Pianoteq Steingraeber E-272 concert grand by Modartt

Overview

The Steingraeber E-272 Concert Grand Piano for Pianoteq is a meticulously modeled version of one of the most distinctive concert grands available today.

Key Features

Physical modeling technology provides seamless dynamics and resonance.
Reduced treble soundboard surface.
Grand piano, 272 cm (8'11"), from Bayreuth, Germany.
Evolving sound generation
Small footprint, instant loading
No large sample files
Adjustable tonal character.

Technical Specifications

Plugin Formats: VST3, AU, AAX
Standalone: Yes
Piano Length: 272 cm (8'11")
Origin: Bayreuth, Germany

Ideal Use Cases

Concert pianists and advanced students seeking a highly responsive and nuanced virtual instrument for practice and performance.
Film composers needing a flexible grand piano sound that can be precisely shaped to fit diverse cinematic moods.
Studio producers requiring a lightweight, CPU-efficient grand piano that loads instantly and offers extensive sound customization.
Educators and music schools looking for a versatile and realistic piano for teaching and student use across multiple operating systems.
Sound designers exploring unique and evolving piano textures for experimental music or interactive media.

Included Presets

Steingraeber Recording 3
Steingraeber Recording 1

Insights from Real-World Use

Strengths

really good piano
astonishing
Sordino pedal is its other great asset
condition slider
richer tones
Pianoteq models

Weaknesses

miss the escapement
not my personal favourite

Tone: fragility, intimacy, slightly dry delicacy, softness, glass

Review Snippets

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 that degree. I'll also get a nicer keyboard so I can get a more pristine action, I tend to like Roland
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 moving piece. The Sordino pedal is its other great asset for my ears. ... The real selling point for Pia
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!
It's how you tune it, just like with real musical instruments you have to make sure it's tuned the way you like it. ... nothing can beat the real thing but for the money and for the learning it's sure a fun thing to play! ... it's how one tunes it!
Totally agree. These 5 pianos are my pianos into Pianotec 8 pro.
Yep, that's the one! I've been using it for a while and it's a really good piano!
the Steingraeber is my favorite of all Pianoteq models...

Frequently Asked Questions

What host or player is required to use this piano VST?: This piano VST requires Pianoteq 6.2 or higher to operate. It also has standalone support.
Is this a sampled or modeled piano?: This is a physically modeled piano, offering seamless dynamics and resonance without large sample files.
What platforms are supported?: This piano VST is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
What genres is this piano best suited for?: It excels in classical, jazz, film/scoring, and contemporary genres.
Does it support half-pedaling and sympathetic resonance?: Yes, it features Half Pedal, Repedal/Catch, and Sympathetic Resonance.
What are the primary use cases for this virtual instrument?: It is ideal for recording, film scoring, classical, jazz, pop, practice, and live performance.
What are the available plugin formats?: It is available in VST3, AU, and AAX plugin formats.