This could make pianoteq a bit more desirable for who already have such Kawai models.
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Kindest Regards all,
Chris
]]>I bought from a german website for 1351 € but without shipping cost to italy. so price is acceptable.
I sold my Clavinova "before" buying the vpc1 to have an excuse for the change....and upgrade!
but, for my piano skill Clavinova or Casio Privia are an acceptable choice for at least one more year....
]]>traver02 wrote:I will receive my VPC1 tomorrow.
I will let you know.....
I think I bought the last available unit in Europe (after Sigasa of course). next availability is "end of may".
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lol yeah I placed an order with Thomann slightly too late, and am now waiting on "end of may" for them to get more stock.
I don't want to take thomann (I order what I can there) a customer away for a day, but as I was curious how expensive the Kawai would be (1329.-, certainly worth the price, but....huiiiiiiiiiii^^) I found websites that have it available and seem to send worldwide, for example musicstore.de
At least you can write a mail to them, if you would not like to wait until "end of May". You could, but well, would you like to^^, cancel the Thomann order. And as they are great and good and rich, they would not even go bankrupt...(please sing "hark the angels come" now, will you)
Now I'll humbly go to my old clavinova - which in fact is lovely too.
]]>I will receive my VPC1 tomorrow.
I will let you know.....
I think I bought the last available unit in Europe (after Sigasa of course). next availability is "end of may".
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lol yeah I placed an order with Thomann slightly too late, and am now waiting on "end of may" for them to get more stock.
]]>Well, I have some questions.
How is the dynamics limites for this VPC1 controller ?
I refer about the maximun velociy the sensor can detect.
And how it feel when used in a piano software that recorded or emulate even the most powerfull FFF strikes?
Hi Beto-Music,
In short, the dynamics are phenomenal!
Kawai and PianoTEQ have done a terrific job of the touch curve. In fact, it's taken a lot of getting used to after playing on lesser quality boards. I have never heard anything like what I hear through PianoTEQ with the VPC1. I'll send another demo in an attempt to illustrate the dynamic range/response.
Kindest Regards,
Chris
]]>How is the dynamics limites for this VPC1 controller ?
I refer about the maximun velociy the sensor can detect.
And how it feel when used in a piano software that recorded or emulate even the most powerfull FFF strikes?
]]>Welcome to the forum.
I hope you enjoy your VPC1,
Kindest Regards,
Chris
]]>I will let you know.....
I think I bought the last available unit in Europe (after Sigasa of course). next availability is "end of may".
I bought a decent K&M stage too for home purposes only.
But I cannot compare with Sigasa "art of playing".....
]]>Congrats sigasa!
Really great playing, lots of expressive control in those fingers.
Beautiful sound too!
James
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Thank you James. I can simply concentrate in playing now!
The VPC1 outshines all my previous keyboards. Even the NUMA Nero's keyboard (which I liked VERY much) did not have anything like the feel/sound interaction/relationship that the RM3 Grand II in this baby has when played through PianoTEQ's custom curve, nothing like!
In a few more days I wish to right a more detailed review (it only arrived yesterday!). But initial impressions have me "over-the-moon" with my new grand piano(s)
]]>Thank You for the USB tip, a super-convenient workpast. I could then await developments from Kawai Australia - thrum, thrum, thrum.....
And buy the PS when and if.
Custral, my VPC1 came with high quality USB cable with gold plated connectors! There have been no power issues using just this. It's the better option anyhow because USB is a faster interface than standard MIDI cables etc..
Hope this helps,
Kindest Regards,
Chris
]]>And buy the PS when and if.
]]>I say, James, do you think the Kawai Power Supply for the ES7 would drive the VPC-1?
No, I don't believe so. The VPC1 is a relatively low-power unit and ships with a smaller power adaptor than the ES7. However, the adaptor is only required when using 'standard' MIDI cables. When connecting to a Mac/PC via USB, the VPC1 will draw its power from the computer's USB bus.
As for availability of the VPC1 in Australia, I'm afraid that's beyond my control, however it's always possible that the chaps responsible will reconsider their stance. The situation in Japan is a good example - there were originally no plans to market the VPC1 over here either, however lots of consumer and industry interest following NAMM and now Musikmesse, and the domestic sales division have had a change of heart.
Cheers,
James
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