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Duo for Trumpet / Jean-François Dandrieu. (Organteq 2)

2026-06-13T21:57:39Z

Duo for Trumpet
Jean-François Dandrieu, also spelled D'Andrieu (c. 1682 – 7 February 1738) was a French Baroque composer, harpsichordist and organist.

Using preset A Clockwork Organ (modified) and with a trumpet giving a little help in voice 2.

https://youtu.be/nrRvFXS9MAM

All the best, everyone

Stig

I tried many pianos... But pianoteq is really good

2026-06-11T08:22:39Z

While on vacation in Germany, I had the opportunity to visit the famous Thomann store. The sheer number of instruments of all kinds is impressive. I spent some time in the pianos and keyboard section, and here are a few impressions from an amateur.
I tried out a good dozen grand pianos (Kawai, Yamaha, Steinway, Seiler, and Thomann). I don’t have the expertise to judge their respective quality, but the feel is amazing. The first impression is the loud volume, which is a bit overwhelming at first, but a soundproof room with about ten pianos allowed me to play freely. I love the sound diffusion of grand.

I’ve tried few upright pianos (I have one at home); Steinway, Bechstein and others but I don’t like that feeling of being confined with my back to the room, my nose pressed against the cabinet, and the sound too close. Playing on a grand is much more enjoyable.

I also tried a few digital pianos, including the new Kawai NV12, but I didn’t dare turn the volume up too high to test the soundboard. I mainly tried them with headphones (all the pianos were equipped with Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro 32-ohm headphones).

After two wonderful hours, however, I concluded that my personal Pianoteq setup with a standard PHA-4 keyboard mounted in a wooden cabinet Is very good...
Now I'm certain of it: Pianoteq is the best investment I've made in a long time

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"General freeze" On, between reboot

2026-06-10T19:37:33Z

Is it possible to keep "General freeze" On, between reboot and power cycles?
If not, is it possible to add this feature on Preferences or any parameter in config file ?

CLAVICEMBALO :: Frescobaldi: „Toccata avanti il Ricercare”

2026-06-10T18:19:07Z

In this recording, I combined a Grimaldi harpsichord (PIANOTEQ) with an organ. In the middle section, both instruments play simultaneously. This combination was found in bygone centuries (and in modern copies of period instruments) under the name CLAVICEMBALO, where one keyboard operated a stringed harpsichord and the other a piped four-foot positive organ. The sounds from both keyboards could be combined.

https://youtu.be/XFNvup7WE8c?si=_WmL0uhemWsYxrBd

Frescobaldi: „Toccata per l'Elevatione” from „Fiori Musicali”

2026-06-09T18:52:26Z

For this recording I used the Italian harpsichord of Carlo Grimaldi

https://youtu.be/Khmv1zhWuis?si=Fm9dz_QsbnaIGgbB

And below is the same piece on the organ
https://youtu.be/LBNgGX61FdI?si=QGyknKzJ8wcscB13

OT2 - Holzhey-Organ Neresheim 1798 Max Reger: Ach bleib

2026-06-09T17:32:57Z

Max Reger (1873-1916) was a prominent German composer, organist and conductor. He lived and worked for many years in Weiden and Munich, and as university music director and professor in Leipzig (Germany). He composed many famous organ works in the style of the late Romantic period and early modernism. Sadly, he died very young at the age of 43.
The chorale prelude ‘Ach bleib mit deiner Gnade’ (Opus 135a, No. 1) is a very personal and artfully crafted organ piece. Max Reger treats the melody by Melchior Vulpius (1570–1615) in a restrained style. The composition features the polyphonic voice leading typical of Reger. The imploring and consoling character of the sacred song is emphasised by the modulations and distinctive harmonies. The work is also used as a prelude to Hymn No. 144 in the hymn book of the New Apostolic Church.

Holzhey-Organ - Neresheim 1798: Organteq 2
J. Unruh

We recorded this piece a few years ago. We are now presenting this new recording, accompanied by an improved video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-CtOJdYWe0

All of our music recordings can be seen at:
https://www.youtube.com/@Praeludium.Opus1

Update 9.2.0. (June 5th 2026)

2026-06-08T19:50:17Z

Thank you, Modartt team, for this update. I downloaded it this evening and noticed the difference straight away. I loaded up the Steingraeber Warm preset and the attack on this just works for me.

I see that there have been performance improvements according to the changelog.
Are you able to elaborate on this?

One thing I have noticed is thar the decay of velocity indicators in the velocity pane is quicker. I think this is an improvement.

I like the 3D keyboard. Very appealing.

Thanks again all,

Warmest regards,

Chris

PT9 Guitar Duo+Violin: Glorious, glorious is the work of God -binaural

2026-06-08T17:06:14Z

Binaural mix: For optimal sound, please use headphones.

Emanuel Gohle (1867-1937) was a German composer who helped shape the musical culture of the New Apostolic Church (NAC). He studied music and worked as a teacher at the Berlin Conservatoire.
The melody of the hymn “Herrlich, herrlich bauet Gott sein Werk” or “Glorious, glorious is the work of God” is composed in the tradition of revivalist hymns and was included in the New Apostolic Hymnal (New Apostolic Church Hymnal No. 344, New Apostolic Hymnal No. 280). The lyrics describe the workings and the building up of God’s work on earth. Musically, the piece is characterised by a catchy style typical of early 20th-century church music in this context. It is a hymn that was frequently used in church services.
The arrangement for violin and guitar duo is by J. Unruh (2026).

