Affordable virtual piano soft synth
Pianissimo is a Virtual Grand Piano, delivering the rich, warm sound and expressiveness of a classic grand piano. It operates as a VSTi plug-in, or runs as a stand-alone application.
How Pianissimo works?
Steinway Model D Grand Piano Sample playback enhanced with physical modeling
Pianissimo uses a combination of sample playback and advanced physical modeling to create a stunning acoustic grand piano sound. Starting with 250 MB of high quality samples of a Steinway Model D grand piano, Pianissimo uses complex signal processing and programming to recreate the warmth, response, and playability of a real grand piano. This warm, natural sound is then paired with a professional studio-quality reverb algorithm to add the depth and ambiance of a real acoustic space. Add in modeled sympathetic resonance, incidental mechanical hammer sounds, remarkable control over tone and velocity response, 256 voices of polyphony, and incredibly low CPU usage, and Pianissimo might just be the best sounding, most playable virtual piano ever.The VSTi will operate in any DAW with support for virtual instruments in the VSTi format, including Mixcraft.
The Stand-Alone version supports any MIDI device, and any Wave, ASIO, or WaveRT device. It allows for two-track recording, loading and saving of standard MIDI Type 1 files, and supports mixing down to WAV, MP3, WMA, and Ogg Vorbis files.
Features and Requirement
* Features 250MB of high-quality, quadruple-strike samples from a Steinway%u2122 Model D grand piano, enhanced with acoustic modeling technology to produce a rich, warm, expressive, and highly realistic grand piano sound.
* Ultra-professional integrated studio reverb creates a highly realistic ambience that places the piano within a true acoustic space.
* Unparalleled sample programming creates a fluid, dynamic, expressive tone without identifiable velocity switching or other digital artifacts.
* Advanced sympathetic resonance modeling recreates the subtle shimmer of piano strings when the damper pedal is depressed.
* Adjustable incidental piano sounds, including mechanical noises from damper pedal and key release, for an unparalleled level of realism.
* 256 voices of polyphony and low CPU usage make Pianissimo ideal for solo piano performance, studio compositions, and live performance.
* Adjustable piano lid, velocity curve, tone controls, sympathetic resonance, reverb, and chorus effect allow you to tailor the piano's tone and response to fit your playing style.
* Works in all major digital audio recording software packages (including Mixcraft%u2122) as a VSTi plug-in instrument.
* Stand-alone version features metronome, two-track sequencer, and ability to mix down recordings to WAV, MP3, WMA, or OGG Vorbis audio files.
Requirements:
* Windows XP, or Vista.
* 1 GB RAM (2 GB RAM recommended).
* 1.5 GHz CPU (2 GHz Dual Core recommended).
* Sound card or sound device.
* USB or MIDI controller keyboard recommended.
* Display resolution @ 1024 x 768 or above.
Audio Sample & Demo:
Visit the Pianissimo Homepage to listen to audio sample.
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Reviews of Pianissimo
- Pianissimo - Reviews
- Pianissimo is, as mentioned, based on a sampled Steinway D. The important thing to take note of here, is that Acoustica does not specifically state that Pianissimo's aim is to sound like a Steinway - only that the sound is based on Steinway samples. This is a good thing, as demanding pianists will know that only a Steinway sounds like a Steinway. It is next to impossible to recreate the experience of playing a real Steinway in software, as there are so many factors shaping the experience you will have as a musician, many of which are out of the programmers hands. Just to mention a few, the programmer has no say in the musicians choice of audio interface, speaker quality and placement, and quality of the controller keys. A common limitation for MIDI based pianos is the sustain pedal, which is a major soundsculpting tool on an acoustic piano, but is restricted to on/off operation in MIDI.
- Sonic State - News (Video Item) WNAMM09:Acoustica Pianissimo - Large Sound Small Footprint, A piano sample library that is not big.
- It seems a week doesn't go by withouth the arrival of some multi-gigabyte sampled piano to fill up your hard drive with - which is nice. But some of us with tiny hard drives - there's no shame iin it you know, might need something which is more portable. Hey presto! Here's the Acoustica Pianissimo - its only $79 and its only 256MB. How do they do this? Well its a magical mix of modeling and samples all mixed up inside the instrument itself.
- Acoustica Pianissimo - Reviews - Software - Video & Audio - Music / Audio Editing - PC World
- Let's get the evaluation out of the way up front: Pianissimo is a virtual piano plug-in for your PC that sounds great.
- Pianissimo review - PC Advisor
- Let's get the evaluation out of the way up front: Pianissimo is a virtual piano plug-in for your PC that sounds great.
- Cariboo Computer Magazine: Review Details
- I was truly impressed. I am not a musical person to realize the creation of music but I do know what sounds good and this program will give even the beginning creator of music a great advancement for development of something epic.
- Pianissimo | Audio Tools Download | PC World
- Taken as a whole, this is super nice little piano program/plug-in and its sound has really grown on me. I'm actually using it on a couple of my tracks, which is the highest compliment I can pay it.
- Acoustica Pianissimo Virtual Grand Review and Guide | Pianologist
- This is the most comprehensive review of Pianissimo, including some simple guide and videos.
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