For Those Who Know What Superb Touch Can Bring
The Kawai VPC1 is an instrument for the truly discerning music creator. It’s for someone who is not only a skilled MIDI-based musician, but also a connoisseur of great piano touch. For those who understand how the “feel” of the keyboard directly affects the outcome of a composition or performance, nothing less than the most authentic and sensitive piano touch will do. Having spent over 90 years advancing the nuanced art of the piano, we know what it takes to create a superb keyboard action. We also know what you want and need to maximize the creative process. As the embodiment of that knowledge and experience, we proudly present the VPC1… an instrument with unparalled touch that we hope will become a valued partner in the creation of transcendent musical outcomes.
Alex –
Dear Sirs,
could you make a new version of this keyboard, with the same keybed of the MP11 (the best hammer key mechanism
on the world market) and a flat top to be able to place a synthesiser? This would make the perfect controller piano instrument for muscians and would earn 5 stars! Thank you Alex
Kawai America Corporation –
Thanks for the feedback, Alex!
Rob Walsh –
Fantastic instrument, just the action isn’t quite there for classical pianists. If you ever decide to make a VPC 2, as it is specifically designed for software based piano sounds, (and the experience of playing a real grand) then it needs to have a real grand piano action or as close as possible. I would also suggest an inbuilt SSD system so that people with PC’s or Mac’s can just hook them up and use their favourite DAW without worrying about impacting the processor or memory performance and resulting latency and drop outs. I realise portability is also the main idea, so maybe add an ssd system to the CA series or Novus Hybrids instead. I’d happily pay 3 times what you ask for the VPC 1 for a VPC 2 with those specs, to get what (in my opinion!) would be a dream concert grand experience.
Andrew –
I got this specifically to use with Keyscape. Replaced my mom’s old upright, I was tired of spending hours placing mics and getting EQ right but couldn’t get into playing any weighted keyboards my friends had. I ordered this and the moment I played it I was convinced it was a real acoustic piano. I love this thing. It weighs alot though and is pretty bulky. There are probably others out there that do the trick but for me this is outstanding.
Antonio Moreira de Almeida Nazareth –
This is an amazing controller. Could you suggest a very good virtual piano to work with this controller?