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Took time for me to learn how to use the new layering feature and I can see creating lots of new sounds. For now I like combining my modified 1922 Erard at 100% with the 1926 Pleyel at 10%. It works well with pieces like a Chopin nocturne and pieces like the ones posted here.

Here's Arthur Friedheim playing Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody No 2 in 1919.

https://hearthis.at/robertrivard/liszt-...heim-1919/

And this stunning performance by Hungarian pianist Alice Ripper in 1905:

https://hearthis.at/robertrivard/liszt-...pper-1905/

Hope you enjoy them.

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Bravo Robert! An interesting choice of sound. What a coincidence (again)! If you remember, I like Erard too, and have some days ago recorded my song ”Christmas again” (earlier known as Waiting for Christmas, but revised) with Pleyel Player 1926, taking a little time out to reflect on my Christmas childhood memories. It’s coming up in Shared files soon. Nice that you try this layering   I liked the second one, Faust Walzer,  more (there is more playing in the lower register) but the sound is very good in both for this music.

It is so nice to hear from you after a long time. I wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021 and hopefully next year we’ll be living a more peaceful and normal life.

Kind regards,

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Re: First attempt at layering

Bravo indeed!

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Re: First attempt at layering

Pianoteqenthusiast wrote:

Bravo Robert! An interesting choice of sound. What a coincidence (again)! If you remember, I like Erard too, and have some days ago recorded my song ”Christmas again” (earlier known as Waiting for Christmas, but revised) with Pleyel Player 1926, taking a little time out to reflect on my Christmas childhood memories. It’s coming up in Shared files soon. Nice that you try this layering   I liked the second one, Faust Walzer,  more (there is more playing in the lower register) but the sound is very good in both for this music.

It is so nice to hear from you after a long time. I wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021 and hopefully next year we’ll be living a more peaceful and normal life.

Kind regards,

Stig, the pianoteqenthusiast having minimal contact with others

Hello Stig!

Thank you and you are are too kind. Yes, it's been a while since last logging in. I've been busy finishing up the school year and now that I have a break, I want to be sure to listen to more of your beautiful recordings posted here. Incidentally, on my website I recently posted the 1914 recording of the Liszt Sonata played by Eugen d'Albert. I used the modified Erard Recording that was used for the Erard layered fxp.

Here's the link:  https://www.isolatedpianist.com/?p=175

I just uploaded the Beethoven Moonlight for you to show the layered Erard's more tender qualities and to hear the bass better. It's posted below.

Hope you enjoy it.

Please have a wonderful Christmas and a 2021 filled with all good things and please be careful!

https://hearthis.at/robertrivard/beetho...wski-1906/

My warmest wishes to you!

Robert, the isolated pianist,

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Bravo indeed!

Thanks, Fleer! Much appreciated.

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Thank you Robert,

loved discovering these - great to see these pianos getting some love!

Wishing you fond regards, happy Christmas time and a fine new year to come.

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Qexl wrote:

Thank you Robert,

loved discovering these - great to see these pianos getting some love!

Wishing you fond regards, happy Christmas time and a fine new year to come.

You're welcome, Qexl. I appreciate that and I must tell you that my modified 1922 Erard, heard on its own and as part of the layered fxp heard on my website and at HearThis, uses your Equalizer curve and your EQ Res and EQ Dur you posted elsewhere in the forum. So, it's I that needs to thank you.

The 1922 Erard is my favorite and all the mp3s on my website and on my HearThis channel feature it.

Wishing you a safe and happy Christmas time, too, and a New Year filled with all good things!

Fondest regards,
Robert, the isolated pianist

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my modified 1922 Erard, heard on its own and as part of the layered fxp heard on my website and at HearThis, uses your Equalizer curve and your EQ Res and EQ Dur you posted elsewhere in the forum. So, it's I that needs to thank you.

Gosh, great to know! So glad of that.

It's come to the end of our day here - and you just capped it off with such a lovely and unexpected gift, just great knowing you got something from my fussing around with EQs Cheers to you Robert!

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Re: First attempt at layering

I got accidentally "fooled" by your MIDI recording (transfer form piano roll to MIDI) rendered by pianoteq Erard.
I listened in a mono channel weak speaker (from a screen), and imagined it was a advanced sound restoration of a true 1919 recording, and not a pianoteq rendering.

I confess I deleted my previous post where I asked about the sound restoration technology used... Háaa háaa háaa...

Philippe, it's all your fault, do you see? Háaa háaa háaaa...

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Re: First attempt at layering

Qexl wrote:
algorhythms wrote:

my modified 1922 Erard, heard on its own and as part of the layered fxp heard on my website and at HearThis, uses your Equalizer curve and your EQ Res and EQ Dur you posted elsewhere in the forum. So, it's I that needs to thank you.

Gosh, great to know! So glad of that.

It's come to the end of our day here - and you just capped it off with such a lovely and unexpected gift, just great knowing you got something from my fussing around with EQs Cheers to you Robert!

Good Evening Qexl,

Thank you for those kind words. I'll be posting the fxp soon of "our" Erard Recording with a couple of recordings that show it off to give you a sense of your "fussing" and please keep fussing. I like the way you hear things. Wish you would work your magic with the 1926 Pleyel.

By the way, the Erard is tuned at A=432 with Charles E Moscow Equal Beating (1895).

Cheers to you as well!

Robert

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Beto-Music wrote:

I got accidentally "fooled" by your MIDI recording (transfer form piano roll to MIDI) rendered by pianoteq Erard.
I listened in a mono channel weak speaker (from a screen), and imagined it was a advanced sound restoration of a true 1919 recording, and not a pianoteq rendering.

I confess I deleted my previous post where I asked about the sound restoration technology used... Háaa háaa háaa...

Philippe, it's all your fault, do you see? Háaa háaa háaaa...

Beto-Music, that's quite a compliment and it attests to the talents of Philippe and his genius team. I'll be posting soon the Erard fxp used in the layered fxp with a few recordings to show its beauty all on its own. It really is my favorite of my Erard presets.

Hope you'll like that as well. Yes, it's all Philippe's fault!

Cheers!

Robert

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Re: First attempt at layering

For you, Robert : Queen Vitoria's Erard piano

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42dVW7Btjmc

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For you, Robert : Queen Vitoria's Erard piano

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42dVW7Btjmc

Beto-Music, how kind of you! I love the sound of this instrument. Interesting history and background of the restoration to learn about.

Wish Modartt would model it. But your suggestion to layer the 1922 with the 1849 comes very close.

So appreciate your thoughtfulness.

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