Pianoteq 8: The Award-Winning Standard for Physical Modeling on iOS

Pianoteq 8 is an award-winning virtual instrument that simulates a wide range of musical instruments using advanced physical modeling. It generates sounds in real-time by calculating the physics of sound production.

Pianoteq 8 generates sound in real-time by calculating the physics of how strings vibrate and how the soundboard radiates sound. It uses advanced physical modeling, not recorded samples.

Pianoteq 8 simulates instruments such as pianos, electric pianos, harpsichords, vibraphones, guitars, and steel drums. Screenshots also confirm harp instruments are simulated.

No, Pianoteq 8 does not require large sample libraries. It generates sounds through physical modeling, resulting in a much smaller file size compared to traditional virtual instruments.

To get started with Pianoteq 8, connect a MIDI device to your iOS device, then launch the app. You can then begin playing the simulated instruments.

Yes, Pianoteq 8 functions as a plugin within any Audio Unit host application. Compatible hosts include GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, and Camelot.

No, Pianoteq 8 runs in demo mode with some keys disabled until a Pianoteq STAGE license is purchased. This license unlocks two instruments or links to an existing valid user account.

Yes, licenses for Pianoteq 8 purchased on the App Store are valid across other supported platforms. These platforms include macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Prominent brands endorse Pianoteq 8 for its faithful sound reproduction. These include Steinway, KAWAI, Bösendorfer, C. Bechstein, Petrof, Steingraeber, Grotrian, Blüthner, and Hohner.