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{{Infobox software
| name = Pianoteq
| name = Pianoteq
| screenshot = [[File:Pianoteq 3.6 screenshot.png|thumb]]
| screenshot = [[File:Pianoteq8.png|280px|center]]
| caption = Pianoteq 3.6 running on Mac OS X
| caption = ''Pianoteq 8.2 Standard'' running on Windows 10
| developer = Modartt
| developer = Modartt Software
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| latest release version = 8.2
| released = {{Start date|2006}}
| latest release date = {{start date and age|2024|01|14}}<ref>[https://www.modartt.com/pianoteq#changes Change history of Pianoteq]</ref>
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| latest release version = 3.6
| platform = [[Linux]], [[Mac OS X]], [[iOS]], [[iPadOS]], [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]
| latest release date = {{release date and age|2010|03|24}}
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| genre = [[Software synthesizer]]
| platform = [[Mac OS X]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Linux]]
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| license = Proprietary software
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| genre = [[Software synthesizer]]
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| website = [http://www.pianoteq.com/ Pianoteq Homepage]
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| license = Proprietary software
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| website = [http://www.pianoteq.com/ Pianoteq Homepage]
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'''Pianoteq''' is a [[software]], [[MIDI]]-controlled, stand alone or [[Virtual Studio Technology|VST]]i musical instrument, which uses [[virtual model]]ing techniques to emulate the [[piano]], and also [[harpsichord]], [[electric piano]] and [[vibraphone]]. The product is by French company Modartt and has been published for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Mac OS X]] and [[Linux]] platforms.
'''''Pianoteq''''' is a [[software synthesizer]] that features real-time [[MIDI]]-control of [[Physical modelling synthesis|digital physically model]]ed [[piano]]s and related instruments, including [[electric piano]], [[harp]], [[harpsichord]], [[fortepiano]], and various [[metallophone]]s. It is usable as a stand-alone program for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Mac OS X]], [[iOS]], [[iPadOS]] and [[Linux]] (including ARM architecture) platforms, or as a plug in for VSTi hosts and two VSTi counterpart for use with [[digital audio workstation]]s.


==History==
==History and technology==
The original version of the program was released in August 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pianoteq news {{!}} TNW |url=https://thenextweb.com/topic/pianoteq |access-date=2022-08-12 |website=TNW {{!}} Pianoteq |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Crombie |first=David |date=2020-04-03 |title=The Karsten Collection of Historical Keyboards for Pianoteq |url=https://www.worldpianonews.com/new-product/software/pianoteq-karsten-collection/ |access-date=2022-08-12 |website=WORLD PIANO NEWS |language=en-GB}}</ref> The software's physically modeled synthesis create sound from scratch using several megabytes of mathematical algorithms ([[Fourier series|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 noise, key release, and hammer noise.


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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, Saxony-Anhalt|Halle]].<ref name="pianoteq">{{cite web|url=http://www.pianoteq.com/kivir|title=Pianoteq - Project description|publisher=pianoteq.com|accessdate=2014-02-09}}</ref>
The original version of Pianoteq was released in 2006. The instrument is a modeled piano; all sound is created by mathematical algorithms as opposed to the technology a [[sampler (musical instrument)|sampler]] piano product derives its sound from.


==Instruments==
Modartt describes Pianoteq as being a 'fourth generation' piano (first generation being acoustic pianos, second generation electric pianos, and third generation being sample-based software pianos).


Pianoteq models several modern as well as historical pianos, including the [[Steinway]] model B and [[Steinway D-274|model D]], the [[Petrof|Antonin Petrof]] 275 and 284, [[C. Bechstein|Bechstein]] DG, [[Steingraeber & Söhne|Steingraeber]] E-272, [[Grotrian-Steinweg|Grotrian]] Concert Royal, and [[Blüthner]] Model 1. Other instruments include models for the [[Hohner]] [[Hohner Pianet|Pianet]] models N and T and [[Clavinet]] D6, as well as models for [[harpsichord]], [[Pedal harp|concert harp]] and [[Celtic harp]], various [[Electric piano#Struck tuning-forks|tine]] and [[Electric piano#Plucked reeds|reed]] electric pianos, [[vibraphone]]s, [[Celesta|celeste]], [[xylophone]] and [[marimba]], and various [[steelpan]]s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pianoteq instruments|url=https://www.modartt.com/pianoteq?tab=instruments|access-date=27 December 2021|website=Modartt}}</ref>
The fourth generation of piano instrument is created entirely from scratch using mathematical algorithms to generate all aspects of the sound of both the [[electric piano]] and the acoustic [[piano]]. The software-based Pianoteq belongs to this new generation of synthesised piano sounds, alongside software products by GSI (Genuine Soundware) and Devine Machine. Hardware manufacturers are also beginning to adopt this new generation of piano synthesis. Currently, only Japanese company [[Roland]] have a fourth generation piano product, the hardware-based [[V-Piano]].

