Why Piano Tuning Is So Complicated
This video, via MinutePhysics, takes a quick look at why tuning a piano is so complicated – and summarizes the tuning compromises that are inherent in equal-tempered tuning.
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Casio Updates Privia Digital Pianos With Touch Screens & More
At the 2015 Summer NAMM Show, Casio introduced two new models in its Privia digital piano line – the Privia PX-360M and PX-560M. The Privia PX-360M and PX-560M both feature: A 5.3” Color Touch Interface. Casio’s AiR Sound Source An 88 note Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action keyboard Compact design for portability
Synthesis On An Electromagnetically-Enhanced Acoustic Piano
This video, by Andrew McPherson, is a few years old, but captures a demonstration of his electromagnetically-enhanced Magnetic Resonator Piano.
How to Build a Magnetized Piano Harp
How to Build a Magnetized Piano Harp: Sound Builders was uploaded by: Motherboard
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Tyler Fengya (8) Plays Solitudinous, By Keith Emerson
Tyler Fengya (8) playing Solitudinous by Keith Emerson was uploaded by: Tyler Fengya
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Modartt Releases Pianoteq 5 Virtual Piano
Modartt has released Pianoteq 5, the latest version of their virtual piano instrument for Linux, Mac OS X & Windows Here’s what they have to say about the new version: We have devoted two years of research to developing and refining the award-winning Pianoteq physical model. Pianoteq 5 brings a new clarity and authenticity to the piano sound.… Read More Modartt Releases Pianoteq 5 Virtual Piano
K-Sounds Intros ‘Incredibly Playable’ Epic Grand For Yamaha Motif XF / MOXF & Motif XS
K-Sounds presents Epic Grand for the Yamaha Motif XF / MOXF and Motif XS. Epic Grand features detailed stereo samples of a Japanese grand piano and is, according to the developers, it is ‘incredibly playable’. The samples were recorded and edited at 176.4kHz, 24 / 32 bits, then converted to Motif-compatible specifications for the final product. A… Read More K-Sounds Intros ‘Incredibly Playable’ Epic Grand For Yamaha Motif XF / MOXF & Motif XS
K-Sounds Releases Epic Grand for Korg Kronos and Kronos X
Sound developer K-Sounds has released Epic Grand for the Korg Kronos and Kronos X, featuring detailed stereo samples of a Japanese grand piano. Epic Grand offers eight sampled dynamic layers plus damper resonance, release resonance, hammer noise samples, and multi-dynamic damper noise samples. All samples are unlooped, lasting up to twenty seconds.
The Roland RD 800 Stage Piano
Roland RD 800 Piano was uploaded by: Synthtopia
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The Waldorf Zarenbourg Stage Piano
Waldorf Zarenbourg First Impression was uploaded by: AudioCentralMagazine
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