# Pianoteq 9 — Play Realistic Pianos & More > Physically modeled virtual instrument simulating pianos, electric pianos, and other instruments. (iPhone/iPad app by Modartt.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoteq-9/id6736754495 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Modartt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1363148724) - Category: Music - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 68 MB - Released: 2025-10-27 - Data updated: 2026-08-31 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoteq-9/id6736754495/reviews.md ## What is Pianoteq 9? PIANOTEQ 9: THE ULTIMATE VIRTUAL INSTRUMENT Pianoteq is an award-winning virtual instrument that simulates a wide range of instruments including pianos, electric pianos, harpsichords, vibraphones, guitars, steel drums, and more, using advanced physical modeling. Unlike traditional virtual instruments that use recorded sounds, Pianoteq generates sounds in real-time by calculating the physics of how strings vibrate and how the soundboard radiates sound. Why Pianoteq Stands Out: - Natural Playability: Physical modeling captures many of the subtle interactions and dynamic nuances found in acoustic instruments, providing a responsive playing experience. - Compact Size: Without relying on large sample libraries, Pianoteq requires only a fraction of the storage space of many virtual instruments, making it ideal for iPhone and iPad. Trusted by the Best: Steinway, Kawai, Bösendorfer, Bechstein, Petrof, Steingraeber, Grotrian, Blüthner, and Hohner have all endorsed Pianoteq for its faithful sound reproduction. Getting Started: - Connect a MIDI device to your iPad/iPhone. - Launch Pianoteq. - Start playing! Pianoteq also works as a plugin in any Audio Unit host application, such as GarageBand, AUM, Cubasis, Camelot, and more. Note: All instruments run in demo mode (with some keys disabled) until you purchase a Pianoteq STAGE license (unlocks two instruments) or link to an existing Pianoteq user account with a valid license. Licenses purchased on the App Store are valid across other supported platforms (macOS, Windows, Linux). Already own Pianoteq 8? Upgrade to Pianoteq 9 at an attractive upgrade price and unlock a new level of realism and expression. Simply launch Pianoteq 9, click “Restore Purchases”, and follow the instructions. Here’s what’s new in Pianoteq 9: - Richer tone and enhanced spatial depth: all modern and historical grands have been thoroughly revoiced. - A beautiful new Italian Triple Harp joins the Harp pack. - Electric pianos (MKII, Reeds) have been updated. - Expressive new “Sombre” presets for cinematic playing. - A refined, more intuitive mixer panel. - Portrait orientation and windowed mode now supported. - A new instrument: the Syngular synthesiser. Experience your instruments like never before, more vivid, expressive, and alive. ## Key features - Physical modeling sound generation - Realistic playability - Compact file size - Wide range of instruments - Plugin support for DAWs - New Syngular synthesizer ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Classical Guitar | $49.99 | one-time | | Steelpans | $49.99 | one-time | | Grand Blüthner | $49.99 | one-time | | Grand Petrof | $49.99 | one-time | | Grand YC5 | $49.99 | one-time | | Harp | $49.99 | one-time | | Grand Steinway B | $49.99 | one-time | | Grand Shigeru Kawai SK-EX | $49.99 | one-time | | Grand Steingraeber | $49.99 | one-time | | Upgrade to latest version | $29.00 | one-time | | Grand Bösendorfer 280VC | $49.99 | one-time | | Electric Pianos | $49.99 | one-time | | Hohner Collection | $49.99 | one-time | | Use existing licence | Free | one-time | | Pianoteq STAGE | $139.00 | one-time | | Upright U4 | $49.99 | one-time | | Stage to Standard | $129.99 | one-time | | Standard to Pro | $129.99 | one-time | | Syngular | $49.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoteq-9/id6736754495/reviews.md ### 5/5 — My favorite modeling app *2026-08-23* I don’t have room for a grand piano or harpsichord— but I can have several, on my phone! Amazing. Excellent sound (minus the haptics of a real piano or harpsichord). Plus you get randomization and the ability to create instrumental sounds that would cost a fortune to build (even for just one). This is one fine piece of software and, yeah, it is pricey. But I don’t regret a single penny spent. Kudos, Midartt! ### 5/5 — I can’t believe it’s free *2026-08-22* Spin the circle to keep playing ### 5/5 — Impeccable *2026-08-22* PT is the most musical, versatile, and magical software instrument I own. Yes, it’s an excellent daily-driver piano. But its ability to create natural, expressive, yet completely NEW instruments is unparalleled. ### 5/5 — Excellent piano app *2026-08-19* Pianoteq is a very serious piano app and is a game changer. Models instead of samples ensures smaller app size. Same app works on desktop, iPhone, & iPad. I used their Steingraeber and Bosendorfer models in live performances every week. No issues with the standalone app or the plugin to DAWs or Host apps on all platforms. The interface is simple, sounds fantastic, velocity curve is customizable to your midi controller. Midi recorder & chord naming features are great bonuses. The Modarrt Team are excellent developers and listen to & interact with their customer base. It has been worth the investment. ### 2/5 — MikeEkim *2026-07-25* Resolvam a questão das notas F#,G#,L# e alguma das brancas, que não saem som, ficam mudas, por favor O aplicativo é muito bom, tem timbres excelentes, mas a esse deixa que impossibilita o uso dele ### 1/5 — Teclas mudas *2026-06-17* As teclas F# e outras ficam mudas. ### 5/5 — 