Dexibell Vivo S3 ProFrom real comments

Name: Dexibell Vivo S3 Pro
Rating: 2.8 (15 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 15 mentions across 9 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment50%

PROS 50%

CONS 50%

Rank based on 15 mentions across 9 aspects

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You want acoustic piano realism from the Platinum Grand and Upright samples
You mainly need strong piano tone rather than synth or guitar sounds
You're fine with iOS-only companion app support

What users love

Realistic piano tone0 mentions

Strongly positive

Strong overall sound demo0 mentions

Widely praised

Quality Platinum sound library0 mentions

Widely praised

String resonance detail0 mentions

Widely praised

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You need a Windows or Android editor app like Nord offers
You want to stack more than two effects or multiple Platinum piano sounds at once
You're relying heavily on the synth and guitar sound libraries

What users complain about

No Windows/Android editor app0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Limited memory for stacking sounds0 mentions

Generally negative

Limited effects per part0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Poor display and control layout0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Weaker synth and guitar sounds0 mentions

Generally negative

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5Premium

Dexibell Vivo S3 Pro~$1,399

Realistic piano toneQuality Platinum sound libraryStrong overall sound demoLimited memory for stacking soundsNo Windows/Android editor appLimited effects per part

Dexibell Vivo S3 Pro~$1,399

Realistic piano tone

Quality Platinum sound library

Strong overall sound demo

Limited memory for stacking sounds

No Windows/Android editor app

Limited effects per part

Build quality
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Overall Impression

The piano sound is the clear highlight for commenters. Multiple users single out the German Grand Platinum and Upright Platinum samples for their living sound detail and personal character, with one noting these were captured from a Bechstein Grand and a W. Hoffmann upright. Another commenter called the sounds among the best they'd heard and asked specifically about string resonance behavior during sustained decay, suggesting the acoustic realism stood out enough to prompt detailed technical questions.

The software and connectivity ecosystem draws frustration. Two commenters explicitly ask for a Windows and Android version of the Vivo editor app, comparing unfavorably to Nord's cross-platform support and noting this limits appeal for non-Apple users. One buyer wishes for a more attractive bundle package and a multitrack recording app. These requests suggest the instrument's software companion tools lag behind its sound engine in user satisfaction.

Sound engine limitations frustrate power users. A buyer of the Combo J7 and SX7 complains about a strict two-effect limit per part and the inability to share FX processing power flexibly between parts, also wanting EQ integrated into TL2 without heavy DSP cost. Another user notes only a couple of Platinum piano group sounds can be loaded simultaneously, wanting expanded memory in a future OS update to fit the full Platinum library.

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pianoRealistic piano tone

3 mentions

Strongly positive

Commenters praise the German Grand Platinum and Upright Platinum samples for their living sound detail and personal character. The piano sound was called among the best the listener had heard.

@t.w.6424

Great piano sounds! Am currently using the German Grand Platinum (a Bechstein Grand sample according to Dexibell) and the Upright Platinum (manufactured in Czech Republic, maybe a W. Hoffmann Upright sample) on my Dexibell Vivo S7 Pro. Great living sound detail and personal character. Way to go!

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October 11, 2022

@azencotmarcel8991

Beautiful playing and piano. Are all the samples in the machine (Italian, Fazioli I guess etc...) ? How many polyphony? I read \"unlimited\"...). Bravo for the video and Thank you. Marcus

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November 16, 2020

@phoenixrising1576

Hi with the string resonance does the note fluctuate harmonically as it decays with sustain held down?\n\nTop Sounds! Some of the best I've heard!

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November 22, 2019

thumb_upStrong overall sound demo

2 mentions

Widely praised

Viewers responded very positively to the sound demo, with one user buying the S3 after watching it. Another called the sounds 'sufficient' within an otherwise critical comment.

