Reply by Amen Ptah Ra

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Re: Should Pianoteq model a Synth?

Man, I feel sometimes I’m on altogether a different planet!  As far as my being on the same topic as the rest (of you),  I’m imagining myself somewhere at the tropics, specifically, the Tropic of Cancer, where a body can gaze upon Earth’s monumental architecture while playing on an instrument.  I still like acoustics.  Just have to make do, I guess!

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Reply by nofrets

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Re: Should Pianoteq model a Synth?

I don't think Pianoteq should model any existing synths, that's just stupid.

I DO think they should allow pro users to change the excitation method of the strings to emulate an ebow being applied to the strings like ADSR envelope.

just search for "ebow piano" it sounds awesome.

I've had to individually sample pianoteq notes and play them backwards to emulate this for soundtracks that need something full and simple like a piano, but without the percussiveness (strings are too buzzy sometimes and synth pads are just sterile sounding).

Reply by greaterthanzero

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Re: Should Pianoteq model a Synth?

nofrets wrote:

I DO think they should allow pro users to change the excitation method of the strings to emulate an ebow being applied to the strings like ADSR envelope.

I mostly agree.  But, not at all like an envelope.  Like a mappable parameter.  (It makes sense on the mod wheel for most users, though I'd personally want it per string, via poly aftertouch.)

But, why stop there?  Physical bows are also a thing.  (The whole realm of prepared pianos lies before us, but instantly reconfigurable.)

Plus, even on the eBow front, there's more exotic flavors...
https://youtu.be/fc3DMIPMVj0