Modartt user forum - Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (sigasa) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:26:05 +0000

EvilDragon wrote:

Better have limiter enabled to avoid nasty surprises. Having lots of fff notes under sustain pedal will clip the output eventually, unless you reduce the volume even further down, to -12 or perhaps even -18 dB if you're especially forceful. Then, of course, you need to compensate on the speakers.

Thank you evil-dragon, this explains a few things!

Kindest Regards,

Chris

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (EvilDragon) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:22:22 +0000

Better have limiter enabled to avoid nasty surprises. Having lots of fff notes under sustain pedal will clip the output eventually, unless you reduce the volume even further down, to -12 or perhaps even -18 dB if you're especially forceful. Then, of course, you need to compensate on the speakers.

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (sigasa) — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 22:18:14 +0000

Very interesting thread. The Blüthner is my go-to instrument. AB perspective. I shall be trying your Vol. -6, Dyn. 36 suggestion Joe. May I ask, do you use these volume and dynamics with or without limiter enabled?

Kindest Regards,

Chris

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (mekosmowski) — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:37:48 +0000

I just played a midi file of a 12-tone serial work I'm writing through a few different pianos, and I may settle on the Grotrian (Concert Royal fwiw) for this piece. I imagine people prefer different pianos for different pieces, at least for different genres.

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (peterws) — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 19:55:50 +0000

I got all my parametes fixed for all instruments. Otherwise i'd get no work done. So I switch between Bechstein, D4 and K2. There's no variation within the makes, but great variation between them. 3 distinctly different instruments. Love 'em all . . .:)

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (Aidan) — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:12:18 +0000

Grotrian for me all the time. I switch back to some other one from time to time (Blüthner or the Erard Grand usually) but always switch back after a few minutes. Can't will till they update all the pianos to the same level of quality the Grotrian has.

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (bSharpCyclist) — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 20:24:18 +0000

scorpio wrote:

LTECpiano, based on your Grotrian comments I went off and played around with it some more. I ended up
purchasing it, and I don't regret it. Right now it is the piano I am using ... truly remarkable instrument.
Thank you.

Hey Scorpio (guessing the same over at PW) - now I want to buy it

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (scorpio) — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 20:07:09 +0000

LTECpiano, based on your Grotrian comments I went off and played around with it some more. I ended up
purchasing it, and I don't regret it. Right now it is the piano I am using ... truly remarkable instrument.
Thank you.

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (bSharpCyclist) — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:55:07 +0000

I've been using Model B, but I think I'll test out Grotrian and Blüthner.

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (LTECpiano) — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 16:34:35 +0000

Hi Scorpio - the Grotrian is exceptional - particularly IMHO, the Grotrian Recording 3 preset. Anyone who favors the "big" pianos would like it.

Regards, Lanny

PS: I "went-to" the Grotrian after playing the Bluethner but the Grotrian has some newer PTQ secret "stuff" that really makes it have presence. The more of these wonderful pianos you have the less you would want to "go-to" any sampled piano! ;p)

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (scorpio) — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 15:37:12 +0000

lem18 wrote:

Back on topic though, my "go-to" piano would currently be the Grotrian (previously the Model B). However, certain presets have definite value for me. The K2 3 Mics preset is great for a bass-heavy low-end, and doesn't get muddy with repeatedly pressed keys with sustain on. I love the D4 and Model B Dreamy presets, and, the Model B Cosmic preset, each letting me play a certain style of music.

This is terrific, thank you.

I have yet to purchase the Grotrian, it seems clear that I am missing something. I have tested it, but have not given this piano enough time.

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (scorpio) — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 15:33:40 +0000

This "go-to" discussion is amusing. I believe the issue is the hyphen.

We have a selection of pianos in front of us each day via Pianoteq. When you sit down to play,
which one do you go to, which one do you sit down and play?

Which instrument and preset is your default piano, which one do you mostly use?

For me, I appreciate hearing what others are using as it forces me to question my own bias.

Thank you all!

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (Fleer) — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 15:22:06 +0000

Formerly Model B, now Grotrian and Blüthner.

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (LTECpiano) — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 14:03:23 +0000

Hi Lem18 - "go-to" implication is same here in South Carolina as Australia apparently. I do not know about North Carolina or Texas!

LOL

Lanny

Re: Which Pianoteq piano is your "go-to" instrument?

null@example.com (lem18) — Sat, 04 Feb 2017 00:22:49 +0000

skip wrote:

[non contributory tangent]
What the heck does "go-to" mean, anyway"? Does that just mean "favourite"? In that case, why not just say "what is your favourite piano"?

As a native (Australian) English speaker, using "go-to" implies more meaning than favourite, like reliable/dependable.. "the best tool for the job". The job we're talking about here is no doubt a personally satisfying piano sound, so "favourite" was probably appropriate, considering how subjective sound can be. The OP even used the word favourite in their question.

Back on topic though, my "go-to" piano would currently be the Grotrian (previously the Model B). However, certain presets have definite value for me. The K2 3 Mics preset is great for a bass-heavy low-end, and doesn't get muddy with repeatedly pressed keys with sustain on. I love the D4 and Model B Dreamy presets, and, the Model B Cosmic preset, each letting me play a certain style of music.