Pianoteq native Linux version!

[ethanay]

http://www.pianoteq.com/pianoteq_changes

This is an amazing real-time piano modeling software. No, it is neither free (beer) or open source. But the software is solid, innovative, usable, and the developers have a wonderful attitude and offer great support.

Up to this point, I have used it as a 32-bit Windows application via Wine, WineASIO and dssi-vst.

I am extremely excited to see that there is a native Linux version -- another victory for Linux audio users! I strongly encourage you to download the trial and give it a test drive if you haven't already. It is available in 32 and 64 bit versions:
http://www.pianoteq.com/try

Ok, I am ending my little commercial. Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with nor do I stand to gain anything from this message. I'm just really happy they have offered a native Linux version (thank you Thorgal!) and want to support that effort by promoting it in the Linux community.

here is a link to the Pianoteq forum discussion:
http://www.forum-pianoteq.com/viewtopic.php?id=629

[ttoine]

Good news!

[StudioDave]

I've been testing this release on the 64 Studio 2.1 distribution (Debian-based). I'll test it today on Ubuntu Jaunty and Hardy, as well as on an OpenSUSE box. So far I've been greatly impressed. One of the Csound gurus swears by this product, I'm happy to report that he's well justified in his opinion.

Best,

dp

[thorgal]

for those who are trying it out, don't hesitate to participate in the pianoteq user forum, linux discussion (see link given by ethanay above). I have been in close contact with Julien (one of the devs) during the testing phase of the jack interface, and the feedback is excellent. They are concerned about the quality of their app and will answer any question or issue you want them to address.

[Stochastic]

Wow Thorgal, nice work getting this pushed through. I love seeing commercial software manufacturers realizing that Linux audio is a good market. I think I'll be purchasing this software very soon.

[kayosiii]

Sounds pretty sweet to me... Pity about the currency conversion rate - saving my pennies

[studiodude]

As a pianist, this sounds great - I sit at a yamaha g1 3 nights a week and so i get to listen to a grand piano up close quite often, well done for getting something of this quality onto native linux - it brings me closer to my goal of dumping windows for good.......not bothered at all about paying for stuff of this quality - and compared to the cost of having a piano tuned a few times, let alone the purchase, upkeep and other factors, its not a bad price at all. Think I am going to buy it.

[PC_load_letter]

As of today, Pianoteq Play is available for purchase. It's only $99, has everything that the Pianoteq v3.0 has to offer EXCEPT the manipulation of the physical modeling parameters. Native Linux versions available for 32bit and 64bit.

http://www.pianoteq.com/images/interface/play/pianoteq-play-shot-50.jpg

I couldn't get any sleep since I downloaded this thing, have fun!

Download demo here:
http://www.pianoteq.com/pianoteq3_play

[sgx]

This is quite the excellent collection of keys. The vibraphone and Rhodes
are a delight, these would fit in great with zynaddsubfx, and running
two hydrogens, each with 32 vibraphone sounds for a 64 note range to
send out the beats is a jewel waiting for polish.

The Grands are very rich and responsive, and have a powerful sound that
jumps out when velocity is turned off, which means even a $99 Yamaha or
Casio keyboard can be put to good use, and with a powerful home stereo, make the neighbors wonder how they missed spotting the piano movers :)

A midi controller with deep sensitivity will be put to good use by
classical pianists, and skilled cover artists needing expression. The demo is very generous, for those needing testing time before slapping the plastic.
Cheers

[hxcobd]

Bump!

This is my absolute favorite piano VST in Windows; I didn't even know it had a Linux version! This is fantastic!