Modartt releases electric piano Vintage Tines MKII

Modartt releases the electro-acoustic piano Vintage Tines MKII for Pianoteq. The instrument accompanies the Vintage Tines MKI and Vintage Reeds W1 as part of the Electric Pianos instrument pack.

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Harpsichord Hans Ruckers II released

Hans Ruckers II harpsichord for Pianoteq is a superb virtual instrument with authentic sound and response, and it is a joy to play. It is equipped with the three registers - lower 8', upper 8', and 4' - which can be combined in ways not even possible in the real world. Available for evaluation in the latest update 5.6 and as an instrument pack.

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Modartt releases Model B Grand Piano

The Model B Grand Piano is modelled after a beautiful Hamburg grand piano from the Martha Argerich Edition, a set of 25 grand pianos selected and signed in 2014 by the prestigious pianist for their musicality. Subtle refinements of the physical model were made, resulting in a noticeably clear tone and astounding dynamics.

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PIANOTEQ 5

Two years of research were devoted for developing and refining the award-winning Pianoteq physical model. Pianoteq 5 brings a new clarity and authenticity to the piano sound. Moreover, it offers no less than 9 new piano models, and sound recording is taken to a higher level of control with the addition of directional microphones, letting you choose from a range of well-known microphone brands.

The fourth generation 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 also features other instruments such as harpsichords, electric pianos, vibraphones and historical instruments.

Miles Black
Miles Black
session musician & producer
«Carefully crafted and clear and concise in its presentation, PIANOTEQ is a joy to use.»
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.»
Jeff Wolpert
Jeff Wolpert
engineer, mixer, producer, editor
(Loreena McKennitt, Holly Cole, The Cowboy Junkies)
«I recently used Pianoteq on a CD for The Canadian Tenors. I appreciate the low processor overhead and the quality of sound.»
Jon Vezner
Jon Vezner
song writer & producer
(Kathy Mattea, Patti Page)
«PIANOTEQ is one of the most exciting new plug-ins I've come across in sometime. It's as closer to the real thing than anything I've heard.»
Hugh Sung
Hugh Sung
pianist
(Curtis Institute of Music)
«PIANOTEQ is able to express the full musical intentions of the pianist, lending itself elegantly as an artistic tool for the pianists of today's digital age.»
Paul 'Wix' Wickens
Paul 'Wix' Wickens
keybordist & musical director
(Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Nik Kershaw, Bon Jovi)
«I have been a fan of "Physical Modelling" and it's potential since the earliest days and Pianoteq has been on my computer from it's beginning.»
John 'Rabbit' Bundrick
John 'Rabbit' Bundrick
keyboardist & composer
(The Who, Bob Marley)
«I love the grand pianos. The electric pianos are par-excellence. Extremely realistic and can hold its own amongst the main contenders.»
Steve Nieve
Steve Nieve
keyboardist & composer
(Elvis Costello, Sting, Paul McCartney, David Bowie)
«Every style of music that I'm interested in is instantly playable on Pianoteq. I love working, playing and creating music with this incredibly powerful, deceptively simple software.»
Joel Corelitz
Joel Corelitz
film & media composer
(commercials)
«It's the only emulation I can think of that is quite possibly better than the real thing.»
Klaus Badelt
Klaus Badelt
film composer
(Pirates of the Caribbean, 16 Blocks, Poseidon)
«PIANOTEQ is one of the most exciting products I've seen in quite some time. It has become my 'go to' instrument for sketching and final production.»
Masaya Yamaguchi
Masaya Yamaguchi
conceptualist musician
«PIANOTEQ encourages the creation of piano sound that bridge between your ideal piano sound in your mind and the imaginative sound in your brain»
Tim Hinkley
Tim Hinkley
tour & session keyboardist
(Van Morrison, George Harrison, The Rolling Stones)
«It really shook me when I discovered that a software instrument can beat a miked up real piano.»

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
  • Mic position, up to 5 mics
  • Multi channel, up to 5 channels
  • Piano factory - easily create your own piano
  • Many effects + a convolution reverb
  • Advanced preset and parameter manager
  • Unlimited perspectives
  • 64-bit versions available
  • Native Linux (x86) version available
  • Works great with any modern laptop
  • Fast loading - just 40 MB in size
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Pianoteq instrument packs