8 Feb, 2009
If you are scouting for Piano like 88-note Keyboard, then the M-Audio Keystation 88es is a good choice. The velocity sensitive and Semi -Weighted Action USB MIDI Controller is a portable keyboard weighing merely 22 pounds. The 88es incorporates a controller necessary requirements i.e., pitch and two modulation wheels, one slider, three advanced buttons for playing, programming Samplers, synthesizers, sounds, to name a few.
Take note, the 88es keyboard is merely a controller, therefore, it does not comes with many rhythms and sounds. You need to download music software to produce varieties of sounds. With different music software, different results can be accomplished. Nevertheless, the Keystation 88es comes with music production software (Ableton Live Lite), enabling users to create music on the spot. The 88es is also compatible with all standard music software on computer and Class compliancy with Windows XP, Vista (32 bit), and Mac OS X to ensures easy plug-and-play setup. Just plug the 88es into the USB port of your computer and it will be recognize immediately and you can start playing.
The full 88-key is good enough for professionals in a studio environment and affordable for serious students who require a very simple to operate and the full 88-key. The Piano like M-Audio Keystation 88es is a least expensive way to obtain an 88-key Controller minus the slim, lightweight and tough design.
2 Feb, 2009
Yamaha first CP series was introduce in 1976. After three decades of experience and being a market leader in musical instruments technology, Yamaha introduces its latest CP series; CP33 Stage Piano. The CP33 features 88-Key Premium GHE (Graded Hammer Effects) Piano Action keyboard. The graded hammer effects action gives every key an authentic resistance; working hand in hand with you. The CP33 has all the features of a modern technology instrument; adaptable and portable.
Sound Choice - Yamaha is utmost prudent in the selection of sounds. Only top quality instruments sounds are selected during recording in order to provide the most authentic sound. Stay in Control - The CP33 stage piano gives you full control of the keyboard, from tone generators (MOTIF RACK ES), external synthesizers to commanding your gear throughout your performance. You can create sounds, including complex sounds or designate different voices according to your desire. The 2 dedicated instrument Zones on CP33 can also be freely reassign to control sound attack, brightness, decay and filter cutoff. Take Centre Stage - Step out front and grab the limelight. The CP33 has an extraordinary Mono Piano sound, complete with a compression effect, tailored for live performance. It has the power to stand out even in the presence of a full band. Lock it Up - The CP33 has a Panel Lock button to keep all settings fixed until you want to change them yourself. This feature is to avoid unauthorized trespassing.
For a full 88-Key keyboard with grand piano sound and an extensive features, the CP33 is consider compact, light and mobile, weighing 39 lbs 11 oz. This keyboard can be your next best friend because it tags along wherever you go, sets up anywhere you need and gives you complete piano performance each time you play. The CP33 provides you the same pedal control like the actual grand piano. It comes with a Sustain Pedal and AUX jacks.
1 Feb, 2009
The new Yamaha NP-30 Portable Grand is an Ultra-Portable Digital Piano keyboard due to its compact and lightweight. This instrument weight merely 12 pounds and is powered by 6-AA batteries. The NP-30 features 76-Keys New Graded Soft-Touch Action keyboard. Though it does not possess a graded hammer action keyboard as expected in NP-30, due to its similarity with acoustic pianos but this new keyboard is the first in line offering different level of resistance without the extra weight of moving hammers. To sum it all, the NP-30 will attract musicians who love to take their music anywhere they love.
The NP-30 incorporates Yamaha’s Advanced Wave Memory Stereo Sampling. The AWM is for reproducing sound digitally and Stereo means that the piano sounds that you hear on every key of the NP-30 were recorded using two microphones. The NP-30 has a built-in metronome with adjustable time signatures (3/4, 4/4, 6/8) and adjustable tempo to choose from. The tempo allows you to set the tempo to your require mark.
The NP-30 has 32 notes of polyphony and will play back 16 different parts or sounds at once (16-part multi timbre); enough for the most demanding needs. The Ultra- Portable Digital Piano has Dual Voice Mode, meaning that you can choose and combine any two voices you like and play them both together.