==Pianoteq v3==

Pianoteq 3 introduced new piano models, the acoustics C3 and M3 for classical and modern pieces, respectively, and the Rhody and Wurly electric pianos.<ref>http://www.pianoteq.com/pianoteq3_details</ref> (The electric pianos come as demo versions with Pianoteq and need to be purchased separately.<ref>http://www.pianoteq.com/commercial_addons</ref>) Also new was the ability for users to virtually position microphones around the piano. Microphone positioning can drastically affect the definition of a recorded source, and as an additional mathematically modeled process it presents the user with more ways to shape the sound the virtual instrument generates.

Pianoteq 3.6 comes with the new K1 acoustic piano which Modartt describes as suitable for all kinds of music, from Classical to Modern.<ref>http://www.pianoteq.com/grandpianos#k1</ref>

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Aside from acoustic and electric pianos, historical musical instruments are also available as free downloads, such as [[harpsichord]]s, [[fortepiano]]s, and even bells and carillons.<ref>http://www.pianoteq.com/free_addons</ref> These instruments were largely 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, Saxony-Anhalt|Halle]].<ref>http://www.pianoteq.com/kivir</ref>

==Licensing and upgrades==

Older versions of Pianoteq can be upgraded to v3 for free<ref>http://www.pianoteq.com/faq</ref>; also updates to the latest version are free for a year after Pianoteq activation.<ref>http://www.pianoteq.com//pianoteq_sale_conditions</ref>

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.


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Music}}
*[[Physical modelling synthesis]]
*[[Digital piano]]
*[[Digital piano]]
*[[Piano acoustics]]
*[[Piano acoustics]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pianoteq.com Pianoteq - True modelling] (Official Pianoteq website)
*[https://www.modartt.com/pianoteq Pianoteq official website]
*[https://forum.modartt.com Modartt Official forum]
*[http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9B71B0EE469EDF00 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)
*[https://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9B71B0EE469EDF00 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)

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Latest revision as of 10:12, 29 October 2024

Pianoteq
Developer(s)Modartt Software
Stable release
8.2 / January 14, 2024; 11 months ago (2024-01-14)[1]
PlatformLinux, Mac OS X, iOS, iPadOS, Windows
TypeSoftware synthesizer
LicenseProprietary software
WebsitePianoteq Homepage

Pianoteq is a software synthesizer that features real-time MIDI-control of digital physically modeled pianos and related instruments, including electric piano, harp, harpsichord, fortepiano, and various metallophones. It is usable as a stand-alone program for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, iPadOS and Linux (including ARM architecture) platforms, or as a plug in for VSTi hosts and two VSTi counterpart for use with digital audio workstations.

History and technology

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The original version of the program was released in August 2006.[2][3] The software's physically modeled synthesis 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 noise, key release, and hammer noise.

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.[4]

Instruments

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Pianoteq models several modern as well as historical pianos, including the Steinway model B and model D, the Antonin Petrof 275 and 284, Bechstein DG, Steingraeber E-272, Grotrian Concert Royal, and Blüthner Model 1. Other instruments include models for the Hohner Pianet models N and T and Clavinet D6, as well as models for harpsichord, concert harp and Celtic harp, various tine and reed electric pianos, vibraphones, celeste, xylophone and marimba, and various steelpans.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Change history of Pianoteq
  2. ^ "Pianoteq news | TNW". TNW | Pianoteq. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  3. ^ Crombie, David (2020-04-03). "The Karsten Collection of Historical Keyboards for Pianoteq". WORLD PIANO NEWS. Retrieved 2022-08-12.
  4. ^ "Pianoteq - Project description". pianoteq.com. Retrieved 2014-02-09.
  5. ^ "Pianoteq instruments". Modartt. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
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