Pianoteq Steinway Model D vs Pianoteq Steingraeber E-272 concert grand

Pianoteq Steingraeber E-272 concert grand wins on intimate phrasing; Pianoteq Steinway Model D offers broader utility but demands more precise input.

Pianoteq Steinway Model D provides a clean, sustained tone. Its physical modeling engine offers unique instrument morphing capabilities. This expansive flexibility requires highly responsive input from the player to translate intent.

Pianoteq Steingraeber E-272 concert grand delivers a delicate, intimate sound. Its specific presets excel at conveying fragility. This focused character limits its application to broader, more robust musical contexts.

Choose Pianoteq Steinway Model D if intense, sustained tone qualities are paramount. Choose Pianoteq Steingraeber E-272 concert grand if an intimate, delicate sound is the priority.

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Insights from Real-World Use

Pianoteq Steinway Model D

  • Pianoteq's perfect physical modeling algorithms earned a Steinway & Sons endorsement.
  • Morphing creates unique, physically impossible instruments that sound realistic due to physical modeling.
  • Pianoteq 7 is so cool, I highly recommend it.
  • Pianoteq 7 is so cool, I highly recommend it.
  • Pianoteq is an exception to my dislike of software pianos.

Pianoteq Steingraeber E-272 concert grand

  • Pianoteq is where it's at, I've decided. I'll be getting pro as soon as its back in my budget, I've been playing around with the settings, and given my pickiness, I'll definitely want to edit it to th
  • I’m about to buy the license and know I want the upright as that’s my background. I’ve been gravitating to the Steingraeber as my other choice - it has that softness and intimacy you show in your movi
  • The intimate, slightly dry delicacy of the Steingraeber Intimate preset feels very apt for conveying fragility.
  • Steingraeber in Pianoteq 7 is astonishing. Top end is like glass.
  • I did try them a while ago! Really good! I might miss the escapement but they felt good to play just not my personal favourite!