When it comes to digital pianos, the main challenge facing engineers is the task at hand to reproduce two things accurately: the sound, (tone) and the feel (touch) of an acoustic piano. When you press an acoustic piano key, it activates a hammer, which then strikes string(s), which, in turn, vibrates and makes a sound. Add to that the complex tonal interactions, such as string resonance, damper resonance, cabinet resonance, and natural reverberation, then you see Digital Piano manufacturers have their work cut out for them reproducing this complex sound. Currently, digital pianos use one or a combination of the methods of Sampling and Digital Modeling to reproduce the sound of an acoustic piano and other musical instruments. We are here today to delve into the question of Modeling VS Sampling...which is better?
Today Roland and Ted dive in to the newest addition to the Alamo Music showroom, this vintage 1980's Yamaha CP-80 Electric Piano. This electric piano offers a unique blend of acoustic piano mechanics and electronic amplification that defined the...
Transitioning from an acoustic piano to a digital piano involves several trade-offs, advantages, and technical advancements to consider when making the switch. Today, Ted and Roland provide valuable insight into the key factors to consider when moving from an acoustic...
With the recent rise in South American and Mexican music the diatonic accordion has gained popularity worldwide and often met with curiosity with a dash of mystery. Because the layout of the button accordion is unlike a piano accordion, the...
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