Modartt user forum - Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (scherbakov.al) — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:17:21 +0000

In the instruction to Roland I saw the possibility to adjust the level of dependence of the velocity with a delay. I do not know how it works with midi, but it works with internal sounds. This can add realism to the sensations of the game. Here at Kawai, there is no such thing. And I do not know if Roland sends different values of the note-off event.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (Stephen_Doonan) — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 13:50:08 +0000

I've had the Kawai VPC1 MIDI controller keyboard about a week now, and am very happy so far. The action is very reminiscent of the response and feel of the various acoustic pianos I have played or owned, and used with Pianoteq, provides a very satisfying experience.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (hag01) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:27:42 +0000

I own the VPC1.
The only bad thing about the VPC1 is that the white keys sometimes(not always, depends on the phrasing and how fast you play) feel too heavy when playing forward between the black keys, and when you play broken chords with white and black keys, and press the white keys forward between the black keys, the black keys will feel lighter than the white keys, in that case it could be extremely difficult to create even dynamics.

This problem should not apear on the MP11, because the MP11 is exactly the same keybad as the VPC1 just with longer pivot point.
I have to mention I never tried the MP11, but based on my experience with the VPC1 and based on my knowledge about the MP11, the MP11 should be perfect.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (EvilDragon) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 10:48:48 +0000

Well, we're all different. To me VPC1 has a bit of a sluggish response compared to RD-2000 (and no, this is not velocity curve related, I noticed this in other Kawai actions as well, even on their real pianos, so I guess it's their "thing"), and also RD-2000 has a smoother and more consistent action. It's just easier to play to me, so as far as I am concerned: BETTER.

I don't care about looks when playing whatever. I connect with RD-2000 just fine.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (slobajudge) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:11:34 +0000

Yeah,I am also pleased with my VPC1. Keys on Roland are not better as EvilDragon said, they are different, but I dont need so many sounds, and for me Roland 2000 looks like a synth/techno keybed, I dont think I can connect with this looks when I play Chopin or Bach.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (scherbakov.al) — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:01:57 +0000

Stephen_Doonan, am pleased with my VPC1. Already passed a couple of years - there are no problems. The cover of the case is reliable, the keys are the same. And it still excites me) )))

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (EvilDragon) — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:48:12 +0000

AND a really great keybed that is also a very nice piano feel, and better than VPC1. Also 8 kg less in weight, which is nothing to sneeze at!

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (slobajudge) — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 22:33:43 +0000

Stephen_Doonan wrote:

EvilDragon wrote:
If you end up not liking it, might I recommend Roland RD-2000 as a replacement. I liked it far more than VPC-1.
Thank you, EvilDragon. I'll do some research into the RD-2000, and thanks for the recommendation.

Two different things, Kawai vpc1 is a midi controler with piano feel keys and for piano lovers, Roland 2000 is a stage piano with different purpose and more then 1000 sounds in it. You need to decide what do you want and need.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (Stephen_Doonan) — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 18:41:26 +0000

EvilDragon wrote:

If you end up not liking it, might I recommend Roland RD-2000 as a replacement. I liked it far more than VPC-1.

Thank you, EvilDragon. I'll do some research into the RD-2000, and thanks for the recommendation.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (EvilDragon) — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:12:25 +0000

If you end up not liking it, might I recommend Roland RD-2000 as a replacement. I liked it far more than VPC-1.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (Stephen_Doonan) — Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:06:33 +0000

I just ordered a Kawai VPC1 MIDI controller. I guess I'll see if I like the action or not; I'm guessing I will.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (Stephen_Doonan) — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 14:53:20 +0000

Mr.st.andy wrote:

Stephen_Doonan wrote:
Mr.st.andy wrote:
For 2 years of intensive play (every day for several hours):
You need to change the cloth in the keys.
Do you perhaps mean felt in the keybed, or the felt bushings in the key pin holes of the keys?
Yes. Exactly. There may be inaccuracies. I translate "Google Translate". I also worried about the reliability issue before buying. But so far no other problems have been noticed .... I use not 2 years, but 3. A small video was recorded

Thank you very much for the information and for the video.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (Mr.st.andy) — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 09:32:15 +0000

Stephen_Doonan wrote:

Mr.st.andy wrote:
For 2 years of intensive play (every day for several hours):
You need to change the cloth in the keys.
Do you perhaps mean felt in the keybed, or the felt bushings in the key pin holes of the keys?

Yes. Exactly. There may be inaccuracies. I translate "Google Translate". I also worried about the reliability issue before buying. But so far no other problems have been noticed .... I use not 2 years, but 3. A small video was recorded

https://youtu.be/CbGIwBrBE3Y

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (Stephen_Doonan) — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 07:02:24 +0000

Mr.st.andy wrote:

For 2 years of intensive play (every day for several hours):
You need to change the cloth in the keys.

Do you perhaps mean felt in the keybed, or the felt bushings in the balance pin holes of the keys?

Thank you for your response.

Re: Kawai VPC1 Default Velocity Calibration, etc.

null@example.com (Mr.st.andy) — Sun, 27 Aug 2017 06:08:11 +0000

For 2 years of intensive play (every day for several hours):
1. The surface of the keys became smooth (the original roughness of the keys was scraped off)
2. There was a small distance between the keys. But this is uncritical. You need to change the cloth in the keys.