Modartt user forum - FXP editing questions and layers

Re: FXP editing questions and layers

2025-06-01T09:03:42Z

Thank you so much for this detailed and perfect answer.

Re: FXP editing questions and layers

2025-05-31T23:19:33Z

The answer is "sort of" as you can use the parameter freeze and it will carry over all (or a selected subset) of an FXP's settings from one instrument pack to another, but because the underlying engine is slightly different between each instrument pack (which is what you're paying for with each individual pack), the way those settings will apply to the different "base models" at the software level will be different--how much so will vary.

Moving from, say, the Bechstein to the Bluethner or one of the Petrofs will probably sound 60-80% the same, maybe more than that, while copying an FXP by parameter freeze from the U4 to the Rucker's Harpsichord is going to work a lot less effectively. Staying within the same brand and size class, so Hamburg Steinway to New York Steinway will be the closest in parameter freeze, while changes in size (Steinway B to D), design (U4 to Shigeru Kawai), or instrument type (Harp to Guitar) will work the least well. If you're using Standard, it will keep all "Note Edit" changes made in an FXP in Pro, despite the fact that you won't be able to see that they're retained.

Re: FXP editing questions and layers

2025-05-31T14:58:06Z

Thank you for the detailed and fast reply.

I chose the 4 already. My question was unclear. Im wondering if i can edit any of my 4 instruments into a FXP that I download from the FXP Corner?

For instance say I like a FXP for the U4 but I dont have that, can i substitute one I do own into that FXP?

Re: FXP editing questions and layers

2025-05-31T09:00:47Z

Yes, you need to activate instrument packs to use FXPs based on them outside of the demo/trial mode for instrument packs you don't own yet or haven't activated. Since your purchase came with 4 (and it sounds like you haven't chosen which ones you want yet), those are free, and then if you need any others, they'd be separate/additional purchases. Feel to ask on the forums if you need help choosing, as all of the instrument packs have different strengths and "moods" depending on what you're looking for.

If you have activated them and they're not showing up, refresh the license in the About area of the software, and then open and close the software again. If activations don't appear write support directly by email (support [at] modartt).

FXP editing questions and layers

2025-05-30T07:34:02Z

Hey all, I have been busy the last 6 months but for Christmas 2024 I recieved pianoteq 8 as my present from my wife. So I finally got it hooked up to reaper (linux) and it sounds teriffic. I have a ton of new songs to record and will be doing so.

I see many FXp's and when I add them I get "you dont have instrument X" etc. Can I edit the instruments to include ones I do own? I purchased pro with 4 sets.

Also - layering piano's, is it better to put them on separate tracks in reaper or layer in pianoteq's UI?

Thanks and I am happy to be back as I learnt piano well enough to drop some fun songs here once I get going.