Pianoteq Kremsegg Collection #2 by Modartt

by Modartt · $49

Overview

The Kremsegg Collection for Pianoteq is a selection of historical pianos and pianofortes from the 18th and 19th century, curated in the prestigious music instruments collection of the Kremsegg Castle in Kremsmünster, Upper Austria.

Key Features

  • Physical modeling per instrument
  • Condition slider for instrument aging
  • MIDI learn functionality
  • Real-time parameter control
  • Four 18th-19th century historical pianos
  • Instruments extended to 88 keys

Technical Specifications

Note Range
Full 88 keys
Plugin Formats
VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone
Yes

Ideal Use Cases

  • Historians and musicologists studying the evolution of keyboard instruments through authentic sound reproduction.
  • Classical musicians performing period-accurate repertoire who require historically informed timbres.
  • Sound designers creating immersive historical audio experiences for film or games.
  • Contemporary composers seeking unique, aged piano sounds for experimental or avant-garde pieces.
  • Educators demonstrating the sonic characteristics of early keyboard instruments in a classroom setting.

Included Presets

  • J. Broadwood Close Mic
  • I. Pleyel (revoiced)
  • J. Frenzel (mixed with church ambience)
  • C. Bechstein Recording

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

  • more entertaining
  • more dramatic
  • more dynamic
  • tremendous variety
  • extra color
  • interesting tonal quality
  • authenticity
  • extra immediacy
  • expressiveness

Weaknesses

  • more limited range
  • more limited parameters of certainly a volume

Tone: color, dynamic

Review Snippets

  • Using a historical temperament with Pianoteq Kremsegg Collection #2 adds color, tonal quality, authenticity, and expressiveness.
  • The sound of the Pianoteq Kremsegg Collection #2 is completely different and more dynamic.
  • The Pianoteq Kremsegg Collection #2 has a limited range and volume but tremendous variety in color and timbre, making it dynamic.
  • The Pianoteq Kremsegg Collection #2 enhances performances, making them more entertaining and dramatic.
  • Not happy with JBL 306 (Page 1) - Pianoteq user forum - Modartt user forum - ... Petrov, Kremsegg Collection #2, Electric Pianos and Hohner Collection. http.
  • Petrov, Kremsegg Collection #2, Electric Pianos and Hohner Collection. http ... I'm going to change my review of Pianoteq on my older hardware!!!
  • Well done Modartt! PT 7.3 with Steinway B and D, U4 upright, YC5, Bechstein DG, Steingraeber, Ant. Petrov, Kremsegg Collection #2.

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this VST?
This VST requires the Pianoteq host. It also supports standalone use.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano VST?
This VST utilizes a modeled sound engine.
What platforms are supported?
It is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
What unique features does it offer?
It offers physical modeling per instrument, a condition slider for instrument aging, MIDI learn functionality, and real-time parameter control. Key features also include Half Pedal, Repedal/Catch, and Sympathetic Resonance.
What VST plugin formats are supported?
It supports VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.
What genres and use cases is this collection best suited for?
It is ideal for classical, jazz, and film/scoring genres, and recommended for recording, film scoring, classical, jazz, and practice.
What instruments are included in the collection?
The collection features a John Broadwood Pianoforte (1796), an Ignace Pleyel Grand Piano (1835), a Johann Frenzel Grand Piano (1849), and a Carl Bechstein Grand Piano (1899).

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