Modartt announces Pianoteq 2

Modartt has announced the imminent release of Pianoteq 2, a major new version of the modelled piano plug-in, offering a new soundboard model, a vastly improved piano sound and a stand-alone version.

With the newly developed soundboard model, the piano sound is now mature and has a "great acoustic realism" throughout all ranges of the keyboard. With the new "Grand C2" preset, Modartt present a "beautiful" piano that was developed in response to the many suggestions from their customers and beta team.

New feature summary:

• New soundboard model.
• Stand-alone version.
• Microtuning with scala support.
• Lid position (open, half-open, closed).
• Pan slider.
• Key release velocity.
• Midi controllers assignment.
• Smooth adjustment of parameters during play.
• Two strings in the bass.

Pianoteq 2 will be released on April 4th as a free upgrade for all registered owners of version 1.x. Audio demos are available.