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Hello all,
I just purchased Pianoteq 8 this weekend and have a question. I chose the Rhodes, Clavinet and YC5 instrument packs. When I open up Pianoteq and access the presets, all I see under acoustic pianos, is the YC5 and it's preset variations. So am I understanding correctly that the YC5 is my only acoustic piano choice? Am I wrong in thinking that Pianoteq came with other acoustic pianos and I now have to purchase another instrument pack such as the Steinway?
Thx!

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Mark Zyla wrote:

Hello all,
I just purchased Pianoteq 8 this weekend and have a question. I chose the Rhodes, Clavinet and YC5 instrument packs. When I open up Pianoteq and access the presets, all I see under acoustic pianos, is the YC5 and it's preset variations. So am I understanding correctly that the YC5 is my only acoustic piano choice? Am I wrong in thinking that Pianoteq came with other acoustic pianos and I now have to purchase another instrument pack such as the Steinway?
Thx!

Yep you got it. You can demo them though to pick the one you like. I brought them when Modartt has a sale on the piano packs.

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Mark Zyla wrote:

Hello all,
I just purchased Pianoteq 8 this weekend and have a question. I chose the Rhodes, Clavinet and YC5 instrument packs. When I open up Pianoteq and access the presets, all I see under acoustic pianos, is the YC5 and it's preset variations. So am I understanding correctly that the YC5 is my only acoustic piano choice? Am I wrong in thinking that Pianoteq came with other acoustic pianos and I now have to purchase another instrument pack such as the Steinway?
Thx!

Yep you got it. You can demo them though to pick the one you like. I brought them when Modartt has a sale on the piano packs.

Thank you!

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Re: A very, very newbie question

Mark Zyla wrote:

Hello all,
I just purchased Pianoteq 8 this weekend and have a question. I chose the Rhodes, Clavinet and YC5 instrument packs. When I open up Pianoteq and access the presets, all I see under acoustic pianos, is the YC5 and it's preset variations. So am I understanding correctly that the YC5 is my only acoustic piano choice? Am I wrong in thinking that Pianoteq came with other acoustic pianos and I now have to purchase another instrument pack such as the Steinway?
Thx!

Don't forget to pick up the Modartt KIViR collection. It's free and contains amongst others the fine sounding Pleyel and Errard acoustic pianos that will work in modern music production - along with historic instruments. Also the excellent CP80 - another electric/acoustic piano classic!

https://www.modartt.com/kivir

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Mark Zyla wrote:

Am I wrong in thinking that Pianoteq came with other acoustic pianos...

Not completely. There are some free instruments.
The KIViR Collection contains 11 historical instruments plus a CP-80.
And the bells and carillons contain bell-like instruments.

Both collections can be found in the download section of your account.

Here's a preview:
https://www.modartt.com/free_stuff

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Zaskar wrote:
Mark Zyla wrote:

Am I wrong in thinking that Pianoteq came with other acoustic pianos...

Not completely. There are some free instruments.
The KIViR Collection contains 11 historical instruments plus a CP-80.
And the bells and carillons contain bell-like instruments.

Both collections can be found in the download section of your account.

Here's a preview:
https://www.modartt.com/free_stuff

Your link is better.
Also I should have made it clear that "free" isn't quite true in the proper sense as they are only free to Pianoteq customers.

These Pleyel and Errard models are my favourite vintage pianos - even compared to all of the the retail historic pianos which I have tried but aren't for me. They are only about 100 years old they are basically the same as modern sounding pianos with a bit more character imperfections and a bit less clean dynamic range than the modern high end concert grand models.

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Re: A very, very newbie question

Mark Zyla wrote:

Hello all,
I just purchased Pianoteq 8 this weekend and have a question. I chose the Rhodes, Clavinet and YC5 instrument packs. When I open up Pianoteq and access the presets, all I see under acoustic pianos, is the YC5 and it's preset variations. So am I understanding correctly that the YC5 is my only acoustic piano choice? Am I wrong in thinking that Pianoteq came with other acoustic pianos and I now have to purchase another instrument pack such as the Steinway?
Thx!

Others have already answered, so you now know that you only have the YC5 and the freebies, but not the Steinway. If you want the latter you have to purchase it separately.

But you have an option! Last time I checked, Modartt offered a "buyer's remorse" option, that is if you change your mind before a week or 10 days are passed from purchase date. For example if you would like the Steinway instead of the Clavinet (or YC5), they will allow you to make the change free of charge. Just contact their support if that's something you want.

Where do I find a list of all posts I upvoted? :(

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dv wrote:
Mark Zyla wrote:

Hello all,
I just purchased Pianoteq 8 this weekend and have a question. I chose the Rhodes, Clavinet and YC5 instrument packs. When I open up Pianoteq and access the presets, all I see under acoustic pianos, is the YC5 and it's preset variations. So am I understanding correctly that the YC5 is my only acoustic piano choice? Am I wrong in thinking that Pianoteq came with other acoustic pianos and I now have to purchase another instrument pack such as the Steinway?
Thx!

Others have already answered, so you now know that you only have the YC5 and the freebies, but not the Steinway. If you want the latter you have to purchase it separately.

But you have an option! Last time I checked, Modartt offered a "buyer's remorse" option, that is if you change your mind before a week or 10 days are passed from purchase date. For example if you would like the Steinway instead of the Clavinet (or YC5), they will allow you to make the change free of charge. Just contact their support if that's something you want.

There are also some beautiful acoustic pianos in the freebies.

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I'd suggest the Steingraeber as an alternative to the Steinways.  Generally my go-to everyday instrument.  Not that I'm in any way unimpressed by the B and D Steinways, I just find the Steingraeber more refined - these things are very personal anyway.  The K2 is Modart's own model and I think does not get the appreciation it deserves, so don't ignore it just because it lacks a prestige name.

Also have a look at the Kremsegg 2 pack.  Four vintage pianos including a beautiful 1899 Bechstein (which has a very modern sound) and a Frenzel, which is very interesting (IMO).  Until I found Pianoteq I had almost no interest in vintage pianos and now I love them.

They're all in demo mode on any install even if you don't buy them so give them a go.  Try them all !

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