Pianoteq news


15/05/2009: New commercial add-on: Vibes
We are proud to present our brand new commercial add-on: Vibes, featuring two beautiful vibraphones! Both are provided as embedded add-ons and included in the latest update 3.0.3 for demo evaluation. More info and audio demos here.
15/05/2009: Update 3.0.3 including native Linux version

We have today released update 3.0.3 of Pianoteq. Changes include a new model for the Vibes add-on and a native Linux version. Customers can download the update from the user area.
Change log | Download trial version

10/04/2009: Update 3.0.2

An update 3.0.2 is available for download in the user area. The trial version is also updated. We have made some minor modifications to the C3 instrument sound: more punch in fortissimo, slightly longer notes and slightly longer harp resonance.

10/04/2009: Easter bells

The MODARTT team is glad to offer to all Pianoteq customers a free add-on made of Easter bells coming directly from Roma! (following Easter tradition in some European countries)...
Actually, it is a virtual copy of bells and carillons that were recorded at the European Bell Institute.

- Download available in the user area
- Listen to bells.ptq
- More information


06/04/2009: Pianoteq at Frankfurt Musikmesse

At the Frankfurt Musikmesse on 2 April, Pianoteq 3 was to our delight demonstrated in front of an audience at the TT Audio booth by the TT Audio marketing director Peter Schlossnagel and the pro keyboardist Robert Karasek. We are thankful for their very nice improvised demo and support.

22/03/2009: Introduction tutorial available
We have created an introduction tutorial that demonstrates with a few audio examples what makes Pianoteq unique and how to get started working with it effectively. Watch it here.
08/03/2009: Update 3.0.1
We have just released version 3.0.1 of Pianoteq. This update is better optimized for G5 CPU's and contains several bugfixes. More details here. Download it from your user account.
19/02/2009: Pianoteq 3 released!

After nearly two years of research we are proud to finally present the long awaited and much improved version 3 of Pianoteq. This new version is a free upgrade to all customers through the user account. If you are not yet a customer, a trial version of Pianoteq 3 with the Rhody and Wurly add-ons is available here.

Version 3 includes two new beautiful piano instruments, Grand C3 and M3, which are based on a new acoustic model that simulates the sound radiation of the soundboard and cabinet. An advanced microphones setting lets you combine up to 5 microphones into 5 output channels to change the colour and perspective of the piano sound.

More information:
Product details | Audio demos | Video tutorials

19/02/2009: New product - electric pianos add-on

Using the newly extended model in version 3, we are now able to reproduce two new amazing electric pianos with a gorgeous sound - the Rhody and Wurly add-ons. These are provided as demo evaluation instruments in version 3 and can be purchased by all customers here for only 49 euros. Listen to these audio demos to hear them in action!


30/01/2009: Walter pianoforte add-on released
In cooperation with the famous pianist Paul Badura-Skoda, we have constructed a Walter pianoforte add-on for Pianoteq. This particular instrument was made around 1790 and has a powerful sound strengthened by its Viennese pianoforte action. Walter's instruments were frequently used by Mozart and were also praised by Beethoven. The add-on can be downloaded freely by all customers. Audio sample and further information here.
25/11/2008: TSC Audio new distributor in France
We have the pleasure to announce that TSC Audio is now our distributor in France.
31/10/2008: Piano solo contest - 3 licences to win!
We hereby invite you to join the Piano solo contest where the top 3 most popular entries will win one Pianoteq licence each. We have prepared a short jazzy lounge music piece for you. Your task is to add on top of this a piano track (using the latest version of Pianoteq). How it sounds like and how the melody goes is completely up to you. Show us what you can do and let's have fun... In case your current trial copy has expired you can download on our site the new trial version with 45 brand new days of evaluation. More details here.
22/10/2008: Sponsoring the Prishtina Jazz Festival
We are sponsoring the fourth edition of the Prishtina Jazz Festival, Kosovo, which takes place on November 2-8, 2008. Check out their website for more details.
17/10/2008: Hugh Sung demonstrating Pianoteq in Prague
The concert pianist Hugh Sung recently demonstrated Pianoteq with the concert grand Petrof, back to back, in the Wallenstein Castle, Prague. Videos of his performances:
Chopin - Ballade No. 1
Debussy - Clair de Lune
16/09/2008: Pianoteq demonstration in Atlanta on Sep 18-20
Music Marketing demonstrate Pianoteq at the Remix Hotel exhibit, SAE College, Atlanta, on Sep 18-20, 3:00-9:00 PM. More details.
15/09/2008: Participate in a survey - win a Pianoteq licence

IMSTA (International Music Software Trade Association) invite you to participate in their Piracy Survey. Take the opportunity to also participate in their contest with a Pianoteq licence to win. More details.

10/07/2008: Pianoteq demonstration in Montreal on July 24
The product specialist Guy Desjardins demonstrates Pianoteq at Archambault Musique, Montreal, on July 24, 7:00 PM, as part of an enjoyable and enlightening evening savoring the best music software coming from France. More details.
03/07/2008: Summer group buy a success
The summer group buy was a success with 100 participants signed up within just 3 days. We are delighted of the great interest and will supply all participants details on how to proceed shortly. If you are late for the group buy, check with your local dealer if they can offer a deal this month.
23/06/2008: Grimaldi harpsichord add-on released
We are proud to announce the latest add-on instrument: the harpsichord Grimaldi (1697), copied by Andrew Wooderson (Bexley, 2007). Typical of a short-scaled Italian instrument it has a crispness of attack and transparency of tone that makes it ideal for continuo use, and is also well suited to 17th and 18th Century Italian and German solo repertoire. Its two registers can be played separately or combined together. The add-on can be downloaded freely by all customers.
23/06/2008: Pianoteq 2.3 released
Version 2.3 offers an improved reverberation and is required for use of the Grimaldi add-on instrument. The upgrade is free to all customers. There is also a trial version with an evaluation period of 45 days. It is open for evaluation also to former trial users whose evaluation period expired.

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