Pianoteq
6.7#5 in virtual instruments$139 one-timeiOSLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitPianoteq vs Vital
What both publish
| Fact | Pianoteq | Vital |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Pianoteq is a virtual piano and instrument suite that generates sound through physical modelling. | Vital is a spectral warping wavetable synthesizer. |
| Support | The maker says contact messages will receive a reply within 24 hours and provides user manuals and a support page. | Subscribers receive prioritized support through private Discord channels or the forum. |
| System requirements | The manual lists 512 MB RAM, a recent CPU, Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, or Linux x86/ARM; Windows users need ASIO-compatible audio drivers for low latency. | Supported systems are Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+ on Intel or Apple Silicon, and Ubuntu Linux 18.04+; 64-bit and OpenGL 3+ are required. |
Pianoteq plans
- Pianoteq 9 Stage$139, paid once
- Pianoteq 9 Standard$269, paid once
- Pianoteq 9 PRO$399, paid once
- Pianoteq Studio Bundle$929, paid once
Vital plans
- BasicFree
- Subscription$5 a month
- Plus$25, paid once
- Pro$80, paid once
Pick Pianoteq if…
Pianoteq suits musicians and composers looking for a modeled piano or instrument suite, including budget-minded musicians considering Stage and composers or studio engineers considering PRO. Its standalone and plugin options also suit users working in desktop audio hosts.
Pick Vital if…
Vital suits musicians and sound designers looking for a wavetable synth with extensive modulation and sample-to-wavetable tools. It supports MPE and microtonal tuning, and runs on listed desktop operating systems.