Virtual Piano Controller \n

The keyboard action is the most important part of a controller.

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It doesn't matter how many gigabytes have been sampled, or how advanced the modeled resonances are if the controller's action is sub-par, the virtual piano just won't feel satisfying to play.

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Fortunately, the VPC1 is equipped with Kawai's latest RM3 Grand II action, featuring our trademark wooden keys and smooth, consistent movement. Unlike other controllers, the VPC1 incorporates additional grand piano keyboard characteristics, such as graded hammer weighting, ivory-like key surfaces, let-off simulation, and bass note counterweights.

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These premium features combine to recreate the exceptional touch of a fine concert grand, allowing your favorite virtual pianos to finally feel as good as they sound.

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The VPC1’s RM3 Grand II action adopts many of the characteristics of a grand piano keyboard action.\nPerhaps the most distinctive of these characteristics is the familiar ‘seesaw’ movement of the key.

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The VPC1’s RM3 Grand II keyboard action features Kawai’s new triple-sensor key detection system,\nallowing your favorite virtual piano to be played with even greater expression and realism.

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Connecting the VPC1 to your PC or Mac requires just a single USB cable that's all. The VPC1 can draw power from the computer's USB bus, reducing cable clutter by doing away with the need for an external AC adaptor.

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While the VPC1 has been developed primarily for controlling software pianos, standard MIDI jacks are also provided for connecting to hardware sound sources.

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Perhaps there's an old synth or expander module that you just can't part with, or a semi-weighted board that sounds fantastic, but is let down by a flimsy action the VPC1 can breathe new life into your existing setup.

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It's even possible to control separate sound sources simultane-ously, adjusting IN/OUT routing for USB and standard MIDI with the VPC Editor software.

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Key Features

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• Flexible Connectivity: USB + MIDI
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• Grand Piano Pedals
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• Clutter-free, Classic Grand Design
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• Seesaw Movement
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• Triple-Sensor
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• Wooden Keys
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• Ivory Touch
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Technical Specifications

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Keyboard: 88 wooden keys\nIvory Touch key surfaces\nAction: RM3 Grand II\nGraded hammer weighting + counterweights\nTriple-sensor key detection\nLet-off simulation\nPreset Touch Curves: Normal, Ivory, Pianoteq, Galaxy, Alicia's Keys\nInternal Memories: 5 memories (for use with VPC Editor software)\nF-30 Pedal Unit Damper (progressive)\nSostenuto\nSoft\nConnection Jacks: MIDI In, MIDI Out\nUSB to Host ('B' type, USB 2.0)\nDamper/Sostenuto pedal, Soft pedal\nPower (DC IN 12 V)\nPower Consumption: USB bus powered (1.0 W)\nAC adaptor powered (3.0 W)\nDimensions: 138 (W) x 42.5 (D) x 18.5 (H) cm\nWeight: 29.5 kg / 65 lbs.\nIncluded Accessories: USB cable, AC power adaptor,\nF-30 triple pedal, music rest