Yamaha introduced a redesigned lineup of CP Series Professional Stage Pianos at Winter NAMM 2010, which let keyboard players fully express their passion for playing. Among the new CP Series is the Yamaha CP50, a portable and flexible digital piano which is perfect for professionals on the go. The Yamaha CP50 features 88-key Weighted Graded Hammer Action Keyboard. The CP50 incorporates 128-note Polyphony, a unique new core sounds of Spectral Component Modeling (SCM) tone generation technology, Virtual Circuit Modeling Effects, Motif XS Synthesizers Effects, wide range of sounds like clavs, organs, strings and many more.
The Yamaha CP50 new SCM technology recreates the sounds and nuances of 12 selected Yamaha acoustic and vintage electronic piano sounds. Additionally, the Yamaha CP50 has 215 additional sounds and various effect to make them ideal for wide musical applications. The Yamaha CP50 can also record keyboard performances as MIDI data for playback whenever required and a range of professionally arranged rhythms for added live performance options. The new Spectral Component Modeling technology allows players to adjust the instrument physical components, including the hardness of the hammers, resonance of the sound board and the striking position of the hammers. It also relies on granular parametric data that translates every nuance of the player touch into an expressive tone.
The Yamaha CP50 also allows players to freely build own acoustic and electric pianos by selecting different components of piano types, amplifiers, and effects and customized original piano sounds to an even more diverse range of exciting piano sounds. This easy to carry, compact design and light-weight portable keyboard weight 21 kg.
The NEW portable Korg SV-1 Stage Vintage Piano comes in both 73-key and 88-key, Real Weighted Hammer Action 3 (RH3) keyboard. As the name says it all, this new vintage keyboard will cure those who are addicted to vintage keys, while at the same time fulfilled the wishes of those who yearn for both classic and timeless keyboards, all in one instrument.
Korg is prudent with details, the on-board effects provide spot-on recreations of studio techniques, amp chassis, stomp-box pedals, and speaker cabinets transformed these sounds into coveted classics. Additionally, the SV-1 incorporates Korg’s Real eXperience (RX) Technology whereby each sound is a detailed and authentic recreation, accurately capturing the full range of expression and dynamics of the original. The 36 sounds in the SV-1 span electric pianos, acoustic pianos, clavs, organs, strings, and even a couple of synths for good measure. Besides the robust sound system you can hear the real mechanics of all the instruments behind the way the sound comes out. The acoustic piano sound is very intuitive, and that is a very hard thing to model on many keyboards.
If you have played vintage keys before you will notice that when you play Korg SV-1, it is the keys and the incredible sound which make you feel like this is something that you had played before. The touch of this lends itself to the classic sounds. The RH3 Real Weighted Hammer Action is the finest keyboard, with a solid, responsive feel. The authentic hammer weighting gets progressively lighter as you go up the keyboard, just like playing an authentic piano. The groovy, retro-styled Korg SV-1 73 Portable keyboard weight 38.5 lbs whereas the SV-1 88 weight 45.3 lbs. Check out its cool features and you will understand what I mean.
The new Casio Privia PX-130 Portable Digital Piano Keyboard delivers unprecedented level of realism and expression. The Privia PX-130 features Tri-Sensor 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action keyboard, with the authentic piano touch, 128-note Polyphony, 60 preset songs, Effects; 4 Reverb effects, 4 Chorus effects, Brillianance -3 to +3, 16 different tones. The PX-130 incorporates Linear Morphing System which provides users with a robust new grand-piano sound.
The PX-130 is equipped with 16 different tones and capable of layering and splitting sounds. Duet Mode allows for student and teacher to work in equal ranges of the keyboard simultaneously while the two-track recorder enables musicians to produce their recordings. The Privia PX-130 has USB MIDI interface to enable users to easily connect the instrument to Computer and use it with computer applications. These make PX-130 the ideal dual purpose instrument for performance and controller keyboard for the home studio.
The Privia PX-130 is technologically-advanced but, user friendly. I would recommend it to music beginners and even to the professionals. The PX-130 weight merely 24.7 lbs. This scaled hammer action keyboard provides a whole new digital piano experiences, making the sound more detailed, expressive and natural, and the weight, feel and resistance without sacrificing the portability of the instrument and the price.
Roland proudly unveiled the new chapter of its V legacy, the Roland V-Piano. The piano redefined. This revolutionary “living’ piano breaks the digital sampling barrier in a stand-alone instrument and all pianos sound are customizable. The authentic grand piano sound and other pianos sound on-board are amazing.
The V-Piano features 88 keys new PHA-III (Progressive Hammer Action III) Ivory Feel keyboard with Escapement, maximum Polyphony, LCD display, and weight approximately 38.2 kg. By incorporating this advanced keyboard technology, even the most demanding player will appreciate the new PHA-III Ivory Feel Keyboard. This technology provides the feel of ivory for the natural keys, a truly grand piano touch and response.
Even though, the Roland V-Piano incorporates advanced technology but still it is user-friendly. You can familiarize and start working on your project within a few minutes.
The Kawai EP3 is a flexible and robust Portable Digital Piano. This contemporary piano is perfect for all occasions, be it Sundays church choir, practising or gigging. The EP3 features redesigned 88 - Note Graded Hammer Advanced Hammer Action IV-F keyboard with the authentic grand piano touch, 96-note Polyphony, Effects: 5 Reverb effects, Chorus, Delay, Tremolo and 2 Rotary effects.
The Kawai EP3 incorporates Harmonic Imaging Sound Technology and additional effects, making it a uniquely designed musical instrument producing beautiful sound with breathtaking authenticity and delivering exceptional rich tones. The EP3 robust sound system and unique design professional features enable the compact portable keyboard instrument to connect to audio devices and also for live stage performances. There is a built-in metronome with an additional 30 drum rhythms and USB to host for easy connectivity to computers.
The Compact and Portable EP3 weight merely 21.5 kg. The EP3 inventive process is able to satisfy even the most demanding pianist.
