Pianoteq Blüthner Model One vs Pianoteq Steinway Model B

Pianoteq Blüthner Model One wins on natural warmth, but Pianoteq Steinway Model B rewards players seeking expressive freedom. Pianoteq Blüthner Model One offers a balanced, natural tone. This focus on warmth can limit ultimate fidelity. Its realistic striving creates a ceiling for organic acoustic sound.

Pianoteq Steinway Model B provides a detailed, versatile sound. It encourages expressive play and personalized instrument experiences. This versatility can introduce a harsh or unnatural quality in the upper-mids. Its character creates friction with authentic acoustic piano sound.

Choose Pianoteq Blüthner Model One if a generally warm, balanced sound is paramount. Choose Pianoteq Steinway Model B if expressive character and individualistic sound design are higher priorities.

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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 Steinway Model B

  • Pianoteq’s upper register seems super harsh, grating, and un-piano-like, such as around 2:04. ... I find myself modulating my dynamics to produce the “tone” I’m looking for, yet Phil is going all-in o
  • Pianoteq Steinway Model B excels at delicate playing with a sparkly quality.
  • Perhaps the streaming audio was pushed a bit too far. When I lower the volume, the midrange seems strong without the tone issue you describe and I heard. Love the preset! Wish I could use it with stag
  • Steinway B (maybe an unpopular opinion, but I like the Close Mic preset ... Modartt also may redo some of the old grands with the new magic they have...
  • From 0:29 on the OP's video, the Steinway B recording, I can't imagine a more perfect example of a stale modelled piano, but at least it has the bright.

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