Wow! I and many others had previously requested some kind of built-in strings pad for Pianoteq and looks like it's finally here as an instrument pack for Pianoteq 9.1!
https://www.modartt.com/syngular
Syngular is an innovative instrument pack for Pianoteq, which transforms Pianoteq’s renowned physical modelling engine, originally designed to emulate real acoustic instruments, into a powerful laboratory for sound creation.
While rooted in the modelling of strings and hammers, the technology extends far beyond just pianos, enabling the generation of entirely new, imaginary timbres.
Its core parameters – Unison Width, Strike Point, Spectrum Profile and many more – become instruments for exploration, allowing users to design sounds that are detached from the limitations of real-world acoustics, and yet retain an organic, dynamic feel with natural velocity response.
Syngular lets you make use of sound tweaking, layering, and randomisation in the Pianoteq Standard and Pro versions for optimal creativity.
Modartt always manages to make the worst promo vids, but this is actually pretty exciting stuff as far as I can tell. They have more demos on their site.
On another topic, Modartt video contest 2025 is open. This is basically free money if you are already comfortable recording with Pianoteq. I got a coupon just for participating once, and I just used it this year to upgrade to Pianoteq 9.