virtual pianos
Pianoteq Pro is the advanced version of Pianoteq. It features the note per note adjustment for physical parameters which gives you the ultimate tool for instrument creation. The instruments created with Pianoteq Pro can be loaded in both Pianoteq Pro and Pianoteq Standard. This version supports host sample rates up to 192 Khz.
Pianoteq PRO features:
* Note per note adjustment for 22 physical parameters: detune, unison width, direct sound duration, hammer hardness piano, hammer hardness mezzo, hammer hardness forte, spectrum profile, hammer noise, strike point, pickup symmetry, pickup distance, impedance, cutoff, Q factor, string length, note resonance, quadratic effect, damper position, damper duration, damper noise, key release noise, volume. Restricted to detune and volume in the Standard version.
* Sample rate available up to 192 kHz. Restricted to 48 kHz in the Standard version.
* Note Edit: The Note Edit feature is a very powerful tool that lets you adjust parameters for each note or specific ranges of choice. You will thus have the ultimate tool for shaping sounds and creating your own pianos or other imaginary instruments. For the creative musician it opens up a wealth of new possibilities. You can also turn one Pianoteq instrument into a multi-instrument by using advanced keyboard splits for up to 88 notes. The note editor is designed so that you can work with it effectively, saving you time and bringing you possibilities. On top of this, the spectrum profile editor included lets you adjust each overtone for each note, bringing you thousands of sound combinations that will help you creating your own unique instrument.
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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.