What is piano modeling?
Unlike sampling, which records the actual sound of an acoustic piano at different velocities, physical modeling basically recreates the piano sound from scratch.
What are the 3 types of pianos?
As we mentioned before, the different types of pianos can be broken into three categories - acoustic, hybrid, and digital. However, the styles of pianos can also be broken down into grand pianos and upright pianos.
How are piano sampled?
Record each note with the sustain pedal held down before striking the key then lift it carefully after you've released the note at the end of the tail. The best commercial piano samples capture recordings with a professional pianist playing several sets of notes at different volumes.