1. What mean blinking pedal in Pianoteq (when changing models)?
2. Why "D4", not "Steinway Model D"? Why "YC5", not "Yamana C5".
3. What mean "K" in "K2"?
4. Why there is no Pro trial?
P. S. You can free use the theme for your small (and maybe stupid) questions, that is too small (and maybe too stupid) to create a separate topic for it.
2. International copyright law.
4. I would think that the current trial is enough to evaluate the sound and operation. Pro adds specific power-user features, and maintaining multiple trials has to be hard.
1. That means that the pedal changed functionality. Right-click it to see.
3. Does it really matter?
4. I'm sure Modartt has their reasons.
What mean number like 415, 392 in historic pianos's preets?
What mean number like 415, 392 in historic pianos's preets?
It is standard diapason. The frequency of A note: A = 415 Hz or A= 392 Hz.
Kridlatec, thank you.
Another question: Is it possible to add wall for a grand piano, not only U4?
I never play on real grand, so I'm interesting how Pianoteq's dynamics (usually about 30-40 dB) compared to acoustic piano? What is typical dynamic range of acoustic piano. I guess that it's much greater than 40 dB, so is it hard to play on acoustic piano in right dynamics (for example, if I set 80 dB in Pianoteq, it's pretty hard to play)?
You can find some details on dynamics of an acoustic grand in this thread: http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/viewtopic.php?id=3149, and in particular in this paper: http://www.google.fr/url?sa=t&rct=j...8958,d.d2k.
Why does the EQ start at 60Hz, while A0's frequency is 27,5Hz (ideal)?
Why does the EQ start at 60Hz, while A0's frequency is 27,5Hz (ideal)?
This was an arbitrary choice, thinking that one control point at 60 Hz was enough for controlling the range [20 kHz, 60 kHz]. Note that in Pianoteq PRO, using the Spectrum Profile Note Edit, you can control all individual partials for each note, including of course those which are below 60 Hz.
EDIT (27/01): of course I meant the range [20 Hz, 60 Hz]
marcos daniel wrote:Why does the EQ start at 60Hz, while A0's frequency is 27,5Hz (ideal)?
This was an arbitrary choice, thinking that one control point at 60 Hz was enough for controlling the range [20 kHz, 60 kHz]. Note that in Pianoteq PRO, using the Spectrum Profile Note Edit, you can control all individual partials for each note, including of course those which are below 60 Hz.
So any video that explains ALL the PRO version features?
So any video that explains ALL the PRO version features?
There's the video on the Pianoteq Pro page, but the differences between Pro and Standard are really just the per-note editing and the 192kHz sample rate.
Currently I'm learning and playing mic configuration in Pianoteq. I've read mic section in the official manual and google for other manuals and references for piano recording. And the first thing that I notices is that most of source I read in internet place mics right above strings, under lid (for example just google "piano mic placement" for images). But most presets in Pianoteq place mic at the right side of the piano.
I tried some placements (AB, XY) but with mic between strings and lid, and it's sounds ugly (but maybe it's just my fault).
Can anybody explain it? And can anybody recommend good source for mic techniques for piano recording?
Currently I'm learning and playing mic configuration in Pianoteq. I've read mic section in the official manual and google for other manuals and references for piano recording. And the first thing that I notices is that most of source I read in internet place mics right above strings, under lid (for example just google "piano mic placement" for images). But most presets in Pianoteq place mic at the right side of the piano.
I tried some placements (AB, XY) but with mic between strings and lid, and it's sounds ugly (but maybe it's just my fault).
Can anybody explain it? And can anybody recommend good source for mic techniques for piano recording?
I've experienced the same and haven't achieved satisfying results replicating popular mic placements.
This kind of mic placement is not adequate for a "classical" piano sound, usually, for classical music, mics are placed far away from the piano (2 to 3 m or even further is what I'm often using). The idea is to place the mics at the best listening place. When you place mics inside the piano you have to make a lot of EQ and compression to get a decent sound. That's what is mostly used for rock music (sometimes for jazz too). But without this processing, the sound is ugly indeed. Put your head inside a piano, you'll see (or hear!) what I mean !!!
BTW: Google is not always reliable...
Currently I'm learning and playing mic configuration in Pianoteq. I've read mic section in the official manual and google for other manuals and references for piano recording. And the first thing that I notices is that most of source I read in internet place mics right above strings, under lid (for example just google "piano mic placement" for images). But most presets in Pianoteq place mic at the right side of the piano.
I tried some placements (AB, XY) but with mic between strings and lid, and it's sounds ugly (but maybe it's just my fault).
Can anybody explain it? And can anybody recommend good source for mic techniques for piano recording?
There is not a golden rule for solo piano recordings but just trends. Usually for classical recordings engineers go for a spaced AB (something like 9 foot away) and sometimes even ORTF or they can even mix different perspectives. They're often "ambient" recordings meaning you do hear a lot of reverb and how the sound evolves in the room/studio/hall. To achieve that the mics must be placed outside the piano (not inside) giving an audience perspective. Nobody can say exactly "where" because it is up to you to find a sweet spot where to place the mics pair so that the different registers of the piano sound balanced. Experimenting as usual is the key, there is no way around...
A good place to start is the workshop in the D4 page which give you the basics of the different parameters and how to achieve different piano sounds. Then you can just choose a recording you like and try to do the same.
To further expand your knowledge you might also want to check a few articles on the subject. For example some microphone makers even suggest how to use their mics:
http://www.dpamicrophones.com/en/Mic-Un...Piano.aspx
http://www.royerlabs.com/rectips_piano.html
This one is a comprehensive article that gives you the possibilities to listen to different perspectives:
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jan08/a...g_0108.htm
I remember there were also other links posted in the forum about this topic so you might want to do a research here as well.
Why "reset" detuning is not flat?
I think it is what we call "stretching".
Habitually on the piano, the high notes are higher and the low ones are lower than the standard equal value
I think it is what we call "stretching".
No, it's doesn't depend on "streching" setting.
Why "reset" detuning is not flat?
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Hmm.. nobody know?
Reset returns the settings to those of the current preset. Each preset will have various edits made to single elements such as the tuning.
You can notice that almost all presets has the same "reset" detining. Even if I choose "flat" temperament, the curve is unchanged.
Anyway, why lower noted has negative detuning?
Anyway, why lower noted has negative detuning?
As you may know, octaves are normally stretched down on low frequencies and up in high frequencies for the standard equal tempered tuning, see for instance the curve at the bottom of this text:
http://www.precisionstrobe.com/apps/pia...emper.html
Philippe probably thought that the standard pianoteq ET stretching for the lowest octave was not quite enough for D4 and corrected it slightly.
Another question.
Why piano length in the mic section don't depend on string length parameter? Does this mean that actually the size of the virtual piano is always fixed, but only inharmonicity of string is changed by the "string length" parameter?
Another question.
Why piano length in the mic section don't depend on string length parameter? Does this mean that actually the size of the virtual piano is always fixed, but only inharmonicity of string is changed by the "string length" parameter?
That's correct.
