Pianoteq 3 Standard
After two years of intensive research in several fields - acoustic models, electro-acoustic models, algorithms - MODARTT proudly presents the long awaited and much improved version 3 of PIANOTEQ.
New acoustic model
One of the most exciting new features in version 3 is the new acoustic model which simulates the
sound radiation of the soundboard and the cabinet. Developed in close cooperation with
demanding musicians, it brings stunning realism, clarity and brilliance.
Unlimited sound perspectives
The new acoustic model allows you to place up to 5 microphones anywhere around the piano
in an additional illustrative interface. A mixer is available for combining the mics into 5 output
channels, with the possibility to adjust
separately level and delay.
PIANOTEQ 3 offers
thus full control of the sound source and unlimited possibilities to choose the “colour” of the
piano sound, similar to what professional audio engineer do when recording. The resulting
experience is simply an amazing audio immersion!
In binaural mode, for headphone usage, a head model is used for simulating the sound heard
by a person located where the head is placed in the interface. The head can be rotated in any
direction and even its size can be changed.
New grand pianos
In Pianoteq there are 3 built-in grand pianos to choose from: K1,C3 and M3. Each has its own personality and strength. They all benefit from the Pianoteq physical model, bringing truly vivid, versatile and expressive instruments with rich resonances and amazing playability.
In the end, this is of course a matter of taste and the choice will depend on the selected music. Different perspectives are provided with each instrument: player, recording (4 mics in the C3 solo recording), close mic, binaural… These are only a few among the infinitely many perspectives that you can create yourself by choosing your own recording settings: mics placement and mixing. Thus any musician or producer should find the piano he needs.
- Read more about these grand pianos
Listen to acoustic piano demos
The virtual piano factory
When building these two instruments, we took our inspiration from the very best acoustic
pianos in the world. They can be used just right out of the box. They can also serve as starting
points for creating new instruments, entering the virtual world of the fourth piano generation.
PIANOTEQ 3 opens new soundscapes that enriches the resources of all musicians and
composers, from amateurs to professionals. Try for example a piano equipped with a
virtual carbon fiber soundboard!
As mentioned by Philippe Guillaume, creator of PIANOTEQ: « during the 19th century, there were hundreds of different piano manufacturers offering a great variety of piano timbres. At the end of the 20th century, only a reduced number of timbres were still available because of standardization. The dream that we share with other piano lovers is to offer the musicians a possibility to use and create many different sounds in order to enrich their expressivity ».
New models for other keyboard instruments
With PIANOTEQ 3, a broad family of keyboard instruments is now covered, from historical harpsichords and pianoforte to contemporary grand pianos, electro-acoustic pianos, vibraphones... The different models even share some features; for example, the electro-acoustic pianos have a sostenuto pedal and the acoustic pianos can use the tremolo effect or the limiter. More surprising: you can change the sound speed in the air that is used by the model...
- See the full list of commercial add-ons
- Listen to electric piano and vibraphone demos
Free add-ons
Since we started the KIViR project, we have continuously enriched our collection
of free add-ons which now includes 10 historical instruments: 5 pianoforte, 2
harpsichords, 2 grand pianos and 1 electro-acoustic piano. All these add-ons can
be downloaded for free by all PIANOTEQ customers.
Buy Pianoteq 3 Standard: Find a dealer | Online store- Take a look at the tutorial page
