Is the Arturia Piano V3 “The Perfect Production Piano?”

Arturia just dropped their Piano V3 — and it’s packed with character. From bold uprights to smooth grand tones, this plugin feels like it was built for producers who want options. In this video, I dive into every model, mic setup, and feature to see if it’s worth the $249 price tag — and if it can hang with industry staples like Keyscape.

What Is Piano V3?

Part of the Arturia V Collection, Piano V3 brings together multiple pianos in one plugin: American Grand, German Grand, Japanese Grand, Jazz Upright, Pop Grand, Plucked Grand, and more. The interface is modern, the dynamics are expressive, and the loading time is fast.

With built-in EQ, reverb, mic blending, stereo width, brightness, and envelope shaping — you don’t need any third-party FX to make this piano sing.

How Does It Sound?

The American Grand is full and rich. The Jazz Upright feels like it belongs in a smoky club. The Pop Grand is bright and cuts well. And the Glass Grand? That’s a layering gem for modern R&B and gospel production.

Out of the box, the sound is ready to go — but where it really shines is in the detail: sympathetic resonance, pedal noise, dynamic curves, and stereo imaging. You can tailor it exactly to your mix.

Arturia Piano V3 vs Keyscape

Keyscape still wins on sheer depth and realism — especially in dynamic range — but Piano V3 gives you more variety and faster workflow for production. Plus, it won’t eat your CPU alive. So if you’re looking for a piano plugin that’s both versatile and efficient, Piano V3 is a strong contender in 2025.

Want My Custom Piano V3 Presets?

I’ve created a collection of custom presets for Piano V3 — crafted for gospel, cinematic, and modern production. You can grab them for just $10 and instantly elevate your sound.

Download the Arturia Piano V3 Presets →

Final Thoughts

At $249, Arturia Piano V3 might not be “cheap,” but it is packed with value. The upright tones are slept on. The interface is intuitive. And for the working producer? It could easily become your go-to piano plugin.

Let me know in the comments — would you pick this over Keyscape?