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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/21 18:38:26
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Purrrfect Audio DAW here. Wow!...
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/21 22:52:46
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rtucker55
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/21 22:59:20
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So far, liking v5 here. I really feel lucky that I received the upgrade free as I purchased May 08, 2013 which does exceed there 1yr free upgrade policy but it was in my account as a free upgrade. Very nice surprise!
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/21 23:22:20
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rtucker55
So far, liking v5 here. I really feel lucky that I received the upgrade free as I purchased May 08, 2013 which does exceed there 1yr free upgrade policy but it was in my account as a free upgrade. Very nice surprise!
That IS awesome!
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jimusic
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/22 04:43:29
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Thanks Larry.
I do have 'Stage Version 4'.
The upgrade is $190. That's gonna take some thinking since:
A) I only paid $105 for it initially,
B) I never use the damn thing!
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/22 09:08:30
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jimusic
Thanks Larry.
I do have 'Stage Version 4'.
The upgrade is $190. That's gonna take some thinking since:
A) I only paid $105 for it initially,
B) I never use the damn thing!
Isn't the upgrade from v4 to v5 only $39? That's what I remember seeing. And if you purchased v4 within the past year, the upgrade to v5 should be free. $190 would be to go from Stage to Standard or from Standard to Pro.
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/22 12:08:54
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I really love using Pianoteq.
Funny after clicking the link above the email announcement came through.
Looks like a great update.
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jimusic
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/22 21:50:34
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Silhan
jimusic
Thanks Larry.
I do have 'Stage Version 4'.
The upgrade is $190. That's gonna take some thinking since:
A) I only paid $105 for it initially,
B) I never use the damn thing!
Isn't the upgrade from v4 to v5 only $39? That's what I remember seeing. And if you purchased v4 within the past year, the upgrade to v5 should be free.
$190 would be to go from Stage to Standard or from Standard to Pro.
I thought it was $39 too at first glance, but you are correct if I bump up to Standard. It's substantially more. I have so many f 'n pianos now that the most I'd be willing to part with would be $39. Even then, I'd really need to convince myself that I'm gonna use it. Ironically, some of my favorites are the cheaper ones I have. Don't know why. Maybe more character / less 'sterile'.
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rtucker55
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/22 22:47:18
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I had a chance to spend an hour with V5 Pro today. I use a Kawai VPC1 as the weighted controller and a modified Bluthner instrument in PianoTeq.
I noticed the difference as soon as I started playing as it took on a new resonance and body. They are SO close to the real thing it is getting scary. It is Very responsive with my controller. I have not spent much time tweaking things other than creating the modified Bluthner I use. The ssd space required is crazy small. (MB's vs. GB's)
Besides the improved sound I like the convenience of being able to run it stand alone and have the built-in metronome and midi recorder to capture any spontaneous ideas. Works as a midi player also. It supports all 3 pedals.
I thought V4.5 was cool as it was Very responsive but did not have that body/string resonance (kinda muffled) I really wanted to hear so I would mix in a little sampled piano with it but this required me to turn everything on and run it in a DAW.
So far I am really liking it and am looking forward to spending more time just playing around tweaking some things as time permits. Even if it would have cost me for the upgrade I would have gladly paid it. YMMV.
Kind regards,
Rick
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jimusic
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/22 22:51:36
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Thanks for the input Rick. Encouraging.
I'll have a closer look at it.
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rtucker55
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/22 23:03:07
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I believe there is a 'Try' version but it does seem very limited by blocking out some keys. It might give you an idea if it would be worth the upgrade to you.
I'm in the same boat as you that I have So many pianos that it is ridiculous when there are only about three of them I regularly use. I could really gain some disk space if I were to remove the ones I don't, or will never, use...
Whatever your decision I hope it works out well for you!
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/22 23:18:35
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rtucker55
I believe there is a 'Try' version but it does seem very limited by blocking out some keys. It might give you an idea if it would be worth the upgrade to you.
I'm in the same boat as you that I have So many pianos that it is ridiculous when there are only about three of them I regularly use. I could really gain some disk space if I were to remove the ones I don't, or will never, use...
Whatever your decision I hope it works out well for you!
Thanks Rick.
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Re: Pianoteq 5 released...
2014/05/24 22:13:03
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I absolutely love Pianoteq 4.5 - For me there's that point where a product is so good already that the updates tend to be really incremental, and I think that's where Moddart (two ds? Two ts? Always forget!) are. I'll probably upgrade at some point, but I'll probably hold off until they come out with an add-on pack that I can't resist but that requires v5 to run.
I think this is a company that embodies everything that's good about music tech: Revolutionary approach, great product, generous upgrades, and top-notch add-ons. Would *love* to see them tackle some non-typical pianos when they decide what to model next, especially if that meant working on some more uprights.
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