01 KEEP IT REAL
Wonderful as DAW-based plugins are, sometimes there’s no substitute for the real thing. Don’t be afraid to take out the microphone, plug it into an audio interface, and record yourself or someone else playing a piano. The organic and humanistic performance could bring your track to life.
02 CHOOSE WISELY
Adopting a plugin package which offers several different types of piano will always be a smart move, particularly if you tend to switch production styles on a regular basis. While it’s possible to make all pianos fit all scenarios, it can definitely make life easier