Keyscape vs Modartt Pianoteq 9
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which sampler to buy.
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Keyscape comes out ahead (9.1). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Specs compared
| Keyscape | Modartt Pianoteq 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | €139–€399 |
| Dubspot Score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX, NKS, Standalone |
| Product type | flagship multi-sampled keyboard instrument | — |
| Developer | Spectrasonics | — |
| Typical price | $399 | — |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | Standalone + VST3/AU/AAX/NKS |
| Primary job | electric and acoustic keyboard depth | — |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | — |
| Type | — | Physically modelled piano / keyboard instrument platform |
| Install size | — | ~50 MB class (instruments modelled, not multi-GB multisamples) |
| Editions | — | Stage (€139), Standard (€269), PRO (€399); Studio bundle (PRO + all packs, higher list) |
| Included packs | — | Stage: 2 packs; Standard: 3 packs; PRO: 4 packs (choose from catalog) |
| Stage features | — | Playable instruments, EQ, velocity curve, effects; limited deep model editing |
| Standard adds | — | Physical parameters (hammers, unisons, etc.), morphing/layering, microphone positioning |
| PRO adds | — | Per-note editing, higher sample-rate options, maximum model control |
| OS | — | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS |
| Upgrade path | — | Stage→Standard→PRO upgrades available; version upgrades from older Pianoteq often inexpensive |
| Free content | — | Historical instruments and bells included in product messaging |
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