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Request for optimized velocity curve for Yamaha P-525 (Pianoteq use)

null@example.com (max22) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:28:31 +0000

Hello everyone,

I’m using a Yamaha P-525 as a MIDI controller for virtual piano instruments, mainly Pianoteq.

I’ve noticed that the default velocity response is not fully ideal for my use. Soft dynamics can be a bit difficult to control, and I often need to play quite firmly to reach a full and open sound, which sometimes feels less natural than expected.

My setup:

Yamaha P-525
Mac
Pianoteq (main instrument)
Focus on classical music and piano practice

What I’m looking for is a velocity curve that:

slightly expands the usable range between 30 and 100
makes it easier to reach higher velocities (100–127) without excessive force
still preserves good control in the soft dynamics (20–40 range)
feels musical and stable rather than overly artificial or extreme

I have already tried basic curves (linear and mild soft compression), but I would really appreciate advice from users who have experience with the P-525 and Pianoteq and have found a well-balanced and practical setup.

Any suggestions for velocity curves or MIDI settings would be highly appreciated

One minute with Syngular Lead Deserted Caravan (Pianoteq)

null@example.com (Pianoteqenthusiast) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 11:24:48 +0000

One minute with Syngular Lead Deserted Caravan

Testing nice sound with Syngular, accompaniment with Kawai SK-EX Warm, very special chords.

https://youtu.be/DR9w9Tqc8w0

All the best, everyone

Stig

Bach Sinfonia n 8 in F Major BWV 794 Pianoteq 9 HQ

null@example.com (carmelo.paolucci) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:52:08 +0000

Dear Friends,

I recorded this video to participate in the 2026 contest. It's the first video in which I use Pianoteq 9.
This sinfonia is also built on one theme. The theme is vigorous and joyouswith a definite rhythmic pattern. It appears in the exposition i n the middle, the upper and the lower voices in that order. It consists of two descending thirds: D-C-Bƅ and C- Bƅ-A. A special
feature of this sinfonia is the bi-tonality in the development – at least in its beginning from the middle of (7). The upper voice starts with the theme in C, and the lower one enters immediately in a streto in F. (b.t.w. one of the four clavier duets is a bi-tonal work and it is also in F.) This streto continues up to (11), and shorter streto moves continue to the end of the development in the relative minor (d, 15). The sinfonia contains many other moves of amusing imitation between the voices (4-5, 19-21), which sometimes move together (17-18).
Enjoy your listening 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/KSyPTuot2zo

Ev'rything I Love (Pianoteq)

null@example.com (budo) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:33:16 +0000

here's one of the great Cole Porter tunes of all time. so many great tunes by him, how is it possible

https://youtu.be/aMoaLdqc85c

How to make it sound like you are sitting at the piano?

null@example.com (thorr) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:17:21 +0000

I haven't used Pianoteq for a while. There used to be a preset in the Bluethner for Model 1 BA or AB.

I want to easily be able to pick a piano and make it sound like it would to me as the player if I was playing it. I don't care about listening to what the audience would hear. I want to hear what I am used to hearing when playing. The keys on the left should mostly come out the left speaker and the keys on the right would come mostly out the right speaker.

I hope the answer isn't messing around with the microphones. I am looking for a simple setting. Thanks!

Tarquinio Merula: „Capriccio »La Loda«” PIANOTEQ & VISCOUNT PHYSIS

null@example.com (rumburak) — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:47:36 +0000

I like to record the same pieces simultaneously on the Pianoteq harpsichord and on the organ. Most early compositions can be played on both the harpsichord and the organ—in other words, on any keyboard.

https://youtu.be/PJSoKijPN9c?si=RKFDxU535TukeOSo

https://youtu.be/Tr_UElMO2b0?si=GZzyF9KOyxWNUX8d

Bach Prelude 2 in C minor, BWV 934 "Six Little Preludes"

null@example.com (Pianoteqenthusiast) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:27:34 +0000

https://youtu.be/JaTXPiTgGho

All the best, everyone

Stig

Hans Ruckers II Harpsichord, PIANOTEQ

null@example.com (rumburak) — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:03:01 +0000

My new recording using three open PIANOTEQ programs - each separately for the three keyboards.
I placed the lute on the lower keyboard. On the upper keyboard - the 4-foot voice.

https://youtu.be/tGmXy5zpZZE?si=2NzuwPcPST8q3G-w

Arcangelo Corelli from 12 Trio Sonatas / Sonate da chiesa, Op. 3

null@example.com (Pianoteqenthusiast) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:13:27 +0000

From Arcangelo Corelli's 12 trio sonatas, Sonate da chiesa, Opus 3, part of it

Beautiful beautiful work! Corelli is so underrated.
I’m keeping about same tempo as James Last in his ”Classics up to date 5”, 1978, which is a bit faster than Corelli have (Grave).

