Pianoteq Blüthner Model One vs Pianoteq Bösendorfer Concert Grand 280 VC
Pianoteq Bösendorfer Concert Grand 280 VC wins on immediate playability; Pianoteq Blüthner Model One demands more adjustment for a natural feel. Pianoteq Blüthner Model One offers deep customization. This customization comes at the cost of realism for some users. Many reviewers desire further advancements to fully capture organic sound.
Pianoteq Bösendorfer Concert Grand 280 VC provides exceptional dynamic response and versatile tone. Users report an immediate positive impression. Some notes can sound plasticky, but this does not detract from overall high recommendation.
Choose Pianoteq Blüthner Model One if deep tweaking and sonic exploration are priorities. Choose Pianoteq Bösendorfer Concert Grand 280 VC if you prioritize immediate gratification and responsive playability.
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Insights from Real-World Use
Pianoteq Blüthner Model One
- I love the Pianoteq's Bluethner which I also use often.
- The sound doesn't convince me at all, or maybe the Blüthner is not my piece of cake.
- Thank you! It's the default (Prelude) preset with the mics moved round to the audience perspective. I also cut the bass a little and add a touch of mastering compression.
- I didn't hear a lot of difference between the two. In fact, I wasn't able to guess correctly which was which. So the NY Steinway is an improvement, I think, but the older pianos don't seem much change
- The Bluethner is a piano with special qualities! Thick velvety bass and piercing, bell like treble!
Pianoteq Bösendorfer Concert Grand 280 VC
- Details about the model, praise for sound, and note that it's physically modeled not sampled
- Speaker's personal endorsement after playing a real Bösendorfer
- Physical-modeling engine behavior, dynamic response, no sample layers
- Versatility, suitable for pop/jazz, comparison to classical-focused Stein Graber and New York Steinway
- Pop preset; brightness, overall tone, immediate impression