Exquisite preset indeed, thank you for pointing out.  It would deserve an audio demo . I just listened to Clementi (I uploaded the MIDI file http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/uploads.p...r_Park.mid) and it sounded beautiful. The only thing is that the reverb is missing (because of using an external wav file) so it must be replaced by another one.

thanks for the kind words, all!

Gilles has it right with the links for the reverb wave impulses (above).  "small wood room" and "large wood room" tend to be my go-to's for daily work (trying to boost sense of cabinet resonance), but the others like la scala, amsterdam, berlin, musikverein, etc all make for great listening. 

@Philippe: that's a lovely performance of the Clementi, though i think i prefer it on the Broadwood rather than the 1849 Erard...

1796 Broadwood, A=424 Stanhope (1801), 18th century salon waveform.

http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/uploads.p...ark_ii.mp3

Others are available here: http://www.samplicity.com/bricasti-m7-i...responses/

Speaking of Erard, there is an FXP for the 1849 Erard, part of the Kremsegg Collection #1, called "1849 Erard - 443 Hummel2 - La sc" recently uploaded that sounds absolutely exquisite and makes me want to buy this instrument. This FXP creates a completely distinct character, and has a timbre and unique tuning that is mesmerizing. WOW. It has overtones even more beautiful than the Model B that I also recently purchased, but the B is all around, and this FXP is for ballads and classical IMO.

Exquisite preset indeed, thank you for pointing out.  It would deserve an audio demo . I just listened to Clementi (I uploaded the MIDI file http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/uploads.p...r_Park.mid) and it sounded beautiful. The only thing is that the reverb is missing (because of using an external wav file) so it must be replaced by another one.

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Me three.  But back then (at my purchase time), the electric piano package was more limited.  It's a nicer deal now to pick up R2/W1+Hohner as your base and then grab an acoustic instrument as you can get enough of a variety with the KiVIR+Legacy acoustics.  I find myself using the KiVIR Erard way more often than the K2.

Funnily enough I find I also go to the Erard a lot.

SteveLy wrote:

Sorry for the tardy reply after you already purchased, but if you're into electro-acoustic pianos (like the Rhodes), getting Pianoteq + Electric Piano R2/W1 default package (instead of D4+K2) and the Model B (+ all the free add-on instruments) is the least expensive and most versatile package. The Stage version Electric is especially good value in combo with the model B, because the model B is fantastic out-of-the-box without any tweaks (as is the R2).

But either which way, do get all the free add-ons and have a go at the free "legacy" instruments as well (in the user area).

I actually wish I had done this, I found I used nearly only the D4 - the K2 doesn't seem to ever inspire me when playing once I bought pianoteq, I have then bought the honer collection and currently still lust after the R2/W1. Although I also find that the Celesta very desirable -- decisions :-0

Me three.  But back then (at my purchase time), the electric piano package was more limited.  It's a nicer deal now to pick up R2/W1+Hohner as your base and then grab an acoustic instrument as you can get enough of a variety with the KiVIR+Legacy acoustics.  I find myself using the KiVIR Erard way more often than the K2.

Sorry for the tardy reply after you already purchased, but if you're into electro-acoustic pianos (like the Rhodes), getting Pianoteq + Electric Piano R2/W1 default package (instead of D4+K2) and the Model B (+ all the free add-on instruments) is the least expensive and most versatile package. The Stage version Electric is especially good value in combo with the model B, because the model B is fantastic out-of-the-box without any tweaks (as is the R2).

But either which way, do get all the free add-ons and have a go at the free "legacy" instruments as well (in the user area).

I actually wish I had done this, I found I used nearly only the D4 - the K2 doesn't seem to ever inspire me when playing once I bought pianoteq, I have then bought the honer collection and currently still lust after the R2/W1. Although I also find that the Celesta very desirable -- decisions :-0

Also, if you're not 100% happy or change your mind about something soon after purchase, contact Ptq support; they are extremely good and will sort you out - you're dealing with a handful of dedicated individuals here not a big faceless company with many layers of admin.

But either which way, do get all the free add-ons and have a go at the free "legacy" instruments as well (in the user area).