@rubenrachalai9787

The demo, very good, the sounds, sufficient, the Design Very Bad, a Display, Insignificant, the Control, Pitch, Vibrato, very Badly Positioned, it would be good to know what Keys it has, that depends on a Good Keyboard,

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March 6, 2026

@rudysands4042

Excellent demo! I got the Dexibell S3...just need the T shirt ;-)

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April 15, 2019

library_musicQuality Platinum sound library

2 mentions

Widely praised

Users enjoy switching between different Platinum piano groups like the Italian and 70's EP sounds, indicating a well-regarded core sound library despite its size limitations.

@markperrins3152

Thanks for this, shame you can only fit a couple of Platinum piano group sounds on at once. I have the Italian and 70'2 EP on at the moment.

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April 13, 2021

@nicolasarianos9731

The platinum sound included on the vivo s7 pro, or we have to download from the web site? Thanks...

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August 8, 2019

graphic_eqString resonance detail

1 mentions

Widely praised

A user specifically praised how the string resonance interacts with sustain, indicating a nuanced and realistic decay behavior that impressed listeners.

@phoenixrising1576

Hi with the string resonance does the note fluctuate harmonically as it decays with sustain held down?\n\nTop Sounds! Some of the best I've heard!

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November 22, 2019

phonelink_eraseNo Windows/Android editor app

2 mentions

Frequently criticized

Multiple commenters want the Vivo editor app made available for Windows and Android, not just iOS/Mac, comparing unfavorably to Nord's broader platform support and saying this limits the product's appeal.

@soledadmorales8165

This is a wonderful piano. No doubt, but to stand out among with the tough competition, this needs: 1- An attractive all inclusive pack, like keyboard + music stand + damper pedal + dust cover. 2- A multitrack recording app. 3- As it's been said, all the app for devices other than IOS. 4- An improved synth and guitar library. All the other sounds are great, but these 2 categories are the weakest. 5- More memory with a future OS update. If Korg can do it, Dexibell too. So we can put all the Platinum library and more.

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June 7, 2019

@MrPonkine

What we need is the VIVO editor and all the app available for WINDOWS and ANDROID as well. Just like what Nord does. Many people (myself included) do not have a mac and iphone. That would make the Dexibell products much more flexible to a wider audience, increasing their appeal. Thank you!

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May 19, 2019

memoryLimited memory for stacking sounds

2 mentions

Generally negative

A user notes only a couple of Platinum piano group sounds can be loaded at once, and another requests more memory via a future OS update to fit the entire Platinum library.

@markperrins3152

Thanks for this, shame you can only fit a couple of Platinum piano group sounds on at once. I have the Italian and 70'2 EP on at the moment.

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April 13, 2021

@soledadmorales8165

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June 7, 2019

tuneLimited effects per part

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

A user who owns the Combo J7 and SX7 criticizes the strict two-FX-per-part limit and inability to flexibly share DSP power between parts, unfavorably comparing it to the Nord Electro 6D.

@michaelmassier8766

I bought the Combo J7 and the SX7. \nWhile I like the sound a lot (reason for buying the SX7), I can't understand the reason behind the 2 FX limit per part. \nWhy wouldn't you SHARE the FX processing power - and have more than 2 FX for one part. \nEX: 3 FX part 1, 1 FX part 2 / 4 FX part 1, none part 2 etc. \nAnd integrate EQ (which does not eat up so much DSP) in TL2.\nImagine: EPiano with Drive, Tremolo and Delay (or other modulation) at the same time. You can do this with Nord Electro 6D!\nWould it be so hard to add LPF to Delay, to make it more usable?

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April 24, 2019

warningPoor display and control layout

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

One commenter strongly criticized the physical design, calling the display insignificant and the pitch/vibrato controls badly positioned.

@rubenrachalai9787

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March 6, 2026

music_noteWeaker synth and guitar sounds

1 mentions

Generally negative

A commenter felt that while the piano sounds are great, the synth and guitar sound categories are comparatively weak and in need of improvement.

@soledadmorales8165

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June 7, 2019

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