At the recent 2011 NAMM show in Anaheim, Kurzweil announced the released of a wide array of exciting new products, and one of its pro products is Kurzweil SP4-8 Stage Piano. The SP4-8 is a strong new addition to SP4 series stage pianos and family. The SP4-8 features 88-note hammer-weighted action keyboard, with velocity sensitive adjustable keys, 16 character LCD display, 64 Voice Polyphony, 16 parts Multi-timbral, 128 factory presets, 64 user presets, 128 MIDI setups, timbre knob, Effects, Pitch and Modulation wheels.
The Kurzweil SP4-8 Stage Piano delivers world-class sound quality with 128 programs migrated directly from Kurzweil PC3 sounds, including acclaimed famous Triple Strike Grand Piano, classic electric pianos, lush strings and KB3 organs, along with top notch orchestral instruments like basses, guitars, winds, brass, percussion and drums. In addition, the SP4-8 is user-friendly, with four programmable zones the stage piano enables musicians to create splits and layers with the touch of a button. The SP4-8 provides important features right where musicians want them and everything is laid out so that players can be up and running and making music right out of the box. Instantly control effects parameters using the timbre knob and customize sound without having to dive into menus. Also, the SP4-8 can save and import sounds and setups as you like. Its 16-part multi-timbral architecture makes the SP4-8 a powerful tool for writing and recording music in conjunction with an external sequencer or Desktop Audio Workstation.
Despite features 88-note hammer-weighted action, the Kurzweil SP4-8 nevertheless is rather portable. Weighing 39 lbs, the portable keyboard is perfect for professionals who require 88-note hammer-weighted action, advanced performance features, nuanced sound design, slim, lightweight and easy to use.
The Kurzweil SP76 Mark II Stage Piano features 76-key Semi-weighted keyboard, 128 Preset sounds , 4 zones including Splits and Layers, Assignable Control knob, Effects, Pitch and modulation wheels. The Stage Piano is an entry level piano which delivers the highest quality sounds.
The Kurzweil SP76 II is a preset stage piano with 128 programs migrated from Kurzweil Flagship sounds, including acoustic pianos, electric pianos, basses, strings, guitars, drums, synths, ensembles, and many more. The SP76 II can do splits and layers up to 4 zones and setting up zones with split and layers is as fast and simple as configuring four separate zones. It has an assignable control knob that can control timbre and add effects.
Play both piano and synth parts simultaneously and you will love the way the Kurzweil SP76 II keybed feels, offering you enough resistance for piano-style parts, while also providing the fast response you need for synth lines. Weighing less than 20 lbs, the compact and sleek stage piano is comfortable enough for pianists to play piano, small and lightweight enough to make it as portable as it can be for musicians’ live performances.
The Kawai MP5 continues the heritage of Kawai’s highly acclaimed MP8II stage piano but in a compact and lighter package. The Kawai MP5 is a very powerful MIDI Controller Keyboard and Professional Stage Piano. The MP5 features 88 weighted keys Advanced Hammer Action IV (AHAIV) with Acoustic ReactionTM Technology, 192-notes Polyphony, 256 high-quality instrument sounds including Kawai famous Concert Grand Piano sound along with newly sampled alternative grand piano, Electric Piano, plus dozens of other instrument sounds including Drawbar, Organ, Strings, Brass, Synth and Guitar, 256 user setups, 4-zone control, 4 real-time control knobs, backlit LCD display, Reverb and Effects.
The MP5 utilizes Kawai’s acclaimed Harmonic Imaging Sound Technology to create its impressive concert grand piano sound. The piano’s sound is great both in mono and stereo. The AHAIV delivers uncompromising feel in a surprising lightweight and portable keyboard action. With tons of polyphony the MP5 can handle even the most demanding performances, and it is great because notes never run out even with four internally layered sounds and each sound can have it’s own effect.
The MP5 is recommended for the masses who want a nice bright, full piano sound, not too heavily weighted keys, ample polyphony, much internal storage and a solid bread and butter sound pallet. Similarly, the Kawai MP5 Professional Stage Piano would satisfy the most demanding performer’s need for impeccable sound quality, responsive touch and powerful control, and the MP5 delivers all these, and more . . . all at an impressively affordable price. The portable keyboard weight 20.5 kg. Check it out!
