The revoiced grand pianos in Pianoteq v.7.5 are amazing!
Here I highlight the things I’m most excited about in the latest incarnation of Modartt’s physical modelling software, Pianoteq.
Chopin’s Nocturne op 27 no 2 played with soul on Pianoteq’s NY Steinway
In this performance, I allow my sense of rhythmic flow and natural storytelling to shape the music.
The Prelude & Fugue in F minor from Bk 2 of the 48 by Bach
The sweet tones of a Bechstein bring out the luminous intricacy of this gorgeous Prelude and Fugue by Bach so well.
At its source, rhythm is a MARRIAGE of two parts…
When we strip away all the techniques and analyses about what rhythm is and how it works, what do we find at the very source?
They Just Don’t Know – a jazz soul song questioning FAKE confidence
If we’re honest, we rarely feel certain about much? Confidence enables people to win in the game of status and power, but if it’s just a ruse, where does that leave us?
2 non-boring improvisation drills for developing comprehensive fluent tonal sense
When we practise scales and learn the theory of chords and voicing, the process is laborious and often dull. So I found a way to bypass this boring work by practising drills that get around the keys using lots of intricate harmonies.
The 2nd movement of Sonata K310 on this instrument from Mozart’s time
The 2nd movement of Mozart’s Sonata in A minor K310 contrasts intricate lyrical music with a dark dramatic development section. Hear how this late 18th Century fortepiano handles these contrasts in a very different way from the modern piano.
Piano jazzy piece improvised on the spot, with electronic drums added afterwards
I hope this breezy, jazzy, mellow improvisation on Pianoteq Steingraeber Felt I accompanied by electronic drums can offer some refreshing, soothing feelings…
Experience the dynamic and exciting tone of this beautiful historic piano – Pianoteq’s Dohnai 1795
In this video I play the 1st movement of the wonderful Mozart K310 sonata in A minor, full of Sturm und Drang, with its driving rhythmic figures and contrasting dynamics. The 1795 Dohnai piano from Pianoteq’s Kremsegg collection gives even more drama and energy to this exciting, powerful piece.
Pianoteq’s New York Steinway D Jazz Recording
Pianoteq’s New York Steinway D Jazz Recording. A clear, strong piano – great for an edgy improv to vent frustration. For character, I added a little age to this, using the slider in PTQ, some saturation and a little tape wow.