I liked the Bechstein best of the various models when I bought PianoTeq and I’m still loving it.

It's very versatile and has a sweet clarity nothing else can match.  The top note of any chord easily makes itself heard.  Far superior to Steinway (I just can't get to like that sound.  It's me, I know  I know!)
But the Bluthner has that rustic appeal somehow!

Get 'em both!

I was particularly enjoying the Bechstein sound again this week.

My favourite changes from time to time. Maybe it depends on how I feel which changes how I play, which in turn makes for completely different sounding pianos?

Playing with different velocity levels changes tonality .
Even different pressure levels in the ears, small amounts of ear wax, head colds change perception of sound.

We know how important velocity curves are to the tonal qualities of any given model. I know from different controllers our assessment of any given model is going to be heavily biased by the controller.
However it's also heavily influenced by playback levels,  the listening room, headphones or loudspeakers.

I love the Bechstein. At the moment, I've totally fallen in love with the K2. I also recently fell in love with the Steinnway B, far more than the D!

My favourite changes from time to time. Maybe it depends on how I feel which changes how I play, which in turn makes for completely different sounding pianos?

Playing with different velocity levels changes tonality .
Even different pressure levels in the ears, small amounts of ear wax, head colds change perception of sound.

We know how important velocity curves are to the tonal qualities of any given model. I know from different controllers our assessment of any given model is going to be heavily biased by the controller.
However it's also heavily influenced by playback levels,  the listening room, headphones or loudspeakers.

What about the YC5 ?  Might suit your preferred styles.

Thanks, I don’t like the sound of YC5. I prefer the sound of the CFX or C7 but Pianoteq doesn’t have these pianos

Good advice all - I too would say take time with demoing among them.

For the choice between the 2 you mention, for me it would be the Bechstein DG - love the way it sounds with double octaves that tiny bit more than with the Bluthner. Both good - but I just intuit the Bechy might be more on point esp. with some cool latin music sounds. But indeed also love the Bluthner! Hard to say what you would eventually prefer.

Yours was a really sweet competition entry, much enjoyed BTW - cheers!

Thank you very much!

Best wishes,

Stig

For the choice between the 2 you mention, for me it would be the Bechstein DG - love the way it sounds with double octaves that tiny bit more than with the Bluthner. Both good - but I just intuit the Bechy might be more on point esp. with some cool latin music sounds. But indeed also love the Bluthner! Hard to say what you would eventually prefer.

Yours was a really sweet competition entry, much enjoyed BTW - cheers!

I suggest using the software in demo mode for a long time, over a month, and then deciding (the demo is very generous anyway).

Try it on different speakers and headphones and types of music. Different presets.

I use Blüthner most of the time. Sometimes I try the rest in demo mode and feel Petrof may be a bit better for some stuff, on some headphones but not others, then Bechstein better on some things but not others...

But I feel I get the most consistently good tone from Blüthner.