Pianoteq STAGE

Pianoteq STAGE is not really the simplest of applications, but it is stylish and can definitely win you over if ever you desire to paly an instrument without investing financially a lot.

As the name might suggest, with it you can play a virtual piano, but what is indeed interesting is that this piano can take many forms and become the instrument you've always wanted with a plethora of settings standing by for whatever changes you might feel are needed to achieve perfection.

I was quite surprised to see the program also included a stylish interface. Most of the time, these sorts of tools end up being quite dull, even if they offer a lot of options. This is not the case. When it comes to selecting instruments, the mechanism is indeed simple.

What is difficult is finding the right piano for you. I felt like I was shopping for one. You can choose from plenty of formats and each has its particular settings. These can easily be seen as presets. More adjustments can be done using the rest of the app setting tabs.

MIDI devices you connect are fully supported. You can also record any of your sessions and share or integrate them with any other project or person. I loved the feeling of musical freedom this application gives. Some general aspects can also be adjusted for the user to enjoy the app in a more tailored environment.

Pianoteq STAGE is one interesting choice for both beginners and advanced piano enthusiasts who would like to enjoy a few chords without purchasing the real thing and having to deal with the perks of physical instruments. I'd say you can't get any closer to reality than when using this program.