Shigeru Kawai SK-EX for PIANOTEQ
In collaboration with KAWAI, Modartt research engineers developed a faithful physical model of the unique sound of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, capturing the commanding tone of its hand-wound temaki bass strings and the shimmering brilliance of its duplex scale. This meticulous attention to detail guarantees an authentic playing experience, all while preserving PIANOTEQ's lightweight design, quick loading times, and exclusive customization options.
A treasured Concert Grand
The Shigeru Kawai Concert Grand is a world-class instrument, offering an extremely broad dynamic spectrum and superb power.
Hear how Pianoteq reproduces this praised, transparent tone in classical recordings and recitals.
Rachmaninoff Sonata in B-flat Minor Op. 36
Schumann 6 Intermezzi Op. 4 Intermezzo 2
Piet De Ridder Allegretto
Rachmaninoff Prelude Op. 23 No. 4
Prokofiev Sonata No. 3 in A Minor Opus 28
Scriabin Prelude Op. 11 No. 5
A miracle for creative imagination
The unmatched craftsmanship of the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, exquisitely captured by Pianoteq's physical modelling, makes it an inspiring instrument for musical creation.
Explore the creative improvisations of Pianoteq users who have been captivated by this extraordinary virtual piano.
Mika Pohjola - Hottest Cats of Helsinki
Mitchel Forman - Impro 3
Niclas Fogwall - Repentance
Ermanno Novali - Felt Impro 1
Jean-Michel Bernard - Onion Shuffle
Blaz Jurjevcic - Autumn Serenade
Ermanno Novali - Felt Impro 2
Piet De Ridder - Blue Kawai
Every note counts
PIANOTEQ Instrument Pack has been meticulously voiced to ensure outstanding tonal response from every note.
Explore expressive playing with presets such as Warm, Player, Prelude, and Heroic. Create sublime recordings with the Classical, Jazz, and Chamber Recording presets, or indulge in soft, lush tones with the two Felt presets and the Piano with Strings Pad.
Modern producers will appreciate the clean, mix-ready Mix preset, while both pianists and composers alike can experiment with the distinctive sound of the Cosmic, New Age, and Bass & Piano split presets.
As with all PIANOTEQ instruments, users of PIANOTEQ Standard and Pro benefit from advanced controls such as custom tuning, microphone repositioning, and powerful instrument morphing and layering.
Constant improvement
Modartt and KAWAI share a common philosophy: true artistry is a continuous evolution, always striving towards perfection. This is why the physical model at the heart of PIANOTEQ is constantly being refined, offering an ever more inspiring playing and listening experience.
The Grand Shigeru Kawai SK-EX for PIANOTEQ benefits from Modartt’s latest innovations in virtual soundboard modelling, delivering an immersive, enveloping tone with enhanced realism.
PRODUCT SUMMARY
- Superb 278 cm (9'1") GRAND PIANO
- All 243 Strings, Soundboard and Micing Modelled
- Sound Generated and Evolving as You Play
- Seamless Dynamic Response
- 15 Presets Included with Unique Piano Voicing, Micing and Effects
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Pianoteq 5.0 or above is required (sold separately)
- MacOS 10.11 El Capitan and above
- Officially supported up to MacOS 14 Sonoma
- Windows 7 and above (64-bit only)
- Intel, AMD, or Apple Silicon CPU
Plugin Formats:
AAX Native, AU, VST2, and VST3