



You can choose which of these 'flavours' you'd like when you buy any version (Stage, Standard or Pro - the latter reviewed here). That said, one of the beauties of Pianoteq is that it doesn't just do straight-up acoustic pianos: it can sound decidedly quirky if you want it to, and it also models electric piano and chromatic percussion. Still, it all adds to the sense of realism. This is impressive technology, certainly, though you'll inevitably need some knowledge of how pianos are miked up in reality to get the most out of it. What's more, as well as being able to position mics, you can now rotate them in three dimensions, attach them together and control the polarity and proximity effect. In fact, we now have an almost bewildering selection of options to choose from: 15 well-known mics are modelled, and you can choose from different polar patterns where applicable. The instrument is available for evaluation in the free trial version of Pianoteq, which can be downloaded from the website where you can also listen to audio samples.Another area of the software that's felt the hand of the developers is the microphone section. Subtle refinements of the physical modelling were made, resulting in a noticeably clear tone and astounding dynamics.ĭownload & Try The Model B Grand Piano is provided as an instrument pack for 49€/$59, and requires the latest update 5.5 of Pianoteq. The Model B Grand Piano for Pianoteq The virtual grand piano Model B for Pianoteq was carefully designed to reproduce the finest sound characteristics of the Steinway B instrument that was selected by Modartt for this project. Very easy to play, it is perfect for achieving a wide range of timbres, from a nuanced, delicate pianissimo to the thunder of a crescendo It has much of the concert grand piano sound of a Steinway D, although it is smaller, and thus better suited for recording studios and mid-sized recital venues. It is generally known as “The Perfect Piano”. The Steinway B is now the best selling Steinway grand piano. About the Steinway B The first Steinway B grand pianos were manufactured in 1878.
