Pianoteq 3

Changes history

 

Version 3

Version 3.5.2 (2009/12/15)

  • Updated engine for the new Cimbalom add-on.
  • Minor bug-fixes.
  • (2009/12/16) Fixed a crash of the RTAS version.

Version 3.5.1 (2009/11/05)

  • Fixed VST-specific bug when loading old projects or FXB files in the VST plugin.
  • Fixed crash when loading some custom keyboard mappings.
  • Slightly improved performance of multicore-rendering on windows.
  • Minor adjustement of the damper model. KIViR.ptq also updated.

Version 3.5.0 (2009/10/28)

  • Engine upgrade, with improved resonances, for all instruments.
  • C3 and M3 pianos have been revoiced, and their soundboard replaced.
  • Small improvements on the electric pianos, a new preset R1 Bark has been introduced.
  • The KIViR historical instruments have been updated (small improvements).
  • Note Edit for DETUNE and VOLUME in Pianoteq Standard.
  • Note Edit for other parameters in PRO version.
  • Note Edit, Sound Recording, and Preset Manager window can be detached from the main interface.
  • Added a note-off velocity curve, and a sustain pedal position curve.
  • New parameters available for most instruments: (hammer) Strike Point, and Damper Position.
  • Adjustable playback speed for the standalone midi player, adjustable volume for the metronome.
  • The compare button has been replaced by an A/B button, for switching between two presets.
  • Pitch bend range extended to +- 2400 cents.
  • Direct Sound behaviour improved with respect to Unison Width and Soundboard Impedance.

Version 3.0.5 (2009/07/16)

  • Added 'Rock Piano' commercial add-on.
  • Added a few command-line options for the Linux version
  • (2009/07/21) Fixed redrawing issues on Linux
  • (2009/07/27) Fixed a small performance regression
  • (2009/08/05) Updated the windows version in order to fix an "always on top" issue of the standalone application

Version 3.0.4 (2009/06/04)

  • Fixed a crash when using pitch bend as a VST parameter.
  • Reduced the default tremolo rate for Rhody.
  • (2009/06/18) fixed cpu count detection on Linux
  • (2009/06/18) fixed plugin reset at the beginning of tracks on Logic

Version 3.0.3 (2009/05/15)

  • Native Linux (x86) version now available, with Jack and ALSA backends.
  • Added vibraphone model.
  • Auxiliary output buses available for the AudioUnit version.
  • (2009/05/18) A few fixes for the Linux version.

Version 3.0.2 (2009/04/10)

  • Minor modifications to the C3 instrument sound: more punch in fortissimo, slightly longer notes and slightly longer harp resonance.
  • Auxiliary channels available for Pro Tools.

Version 3.0.1 (2009/03/07)

  • Performance improvements for G5 cpus.
  • Fixed bug with midi mapping presets (saving / loading / etc)
  • Various small bugfixes.
  • (2009/03/20) Fixed some random "lag" issues with Logic / Garageband 5 / Pro Tools on Mac.
known issue: there is a 'mouse offset' bug with Pro Tools on Mac. When this bug occurs, a workaround is to move the mouse cursor over the bottom of Pianoteq interface.

Version 3.0.0 (2009/02/19)

  • New acoustic model
  • Mic position - up to 5 mics
  • Multi channel - up to 5 channels
  • New grand pianos C3 and M3
  • Supports electro-acoustic pianos Rhody and Wurly
  • Unlimited perspectives
  • Advanced preset and parameter managers
Bug fixed:
  • Fixed bug preventing from loading FXP presets saved with pianoteq 2 (2009/02/20)

Version 2

Version 2.3.0 (2008/06/18)

  • Improved reverb
  • Various small bugfixes

Version 2.2.2 (2007/12/29)

  • Fixed an initialization bug occuring in some VST hosts when the audio device is not running at 44100 Hz
  • Improved linux compatibility (not supported) (2008/01/12)
  • Improved multi-users installation (2008/01/26)
  • Fixed an automation bug with Live (2008/03/06)

Version 2.2.1 (2007/12/20)

  • Model update for the CP-80 add-on
  • Added flat temperament
  • Fixed bug concerning export of VST parameters

Version 2.2 (2007/10/01)

  • New preset, C2 chamber, with a closer, intimate, ambiance and clarity
  • Added resonances for 'dry' notes (without sustain pedal), particularly noticeable when playing staccato chords (C2 chamber and C2 concert)
  • Improvement of space location for harp and sympathetic resonances
  • Slightly re-voiced C2 concert for better transparency
  • Some convenient keyboard shortcuts were added to the standalone version
  • (2007/10/09) fixed the vst and rtas plugins of the windows trial version

Version 2.1 (2007/07/17)

  • New preset, C2 concert, with an improvement of the piano model at fortissimo and increased dynamics
  • Improvement of the string resonance
  • Improvement of the harp resonance with partial pedalling
  • RTAS version (Mac and PC) for Pro Tools 7.3 or better
  • Pitch bend support (bug fixed on 2007/07/27)
  • Drag and drop for midi (stand-alone only) and fxp files
  • Instantiation as a mono AU or RTAS plugin (2007/08/03)
  • Fixed a crash which could happen with the gui closed (2007/08/03)

Version 2.0.1 (2007/05/05)

  • Multicore rendering (for dual-core CPUs and hyperthreaded Pentium 4, can be enabled in the 'options' menu)
  • Receptor compatibility (distributed as a single dll in a zip file)
  • Fixed parameter automation
  • Small modification in the sympathetic resonance model (some resonances were too loud) (2007/05/15)
  • Stand-alone: added 'clear menu' entry in the various recent files menus
  • Stand-alone: output channel selection for ASIO sound cards
  • Stand-alone: metronome volume now adjustable
  • Stand-alone: fixed wav export bug

Version 2.0.0 (2007/04/04)

  • New soundboard model for all presets
  • New piano preset, C2
  • Stand-alone player
  • Microtuning with Scala support
  • Key release velocity
  • Stereo width slider
  • Lid position, open/half-open/closed
  • Smooth adjustment of parameters during play

Version 1

Version 1.0.4

  • Many small bugfixes
  • Midi controllers pre-assigned to the various sliders of the interface
  • Handle program-change midi messages (VST only)

Version 1.0.3

  • Small adjustments of the default settings for the C1 presets

Version 1.0.2

  • The Universal Binary version of Pianoteq is now available
  • Minor performance enhancements were achieved for Athlon and Core CPUs
  • Fixed a bug in the fxp load/save under MacOS
  • Fixed the installer so that Pianoteq now works with MacOS 10.3.9 (Panther)

Version 1.0.1

  • Added "Load FXP" and "Save FXP" entries in the options menu, allowing AudioUnit and VST users to exchange Pianoteq presets easily
  • Fixed a bug preventing Pianoteq from loading in Logic