Pianoteq Concert Harp Add-On for Virtual Piano Software, Electronic Delivery

The Pianoteq Concert Harp Add-On for Virtual Piano Software is a sophisticated and innovative upgrade, meticulously modeled after the renowned Salvi concert grand harp. This high-quality, professional-grade add-on allows musicians to perform intricate pinch harmonics (flageolets) and glissandos, enhancing the range and versatility of their virtual piano software.

Equipped with a diatonic mode and seven pedals, this advanced software add-on enables seamless pitch alteration of the strings, facilitating play in all keys. This feature is a nod to the significant development in 1810 by S. Erard, whose double movement innovation set the standard for today's concert harp.

The concert harp, with its rich history dating back to 3500 BC, gained immense popularity in the 18th century. It was favored by baroque and classical composers like Handel and Mozart and later featured in operas by Puccini and symphonic music and ballets by Liszt, Berlioz, Massenet, Debussy, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, and others. This add-on also pays homage to the harp's place in modern music, as seen in works like "She's Leaving Home" by The Beatles and "Dark Lady" by Cher.

The Pianoteq Concert Harp Add-On boasts 47 strings attached to a soundboard, mirroring the design of a physical concert harp. It is played with the fingertips of the first four fingers of both hands, just like the real instrument. The absence of damped strings during play gives the harp its unique, magical sound, which Pianoteq's cutting-edge technology captures with astonishing authenticity. This software is compatible with both Macintosh and PC/Windows operating systems, making it a versatile addition to any musician's toolkit.