korg Kronos, and the ones in Native Instruments Komplete 10. The Native Instruments ones were previously my favorite but the Keyscape C7 is definitely at a whole other level. I also have to say that the Wing Upright is pretty fantastic too; I love The Giant, but the Wing Upright can actually serve a similar function in a production as well as a whole range of more intimate or even honky-rink type sounds
Yooooo i want to buy a vpc1 to play with keyscape also, but i've heard there is no preset for that model in the velocity curves... that disturb me a bit because i really want to have the best sounds possible with keyscape and spectrasonics says if we don't have the good curve it can ruin the whole experience LOL. i must be a bit paranoid ahah because when i hear you evrything seems ok, but if you have any tips for me that would be dope !!! Thanks for your energy man, peace and sorry for my english ahah
@@Yunck hahahaha KeyScape I have one installed in a system I bought but realized that if my computer crashes I will have a serious problem. I use it in 80 percent of my songs
@@Yunck Spectrasonics saved us from synthetic sounding keys hahaha...without fail Trilian(bought it last year) took my basses to high grade level...Keyscape sealed the deal!! I cant live without them both...also love omnisphere
Does it come with those skills? Then I’m buying! Would look nice next to my Gold Blaze Strat 😉 But seriously; love your passion and off camera tears of joy! You make me want to buy this controller even though I only know a few chords, but want to learn and what better keybed for the money is there then this?! Yeeeeees, I am a hobby guitarist with a passion for music and passionate musicians. There; I said it! O, one more thing; you have it one year now (sorry I missed your birthday!). Any problems with it after a year? Not wanting to bash it, but it is a big investment and (other) people talk dirt about it some times. I just think it's fabulous and you are showing it.
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you got a kick out of this. My only real complaint is that the sustain pedal that came with it started glitching out after around five months (I’ve heard of others having the same issue much sooner) and I’ve had to use a different pedal with it. I do think there’s room for the VPC1 action to be outdone - I’m spoiled with the action on my Steinway - and I admittedly haven’t tried everything that’s out there. If it was possible to have the VPC1 as it is, but with a lighter key action overall, that would be my ideal. It’s hard to call that a complaint, and I still don’t think it can currently be beat for what it is.
@@Yunck At first I bought a MiniLab Mk2 to dabble a bit into MIDI on my laptop and iPad. Soon wanted more keys, better keys, Hammer Action, SoundLogic SL88 Studio (Fatar problem video’s...), FP-10 (Out of stock for months), M-Audio Hammer 88 (waited to long to press buy and it was gone), then went into the P125 and ES110 jam, but all this time two things were bugging me; cannot drive to a store and feel them and I cannot play... So while frustration was growing, I felt the need to go for an awesomeness that would keep me wanting to play it, so I would play it. It will be a fools purchase, because the SL88 could be just the thing for €389,- or have the luxury of choice with a FP10 for €499,- but seeing you all emotional and euphoric about this combination makes me just want to buy it 😳😉 All this of course is an undecisive persons emotional path to misery.
Do you mean like how does the sound stay stable despite the CPU load, or like how do I keep my own playing stable despite being emotionally overwhelmed?
I have issues with the sustain... When i play piano with sustain pedal the sound of following same keyscape notes i played is quickly "flangy" or "phasy" is it normal ?
Not sure if I'm hearing what you mean, but it might have to do with the level you have set on the "pedal noise" setting in the "performance" section. I would at least start with that and see if it helps
Ryan, first off you're piano playing is F*%#in amazing. The sounds out of Keyscape is wonderful I see why you were getting emotional. I just have one question: how is the keybed action is it noisy or a bit quieter, because that's the biggest gripe I have with these 88 hammer action key beds. Either they do this thumping sound that hammers into your brain when playing quietly, or it does this clicking clacking sounds, for better lack of words. Piano Man Chuck says that it is the quietest he has ever heard. I'd be interested in hearing your opinion on this. Thank You
much appreciated! certainly no complaints about keybed noise here. Honestly I really only use it with plenty of sound coming from the monitors anyways, so I’m probably not much of a judge here lol
Thanks bud! If I have a secret, it's that I don't really believe in genre. When it comes down to it, music is music, ya know? The only limits and boundaries are the ones we create with our minds.
@@Yunck Thank you I just need to work for it P.s: I love your channel I didn't see all of your videos but noticed you don't have a video talking about yourself and your musical background I would love to see something in that kind! Edit: I can't activate the Bell Button its saying that this action is deactivated for Children's content I think with the new RU-vid Rules you have to adjust what kind of content you make by manually setting it up in you channel I don't know how you can do it but I would love to receive the newest videos from you. Could you please look into it?
