Pianoteq

About

Pianoteq is ranked #8 of 25 in virtual instruments on Inferse. It runs on iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Compared on virtual instruments

Free plan

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Standalone app

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Instrument focus

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Built-in samples

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Facts

Product

Pianoteq is a virtual piano and instrument suite that generates sound through physical modelling.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Sound generation

Notes are generated in real time without samples, and the maker describes the software as lightweight at about 50 MB.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Instrument selection

The product offers more than 20 instrument packs, including electric pianos, plucked strings and historical keyboards.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Customization

The software models sympathetic resonances and provides physical parameters to customize the instrument tone.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Microphones

Pianoteq 9 can mix up to eight microphones to stereo or multichannel output and move them around the instrument.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Integrations

The desktop software supports standalone use and VST3, Audio Units and AAX hosts; the manual also lists NKS compatibility.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

iOS

Pianoteq is available for iOS devices as well as Windows, macOS and Linux.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Trial limits

The Pianoteq 9.2.5 evaluation version is full-featured, but eight notes are silent and it must be restarted every 20 minutes.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Instrument-pack limits

Stage, Standard and PRO include two, three and four selectable instrument packs respectively; other packs run in demo mode until purchased.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Audio rate limit

PRO supports an internal sample rate up to 192 kHz, while Stage and Standard support up to 48 kHz.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

System requirements

The manual lists 512 MB RAM, a recent CPU, Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, or Linux x86/ARM; Windows users need ASIO-compatible audio drivers for low latency.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Activation

Activation is required on first launch, with manual activation available for computers without an internet connection.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Support

The maker says contact messages will receive a reply within 24 hours and provides user manuals and a support page.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Security and compliance

The maker's legal footer links to a GDPR page, but the pages reviewed do not state a security certification or compliance program.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Intended users

The maker describes Stage as an entry product for budget-minded musicians and PRO as suited to creative composers and demanding studio engineers.modartt.com · 2 Oct 2026

Company

Founded

2006modartt.com · 28 Sept 2026

Where it ranks on Inferse

• Best Virtual Instruments in 2026#8 of 25

Sources

• modartt.com/pianoteq_overview· checked 2 Oct 2026
• modartt.com/user_manual· checked 2 Oct 2026
• modartt.com/try· checked 2 Oct 2026
• modartt.com/contact· checked 2 Oct 2026
• modartt.com/legal_notice· checked 2 Oct 2026
• modartt.com/pianoteq· checked 28 Sept 2026
• modartt.com/buy· checked 2 Oct 2026