Hupfeld music rolls with the 88-note scale were introduced from 1912 and titled with the registered trademark “Animatic”, from “anima”, meaning “soul”. These music rolls address all 88 notes and also contain the control information for the sustain pedal and melody accentuation (Solodant). The paper is 28.6 cm (11¼ in) wide.
The boxes of Hupfeld Animatic music rolls are usually green – often the roll leaders are also made of green paper. Hand-played Animatic rolls are marked “Künstlerrolle” (artist roll) and usually also bear the name and occasionally a photo of the artist on the roll. Drawn rolls are marked as “arrangierte” (arranged) rolls, sometimes with an “O” on the box and no pianist’s name.
Hupfeld Animatic music rolls can be played on any standard 88-note pianola.