Pianoteq Steinway Model B Add-On
Authorized by Steinway & Sons, the Steinway Model B Grand Piano is modeled after a Hamburg Steinway B, renowned for its splendid and versatile character. Subtle refinements in the physical model ensure a faithful and expressive rendering of the original instrument.

The modeled piano belongs to the Martha Argerich edition, a set of twenty-five Steinway & Sons Model B-211 pianos carefully selected by the esteemed pianist in 2014 for their exceptional musicality. Each piano in the edition bears her signature.

The Pianoteq Model B virtual grand piano reproduces the finest sonic characteristics of this selected Steinway B. With Pianoteq 9, the instrument benefits from the new audio engine, providing richer, evolving resonance, enhanced spatial depth, and an organic, lifelike sound. Refreshed Binaural presets deliver an immersive headphone experience, while expressive “Sombre” presets provide silken tones ideal for cinematic or emotive playing.

Features include:

• Compatible with Pianoteq version 5.2 or later (Required to use)
• Steinway Model B Grand Piano, Martha Argerich edition
• Enhanced by Pianoteq 9’s new audio engine for evolving resonance and spatial depth
• Refreshed Binaural presets for immersive headphones playback
• New expressive “Sombre” presets for cinematic and emotive performance

This authorized instrument pack offers two variants: Hamburg and New York. The New York Steinway D is the first produced of Steinway’s flagship Model D Spirio|r, featured by some of today’s most famous pianists. The physical model is based on recordings made at the renowned New York Steinway Hall.

Hamburg and New York Steinway D pianos share strong family traits but exhibit subtle differences in personality due to variations in hammer construction, voicing techniques, and proprietary soundboard fabrication methods. Both use premium Sitka spruce soundboards. During development for Pianoteq, every note was meticulously adjusted, producing instruments with stunningly vivid and expressive tones suitable for the most demanding musicians.

With Pianoteq 9, both Steinway D models benefit from the new audio engine, delivering rich, evolving resonance, enhanced spatial depth, and a lifelike, organic tone. Refreshed Binaural presets offer immersive headphone playback, while expressive “Sombre” presets provide silken tones ideal for cinematic or highly nuanced performance.

Featured Artist
Nadia Shpachenko, GRAMMY® award winner for The Poetry of Places, performs Alexander Scriabin's Étude in C-sharp minor, Op. 2 No. 1 on the New York Steinway D. The piece, with its complex resonances and frequent repedalling, demonstrates Pianoteq’s accurate physical modeling and expressive capabilities.

Features include:

• Compatible with Pianoteq version 5.2 or later (Required to use)
• New York and Hamburg Steinway D Grand Pianos
• Extended keyboard range of 105 keys, the largest ever available in a piano
• Enhanced by Pianoteq 9’s new audio engine for evolving resonance and spatial depth
• Refreshed Binaural presets for immersive headphones playback
• New expressive “Sombre” presets for cinematic and emotive performance