May 31 2010

Roland RP 201 Digital Piano

Roland RP201

The new RP-201 comes with Roland’s excellent piano sound and hammer-action keyboard into a compact, elegant, and reasonably priced instrument. The RP201 is based on Roland’s acclaimed 88-key stereo multi-sampling, in which the distinctive acoustic properties of each grand-piano key have been faithfully captured. Jointly with its 128 polyphonic voices, the RP-201’s piano engine performs similar to a true grand. No issue how quick you play or how much sustain pedal you apply, you needn’t be concerned about note drop-outs.

Roland RP-201 Digital Piano

Roland RP-201 Digital Piano

With its Progressive Hammer-Action keyboard (PHA alpha II), the RP201 has a natural key touch that reproduces the sense and response of an acoustic grand piano. Lower keys are more heavily weighted; as you move up the keyboard, the key weight becomes progressively lighter. The Twin Piano mode splits the keyboard into two identical zones, letting two people sit side by side and play in the same range which is great for learner and instructor sessions. Two beautiful cabinet finishes, Satin Black and Rosewood, are offered. Pedal positions are detected smoothly, letting the musician constantly vary the tone by changing pedal depth just like an acoustic grand piano. The dedicated, easy-to-access front-panel switches and music holder improve ease of use. The low power consumption of the instrument is environmental friendly without giving up output level. Read more »

May 31 2010

Kurzweil PC3 Keyboard

PC3 Performance Controller Keyboard

The Kurzweil’s PC3 Keyboard includes 76-keys which deliver 128 voices of unbelievable sound quality along with a host of powerful, easy to use features. The PC3 features hundreds of new sounds; drums, basses, guitars, and synths suited for every style and flavor, along with a compilation of perfect vintage keyboard emulations, KB3 Mode and over 250 orchestral and string section programs. The PC3 is Kurzweil’s ultimate performance controller keyboard, with a huge collection of stunning sounds combined with complete real-time controller functions.

Kurzweil PC3 Keyboard

Kurzweil PC3 Keyboard

This Performance Controller keyboard by Kurzweil include an unlimited-track sequencer with 960 PPQ resolution and more effects processing power than Kurzweil’s acclaimed KSP8 processor, making the PC3 a full blown music production workstation. The PC3 Keyboard is equipped with the most superior version of Kurzweil’s widely lauded KB3 Mode tone wheel organ simulator, which screams, sputters and sizzles just like the original. The PC3 offers a full range of world class orchestral sounds, including new String Section ROM bank, making it ideal for film-scoring and soundtrack projects. In addition to newly developed Leslie effects, and a new bank of B3 programs, Kurzweil also included sounds from the classic Vox and Farfisa combo organs.

The PC3′s new Dynamic V.A.S.T. architecture is a huge step forward in synthesis, the result of several major strides improving processing power, flexibility and user-friendliness. The PC3′s backlit 240 x 64 displays conveys all the information you’ll need, when you need it, in an elegant, easy to navigate environment. The PC3 features a newly designed sequencer, with unlimited tracks and 960 PPQ resolutions. Read more »

May 29 2010

Kawai CP179 Ensemble Piano

Kawai CP179  Concert Performance Piano

The Kawai CP179 is an extraordinarily powerful ensemble piano ideal for any person requiring an instrument in a lavishing upright cabinet. The CP179 utilizes the new RM3 grand action which uses real wooden keys, accurate mechanical design, Ivory Touch key tops and Let-off. The elite CD-RW drive lets you play and sing along with audio CD’s and record your own CD’s. The Kawai CP179 Piano offers Progressive Harmonic Imaging with 88-key piano sampling technology which produces sounds with astonishing feature and clarity. Kawai’s Concert Magic lets anybody enjoy the thrill of playing the piano, even if you’ve never played before.

Kawai CP179 Ensemble Piano

Kawai CP179 Ensemble Piano

The CP179’s panel has been streamlined and the color touch screen offers sharp resolution and excellent graphics. The CP179 concert piano has a lot of useful jacks including 2 headphone jacks, an expression pedal jack, and audio output jacks including fixed XLR outputs for connecting to professional sound and recording systems. This piano includes USB to Device and Host capabilities offer a world of opportunity, including recording and playing digital audio, storing songs and data, and connectivity to computers. The CP179 has a remarkable collection of studio quality instrumental and vocal sounds, as well as sound effects. The Piano Music feature gives over 6 hours of built-in piano music for your listening delight. The Kawai CP179 features a powerful 100-Watt sound system with a total of 6 speakers. Up to 4 independent sounds can be played on the keyboard simultaneously. Read more »