virtual piano
Pianoteq is the result of an academic research and results in what we call the fourth piano generation. This is the very first, and only, piano available that belongs to this generation.
First generation: acoustic piano (1698)
Second generation: electro acoustic piano (1929)
Third generation: sampled piano (1984)
Fourth generation: modelled piano (2006)
The first generation of pianos began with Cristofori's pianoforte in 1698 which came to maturity at the end of the 19th century with the acoustic grand pianos. It was followed in the 20th century by the second generation electro-acoustic pianos and the third generation sampled pianos where each note is a recording of how it sounded during a specific moment in time, not taking into account the complexity of the instrument.
Pianoteq is the first and only piano belonging to the fourth generation, developed in order to go beyond the limitations of the third generation and to become a versatile and innovating tool. It is in fact the first virtual piano factory — it can produce new brands as well as copies of historical instruments.
Features:
- The piano sound is constructed in real time, responding to how the pianist strikes the keys and interacts with the pedals.
- It includes the entire complexity of a real piano (hammers, strings, duplex scale, pedals, cabinet).
- No quantization noise (32-bit internal sampling at 48 KHz).
- Real progressive variation of the timbre (127 velocities per note).
- Adjustable hammer hardness (voicing) and other similar parameters.
- Adjustable unison width (tuning) and other similar parameters.
- Adjustable piano size (soundboard) and other similar parameters.
- Adjustable spectrum profile, based on the first 8 overtones.
- Progressive sustain pedal, allowing partial-pedal effects.
- Sostenuto pedal, harmonic pedal and Una Corda (soft) pedal.
- Very fast to install and initialize.
- Total size is just 8 MB (MegaBytes).
- It can be used successfully with a laptop (low hardware requirements).
- Adjustable optional samples of acoustic noises (pedal and key release).
- Built-in graphic equalizer with freely adjustable key points.
- Built-in graphic velocity curve with keyboard presets.
- Built-in reverb unit with presets.
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Version 3.6.8 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Jan 17, 2012 |
Fixed a bounce issue with Logic 9.1.6.
The pianoteq VST dll is now autonomous, it does not depend anymore on the pianoteq standalone executable.
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Version 3.6.7 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Jun 14, 2011 |
Native VST for the Linux version.
Fixed an issue with the trial versions.
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Version 3.6.6 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Jan 17, 2011 |
Add a "MIDI Dialect" option for high resolution MIDI messages: The "Disklavier XP" mode enables the recognition of "extended precision" midi files recorded on high-end Disklavier pianos, such as the ones available on the international e-piano competition website. The "Hi-res CC#88" mode enables recognition of the MIDI high resolution velocity prefix for note-on and note-off messages, such as the ones sent by the VAX77 MIDI keyboard.
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Version 3.6.5 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Oct 25, 2010 |
* Key range of K1, C3 and M3 grand piano extended to 105 keys.
* Keyboard transposition can be controlled with the computer keyboard, or custom MIDI mappings.
* Pianoteq Standalone now recalls both A and B presets on startup.
* (2010/10/25) fixed issue with Gamelan.fxp.
* (2010/10/25) fixed activation issue on windows.
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Version 3.6.4 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Sep 15, 2010 |
* New Xylo add-on, featuring Xylophone & Bass Marimba.
* Added drag and drop for microtonal Scala files on the Pianoteq interface.
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Version 3.6.3 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Jul 5, 2010 |
Fixed an occasional crash of repeated notes with some velocity curves.
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Version 3.6.2 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Jun 30, 2010 |
* Introducing the Celesta and Glockenspiel instruments.
* Added a humanize option to the Strike Position slider (right click on the slider).
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Version 3.6.1 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
May 21, 2010 |
* The Mac version now includes a 64-bit version of the standalone application and the Audio-Unit plugin.
* The preset menu was reorganized.
* Fixed issue with multi-channel pitch-bend messages when used for microtuning purposes (with devices such as http://www.h-pi.com/ ).
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Version 3.6 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Mar 24, 2010 |
* New K1 Grand Piano instrument.
* User selectable folder for user presets and add-ons.
* The default MIDI file for the standalone version can now be changed.
* Jack MIDI support for the Linux version.
* Increased the filter sweep speed for the wah-wah effect.
* Minor bugfixes and features.
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Version 3.5.3 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Feb 17, 2010 |
* Updated engine and interface for the new Clavinet add-on.
* New "Mute" parameter in the actions panel.
* Added a Wah-Wah effect section.
* 29400Hz is now available as an internal sample rate in the options/perf panel (provides excellent sound quality with lower cpu usage).
* Improved the audio load curve, and added a warning in the options/perf panel for suboptimal buffer sizes.
* Various optimizations for netbooks, Pianoteq 3.5.3 runs smoothly on an atom N280 netbook when using an internal sample rate of 29400Hz.
* Minor bugfixes and features.
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Version 3.5.2 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Dec 16, 2009 |
* Updated engine for the new Cimbalom add-on.
* Minor bug-fixes.
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Version 3.5.1 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Nov 6, 2009 |
* 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.
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Version 3.5 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Oct 29, 2009 |
* 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.
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Version 3.0.3 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
May 18, 2009 |
* 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.
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Version 3.0.2 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Apr 11, 2009 |
Minor modifications to the C3 instrument sound: more punch in fortissimo, slightly longer notes and slightly longer harp resonance.
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Version 3.0.1 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Mar 14, 2009 |
- Performance improvements for G5 CPUs.
- Fixed bug with MIDI mapping presets (saving / loading / etc.).
- Various small bug fixes.
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Version 3.0 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Feb 20, 2009 |
* New acoustic model
* Mic position - up to 5 mics
* Multi channel - up to 5 channels
* New grand pianos C3 and M3
* New electric pianos: Rhody and Wurly
* New effects: Tremolo and Limiter
* New parameters: pickup position, sound speed, and more...
* New interface design
* Unlimited perspectives
* Advanced preset and parameter manager
* 64-bit version available for Vista x64
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Version 2.2.1 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Dec 23, 2007 |
This update offers a 'flat' temperament that supports tuning of certain synthesizers with octaves having exact ratio 2. An additional stretching can be used for fine tuning.
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Version 2.2 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Oct 25, 2007 |
Version 2.2 includes a beautiful new preset, C2 chamber, providing a closer intimate ambiance and clarity. We also added resonances for 'dry' notes (without sustain pedal), particularly noticeable when playing staccato chords (concerns C2 chamber and C2 concert), improved space location for harp and sympathetic resonances, and slightly re-voiced C2 concert for better transparency
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Version 2.1 |
MacOS X UB |
(AU, RTAS, VST) |
Jul 16, 2007 |
SOUND
- Pianoteq offers a new preset called "C2 concert" with an improvement of the piano model at fortissimo and increased dynamics, bringing more of the biting edge in stronger passages. Here is an audio sample that demonstrates this pretty well: http://www.pianoteq.com/audio/20vs21.mp3
- Improvement of the sympathetic resonance
- Improvement of the harp resonance with partial pedalling
TECHNICAL
- RTAS version (Mac and PC)
- Receptor compatibility
- Multicore rendering
- Pitch bend available
- Drag and drop for midi (stand-alone only) and fxp files
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