May 27 2010

Yamaha CP1 Stage Piano

The Yamaha CP1 Piano is for stage performances. It includes New Spectral Component Modeling (SCM) tone generating system, Customize function to create your original piano sound, 17 selected acoustic and vintage electric piano sounds, User interface specialized for live stage performance, New NW–STAGE wooden weighted keyboard, Pedal Unit (Sustain, Sostenuto, Soft), Convenient Master Keyboard function and Steinberg Cubase AI DAW software bundled. Each individual part of the CP1 was particularly designed to reflect Yamaha’s assurance to making an eternal instrument with long-lasting value.

Yamaha CP1 Stage Piano

Yamaha CP1 Stage Piano

The Yamaha CP1′s design is a stylish and beautiful combine of tradition and innovation with consideration to feature and excellence in each component. The CP1 Piano is Yamaha’s flagship designed for the demanding professionals, providing the ultimate in acoustic and classic electric piano touch and tone. The traditional wooden side panels and the classic textured top describe memories of renowned keyboards of the past. . The knobs, switches and intuitive user interface are all laid out for finest simplicity of use in concert. All these design parts come collectively to make an eye-catching visual statement on stage. The Yamaha CP1 Piano’s dazzling vacuum florescent display, brushed aluminum volume knob and lighted Yamaha logo reflect cutting edge expertise under the hood. Read more »

Nov 16 2009

Roland Fantom G8 88-Key Workstation Keyboard

Roland Fantom-G, the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX Super-NATURAL expansion bay, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer, first-class “Ivory Feel” weighted keys and more.

Regardless of how sexy the Fantom looks, how many functions it boasts, and how easy it is to learn, a sub-par sound would be a deal-breaker. Fortunately, the Fantom G boasts all these amazing features as well as one of the most amazing sound engines in the industry.

Roland Fantom G 88-Keys Workstation KeyboardThe Fantom line has always been hailed for the quality of its voices, and this newest incarnation has double the wave capacity of its predecessor. Classic acoustic and electric piano sounds, thick and flexible synth patches, and an assortment of orchestral sounds all sound impressive, but the Fantom G really shows off its stuff when you add an ARX Super-NATURAL expansion board to one of the Fantom’s two expansion slots. Super-NATURAL is one of the most powerful synthesis engines at any price range; it’s called Super-NATURAL, because the sounds these expansion cards produce goes beyond realism. For example, the ARX-01 card specializes in incredibly detailed and realistic drum sounds, and thanks to Super-NATURAL technology, you can build the simulated drums from the ground up, dictating shell width, wood type, snare buzz, room dimensions, and more. Since the ARX expansion cards sport their own processor, the complex sound generation won’t slow down your Fantom in the least.

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If you dig tons of layered, lush, stereo effects, the Fantom is your best friend. Each multi-voice patch can support up to 22 simultaneous effects, with extensive routing and editing options to keep tweak-prone musicians happy for hours on end.

Driven by a powerful new audio processor, the Fantom-G provides new sonic depth and versatility. With twice the wave-ROM capacity of its predecessor, it contains a treasure trove of Roland’s world-famous SRX-quality sounds, but what really sets this instrument apart is its new ARX expansion, which allows additional Super-NATURAL sound-sets and fully dedicated synth and effects engines to be added to this already powerful live workstation.

The Roland Fantom workstation has been around for almost nine years now, and with every iteration they get more powerful, sound more amazing, and are even easier to use. If you’re looking for a single instrument that can master every aspect of modern music, from performance to composition to production, look no further than the Roland Fantom G8.

The Fantom-G is the first Roland instrument to feature Roland’s newly designed power sequencer. In conjunction with the large-size LCD, this pro-level composition tool provides 128 tracks (including 24 audio tracks) in a fully intergraded audio/MIDI graphical environment. A mouse can be also incorporated for computer-like speed and ease. Other convenient features include combo XLR and TRS connector, phantom power for condenser microphones, Hi-Z input for guitar and bass, and line input. Read more »

Nov 09 2009

Yamaha P85 Digital Piano 88-Keys

The Yamaha P85 Digital Piano features an authentic, natural sound with remarkable expressiveness in a compact, affordable piano. This new Contemporary Piano gives you all the dynamic, high-quality sound and natural piano response you expect from Yamaha, along with a high-quality built-in speaker system—packed into a slim, exceptionally affordable digital piano you can play virtually anywhere. No compromises, full quality.

Yamaha P85 Digital Piano

Exceptionally High-quality Sound
The gorgeous piano sounds of the P-85 feature meticulous digital sampling of a full concert grand piano—that change in tone and volume depending on how you play—thanks to Yamaha’s sophisticated AWM Stereo Sampling.

Realistic, Acoustic-like Touch Response
Enjoy authentic, naturally expressive key touch—modeled after an actual acoustic piano, from the low notes to the high—with the Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) keyboard.

Ultra-compact, Stylish Design
The attractive, slim, lightweight design of the instrument—less than 25 lbs—suits virtually any room decor, while the built-in speaker system fills your room with luscious sound.

Plays And Sounds Totally Pro
The P85 give you access to some of the most sought-after features in the digital piano market, the first being Yamaha’s celebrated Graded Hammer Standard action keyboard. The keys respond to the touch like a real instrument should, with smooth resistance and quick rebound. The graded action feels heavier in the bass and gets lighter as you move up the keyboard, emulating the gradual action shift of an acoustic instrument. And the Yamaha P85 sounds just as good as it plays, thanks to Yamaha’s AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) stereo-sampled grand piano sound set. Yamaha builds some of the world’s finest concert grand pianos, so they know exactly what a piano should sound like. The digital Yamaha piano experience is one made all the richer for that know-how, and the virtual instrument responds just like the real thing, with note timbre changing expressively the harder or softer you play. There’s also an input jack for footswitch sustain control, and a switch-style pedal (the Yamaha FC5) is included. Upgrade to a piano-style footswitch (like the Yamaha FC3), and the P85 allows for special half-damper sounds. In short: the P85 sounds like music should. Read more »