BEST Stock Piano?! Logic Vs Studio One Vs Ableton! - SHOCKING RESULTS!
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BEST Stock Piano?! Logic Vs Studio One Vs Ableton! - SHOCKING RESULTS!
Which DAW has the best stock piano sound out of the box? I took the time to sit down and play the exact same chord progression across Logic Pro, Ableton Live, and Studio One using their native stock pianos. The results? Pretty shocking, even to me.
Watch the full video above or read on for my breakdown of how each piano sounded — and which one I think came out on top.
Same Progression. Three DAWs. Let’s Compare.
To keep it fair, I used the same loop progression from my Loop Elements library and played it back through each DAW’s stock piano. No added effects. No processing. Just raw, unfiltered sound.
Logic Pro
Logic’s stock piano won me over with its tone and feel. It just felt right under my fingers — lush mids, articulate top end, and a very usable base sound that didn’t feel cheap. If I had to pick a favorite just by tone alone, Logic gets the edge.
Ableton Live
Ableton’s piano surprised me with how much body it had. It’s thick, warm, and really sits nicely in a mix. The UI is a bit cramped in the macro view, but you can still get great results if you dial it in right. This one was a close runner-up for me.
Studio One
Studio One might not have the thickest stock tone, but it makes up for that with tweakability. You get built-in reverb, delay, envelope shaping, and macros right inside the plugin — no need to add extra inserts or buses. It’s a sound designer’s dream.
Want My Custom Piano Presets?
If you’re using any of these DAWs and want to get the most out of your stock piano, I’ve created a custom pack of piano presets for each one. These are presets I personally use to dial in rich, playable tones fast:
Whether you’re producing gospel, worship, R&B, or cinematic scores, these presets will instantly elevate your tone without needing expensive third-party plugins.
Final Thoughts
This was a fun comparison, and I hope it opened your ears to the value hidden inside your DAW. Remember — great music isn’t always about expensive plugins. Sometimes the best sounds are already sitting in your DAW, waiting for you to unlock them.
Let me know what you think in the comments, and if you’ve got a favorite stock piano I missed, I’d love to hear about it!