@@abdulalshibly3930 It should be fixed now! I found the setting in my account to say that I don't make children's content, and when I switched to my other account to test it, I was able to activate the notification bell. Let me know if it works for you this time, and thanks again for bringing this issue to my attention :)
So funny man. I’m shopping for a new board and am debating a VPC1 vs a more versatile midi controller with 88 fully weighted keys like a Komplete Kontrol S88 MKII. Have you played the latter and if so, is the action decent? I see you playing an Arturia Keylab 88 in some older videos... did you ever compare that action to Komplete Kontrol’s 88-key board? Would love your opinion on the playability comparison. I really need the versatility/DAW integration of a board like those but am so tempted to say F it and go head first on a VPC1 as I’ve always wanted more expression and am used to synth keys. Any advice or thoughts are appreciated.
For a weighted board, the Keylab’s action is honestly pretty terrible. Weird, leaden, touchy, tiring to play, little dynamic range. Absolutely no comparison to the VPC1. I haven’t played the Komplete Kontrol; I imagine it might be a little better than the Keylab, but probably not drastically so. You could consider a Studiologic weighted controller, though I don’t have any experience with them and can’t speak to their quality. If you have the budget for it and feel drawn to the VPC1, I’d say go for it. The nice thing about it, also, is that it has a flat space on top where you can stack, say, a synth-action controller with whatever knobs you need.
Not that I'm aware of, but I made a custom one that's been working really well for me. Send me a DM on Instagram and I'll pass along a screencap of my settings
@@Yunck Hello I've send you a DM on instagram, if you could help me for the velocity curve. Your video actually made me brought the Kawai VPC1 and Keyscape haha :)
Nice C key sounds aye bwahahahaha 😂😂😂😂 too funny dude.. This video just answered a question I had for awhile. I guess Kawai VPC1 with Keyscape is a much better investment than Roland VPiano, yeah !!!!
I actually thought I was the only one that makes that crazy noise!!!!!!!!! when the sound is fat! like that when I played out on the street ! nobody knew what I was talking about!
I got my VPC1 over a year ago..still love it on a daily basis...I went with Ivory 2 :) so incredible...oh, and my moniters are B&W-804D2's(I wanted Abbey Road quality output, they use 800D3's in Studio 1) for purity of output, to honor the input :)
I'v got keyscape... i love it... but i just can't seem to decide upon a suitable controller, let alone pull the trigger and buy one! Cant decide between VPC1, Roland RD2000, Yamaha CP88, Kawai MP11se. I think i prefer playing EP's than AP's which confuses matters even further! Any suggestion / comments welcomed!
Yeaahh, i just bought this keyscape.. But why my keyscape sound doesnt like yours😌.. How do you record this piano audio? Is it directly from keyscape? Or equlizer needed? Sory for my english.
@@StainPiano I'm not using a ton of plug-ins, but there are two on there that make at least some difference to the sound. It's important to remember, though, that the biggest factor will always be your own playing, combined with the feel and capabilities of the controller you're using! That being said: The first plug-in is an EQ on the direct audio of Keyscape, cutting about 2.5dB around 1.5kHz. The second, and more important, one is a limiter on the master buss, with a medium attack and very fast release, 8:1 ratio, and -4dB threshold. The plug-in I'm using for that, the Faraday Limiter by Goodhertz, also has a saturation section which colors the sound. You could probably emulate that to some degree by using a tape emulation plug-in. I definitely recommend experimenting with whatever plug-ins you already have, but if you're not satisfied with that, and really want to recreate my sound, you can buy the Faraday Limiter from the Goodhertz website, and use the "Slow Auto Leveling" preset for my exact settings. They actually offer a 30-day trial on their plug-ins, so you could try it out and see if it gets you the sound you're hoping for.
Do you mean what am I not happy with about it? The sustain pedal it came with started glitching our after a while :( But that’s been my only disappointment!
Funny finding your video, I'm actually looking at controllers that would get the most out of Keyscape and came across your video. I'm scared to invest in the VCP1 without trying it.. and that high price point. They modeled the Keyscape sounds using the Roland A-88. I wonder if the Roland A-88 mkii would do the trick and waiting for it to come out. Hmm.. Thanks for your video!
I've used the VPC1 quite a lot these past few months, and I absolutely LOVE it. The enthusiasm on display in this video has certainly not faded. It genuinely is everything I hoped for. That being said, I am extremely picky about keyboard action, feel, dynamic range, etc. Still, if you have the budget for it, I highly recommend taking the VPC1 leap of faith :)
@GenePaulBand I felt the same way before I purchased my VPC1. I was concerned about the key action and feel. I managed to find a VPC1 and a Kawai MP-11SE side by side in a local music store in Maryland (JOY!!). I was able to A/B them (at least the feel, action and responsiveness). I must say that the MP11SE felt a little better to me, but only slightly. It has a different action. The VPC 1 has a wonderful piano action, if that's what you're looking for. But every pianist/keyboard player has different tastes when it comes to feel and action.
the opening of it is a variation on the main theme of a 2-part album cycle I have yet to release; after that, it's improvised. oftentimes, stuff like this sounds deceptively complex, trickier than it is, simply because there are a lot of notes. mostly, I'm just arpeggiating the chord I'm playing or moving up and down the scale of the key I'm in. once you break it down to the melody line underneath all that, it's not nearly as intimidating :)
