Let me start by saying, Keyscape is a game-changer. The first time I played the grand piano patch, I was blown away. The richness and warmth of the sound made my old virtual pianos (including Ivory II and Garritan CFX) feel flat in comparison. It's not just accurate - it's musical.
The installation was a beast though - took me nearly 8 hours! While waiting, I watched their demo videos three times over. Pro tip: Start the installation before bed.
CPU usage is no joke. My Windows machine choked on it until I switched to a MacBook Pro. Now it runs smoothly, but this definitely requires serious hardware - don't expect to run this on your grandma's laptop.
The Rhodes patches? Pure magic. I've lost hours just playing with different velocity levels, hearing how realistically the tone changes. The mechanical noises (hammer thuds, pedal sounds) add such incredible realism that I sometimes forget I'm not playing the real thing.
Two minor gripes: 1) Effects aren't uniformly available across all instrument variants which can be frustrating when you want that perfect sound combination. 2) At 77GB, this is a storage hog - had to upgrade my SSD just for this library.
Bottom line? If you're serious about virtual keyboards and have the hardware to support it, Keyscape delivers an unparalleled playing experience that's worth every penny of its $400 price tag.