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The Blüthner Model 1 is a grand piano of storied reputation, prized for its round warmth, rich midrange, and singing treble. In Pianoteq, the physical modeling captures its character beautifully: the response is organic, resonant, and nuanced. You'll hear how subtle dynamics, sympathetic resonances, and the tonal balance evolve naturally as you play.
One of the distinctive traits of Blüthner instruments is the Aliquot system: in the top treble octaves, a fourth string vibrates sympathetically (not struck by the hammer) to enrich tone. The Pianoteq model includes this Aliquot effect, and in Standard/Pro editions you can increase or decrease its prominence - letting you tailor that shimmering enhancement to your taste.
Because everything is modeled rather than sampled, the Blüthner Model 1 stays light on system resources. The tone is alive: soft passages whisper, and full chords swell without losing clarity or consistency. The modeling also handles inter-string resonance, cabinet coloration, and pedal behavior, making the instrument expressive across styles.
In addition, the preset library includes voicings, microphone placements, and effects suited for classical, jazz, contemporary, and ambient genres. You can layer or morph this instrument with others, blend in effects, or reposition mics for dramatic spatial shifts.
In Pianoteq's "newer" updates, the Blüthner model has benefited from refined soundboard and resonator improvements, giving more body and depth to the tone - especially in the low and middle registers.
Features
| Full physical modeling | No samples—tone built from string, hammer, resonances |
| Aliquot system emulation | Sympathetic fourth-string effect in treble |
| Dynamic tonal evolution | Expressive across pianissimo to fortissimo |
| Inter-string and cabinet resonance | Realistic coupling of strings and body |
| Custom mic placement & presets | Multiple mic setups and voicing options |
| Lightweight footprint | Tiny file size, minimal system load |
| Preset library | Styles, mic setups, voicings ready to play |
| Soundboard modeling upgrades | More resonance and body in low/mid registers |
| Aliquot control knob | Adjust strength of sympathetic fourth-string effect |
| Refined cabinet coloration | Better realism in tonal shading and depth |
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