Blog Post — digital piano

January 10 - Yamaha just released information on the new YC61 Stage Keyboard.
What is the new Yamaha YC-61 Stage Keyboard? It's a drawbar organ, a piano, a synth - yes, it's all of the above. 

It has a proprietary organ engine - VCM (Virtual Circuitry Modeling - with drawbars that recreate those vintage analog organ sounds (with rotary speaker and natural distortion), that we've come to know and love.

The all new semi-weighted Waterfall keyboard on the YC61 accommodates organ technique and expressive acoustic and electric piano technique too.

The Yamaha YC61 Stage Keyboard gives you authentic keyboard sounds for any type of music. Pianos, synths, pads, organs, it's all there. It's a Swiss army knife for professional players.

ARRIVING IN MARCH

Just introduced, the new Roland FP-10 88-key Digital Piano features excellent sound and a very affordable price.

The FP10 features Roland’s SuperNATURAL piano sound and an expressive 88-note weighted-action keyboard, which provides sound and features previously unavailable in its price range. The instrument’s portable design makes it easy to move, while built-in stereo speakers and support for headphones allow users to play anytime and anywhere.

• Features include:
• Rich, responsive tone from Roland’s renowned SuperNATURAL Piano sound engine
• 88-key hammer-action in a compact cabinet
• PHA-4 Standard keyboard provides authentic piano touch and expression
• Headphone output and quiet keyboard action let you enjoy playing at any time without disturbing others
• Onboard speakers reproduce your playing with expressive sound
• Built-in Bluetooth MIDI/USB MIDI interface for connecting to Garage band, computers, DAW software
• Roland’s Piano Partner 2 app lets you conveniently select sounds, set metronome and more from your smartphone
• Twin Piano mode is ideal for lessons, letting student and teacher play side-by-side in the same octave ranges
• Optional matching stand (KSCFP10) gives a classic piano look

Roland continues to innovate in digital pianos with the introduction of the new RD-2000 stage piano.

The Roland RD-2000 digital piano blends time-honored piano technologies with modern control and provides unmatched performance on stage or in the studio. Containing elements of the V-Piano, the RD-2000 contains both traditional and innovative designs.

It’s designed from the ground up with the working pro in mind, with careful attention to details of the interface workflow, sound organization, and physical layout of connectors, switches, knobs, and sliders.

The RD2000 features two independent sound engines, the V-Piano Technology with Full Polyphony, and the SuperNATURAL sound generator with 128 voices; the PHA-50 superior action keyboard, 1100 tones, 300 programs, digital effects, advanced controller features, and more.

Arriving soon at AndysMusic.com.

Yamaha just announced the YDP-135R, the latest addition to its Arius digital piano line. It is similar in features to the YDP141, sans bench and a few other features, and will sell for $999; at this price, it is one of the most affordable Yamaha Arius pianos available.

The Yamaha YDP135R is ideal for beginning students and experienced players alike, and provides true piano sound and feel. The Graded Hammer Standard keyboard makes it enjoyable to play, both in practice or performance, and the AWM Stereo Sampling technology delivers authentic voices and clarity. The Dual voice mode lets you play two different instrument sounds at the same time, piano and strings are a popular combo, and the 1-track song recorder captures your original musical ideas and performances.

Attractive wood cabinetry and Yamaha's legendary heritage in piano craftsmanship make ARIUS/YDP the premier name in entry-level console digital pianos. For information on the complete line of Yamaha keyboards and digital pianos, visit www.AndysMusic.com, or call 251-633-8944.