Both use soundboards that are constructed from carefully selected premium Sitka spruce wood.ĭuring the development of the two virtual instruments for Pianoteq, each note was carefully adjusted in its finest detail, just like in a real factory, resulting in stunningly vivid instruments created with the most demanding musician in mind. Proprietary procedures in soundboard fabrication and installation unique to each factory also flavor the nuanced tonal distinctions between Hamburg and New York Steinway pianos. These differences can be attributed in part to the variations in hammer construction and voicing techniques utilized in both production facilities.

New York and Hamburg Steinway pianos are very much like twin siblings that share strong family traits but exhibit subtle differences in their personalities. The physical model is based on recordings made at the famous New York Steinway Hall. Simply put, Pianoteq's acoustic pianos are a joy to play and have a near cinematic, 3D quality to them. I was up and running within minutes after authorizing my copy and calibrating my audio and MIDI devices. The New York Steinway D is the very first produced of Steinway’s groundbreaking new flagship instrument Model D Spirio|r, which has been used by some of the most famous pianists in the world today. With all its options, Pianoteq 6 is surprisingly easy and nimble to navigate. This instrument pack, authorized by Steinway & Sons, offers two variants: Hamburg and New York.

A great number of prominent pianists have performed on the instrument and love it for the famous Steinway sound and its superb musical expression. You have surely heard and seen the Steinway Model D in many recordings and concert performances.

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