That's unlikely to happen with Pianoteq, especially if you know you already like the sound. You could easily be put off playing/practicing by getting a sample library that you just don't get on with or that you don't feel 'connected to' when you play. I'd say get the standard edition as soon as you can, and if you find yourself longing for a different sort of sound, poke around in the world of samples later on. I've spent 15-20 years chasing great sample libraries and it's only this year that I've found ones that I enjoy playing as much as Pianoteq. I don't know what stage you're at in learning the piano, but for the reasons you mentioned, I'd buy it and not look back: The chord recognition is a great learning tool, not having to wait for samples to load encourages a few minutes noodling or practicing when you might otherwise not bother, and the touch responsiveness/dynamics are good (I think) for helping develop good playing technique. If you want that particular combination of goodies and enjoy the sound of it, Pianoteq is hard to beat. Its perfect for practicing, since I can be up in running in literal seconds.ġ) are there any comparable libraries out there with unique features like thisĢ) how nice are the sales at Moddart usually? I don't think I would use any of the extra features pro introduces, but if someone has a compelling argument as to why its worth going with the pro version over standard, I would love to hear their thoughts! Anybody know what the discounts are usually like? I kinda just want to buy it now, but I am ballin on a budget already.I am gunning for the Standard Edition btw.Īre there any other piano libraries that have a nice standalone player, and that offer features like the persistent midi record feature PianoTeq has, or the way it tells you which chords you are playing if you hold the notes? Both of these features seem incredibly useful to me, and I love how fast PianoTeq is to load up since its modeled. So first of all, it looks like they usually do Black Friday sales. To me, PianoTeq sounds good enough, but also adds features on top that make it a must have for me. Yes, I have already read through a ton of threads on here about pianos and yes, I know full well about the sampled vs modeled debate, especially regarding PianoTeq. By adjusting microphones, you are able to quickly adjust the color and presence of the sound.įifteen directional microphones of well-known brands are modeled, increasing the palette of available sound colors.I am learning piano, and have been looking into various piano libraries. Similar to what professional audio engineers do when recording, you can place up to 5 microphones anywhere around the instrument in a separate illustrative interface. New exciting possibilities open up as you explore the parameters and discover sounds that you have never heard or thought of before. You can even modify the mechanical properties of the soundboard. You will get up to 192 Khz audio, which could make a difference if you release tracks professionally. The stage includes the same instruments, sounds, and playability as Standard and PRO. Some things can hardly be done in the real world, such as changing the string length from a mini grand of 1 m/3.3 ft to an imaginary giant grand of 10 m/33 ft. Pianoteq Stage is the choice of the budget-minded musician who does not need to modify the sound. With just a few mouse clicks, you can achieve things that would require hours, or even weeks, by piano technicians to adapt on real acoustic pianos. CFX Lite / Production Grand compact (b) with close mic only sound quite thi. So my set up with (a) Ravenscroft 275 / Italian Grand are close mic with either side or player mic. The possibility to shape the sound through physical parameters is an extraordinary feature that cannot be found in any other piano software. Hello, throughout my journeys with several VSTs Ive noticed that Ill need at least 2 mics to get a fuller sound. It also lets you position up to 5 microphones around the instrument and to choose from a selection of different microphone brands. It is a natural choice for the semi-professional musician who wants to adjust unique physical parameters such as unison with, microtuning, hammer hardness, soundboard and string length. The Pianoteq Standard 6 version offers several powerful tools for sound shaping and recording. Digital Adapters & Miscellaneous Cables.
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