Turn your keyboard into a world-class instrument.
With this compact Raspberry Pi–based Pianoteq box, you can instantly upgrade any digital piano or MIDI keyboard. Simply connect it via USB or MIDI, plug in your headphones or speakers, and the device transforms your instrument’s sound using world-class physically modeled pianos. There’s no need to replace your existing setup. Just plug it in, and your keyboard gains the expressive, realistic tone of a high-end acoustic piano. It brings you an exceptionally lifelike piano, organ, and harpsichord experience — far beyond what typical digital instruments can offer.
Key Features
Ultra-realistic piano, organ, and harpsichord modeling
Plug-and-play Raspberry Pi hardware
Works with any MIDI keyboard
Portable and easily battery powered:
Up to 7 hours of play using a standard 20,000 mAh power bankCompact, silent, reliable design
The Fourth-Generation Piano
At the heart of every system we build is Pianoteq, a groundbreaking software instrument that represents the fourth generation of piano technology. Unlike sample-based libraries, Pianoteq uses advanced physical modeling to recreate the complex acoustics of real instruments in real time. Every detail — from hammer strike to string resonance, from soundboard vibrations to room reflections — is calculated as you play. The result is an instrument that feels remarkably alive, responsive, and expressive.
Pianoteq also unlocks access to an extraordinary collection of historical keyboards, faithfully recreated in collaboration with world-class instrument makers and museums. From delicate Mozart-era fortepianos and Baroque harpsichords to Romantic grand pianos, you can explore centuries of keyboard history with astonishing realism.
By combining Pianoteq with a powerful but compact Raspberry Pi system, we make this cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone — whether you’re a performer, a researcher, or simply someone curious about the sound of historical instruments. No complicated setup, no specialized hardware required — just plug in your keyboard and start playing.
Ready-to-Play Profiles for Historical Keyboards
While Pianoteq offers detailed instrument models, its true potential is only unlocked when those details are made intuitive and accessible. That’s where we add value. We’ve developed custom profiles for specific historical keyboards that expose Pianoteq’s most important physical parameters directly to the user on the MIDI keyboard — so everything is ready to play right out of the box.
Pianoteq’s Historical Piano Collection brings to life an extraordinary range of rare and precious instruments, including a stunning recreation of the 1622 Hans Ruckers II harpsichord. These models let you experience the unique character, color, and craftsmanship of instruments that shaped musical history — and our profiles make accessing those nuances effortless.
Whether you want to adjust the tuning pitch (e.g. A=415 Hz for Baroque repertoire or A=440 Hz for modern ensembles), switch temperaments to explore historical tuning systems, or control harpsichord-specific features like buff stops, couplers, or the 4’ register, these settings are built into each profile. This means you can explore the rich sonic possibilities of historical instruments without diving into technical menus or complex configurations — it’s all surfaced in a way that feels natural and musical.
Not Only Historical Instruments
Pianoteq isn’t limited to historical instruments — it also includes meticulously modeled modern concert grands created in collaboration with leading piano makers. With officially licensed models like the Shigeru Kawai SK-EX, Steinway & Sons Model D, and Bösendorfer Imperial, you gain access to the same instruments found on the world’s greatest stages. These pianos are recreated with extraordinary realism, giving you the dynamic range, tonal depth, and responsiveness of iconic instruments — all within a compact, plug-and-play system.