Pianoteq U4 Upright Piano Add-on: Realistic Upright Piano – Professional Audio Software & Plugin

The U4 Upright Piano emphasizes all the specific characteristics of upright pianos with 21 exciting presets demonstrating the versatility of the instrument. Along with the beautiful timbre of well-built acoustic pianos higher inharmonicity and increased imperfections can be heard in the presets such as Honky Tonk Vintage Detuned Ruined Bierkeller Tacky Wavy Weathered Club... In contrast to the grand piano the upright piano is vertically strung and has a vertical soundboard and bridges as well. The first variant resembling to an upright piano appeared in 1739 and a more modern variant in 1800. Mass production followed as the instrument improved by the addition of an iron frame and a larger octave range. The compact size and affordable price made it increasingly popular for use in many smaller music halls pubs and private homes. Legendary composers such as Scott Joplin George Gershwin Duke Ellington Thelonious Monk Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard all started their music careers on upright pianos. In the microphones section (Standard and Pro version) you can set the distance to the nearest wall and position microphones and the lid. This new movable wall was designed exclusively for the U4. The improved physical model in Pianoteq benefits the U4 by bringing more clarity and authenticity.

Upright piano add-on

Eagerly awaited by many Pianoteq users Modartt proudly presents the very first upright piano model for Pianoteq — the U4 add-on.

A wide range of presets

The U4 emphasizes the characteristics of upright pianos offering 21 exciting presets demonstrating the versatility of the instrument. Besides the beautiful timbre of well-built acoustic pianos there is higher inharmonicity and increased "imperfections" in presets such as Blues Vintage Honky Tonk Detuned Ruined Bierkeller Tacky Wavy Weathered Club...

The upright piano history

In contrast to the grand piano the upright piano is vertically strung and with soundboard and bridges vertical as well. The first instrument resembling to an upright piano appeared in 1739 and a more modern variant in 1800. Mass production followed as the instrument improved by the addition of an iron frame and a larger octave range. The compact size and affordable price made it increasingly popular for use in many smaller music halls pubs and private homes. Legendary composers such as Scott Joplin George Gershwin Duke Ellington Thelonius Monk Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard all started their music careers on upright pianos.

Features:

• U4 upright piano
• The upright piano is vertically strung and has a vertical soundboard and bridges
• Compact size and affordable price made it increasingly popular for use in many smaller music halls pubs and private homes
• Legendary composers such as Scott Joplin George Gershwin Duke Ellington Thelonious Monk Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard all started their music careers on upright piano

Requirements:

Platform	CPU	RAM	Disk	Notes	Additional Requirement	Audio Card	Ports	Internet Required	32 Bit Support	64 Bit Support	Plugins
mac		0	0		Available for version 4.5 of Pianoteq			0	0	0
windows		0	0		Available for version 4.5 of Pianoteq			0	0	0