Violin: SWAM Audio Modeling 3
Guitar Duo: Pianoteq 9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gh2qDdc49w

All of our music recordings can be seen at:
https://www.youtube.com/@Praeludium.Opus1

New Bach video Sinfonia n 11 in G minor, BWV 797

2026-06-06T08:45:57Z

Dear Friends,

Bach Sinfonia No.11 in G minor – Again, in sharp contrast to the preceding and the following sinfonias, this is a charming, gentle pastoral siciliano in 3/8. Its main theme of 8 bars consists of a stepwise descending octave with a typical dotted rhythm in the steps that runs throughout the piece.
These elemrnts are emphasized in a wide transition passage that leads from the relative major (Bƅ), through A to D minor (16-31) exactly at the middle of the work. A sort of development leads back to the main theme in the tonic (65) with which the work ends. A tense passage (41- 48) exploits the subtle rhythmic syncopation of the transition passage (22-29). One should also note the two “organ points” on A (24-28) and on D (57-63) resolving on the tonic G at the end.
Enjoy your listening Bach from Italy

Carmelo
This video was recorded with these setting:
Played on Yamaha P125 piano stage, Tamara House. Video Recording Samsung galaxy A54.
VST: Bösendorfer VC 280 Pianoteq Stage 9
Editing: Wondershare Filmora
https://youtu.be/mhbAYIPYI90

Blues For Wood (Pianoteq)

2026-06-05T15:39:01Z

since i was out of town i didn't get to share a track from last week, Woody Shaw's "Blues for Wood." this is pretty much an F blues, although there are some nice substitutions that Woody used to to give it his imprimatur. i'm a big fan of his playing and music.

https://youtu.be/Noujk0TEZCY

Pee Wee (Pianoteq)

2026-06-05T15:32:06Z

i got to spend some quality time at a beach this week so things are much more copacetic in my world. here's one of the most beautiful tunes in the book, Tony William's "Pee Wee" from Miles's Sorcerer album. interestingly Miles sat out on this tune, it's just Wayne, Herbie, Ron, and Tony. i've always loved the harmony in this tune. it really drifts all over the place.

https://youtu.be/1InIaLf2mpQ

G.F. Haendel: „Allemande” from Sonata Nº 3 d-moll

2026-06-05T12:38:16Z

Many associate George Frideric Händel with organ music, but this is not true. Although it is certain that Händel also played the organ, he composed almost nothing for solo organ. His famous organ concertos are compositions for organ and orchestra, not solo organ.

Almost everything played on the organ as Händel's compositions is a transcription from other instruments.

The Allemande I recorded today is not a transcription but an original composition for keyboard (harpsichord).

https://youtu.be/y08_gbkq8PQ?si=gQm8dfottIpTFy1c

Johann Pachelbel: „Suite in d-moll” (+sheet music) :: Piotr Nowik

2026-06-04T19:35:50Z

The recording of Bach's Fugue, made by user Pianoteqenthusiast, reminded me of a series of other harpsichords on Pianoteq that I'd forgotten existed :-)
I'll be using these newly discovered, old instruments in future recordings.
This time, I'm featuring the Italian harpsichord by G. Giusti again in a piece by Johann Pachelbel (usually associated with organ music, not harpsichord). In this recording, I used four different timbres from this instrument.

https://youtu.be/H9tslb7ATug?si=RD5NdwEu71CvGL_J

Für Elise

2026-06-04T07:28:20Z

Hi, just recorded myself playing Für Elise by Ludwig van Beethoven.

I'm self taught at piano and it's a little rough, but enjoy!

Also welcome to give tips on technique or whatnot if you feel it would be constructive. I get shaky from the pressure when doing recording.

Pianoteq 9.1.2
Preset = Steinway Hamburg - Classic Recording
(I think that's the one I used . . .)
(with a hint of piano-wear dialed in)

Thanks for viewing.

EDIT: Forgot to point out you will need to click inside the little link in the grey box, to navigate to YT to view it.

https://youtu.be/KSvXyhV7TeA?si=qemQHNH5HRYfTUej

Piano Models request

2026-06-03T17:06:58Z

Once in a while, requests for new piano models pop up in this forum. Here is my wish list.
When I bought my VPC1 it came with velocity curves for Ravenscroft, Alicias keys etc. This is why I have a Ravenscroft VST and Alicias Keys as VST. And than many more, largely from NI.
Also Pianoreq I bought because there was a curve deliverd with the VPC1 Editor. Maybe otherwise I would have never heard about pianoteq.
But with pianoteq, my piano practice has become very exiting. I could pick a Piano and a preset that did sit well with what I tried to learn. That choice added exitement and motivation to keep going. And there is a hughe appetite to have more choices.
And, allready having a Ravenscroft VST - I want a Ravenscroft Piano Model in Pianoteq.
NIs Claire is said to be based on a Fazioli - I want a Fazioli Piano Model in Pianoteq.
Because having these fine Instruments behaving like the real thing, just like all the other Models available, seems to be so much better than triggering pre-recorded samples.
And, from looking at former posts asking for Fazioli (and I think even Ravenscroft was mentioned sometimes) I am in good company wishing our choices to expand.

If it is possible to make the physical model even better than it is today, I think I would update (even if CPU load does increase).
But adding a Fazioli and a Ravenscroft Instrument will make me update for shure!