Topic: How to reduce release time?

Hi, I want to reduce the release time to make the sound more snappy, like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccIsEYE...mp;index=2
You are able to reduce the release time in 4Front's TruePianos (which is both sampled and modeled) but not in Pianoteq, why is that?

Re: How to reduce release time?

rrrrrrrrrr wrote:

Hi, I want to reduce the release time to make the sound more snappy, like this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccIsEYE...mp;index=2
You are able to reduce the release time in 4Front's TruePianos (which is both sampled and modeled) but not in Pianoteq, why is that?


We suggested before that as a sort of a more synthesiser feature that envelopes could be added per voice for pianteq pro but I don't think the boss likes the idea too much.

Last edited by theinvisibleman (13-07-2022 10:09)

Re: How to reduce release time?

I would say that the Jazz presets (for example in NY Steinway D) are already quite snappy - I'm not sure if it's realistically possible to reduce the release time much further. Check the note-off velocity curve, by default it's set to maximum, which will make the release as snappy as it can be.

If you have Pro, you can try adjusting Note Edit / Damping Duration - I had a quick fiddle with it, needs caution because it can sound very synth-like if you reduce too much.

Last edited by dazric (13-07-2022 12:39)

Re: How to reduce release time?

Hello,

I do think that the damping duration slider under the Action Panel should do the trick. It is available for people having the Standard version at least.

Hoping this helps!

Re: How to reduce release time?

Hello,
Have you tried to cut the reverb ?

Re: How to reduce release time?

Just added an FXP for a pop music staccato sound. Crisp attack. Not for realism, doesn't sound harsh though.