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'''Pianoteq''' is a software program that allows real-time [[MIDI]]-control of [[Physical modelling synthesis| |
'''Pianoteq''' is a software program that allows real-time [[MIDI]]-control of [[Physical modelling synthesis|digital physically model]]ed pianos and related instruments. It is usable as a stand-alone program for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Mac OS X]] and [[Linux]] platforms, or as a plug in for VSTi hosts and a Linux VST-counterpart, "lv2." |
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==History and technology== |
==History and technology== |
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Revision as of 17:30, 13 January 2014
Pianoteq 3.6 Standard running on Mac OS X | |
| Developer(s) | Modartt |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 4.5.1
/ December 12, 2012 |
| Platform | Linux, Mac OS X, Windows |
| Type | Software synthesizer |
| License | Proprietary software |
| Website | Pianoteq Homepage |
Pianoteq is a software program that allows real-time MIDI-control of digital physically modeled pianos and related instruments. It is usable as a stand-alone program for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux platforms, or as a plug in for VSTi hosts and a Linux VST-counterpart, "lv2."
History and technology
The original version of the program was released in August 2006. Physically modeled pianos like Pianoteq or V-Piano (Roland) create sound from scratch using several megabytes of mathematical algorithms (Fourier construction) to generate electric piano and acoustic piano sounds that can be manipulated analogously to those produced by their material counterparts. Pianoteq's modeled sounds are supplemented with sampled pedal thump, key release, and hammer thumps.[1]
Patches for additional instruments are also available. Several of the historical instruments were created as part of the KIViR (Keyboard Instruments Virtual Restoration) project, which aims to create playable digital models of historical keyboard instruments in museums like the Händel-Haus in Halle.[2]
Versions, licensing, and upgrades
Several Pianoteq versions are available, with "Pro" unlocking the most sound-modelling features of the software. A common instrument piano/keyboard package is shared by the Pro, Standard, and Stage versions. Several instruments are available for an additional fee. Other historical instruments may be available with the initial cost of the software.
Pianoteq uses product activation over the Internet, although an Internet connection on the installation machine is not required. One Pianoteq license allows installation on up to three machines, but once a machine has been deactivated, it cannot be activated again.
Upgrades from older versions may be supported either for a fee or for free.
See also
References
External links
- Interview with the creator of Pianoteq explaining the difference between modelled pianos vs. acoustic pianos and the generations in-between (in French, with English subtitles)