You can also edit the spectrum profile, or harmonics, which can quite dramatically change the character of the tone. For any piano players out there who have heard of voicing but don’t really know what it means, Pianoteq 7 allows you to dive in and virtually change the head of the hammer to change the tone as a real piano tuner would. The voicing parameters are super interesting. For instance, you can edit the unison width between strings just like a skilled piano tuner would. In the case of Pianoteq 7, there are three general editable categories - tuning, voicing, and design.
Unlike a sample-based engine that literally triggers a sample of a real piano, a modeling-based engine uses a computer-driven algorithm to generate piano tone in real-time.įor one, if you’re an acoustic piano, using a VST allows you to understand the various components of an acoustic piano better than any other software or tool out there. Pianoteq is unique in that they’re not offering a sample-based virtual piano, but rather a modeling-based virtual piano, like the recent engines put out by Roland. VST’s have been around for quite some time, but the complexity and fidelity of what they’re capable of have greatly improved in recent years. We’ll look at how the two versions compare and cover all of the features of this plug-in.įor folks new to this world, VST stands for Virtual Studio Technology. Version 7 follows up on the hugely successful version 6 that really put Pianoteq on the map. Thank you for joining us at the Merriam Pianos YouTube channel! We’ve got something a little bit different for you in this video as we won't be reviewing a digital or acoustic piano, but rather a virtual piano, in the form of the new Pianoteq 7 VST. ? Browse Digital Pianos▸ /Digital-Pianos *Naver Music : /artist/home.nhn?artistId=741940 *Melon : /artist/timeline.htm?artistId=1220642 *Spotify : /artist/7rPTJldmOgx9GiiZaRfEIY *개별악보(Sheet Music - Global) : /keunyoungsong 11:29, Native Instruments NOIRE(YAMAHA CFX, 150$)
8:36, Synthogy Ivory 2 American Concert D(Steinway D, 189$)ĥ. 5:44, Modartt Pianoteq 7(Bechstein DG, 55$)Ĥ. 2:51, Spectrasonics Keyscape(YAMAHA C7 LA Custom, 399$)ģ. 0:00, Garritan Abey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand(YAMAHA CFX, 199$)Ģ. You can purchase the sheet music of this song below. The sample song is from my 13rth album "Hello, Prague" and this song was written at my home in Prague. Today I want to compare review some of my go-to piano VSTs. Keyscape Review - Don't sleep on it like I did
Thanks for watching and keep an eye out for Part III! All three are very nice captures, and there are lots of editing options available. The version we have has a Bosendorfer Imperial, a Hamburg Steinway D and a Yamaha C7. Ivory has been around since the mid-2000s, and when it first came out, it really broke a lot of ground and changed the perception of what was possible for a VST. It’s on the pricey side and isn’t available in different versions like some plugins, but it really is offering a unique experience you won’t find elsewhere. There are three acoustic pianos (including a Yamaha C7), but the real highlight is the dozens upon dozens of perfectly preserved vintage electric and acoustic keyboard instruments. Keyscape is quite unique as far as VST’s go due to the enormous range of instruments it offers. There are three different sample sets with different mic placements and mic configurations available. The User Interface has a bit of a learning curve, but it’s pretty intuitive overall. Using samples of a Yamaha CFX recorded at Abbey Road Studios in the UK, the piano tones are rich, detailed, and lush. The Garritan CFX has a devoted fan base, and it’s easy to see why. We looked at everything from $79 to $799 in our quest to sample the whole landscape of VST’s, and this is our last walk-through before we move back to acoustic and digital piano reviews. We’re in a truly golden age of instrumental technology - both digital and acoustic, and our selection of VST’s is absolute proof of that. Please like the video below, and if it’s your first time on the channel, subscribe and hit that notification bell! If you’re looking for Part 2 of our 10-way comparison video of all of the VST’s we’ve looked at over the past two 2 months, you’re in the right place! Hello and welcome to another piano review at the Merriam Pianos YouTube channel. ? Click the ? bell to be notified of all videos! ▸ bit.ly/SubscribeMerriam ? Subscribe to Merriam Pianos HERE ▸ bit.ly/SubscribeMerriam ? See More Digital Pianos▸ /Digital-Pianos