Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand
Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand is a sampled virtual piano library for macOS and Windows.
What Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand is
Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand is a sampled virtual piano library for macOS and Windows. It uses recordings of a Yamaha CFX Concert Grand made in Abbey Road Studios’ Studio One and provides Classic, Contemporary, and Player microphone perspectives. Presets developed with Abbey Road Studios accompany those perspectives, with 32 presets listed overall. The library runs through the included ARIA Player, so a separate sampler purchase is not required, and it is also available as a standalone app. Plug-in compatibility includes AAX, RTAS, VST, and AU. A full installation needs 133 GB of free disk space, while the compact installation needs 24.5 GB. Download and activation require internet access. The one-time listed price is 199.95 USD. Garritan provides manuals, technical support solutions, updates, a user forum, and question submission.
Good
- Three microphone perspectives
- ARIA Player included
- 32 included presets
- Standalone app and plug-ins
- Compact installation option
Watch out
- No free plan
- Full installation needs 133 GB
- Internet required for activation
- Intel Mac requirement listed
Who it suits
It suits musicians and producers needing a sampled concert-grand piano focused on keys. It is also suitable for users working with supported plug-in formats or the included standalone player.
Verdict
Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand combines a Yamaha CFX recording with three perspectives, 32 presets, and broad plug-in support. Check the storage, Intel hardware, and one-time 199.95 USD cost before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand | $199.95, paid once | Full installation: 133 GB · Compact installation: 24.5 GB · Internet required for download and activation |
The facts
Each one read from Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activation
- An internet connection is required for download and activation, and registered users can generate a keycard through their account to authorize the product.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Disk space
- The full installation requires 133 GB of free disk space and the compact installation requires 24.5 GB.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Included player
- It is powered by the ARIA Player and does not require a separate sampler purchase.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Memory and processor
- A multicore processor and at least 4 GB RAM are required; 8 GB RAM or more is recommended.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Microphone perspectives
- It includes three microphone perspectives: Classic, Contemporary, and Player.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Plug-in formats
- The sound library is compatible with AAX, RTAS, VST, and AU.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Presets
- The library includes presets developed with Abbey Road Studios for its three microphone perspectives.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- It is a sampled virtual piano library based on a Yamaha CFX Concert Grand recorded in Abbey Road Studios’ Studio One.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Garritan provides user manuals, technical support solutions, product updates, a user forum, and a way to submit questions.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Mac requirements
- The listed Mac requirements are Intel-based Apple hardware and macOS 10.12 or later, with a Core Audio-compatible sound card or external audio device.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Windows requirements
- Windows requires 64-bit Windows 8.1 or later on Intel or AMD hardware, with an OS-compatible sound card or external audio device; ASIO compatibility is recommended.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker
- MakeMusic acquired Garritan Corporation on December 30, 2011; Gary Garritan is identified as Garritan’s founder and MakeMusic’s Director of Instrumental Sciences.checked 7 Oct 2026
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