Topic: 97 keys ... ?
We know, there's a Bösendorfer 290 Imperial with 97 keys and also is's even sampled already. Could it be possible to increase the Pianoteq's key range up to that Bösendorfer range? Would that be easily programmable?
- Hartmut
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- Coldsalmon
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I too would like to see a 97-key Pianoteq. Even though I would have to spend at least $500 for a subwoofer that could accurately reproduce those fundamental frequencies, and I would never actually use it, it would still be very cool to have. I would image that this would actually require an entirely new physical model, so it would probably be much more difficult to implement than it seems at first -- and there are a lot of other things that I would rather have. So as long as it would be a trivial matter to add 9 (or more) extra keys, go for it. But if I could pick one thing to spend 1000 developer hours on, I would pick improving the tone of the existing grand pianos.
- jcfelice88keys
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Hello Messrs. Hartmut and Coldsalmon,
The fine engineers and developers at Modartt tend to listen to peoples' requests about features in upcoming models. If enough of us show interest in extended virtual piano keyboards, who knows what might be available in the future?
One concern I would have ... would be how those keys below the standard 88 might be accessed while playing live. At the same time, it would be mighty nice to enjoy the modeled resonances of those lower bass note strings, when the sustain pedal is depressed while playing the regular 88 notes.
Interestingly, in addition to Bosendorfer pianos, is anyone aware that Stuart & Sons pianos, manufactured in Australia, also have 97-note keyboards? The difference is an interesting one, because their notes range from F below the usual low A, up to F ... above the usual high C! Personally, I believe this is a much more useful range in extended keyboards. Bravo to Stuart & Sons for their forward-thinking ideas.
Cheers,
Joe
P.S. I noticed that each of you are fairly new members to the Pianoteq forum. May I say 'Welcome' to each of you; enjoy your stay here, and feel free to voice your opinions here and contribute replies as you see fit.
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- EdinKent
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Coldsalmon wrote:
Even though I would have to spend at least $500 for a subwoofer that could accurately reproduce those fundamental frequencies,
I love the idea of a super-extended piano range which has the dogs howling at one end of the keyboard and the floor shaking at the other..!
But it should go hand-in-hand with a dedicated Modartt commissioned master keyboard and pedal set (4 pedals).. Sorry, I know I am harping (pun?) on about something I raised in another thread, but I really think if they did this Pianoteq would rule the world, case closed. Ivory II and V-piano etc can pack up their trunks and say goodbye to the circus!
Oh and ditto jcfelice88keys, welcome one and all to the forum, its a bit nerdy, but great fun. Enjoy!
- berghs.kedjan
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jcfelice88keys wrote:
At the same time, it would be mighty nice to enjoy the modeled resonances of those lower bass note strings, when the sustain pedal is depressed while playing the regular 88 notes.
This would be really nice! I think that 88 keys is enough (most of the time..) but this extra resonance would be nice (and maybe even from the extra stings on the top)! But maybe not the most important......
- Beto-Music
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Bosendorfer may face accusations of racism, cause the extra bass notes are black and do not used.