Richard Harvey
Richard Harvey - film composer
(The Da Vinci Code, Eichmann, Les Deux Mondes)
«Terms like sampling, modelling or plug-in, are not entering my head here... because for me, Pianoteq quite simply IS a piano!»
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Guy Sigsworth
Guy Sigsworth - producer
(Alanis Morissette, Madonna, Björk, Seal)
«Even the most complex multi-sampled virtual instruments don't have that flexible response under the fingers. I really like Pianoteq.»
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Jurij Gianluca Ricotti
Jurij Gianluca Ricotti - studio engineer & producer
(Ennio Morricone, Britney Spears, Brian May, Il Volo)
«I love Pianoteq, it's the best piano instrument ever. I've use it in all my projects, mostly in pop [...]»
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Guillaume Roussel
Guillaume Roussel - film composer & orchestrator
«Pianoteq is simply the only plug that allows you to work the sound of the piano like a real one, and more than that!»
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William Lecomte
William Lecomte - pianist, composer & arranger
«The design variations provides the ability to adapt to any situation I can imagine. Bravo for the concept of Pianoteq!»
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PIANOTEQ - The fourth generation virtual piano

Pianoteq is a virtual piano that runs on your computer. Celebrated for reproducing with an unprecedented realism the behaviour and the sound of the acoustic piano, it offers superb dynamics, natural resonances and unique physical parameters. The powerful innovative features of Pianoteq, based on physical modelling and real time sound generation, make it the natural choice for demanding musicians including composers, producers and keyboardists. Pianoteq features also other instruments such as harpsichords, electric pianos, vibraphones and historical instruments. More details

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Tubular Bells add-on

Tubular Bells

The add-on is modelled after a Bergerault 18 Note Concert Chimes which is made of brass tubes of graded length that are tuned to a chromatic scale. The instrument appeared for the first time in England in the late 19th Century and is ever since part of major symphonic orchestras. The add-on includes 3 variants and has an extended note range. More details


More sounds with the Pianoteq add-ons:

Rock add-on Vibes add-on Electric add-on Clavinet add-on Celeste add-on Xylo add-on
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Trial versions available for download:

MacOS MacOS X
Windows Windows XP/Vista/7
Linux Linux

PIANOTEQ features highlight

  • Physically modelled piano, real time sound generation
  • Full dynamics - no velocity switching
  • Very expressive with superb playability
  • Sounds and behaves just like a real piano
  • Unique tuning, voicing and design adjustments
  • Piano factory - create your own piano
  • Works great with any modern laptop
  • Fast loading - just 25 MB in size
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