{"product_id":"pianoteq-harpsichord","title":"Pianoteq Harpsichord Add-On (Digital Download)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"xch-product__header--wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xch-product__name--wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"xch-product__name\"\u003eRequires Pianoteq\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"xch-product__name\"\u003ePianoteq Harpsichord\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-product__short-description\"\u003eA virtual add-on modeled after the Baroque harpsichord, perfect for historical and classical music \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xch_images\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"xch-product__image--preview xch-image--extra\" src=\"https:\/\/www.modartt.com\/images\/instruments\/hansruckers.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-product__tag-line\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn extension of the original instrument\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xch-product__long-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eHarpsichords by the Ruckers family are renowned for their superb tone, reflecting the instrument makers’ profound understanding of harmonic richness. Comparable to the Stradivarius in the violin family, the Ruckers name signifies the pinnacle of harpsichord craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eThe Pianoteq physical model is based on a copy by Matthias Griewisch of a Hans Ruckers II le Jeune (1624). Joannes Ruckers, one of Hans Ruckers’ sons, continued the family tradition, and the instrument captures the harmonic sophistication that made the Ruckers harpsichords legendary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eThis virtual instrument extends the original from 4½ to 6½ octaves and features three registers—lower 8’, upper 8’, and 4’—which can be combined in ways not possible on the original instrument. Additional features include a sustain pedal, soft pedal, buff stop, and bassoon pedal, allowing for muted sounds or characteristic rattling effects. With Pianoteq 9, the historical instruments also benefit from the new audio engine, which adds subtle depth, evolving resonance, and enhanced spatial perception. Felt presets now provide a softer, intimate tone option for historical keyboards, and refreshed Binaural presets deliver an immersive headphone experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-paragraph\"\u003eThe Pianoteq Ruckers II harpsichord remains a superb virtual instrument with authentic sound, dynamic response, and expressive playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"xch-product__notes\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xch-product__features\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"xch-heading xch-heading--main xch-product__features\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"xch-features__list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-feature\"\u003eHans Ruckers II model with 6½-octave extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-feature\"\u003eThree registers: lower 8’, upper 8’, and 4’, combinable in unlimited ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-feature\"\u003eSustain, soft, buff stop, and bassoon pedals for expressive tonal variation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-feature\"\u003eEnhanced by Pianoteq 9’s new audio engine for evolving resonance and spatial depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-feature\"\u003eFelt presets for soft, intimate historical tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"xch-feature\"\u003eRefreshed Binaural presets for immersive headphones playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PIANOTEQ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52209668686113,"sku":"1433-729","price":74.85,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/1502\/9317\/files\/harpsichord.jpg?v=1770135087","url":"https:\/\/koalaaudio.com.au\/products\/pianoteq-harpsichord","provider":"Koala Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}