完美 *2026-05-27* 为物理和数学干杯 ### 5/5 — Unreal. *2026-04-28* First of all, Wow. This is in a league of its own. It allows for every aspect of the piano sound to be changed, softened, brightened, muted, etc. I would say this is for people who are very particular on feel and sound (even minuscule aspects). Great sound banks. I would actually like a “noise” generator to emulate white noise behind a recorded signal. I kind of like that raw sound sometimes. ### 2/5 — Potentiell super, aber… *2026-04-02* Bei meinem Kawai MP7 SE bekomme ich keinen über die gesamte Tastatur vernünftigen Klang hin. Insbesondere in höheren Lagen klingt es teilweise wie ein E-Piano Ich habe eine Woche an allen möglichen Einstellungen geschraubt und mich jetzt entschieden, wieder mit den internen Sounds des Kawai-Pianos Musik zu machen, anstatt Soundphysiker werden zu wollen… ### 3/5 — Teclas mudas *2026-04-02* Tenho um teclado 61, e na primeira oitava as teclas F# G# A# não saem som, além de fechar quando sai do app ## Frequently asked questions about Pianoteq 9 ### What instruments can I play with Pianoteq? Pianoteq simulates a wide variety of instruments including pianos, electric pianos, harpsichords, vibraphones, guitars, steel drums, and more. The demo mode offers limited access, with full instrument unlocks available via license purchase. ### How does Pianoteq create its sounds? Pianoteq uses advanced physical modeling, calculating the physics of vibrating strings and soundboard radiation in real-time, rather than relying on pre-recorded samples. ### Is Pianoteq available on other platforms? Yes, licenses purchased on the App Store are valid across other supported platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux. ### What are the new features in Pianoteq 9? Pianoteq 9 introduces a richer tone, enhanced spatial depth, a new Italian Triple Harp, updated electric pianos, new 'Sombre' presets, a refined mixer, portrait orientation support, and the new Syngular synthesizer. ### How do I unlock all instruments in Pianoteq? You can unlock all instruments by purchasing a Pianoteq STAGE license, which grants access to two instruments, or by linking to an existing Pianoteq user account with a valid license. ### Can I use Pianoteq with my MIDI controller? Yes, you can connect a MIDI device to your iPad or iPhone and use it to play Pianoteq. It also functions as a plugin in various Audio Unit host applications. ### Does Pianoteq have ads? Pianoteq does not contain advertisements. Its monetization relies on in-app purchases for instrument licenses. ### How often is Pianoteq updated? The latest version, 9.1.2, was released on February 11, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates for the application. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 9.2.4 — 2026-08-25 - Fix loading of some morphed presets. ### 9.2.3 — 2026-08-21 - Fix a crash in the mics panel. ### 9.2.2 — 2026-08-18 - Shigeru Kawai SK-EX: minor revoicing in the middle octave. - Fix note highlighting when stepping through a MIDI file. - Correct keyboard shift direction when the soft pedal is pressed. - Fix a rare crash with very high impedance values. - Improve black key placement on the graphical keyboard. - Fix a crash when loading some 32-bit reverb impulses. ### 9.2.1 — 2026-06-11 - Fix velocity handling in the big keyboard. - Fix crash when saving MIDI files containing some unusual MIDI events. ### 9.2.0 — 2026-06-05 - Performance improvements for most instruments. - Grand K2: added presets "a la Flanagan", "Improv" and "Sweet", plus small revoicing. - Shigeru Kawai SK-EX Warm: small revoicing. - Pedal and key noises reduced in several Felt presets (NY Steinway D, Bösendorfer, Petrof, Steingraeber, YC5). - Improved graphical keyboard (3D/2D view can be toggled from the options panels). - Added an option to reverse the "Thunder" pedal. - Improved pitch-bend behaviour (addressed stability issues with some presets). ## Apps similar to Pianoteq 9 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [AudioKit Digital D1 Synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-digital-d1-synth/id1436905540) | 4.8 (2,007) | Free | Music | | [Cubasis 3 - DAW & Music Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubasis-3-daw-and-music-studio/id1207839273) | 4.6 (3,456) | $49.99 | Music | | [Blofeld](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blofeld/id6742895365) | 4.6 (28) | $24.99 | Music | | [AudioKit Retro Piano](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-retro-piano/id1514017716) | 4.3 (158) | Free | Music | | [AudioKit FM Player 2: DX Synth](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiokit-fm-player-2-dx-synth/id1307785646) | 4.8 (3,265) | Free | Music | | [Pure Piano - Grand Piano App](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-piano-grand-piano-app/id1336486618) | 4.8 (249) | $29.99 | Music | ## More apps by Modartt - [Pianoteq 8](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pianoteq-8/id1642344241) All apps by Modartt: https://appshunter.io/developer/1363148724 ## Related topics [ravenscroft 275 piano](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ravenscroft-275-piano) · [harpsichord](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/harpsichord) · [ruckers 1628 harpsichord](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ruckers-1628-harpsichord) · [pianostream piano midi player](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pianostream-piano-midi-player) · [acousticsamples](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/acousticsamples) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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