It comes with an impressive list of instruments and the ability to randomize all the parameters with one click. For instance, you can adjust the hammer hardness, sound velocity or the output for each key before starting to play.įor quick configuration, the program provides the option to create presets for certain parameters and save the entire instrument configuration in order to load it later.
Unlike other programs, Pianoteq uses mathematical models to generate the sound which allows you to fine tune the output by using multiple parameters. While there are a lot of emulators available, there are few that can offer the same music quality and configuration options as Pianoteq. The artists who do not have access to a piano can use the computer and a specialized software to generate the sounds. It emulates a fourth generation piano and allows you to play music by generating high quality sound effects. Pianoteq is a useful tool for any user who wants to transform the computer into a versatile musical instrument. More details at Fix random crash on Linux when MIDI inputs are added/removed. The Pianoteq Ruckers II harpsichord requires Pianoteq 5.6 or higher and is available now for a MSRP of €49. Besides a sustain pedal and a soft pedal, there is also a buff stop pedal and a bassoon pedal which allow to adjust the contact with the strings in order to bring a muted sound or rattling noise. This virtual instrument offers an extension of the original instrument, from 4 1⁄2 to 6 1⁄2 octaves, and is equipped with the three registers - lower 8', upper 8', and 4', which can be combined in ways that are not possible in the real world. The instrument maker, also known by the name Joannes Ruckers, was one of two sons of Hans Ruckers who continued in the family craft. The physical model is based on a copy by Matthias Griewisch of a Hans Ruckers II le Jeune original model from 1624. Comparable with what the Stradivarius is for the violin family, the name of Ruckers has a similar quality aspect for the harpsichords. Harpsichords by the Ruckers family are praised for their superb tone, thanks to the instrument maker’s understanding of the harmonic aspects.
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