Keyboard plays the Kawai VPC1 piano controller at NAMM 2013

Kawai's new VPC-1 is a controller designed specifically for high-end software grand piano instruments. Kawai has worked with leading developers to create custom touch response curves, and between that and the grand piano action inside, the finger-to-music connection is transcendent. Editor Stephen Fortner gives us the rundown.

[@Dizzy1234567]

hey, I didn't know Alex Jones was into playing the piano :)

[@bergspot]

Niether did I, LOL.

[@kaizze8777]

I really love that clean look, I dont really care for onboard sounds as Im looking for a studio piano to record with. what a great choice suggestion

[@SolarReannex]

So you have no brain. They don’t update their hardware for 8 years (and not planning to).

[@FANNIX-]

how can I record this playing on my pc?
On my stagepiano I record on the piano itself while playing and then transfer the recording afterwards to my pc. But it seems like this piano ca't record on itself. So how should I connect this masterkeyboard to my computer and which software should I use to record it ? I hope you can help me :) Thank you for the information!

[@namakudamono]

Kraft Music have it listed at $1849, expected to ship at the end of February.

[@wolfready3032]

Anybody know where I can purchase an action mechanism demo device that he is holding in his hand? RM3 Grand from Kawaii, or similar device from some other reputable brand. Does any company have a half-octave one instead of just 3 keys models?

[@localpm]

Kawaii are the best by far great size 2

[@localpm]

Awesome Im having one ;-0

[@raul.17T]

Ahoy matey

[@meldmagic]

Any idea on price and release date?

[@ac14081408]

I think they’re out now.

[@kaizze8777]

I have a mechanical keyboard for games and mechanical keyboard for music ;-)

[@paullebon323]

Tom, ya old SOB! Where is my MP12?

[@SolarReannex]

«How to sell a piece of wood (natural wood!!!!) for 50 bucks»

[@godisbollocks]

Dude sounds like he gargles crude oil.

[@maulcs]

lol

[@Cutflower]

Hahahahahaa