Upgrade version 1-7 to version 8
This is the upgrade to version 8 of Pianoteq Stage, Standard and Pro. This upgrade brings numerous refinements in its engine and physical model along with increased compatibility and new features.
Works in macOS 10.11 or later, Windows 7 or later, and Linux (x86, arm).
This upgrade is free and automatic for users who registered their Pianoteq licence for the first time after 1 November 2021.
Upgrade Pianoteq Stage/Play (1 to 8) to Standard 8
Pianoteq Standard 8 offers unique powerful tools to enhance and modify the sound, such as changing the tuning, unison width, hammer hardness and string length. You can place up to 5 virtual microphones of various brand around the instrument and load external reverb impulse files.
This upgrade includes one free instrument pack of your choice, to be selected when registering the upgrade.
Upgrade Pianoteq Standard (1 to 8) to PRO 8
Pianoteq PRO 8 is the most advanced version, adapted for the creative composer and demanding studio engineer. In addition to the Standard version, it gives you all the tools needed to work in a truly professional environment, letting you adjust 30 parameters for each note on the keyboard and work with up to 192 Khz audio.
This upgrade includes one free instrument pack of your choice, to be selected when registering the upgrade.
Upgrade Pianoteq Stage (1 to 8) to PRO 8
Pianoteq PRO 8 is the most advanced version, adapted for the creative composer and demanding studio engineer. In addition to the Standard version, it gives you all the tools needed to work in a truly professional environment, letting you adjust 30 parameters for each note on the keyboard and work with up to 192 Khz audio.
This upgrade includes two free instrument packs of your choice, to be selected when registering the upgrade.
Upgrade to Studio Bundle 8
You can benefit from this special bundle: Pianoteq PRO including all current instrument packs.
In addition, forthcoming instrument packs and upgrades, to be released within one year from the date of registration, will be available for free.
The comparison table below summarizes the main differences between the three Pianoteq versions. All versions offer the same sound and playability but differ in the range of features and settings.
| PIANOTEQ STAGE | PIANOTEQ STANDARD | PIANOTEQ PRO | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included instrument packs1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Free KIViR historical instruments | |||
| VST, AU, AAX, NKS, Standalone | |||
| EQ, velocity curve, reverb unit | |||
| Preset (fxp) loading2 | |||
| Piano model tweaking | |||
| Advanced tuning | |||
| Microphones setting | |||
| Loads external reverb impulses | |||
| Instrument morphing and layering | |||
| Note-per-note edit: volume, detune, attack envelope | |||
| Note-per-note edit: all other physical parameters | |||
| Thousands of editable overtones | |||
| Supports up to 192 kHz audio3 |
[1] Concerns new purchases from 2019 onward. During registration, you can choose two instrument packs with the Stage version, three with the Standard version and four with the PRO version. These instrument packs are fully working whereas remaining instrument packs are available in demo mode for your evaluation. You can purchase additional instrument packs at any time.
[2] In PIANOTEQ Stage, preset loading is limited to parameters that are present in the interface. Presets built with PIANOTEQ PRO can be loaded in PIANOTEQ Standard without limitation.
[3] PIANOTEQ PRO offers an internal sample rate of up to 192 kHz. Up to 48 kHz in PIANOTEQ Stage and Standard.