Is Pianoteq v.8 about to be released? (Page 1 of 2)

Oh yes !.... it seems that there is something going on at modartt... I can't wait.....
New version... new instruments I hope....
Maybe tomorrow !... why not...

Damn, it really is ahah. I guess if it sounds better then my Garritan CFX now I will have to lose some more money and sell CFX LMAO!

I don't see anything about Pianoteq 8 at their website. Are you a beta user?

Edit. I do see where the trial tab is, V8 is mentioned, but there's no link to actually download the trial version.
I'm cautiously excited.

It does indeed say upgrade to version 8 now, but with no product announcements, no 8 logo, no details at all. No option to download yet. It's currently a weird mix for sure!

Hopefully this is the beginning of a real announcement and the website hasn't just been hacked, or Modartt are merely dealing with a disgruntled website administrator?

The changelog is also empty now.

Maybe all will be clearer in a few hours? Perhaps they were hoping to get a few more changes in place before people noticed?

I'm surprised they haven't come on here to say all is well - details to follow, or something!

Now when I click the 'Buy' tab on the website, Pianoteq is not available to be ordered except for the upgrades and Organteq.

So, my guess is that they just don't want people to buy Pianoteq 7 for a couple of days before they officially launch Pianoteq 8. Well, it doesn't explain why they don't change everything all at once though:)

Why leave it hanging?
This seems too unprofessional for them if actually intentional.

They don't even have to tell us what's actually happening but I would have expected them to say that something is being changed-  the website was hacked, or it was a mistake by administration. Something like that by now if they can't update the website to sort this either way.

They wouldn't even have to say what is happening - just a note here to say watch this space, or problems on the website are being sorted..

Way to tease the public... Lol!

This is purely speculation, but with the official announcement of a delay to the annual video contest, it's presumable that this is genuine and imminent.  I'd guess a two week time-frame or less--probably a lot less.  It's further possible that the release is causing technical challenges if new OSes are involved, changes to method of activation or number of slots, etc.

I don't think it was a mistake; my bet is that changes to the upgrade/activation backend code required deployment that altered text descriptions the removal of purchase options was a further attempt to insulate a new account/activation system on the main site as OTQ is unaffected but new PTQ licenses, instrument packs, etc. stand to be a customer service bonanza.  It makes further sense to deploy these changes over a weekend, as site traffic will naturally be lower.  With the intense speculation that an iOS offering could be involved in this, Modartt might be in the middle of restructuring their entire order system to support App Store integration which stands to be an absolute nightmare to seamlessly add that to already functional, deployed code exclusively for activation on desktop OSes.

I haven't tested what happens to the upgrade option by entering a license code, as the last thing I want to do is bork or brick something that Modartt has to fix on top of whatever else they're valiantly coping with behind the scenes, but I still--as of writing--have an upgrade to Version 8 option in the user area.

Also in the support/manuals:

I sincerely hope the fixing means a new version will be available :-)

Edit: I can see that unfortunately not (at least not yet). And it was so beautiful...

Looking foward to the Pianoteq 8

Glad they finally caught up with this error and let us know everything is fine with Modartt.

It's reverted back to version 7, for now..

Whether they pulled it at the last minute for extra testing and development, or somebody jumped the gun in the website admin I would rather they get it right than rush it out because of this non event, whether that's days, weeks or even months away.

It's a safe bet that something is coming sooner rather than later though.

Absolutely! Not only major upgrades, but any new instruments released during that year.

If true it will be fun to see what Modartt has done  to Pianoteq in Version 8.

https://forum.modartt.com/viewtopic.php...21#p985221

Me Too!!!

K3 (K2 update)

K3 upright - along with other branded uprights in the other packs.

Mark tree. (A new freebie for KIVir).

Unofficial YC-FX. (CFX)

New Steinway upright.

Barenboim piano - that would be something ultra special!!!

More Rhodes electric models - possibly including the new 8.
Rhodes Suitcase.

Apart from even better modelling of hammers and strings and lid behaviour -
Improvements to the FX engine.
Better reverb.
MPE settings.
Ability to use more simultaneous layers.
CLAP format support
iPad version.
Mono direct out to stereo option for FX with electric pianos.

Who knows really.

Now I’m hesitant to buy. But also waiting on 20-30% discount. But even with that if 8 is coming.. now I’m im limbo.

From your mouth to God's ear...

Same. Version 6 and 7 have been very substantial updates both for the engine model itself as well as instruments and features. Can't wait to see what has been cooking under the hood this time.

Thank you.

From qwerty keyboard to God's computer monitor doesn't have quite the same ring to it!

I'm just thinking how the few negative folks will bash Version 8 on the first day.  It seems they have a negative view on all Modarrt does with modeled technology.

Does this mean that Organteq will finally be updated to version 2 soon 

Is that stated somewhere in the site? The ~1 year of free updates promise? Just curious, dont't know if I'd better wait til 8 comes along.

Edit: I found it!

https://www.modartt.com/sale_conditions?lang=en

I have been wasting time and energy haunting this thread when I could be doing something more productive, such as practicing the piano. Am I correct in thinking that Modartt will send me an email when something new is released? I'm signed up for the newsletter, as well as being a customer.

We're only human; that's why the world is as it is.  But you make good points here.
I find, on headphones, many off-putting sounds, or colours with many of the pianos; this seems to change day by day, but the best performers are invariably the Grotrian, and the Bluthner.
Without headphones, all the instruments sound authentically acoustic and all are very playable to the degree I no longer want an actual acoustic..