Requires Pianoteq 3.0.5 or higher
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Pianoteq users publish their own demos, using their own preset (FXP) you can listen and download on a dedicated FXP area on the web. Clicking here will open the Pianoteq user forum in an new window.
The YC5 Rock piano adds a lot of bite to your pop/rock recording, and fits beautifully in a mix with drums and electric instruments. Its characteristic bright timbre is adapted for expressive playing and suitable also for some jazz recording sessions.
YC5 is modelled from a well known Japanese grand piano, frequently seen on stages and widely appreciated by touring artists for its musical qualities and reliability. It is also a popular instrument at conservatories and other music schools.
The updated model in Pianoteq 6 refines the attack and soundboard model of YC5, bringing increased clarity and authenticity.
Listen to Pianoteq YC5 Grand Piano in action in various musical styles, from classical and jazz to pop music or ragtime. All audio examples were recorded with a selection of YC5 presets using their default settings, unless stated otherwise (customized). Post processing compression has been applied in several cases.
Pop/Jazz/Blues/Modern demosPreset
J.P. Rykiel - So long CaliforniaYC5 Pop (customized)
B. Jurjevčič - Friday night Bierkeller blues rag show offYC5 Mix Recording (customized)
Ph. Best - The Places We KnewYC5 Home
D. Polich - Ode to RamseyYC5 Pop
S. Yahney - NYC BoogieYC5 Mix Recording (customized)
M. Black - Dr John bluesYC5 Player
S. Yahney - The Way It WasYC5 Mix Recording
M. Black - Improvisation No. 11YC5 Home
J. Black - Paper DollYC5 Mix Recording
Classical demosPreset
S. Rachmaninoff - Prelude Op. 23 No. 7YC5 Solo Recording
M. Ravel - Concerto in GYC5 Home (customized)
C. Debussy - PassepiedYC5 Home
A. Scriabin - Preludes Op. 11 No. 13, 14YC5 Close Mic
E. MacDowell - Witches DanceYC5 Solo Recording
L. van Beethoven - Waldstein Sonata Op. 53YC5 Solo Recording