This section contains brief details of recently introduced virtual pianos and of relevant updates. Snippets are arranged in date order. Major releases are covered in greater detail in the main section of this website. Prices may not be current.
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16-May-2023 (release date)
Pianoteq for iOS
Developer: Modartt
A faithful adaptation of the Pianoteq computer modelling software for iPhones and iPads.
Price: $25
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16-Feb-2023 (release date)
Dirty Clav
Developer: Soundpaint
A raunchy 70s-sounding clav with funky overdriven tones and gritty percussive attacks.
Price: $25
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7-Feb-2023 (release date)
LABS Autograph Grand
Developer: Spitfire Audio
A single preset Yamaha C6 grand plug-in recorded at Woodshed Studios, Malibu.
Price: Free
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16-Jan-2023 (release date)
Mega Blue 2.0
Developer: Sound Magic
A collection of Steinway pianos including full versions of Blue Grand and Thor plus extra piano sets. Uses the latest version of the Neo Piano modelling engine.
Price: $169
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22-Dec-2022 (release date)
Pearl Upright
Developer: Clavia (Nord Keyboards)
Nord Piano Library: A medium-sized German upright with a warm, mellow, shimmering tone.
Compatibility: Nord Piano 5/4/3 and Nord Grand Users.
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18-Nov-2022 (release date)
Pianoteq 8
Developer: Modartt
New features include: sympathetic resonance fed by an external audio input, user-defined stretch points for piano fine-tuning, and per-note vibrato and tremolo effects.
Upgrade Price: $29
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10-Nov-2022 (release date)
IRCAM Prepared Piano 2
Developer: UVI
An avant-garde prepared Yamaha C7 grand piano offering 45 preparations including screws, erasers, coins, clothespegs and more. Recorded at the prestigous IRCAM Labs in Paris.
Price: $299
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17-Nov-2022 (release date)
Originals WURLI
Developer: Spitfire Audio
The classic Wurlitzer sound. Features four presets: Classic, Funky, Mellow and Stabs. Size: 5.6GB.
Price: £29
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18-Oct-2022 (release date)
Augmented GRAND PIANO
Developer: Arturia
An intelligent virtual instrument that weaves together high-quality piano samples with a fully-loaded synthesizer engine, all managed by an elegant set of eight macro controllers.
Price: $99
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13-Sep-2022 (re-release date)
Blue Grand 3D
Developer: Sound Magic
Re-issue of the classic 2009 virtual piano based on a Steinway grand. The re-modelled version uses Sound Magic’s latest piano engine.
Price: $49
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09-Aug-2022 (release date)
MetaPiano
Developer: Sampleson
A Spectral Modelled acoustic grand piano. Based on a Japanese Concert Grand, the software sits in just 60MB of memory.
Price: $59
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04-Aug-2022 (release date)
Pure|Upright
Developer: e-instruments
Professional Virtual Piano for iOS. Includes AUv3 version which can be linked to a Mac via IDAM.
Price: $30
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01-Aug-2022 (release date)
300 Grand
Developer: Production Voices
A 9-microphone Yamaha CFX Kontakt sample library recorded in a modern concert hall
Price: $149
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27-Jun-2022 (release date)
LivingRoom Upright Piano
Developer: Keypleezer
An upright piano that embodies the essence of a naturally sounding instrument
Price: $119
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23-Jun-2022 (release date)
1927
Developer: Sound Magic
The sounds of a 1927 Hamburg Steinway Model D grand piano
Price: $49
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7-Apr-2022 (release date)
Soft Imperial
Developer: Vienna Sample Library
Gentler sounds from the Bösendorfer Imperial Grand
Price: Free
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7-Mar-2022 (release date)
Stage 54
Developer: Sampleson/Plugin Boutique
An emulation of the vintage Rhodes 54 featuring “round-robin” technology
Price: $29
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28-Feb-2022 (release date)
Nord Piano Library: Felt Upright
Developer: Clavia DMI
An exclusive new upright in the Nord Piano Library. This is a felt piano with a soft warm delicate sound.
Compatibility: Nord Stage 3/2 EX/2; Nord Piano 5/4/3; Nord Electro 6/5; Nord Grand.
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21-Jan-2022 (release date)
Neo Piano Chapters: Imperial
Developer: Sound Magic
Sampled Bösendorfer 290SE Imperial Grand virtual piano
Price: $99
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18-Jan-2022 (release date)
Suit73-V2
Developer: Sampleson
Modelled tine-based electric piano with “Infinite Round-Robins”
Price: $59
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21-Dec-2021 (release date)
Foundation | Keys
Developer: Abletunes
25 multi-sampled piano / synth racks from 4 different acoustic pianos
Price: Free.
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27-October-2021 (release date)
Fire Piano Bass
Developer: Sampleson
Spectral Modelled Fender Piano Bass (not sampled)
Price: $29
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15-October-2021 (release date)
Neo Piano: Blue Grand Version 6.0
Developer: Sound Magic
Two Steinway Model D virtual grand pianos
Price: $199
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8-October-2021 (release date)
Neo Piano Chapters: Blüthner
Developer: Sound Magic
C. Bechstein D282 virtual grand piano
Price: $99
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7-October-2021 (release date)
Reed200-V2
Developer: Sampleson
Upgrade using new modelling engine
Price: $69
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20-August-2021 (release date)
Neo Piano Chapters: Blüthner
Developer: Sound Magic
Blüthner Model One virtual grand piano
Price: $99
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8-July-2021 (release date)
Piano Colors
Developer: Native Instruments/Galaxy Instruments. Intelligently modulated, harmonically rich piano sounds.
Price: $199.
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1-July-2021 (release date)
Sample Tank: Electromagnetik
Developer: IK Multimedia
Four electric piano sound library bundle
Price: $149 (introductory discounts available).
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29-June-2021 (release date)
Pianoteq 7.4: Felt Pianos
Developer: Modartt
Latest version includes 12 Felt presets.
Price: from $129 (full product, discount for upgrades).
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25-June-2021 (release date)
Neo Piano Chapters: Baby Neo
Developer: Sound Magic
Very high definition modelled baby grand.
Price: from $99 (full product, disc. for upgrades).
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16-June-2021 (release date)
Reed 106
Developer: Sampleson
Modelled electric piano with constantly changing timbre.
Price: $49 (introductory offers available).
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14-May-2021 (release date)
Neo Piano Chapters: Living Stereo.
Developer: Sound Magic
A hybrid modelled Steinway Model D.
Price: $99 (introductory offers available).
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12-Nov-2020
Pianoteq 7
Developer: Modartt
Latest version release
Price: from $129 (full product, discount for upgrades).
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