Pianoteq Harpsichord: Historical Instrument – Professional Audio Software & Plugin
Harpsichords by the Ruckers family are praised for their superb tone
thanks to the instrument maker's understanding of the harmonic aspects. Comparable with what the Stradivarius is for the violin family
the name of Ruckers has a similar quality aspect for the harpsichords.
The physical model is based on a copy by Matthias Griewisch of a Hans Ruckers II le Jeune (1624). The instrument maker
also known by the name Joannes Ruckers
was one of two sons of Hans Ruckers who continued in the family craft.
This virtual instrument offers an extension of the original instrument
from 41?2 to 61?2 octaves
and is equipped with the three registers - lower 8'
upper 8'
and 4'
which can be combined in ways not even possible in the real world. Besides a sustain pedal and a soft pedal
there is also a buff stop pedal and a bassoon pedal which allow to adjust the contact with the strings in order to bring a muted sound or rattling noise.
The Pianoteq Ruckers II harpsichord is a superb virtual instrument with authentic sound and response
and it is a joy to play.
Features:
- Hans Ruckers II
- Hans Ruckers
Requirements:
| Platform | CPU | RAM | Disk | Notes | Additional Requirement | Audio Card | Ports | Internet Required | 32 Bit Support | 64 Bit Support | Plugins |
| mac | 0 | 0 | Requires Pianoteq 5.6 or higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| windows | 0 | 0 | Requires Pianoteq 5.6 or higher | 0 | 0 | 0 |
$1,629.90
Original: $5,433.00
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$5,433.00
$1,629.90



Description
Harpsichords by the Ruckers family are praised for their superb tone
thanks to the instrument maker's understanding of the harmonic aspects. Comparable with what the Stradivarius is for the violin family
the name of Ruckers has a similar quality aspect for the harpsichords.
The physical model is based on a copy by Matthias Griewisch of a Hans Ruckers II le Jeune (1624). The instrument maker
also known by the name Joannes Ruckers
was one of two sons of Hans Ruckers who continued in the family craft.
This virtual instrument offers an extension of the original instrument
from 41?2 to 61?2 octaves
and is equipped with the three registers - lower 8'
upper 8'
and 4'
which can be combined in ways not even possible in the real world. Besides a sustain pedal and a soft pedal
there is also a buff stop pedal and a bassoon pedal which allow to adjust the contact with the strings in order to bring a muted sound or rattling noise.
The Pianoteq Ruckers II harpsichord is a superb virtual instrument with authentic sound and response
and it is a joy to play.
Features:
- Hans Ruckers II
- Hans Ruckers
Requirements:
| Platform | CPU | RAM | Disk | Notes | Additional Requirement | Audio Card | Ports | Internet Required | 32 Bit Support | 64 Bit Support | Plugins |
| mac | 0 | 0 | Requires Pianoteq 5.6 or higher | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||
| windows | 0 | 0 | Requires Pianoteq 5.6 or higher | 0 | 0 | 0 |