Syngular Lead Factory Whistle as soloist and 3 French Horn from Mac mini garageband as accompaniment.
Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/WNQNs20KBC0

Corelli (1653 -1713) was the first composer to be famous exclusively for his instrumental music. His works were immensely popular during his lifetime and for a long time afterwards. His limited works were of pioneering importance for Baroque music.
Corelli wrote works for solo violin, for string trio and for chamber orchestra. His six opuses include only 48 trio sonatas, 12 concerti grossi, three quartet sonatas and a sinfonia, a total of 65 works.
Antonio Vivaldi, Georg Philipp Telemann, Giuseppe Tartini, Bach and Sergei Rachmaninov have paid tribute to him in their own works based on his ideas.

All the best, everyone

Stig

Future Organteq version

null@example.com (TerryG) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:09:51 +0000

Just wondering what is planned for a future release of Organteq.
Would two-way MIDI be coming at all?
Might it include the ability to modify the main screen back to a two-keyboard display for those of us with two manuals?
Any other suggestions... I'm just wishing / dreaming.

PT9 C.Bechstein D 282 - Diabelli: Andantino cantabile Op 151 binaural

null@example.com (J. Unruh) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:40:17 +0000

Binaural mix: For optimal sound, please use headphones.

Anton Diabelli (1781 - 1858) was an Austrian composer, guitarist, and pianist. He lived and worked in Vienna (Austria) for many years. He composed mainly music for piano and guitar and founded a music publishing house.
The Andantino cantabile is the first movement of Sonatina No. 1 in G major, Op. 151. The composition is written in the early Romantic style and features a catchy, song-like (cantabile) melody. The musical mood is cheerful and easy to follow.

We released this recording several years ago. We have now created a new mix of the old recording using Pianoteq 9.

C. Bechstein D 282 concert grand piano: Pianoteq 9

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPRCxKaTQlA

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

Better resolution for Wah pedal control?

null@example.com (jordanrkrueger@gmail.com) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:17:41 +0000

Is there any way in the Pianoteq software to smooth out the 128 steps for controlling wah pedals over midi?
I'm mainly looking at pianoteq as a way to get good clavinet and pianet sounds on stage.

So far using midi to control the wah pedal frequency has been too steppy or zippered sounding, is it possible to smooth this or somehow use 14 bit msb lsb messages?
I would like to avoid using external effects, but if needed I can just use an effects modeler unit I am currently using for my Pianet.

Pianoteq sounds so much more polished through my IEMs

null@example.com (sigasa) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:05:11 +0000

Hi all,

I'm seeking some wisdom.

Why does Pianoteq sound so much better through my Sennheiser IEMs than my Beyerdynamic 770 PRO X Limited Edition closed back headphones?

With the 770s chromatic scales sound rather too uneven despite levelling unison width and the other one, unison something (forgot what it's called!)
However when listening through the IEMs it's night and day! Such smooth chromatic runs.

Also, when playing through my Soundcore X600s, evenness, but when playing through my KEF LS50s, again, I hear great inconsistencies.

Could it be that the more expensive offerings reveal too much and the cheaper ones behave more forgivingly, or am I missing something???

So for now, I'll listen through the budget options!

Any ideas guys???

Warmest regards,

Chris

Kawai Hybrids vs. Acoustics with Silent or ATX4 systems

null@example.com (jmanrique) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:16:08 +0000

looking ahead, I’d like to share something and ask for your advice, fellow Pianoteq sages. I’m a huge Kawai fan, whether it’s their acoustics (I own an upright), their controllers (I have an MP7SE and I love it), or the wonderful Pianoteq model.
I’ve read plenty of great things here about Kawai’s hybrids, the Novus series, but I’m noticing that a baby grand (or a medium one, if we really go all out) with a Silent or ATX4 system installed wouldn't be much more expensive. That way, you get a 'real' piano plus the Silent/Pianoteq option. Has anyone here owned or tried this setup and could share their thoughts?

String Length or Piano Lenght : a bit misleading and error in 9.1

null@example.com (Olivier W) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:48:58 +0000

Hi,

In the latest version of Pianoteq 9.1.2, the length of the Steinway D is listed as 2.70 m. However, isn’t the actual length of a Steinway D closer to 2.74 m?

This issue doesn’t seem to appear with the Steinway B or other pianos in the “String Length” menu.

Also, shouldn’t this parameter be called “Piano Length” instead? The strings themselves don’t have the exact same length as the piano, so the current naming feels a bit misleading.

Regards,

Olivier