Modartt
Pianoteq 9
Physically modeled virtual piano instrument, vivid, expressive, and highly customizable.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXsupported+ iOS
Checked September 2026
Pianoteq 9 vs Keyscape (2026)
Pianoteq 9 is best for realistic, lightweight physically modeled piano sound instead of sample libraries; Keyscape is best for studio-quality electric pianos and vintage keyboards. Pianoteq 9 starts at an unpublished price and Keyscape at $379 one-time.
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Spectrasonics
Keyscape
Virtual instrument featuring 36 deeply multisampled collector keyboards with 500+ patches.
VST3supportedAUsupportedAAXsupportedCLAPnot supportedWINsupportedMACsupportedLNXnot supported
| Pianoteq 9 | Keyscape | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | realistic, lightweight physically modeled piano sound instead of sample libraries | studio-quality electric pianos and vintage keyboards |
| Starting price | Not public | $379 one-time |
| Free version | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Formats | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX | Standalone, VST3, AU, AAX |
| OS | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS | Windows, macOS |
| Key features | Real-time physical modelling synthesis (no samples), Modelled sympathetic resonances, Up to 8 simultaneous microphone placements, Per-note editing (PRO edition), Under 50MB install size | 36 multisampled collector keyboard models, 500+ factory patches with hybrid duo sounds, Up to 32-way velocity switching, Circuit-modeled amps and effects, Omnisphere satellite integration |
| Developer | Modartt | Spectrasonics |
Questions people ask
Pianoteq 9 starts at a price not published online; Keyscape starts at $379 one-time.
Real-time physical modelling synthesis (no samples), Modelled sympathetic resonances, Up to 8 simultaneous microphone placements, Per-note editing (PRO edition), Under 50MB install size.
36 multisampled collector keyboard models, 500+ factory patches with hybrid duo sounds, Up to 32-way velocity switching, Circuit-modeled amps and effects, Omnisphere satellite integration.