Physical modelling has achieved an unprecedented level of detail that gets better with each version of Pianoteq, as it does not rely on and is therefore not limited by the amount of samples. There are no dynamic layers in the classical sense and therefore smoothness of dynamic play is only dependent on the keyboard and the player. The modification possibilities are endless and once you have internalised how to achieve which sound, you can delete all piano libraries from your computer, because Pianoteq can do everything. It even goes so far that you can create almost all sound qualities and colours with only one piano. Sample libraries can pack up.

Thank you so much!

Glad you like them!

Yes! I forgot to show that.

Lol, well some people call cellos violins, so I wouldn’t take those comments to heart.

You could demo Modartts organteq, maybe the neighbor recognizes the piano :-)

Lol. Modartt got some work to do, according to your neighbor. 😁

@@RA-el6zj Or... it could be my neighbor is a musical illiterate....even if I played the VSL library's exclusively I bet he might call it a harpsichord or something.

@@zumadale Im not sure... people have been saying pianoteq doesn't sound like a piano for years. Maybe he does have a good ear. 😋

For example, if I got the pro version, I could choose an NY Steinway, Rhodes, Classical Guitar, and Steel Drum. Anything else would be like $50 or so to add. If you wanted their entire instrument collection, or their pro studio bundle, it would be $900. They’re called packs because of the presets, which make it sound like different pianos. You get to choose which ones you want. Hope this helps.

@@hifimidi So, in your demo I see that you have 12 acoustic pianos on the list which means that you paid $50 for each of the extra ones. Am I correct? If I bought the Stage version would I only have 2 acoustic pianos without paying extra money for more pianos? If so, which 2 pianos would you recommend?

@@alfredohuerta5688this is an NFR version for demo purposes. With the Pro studio bundle, you get it all for a lower price than buying separately. As for your other question, It depends on the music you make. I personally like the starting point of the NY Steinway. It has a medium tone that can be made darker or brighter. The U5 is also good to have. Upright sounds are very distinct. I also really like their Rhodes and classical guitar. But their pianos are so customizable that you can get the sound you want with a few tweaks.

@@hifimidi Thank you so much for the feedback. I think I understand now.

@rosariomusmeci9879 Thanks so much for the clarification @rosariomusmeci9879. I really understand now. I wish I had not missed the sale of a few days ago. If it were still going on I would purchase the Standard version. I'll have to wait for the next big sale.

No it is not cpu hungry, the IR reverb does add a bit

@@endonyxoneaudio8644 Thank you for the info ..

I took K2 and Hohner, so happy to finally retrieve the original Pianet N I used to play in the 70ies..

Bluthner is my all time favourite

Yes, it’s weighted, but Kontrol S88 keys are not as heavy as a real piano. They work well for piano, organ, and synth, but not the best for either. A more piano-like keybed would be a Kawai VPC1. That has actual piano action.

@@hifimidi That looks awesome! but huge and heavy, what can you say on the Arturia KeyLab 88 MkII

@@Shepard7that has more of a piano feel than the Kontrol S88. I prefer it for piano over the S88 any day.

@@hifimidi Thank you so much for your reply, God bless you!

My bad!