Product Detail
Pianoteq is an award - winning virtual instrument available for PC, Mac, and Linux. It can function in standalone mode or as a plug - in for VST, AAX, and Audio Units hosts. What sets it apart is its physical modelling, which accurately mimics the playability and complex behavior of real acoustic instruments. With no samples, it has a tiny file size, making it ideal for laptops. The Standard Version comes with unique sound - enhancing tools. You can adjust unison width, hammer hardness, and string length. Place up to 5 virtual microphones around the instrument and load external reverb impulse files. You can also morph and layer instruments. It offers three instrument packs of your choice and can be upgraded to the PRO version at any time. The ability to shape sound through physical parameters is a game - changer. With just a few clicks, you can achieve what would take piano technicians hours or weeks on real acoustic pianos, like changing string length from a mini grand to an imaginary giant grand or modifying the soundboard's mechanical properties. Explore and discover new sounds!
Using Pianoteq 8 Standard is easy. First, install it on your PC, Mac, or Linux system. You can run it on its own or use it as a plug - in in compatible hosts. To start customizing the sound, play around with the unique tools like changing unison width, hammer hardness, and string length. When it comes to microphone placement, you can put up to 5 virtual microphones around the instrument to get different sound perspectives. And don't forget you can load external reverb impulse files for more effects. To layer and morph instruments, just follow the on - screen instructions. As for the instrument packs, choose the three that suit you best during setup. Remember, you can upgrade to the PRO version whenever you want. In terms of maintenance, keep your software updated to ensure smooth performance. Also, make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements. Don't try to do extremely complex operations all at once as it might slow down your system. Have fun exploring all the new sounds you can create!
