especially since you get more than one piano. It all depends on what you want to get along with the base product.Ĭomparing to price of some piano sample libraries, Pianoteq can be considered cheap. So, you cannot really say that $500+ is the actual price of Pianoteq, because it's not.
And you can also upgrade between versions, effectively making it a split payment to get to the version you really want, over time.
And Standard version opens Pro version presets (which Stage version cannot). Also none of Pianoteq versions sacrifice anything in terms of sound - only editability (but this can really be considered only for Stage version, which is not intended for tweakers, but players. PIANOTEQ and ORGANTEQ are registered trademarks of MODARTT S.A.You don't need Pianoteq Pro to get the most from it (nor do you need to feel obliged to purchase ALL models ALL AT ONCE), Standard is enough for most of people, it's not too limited (it adds microphone positioning, which IS very important, in fact). The new New York Steinway Model D for Pianoteq accompanies the existing Hamburg Steinway D and provides the famous Steinway concert piano sound with superb musical expression. The reference piano was the very first produced of Steinway’s groundbreaking new flagship instrument - the Model D Spirio|r, and has been used by some of the most famous pianists in the world today. In collaboration with Steinway & Sons, Modartt has recorded a beautiful new Model D Concert Grand at the famous New York Steinway Hall. New grand piano modelled after a New York Steinway Model D All pianos in Pianoteq 7 are constructed and revoiced using this new physical model. It also allows longer sustain, particularly in the bass range, with notes lasting up to a couple of minutes, just like on a real acoustic piano.
The new physical model allows more complex tones to be produced, and as observed by a pianist, the sound becomes "three-dimensional". parallel or perpendicular to the soundboard. It consists in modelling string vibrations that can take any direction, e.g. Modartt introduces a new refinement in its physical model: the double polarization. Be it their strings not being 100 perfectly in tune or general wear and tear on the instrument, real pianos are just not going to sound absolutely pristine.
Of course you get really high quality sounds letting you record up to 192khz audio quality. Pianoteq PRO is the ultimate product for professional composers and recording studios, and has proved to be an indispensable tool in many recording projects - from movie soundtracks and tv commercials to the latest hit songs. This is one of the quickest and easiest ways to add a bit of realism to your Pianoteq presets. Pianoteq Pro lets you choose from four instrument packs so you can really pick the incredible modeled sounds you want. The difference between Morphing and Layering is that in the latter the two sounds are mixed together, whereas in Morphing the instrument Physics itself is being morphed. Pianoteq 7 PRO is easily the most advanced version made, meant for the most creative of composes and studio engineers. playing Bass Marimba in the low range, Xylophone in the upper range and mixing both together in the middle range. On popular demand, Modartt adds a new layering feature in Pianoteq 7 (Standard/PRO) allowing to mix several instruments, e.g. Review by Madalina Boboc on FebruWhats new in Pianoteq STAGE 7.5.4: Fix issue with plugin window size on Windows, when multiple displays with different scaling are used. This innovative technology handles the morphing at the physical modelling level, providing stunning acoustic authenticity to instruments that never existed. Actually, I’m not willing to back that with cash, but you get my drift. These are however three of the many instruments you can create with the acoustic Morphing introduced in Pianoteq 7 (Standard/PRO). My music collection would say otherwise, screaming ‘synth’ all the way, but even if you were to add up every synth preset that’s ever been recorded, I’m willing to bet that you wouldn’t come close to the number of times the piano has been saved to tape, wax or hard drive. The instruments XyloHarp, VibraDrum or GlockenTines certainly do not exist. Version 7 of Pianoteq brings numerous refinements in its engine and physical model, as well as newly developed Morphing and Layering features.
By omitting usage of samples, the file size is just a tiny fraction of that offered by other virtual instruments, perfect for use on any modern laptop.
What makes Pianoteq superior to other virtual instruments is that the instruments are physically modelled and thus can simulate the playability and complex behaviour of real acoustic instruments.