Pianoteq is an award-winning virtual instrument for PC, Mac, and Linux. It can be used standalone or as a plug-in in VST, AAX, and Audio Units hosts. What sets it apart is its physical modelling, which mimics real acoustic instruments' playability and complex behavior. With no samples, it has a tiny file size, perfect for laptops. The Standard version offers unique tools to enhance sound, like adjusting unison width, hammer hardness, and string length. You can place up to 5 virtual microphones around the instrument and load external reverb impulse files, and morph and layer instruments. Pianoteq Pro comes with four instrument packs of your choice. Its sound - shaping through physical parameters is extraordinary. You can achieve in minutes what takes technicians hours or weeks on real pianos, like changing string length from a mini to a giant grand or modifying the soundboard's mechanical properties. Pianoteq Pro is a must - have for professional composers and recording studios. It's been crucial in many projects, from movie soundtracks to hit songs. Physically modelled, it offers sophisticated sound shaping and instrument creation. It works with internal sample rates up to 192 Khz. Use the Note Edit feature to adjust parameters for specific ranges or note by note. You can also turn any instrument into a multi - instrument using advanced keyboard splits for up to 105 notes (for extended octave range instruments).
Using Pianoteq is a breeze. If you're using it standalone, just launch the software and start playing. As a plug - in, load it into your VST, AAX, or Audio Units host. When you're using the Standard version, play around with the unique sound - enhancing tools like changing the unison width, hammer hardness, and string length. Place virtual microphones around the instrument to get different sound perspectives and load external reverb impulse files for more realistic effects. You can also mix and layer instruments to create your own unique sounds. For the Pro version, explore the sound - shaping capabilities. Use the Note Edit feature to fine - tune the physical parameters for specific notes or ranges. Remember, it can work with internal sample rates up to 192 Khz, so choose the right setting for your project. When creating a multi - instrument, use the advanced keyboard splits for up to 105 notes if your instrument has an extended octave range. As for maintenance, keep your software updated to the latest version to ensure the best performance and access to new features. And always back up your custom sound presets so you don't lose them.
