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Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano Controller

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Features

  • Incredible RM3 Grand II keyboard action88 real wooden keys for an incredibly realistic touchFree from clutter, with a wide open surface for a laptop, mouse, or synthesizerUSB and MIDI connectivity for PC, MAC, or your favorite synthIncluded Kawai F-30 triple pedal controller for added realismVPC Editor software included for custom tweaks

Description

The team at Kawai has developed a professional MIDI keyboard controller for virtual piano players. The VPC1 features Kawai's celebrated wooden-key keyboard action technology, giving your virtual with the expression and performance of a real one. There are no knobs, buttons, or displays featured on the VPC1, only 88 real wooden keys and a beautiful wide surface for your laptop, mouse, or synth. The keyboard action for serious pianists: RM3 Grand II delivers the most realistic playing experience ever found in a MIDI controller. The VPC1 connects to your PC or Mac using a single USB cable, or you can connect the VPC1 to your favorite synthesizer using MIDI connectivity, or better yet even control both simultaneously. For even more realism, you can take full advantage of your virtual piano's stunning resonances and unlooped sustain with the included Kawai F-30 triple pedal controller. Further customize the VPC1 with new touch curves, adjust individual key velocities, and setup preferred MIDI routing using the included VPC Editor software. This is the ultimate controller for the professional virtual piano player.Great sound means nothing without control.The keyboard action is the most important part of a controller. It doesn't matter how many gigabytes have been sampled, or how advanced the modelled resonances are - if the controller's action is sub-par, the virtual piano just won't feel satisfying to play.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.These premium features combine to recreate the exceptional touch of a fine concert grand, allowing your favourite virtual pianos to finally feel as good as they sound.


Item Weight: 87 pounds


Product Dimensions: 58 x 22 x 12 inches


Item model number: VPC1


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: March 8, 2013


Connector Type: USB


Hardware Interface: USB 1.0


Material Type: Wooden


Number of Keyboard Keys: 88


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    • A Keyboard For Pianists
Wow. After spending the last year trying out every midi keyboard and digital piano I could get my hands on, the moment I felt this one, I fell in love. My main piano is a midrange full size upright, so I wanted something digital that could capture that feel and physical nuances of a real piano. While the VPC1 action is a little bit lighter than the rather heavy keys on my piano, they are equally as expressive, and just feel right. They don't feel like an imitation of piano, but rather feel like a different piano. The touch curve mapping software that comes with the keyboard is also a really great addition. I'm still working at tweaking the settings to get exactly what I want, but thankfully it comes with multiple settings for the main sound libraries. Another great side to the VPC1 is the surprisingly quiet action (although the pedal might need a little greasing). One of the main reasons for seeking out a keyboard like this was I wanted the ability to play and practice at any time without disturbing the neighbors who live below me, and this is perfect for that. Onto the cons. The wooden top is slightly rounded. Its not nearly as bad as some people make it out to be, but its annoying enough that I had to work out a different solution for putting my laptop on top. Also, the keyboard comes with a little music stand that attaches to two small holes on the back. I appreciate the thought, but this thing is so far back that it makes reading music rather difficult. I ended up buying a magazine stand and putting it on top. Lastly, not a con, but its worth noting that your midi controller is only as good as your sample library. If you do get such an amazing keyboard, make sure you get a good sample library. $200 will get you any of the top of the line ones (Synthogy Ivory II being my favorite), and they all come with stand alone players, so you don't have to buy something like Cubase if all you want is to play piano. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 2, 2015 by Travis Alexander
    • Does one thing and does it well
Finally, a midi controller without a gazillion distracting knobs and buttons on the top! Some people may prefer having everything integrated on a digital piano or workstation but personally I like the flexibility that comes from decoupling the actual keyboard from my computer and speakers/headphones. The key action is great. The keyboard is a bit heavy, but I was still able to set it up myself. It arrived with a little dent on the front left side but it's hardly noticeable and the keys all work fine. My only real complaint is the slightly curved top, if it were flat you could just set things on it but as it is I had to put towels under my laptop and synth to prevent scratching. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2021 by Amazon Customer
    • This is the top of the line for this kind of thing.
Arrived in perfect condition. It is a joy to play. It is pricey, but worth it.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 9, 2021 by Frank
    • An approximation of an acoustic action that can't be beat for this price-point and portability
First, I'll talk about this piano action compared to others; and then I'll talk about when (I think) an action matters a lot, and when it matters much less. I'm basing this on my own (amateur and limited) experience, analysis, and opinion. If you're not going to buy an acoustic action--but you want something close to that--then the Kawai VPC-1 will give you good value for money. It gives an approximation of an acoustic action that can't be beat for this price-point and portability (which is why I'm rating this product 5 stars). If you were to instead go with a Grand Feel III action, then you'd notice a small improvement. But that'd be a different proposition: about 3x the price, and the containing instrument would be much more than you need for driving virtual pianos. Staying in the digital/hybrid world, the real step up from the VPC-1's action is the Millennium III acoustic grand action in the Novus NV10S (but, again, I'm comparing the actions in two instruments with very different use cases). A Millennium III instrument is about 7x the price of the VPC-1. So is the Millennium III action 7x better than the VPC-1? For learning on, I'd say that it certainly is. For performing on, I'd say that it's not. Billy Joel learned piano on an acoustic action; his most recent touring rig was based around a VPC-1. Let's try and explain this. People always ask how close some digital/hybrid keyboard action or other feels compared to the real thing. But I suspect that thinking about how an action "feels" isn't quite the right mental model. We should think in terms of a) how far will an action allow your brain/muscles to develop expressive skills while you're learning?; compared to b) how far will an action allow you to bring out those skills when you're performing? a) When you're learning--when you're trying to develop the touch to play expressively--that's when action matters the most. You can explore and experiment with an action for months or years, and the quality of that action will be an important limiting factor in how far your nervous system and muscles can develop in terms of expressive control. So for this stage you really want to invest in the best action you can, and practice on it as much as possible. If you're serious, then you need an acoustic action. If you're not serious, or if an acoustic action is out of the question, then the VPC-1 is an understandable alternative. Just understand that it will limit your development. Enough to matter? That's for you to decide. b) Down the road--after you've developed approximately as much expressive control skill as you're going to develop--that's when action doesn't matter so much (for relatively short performances). Here are some scenarios. Let's say you developed your skills on an acoustic action. If you're given an acoustic action to perform on, then you'll be able to realize that intrument's potential. If you're given a VPC-1 to perform on, or just a reasonable-quality weighted keyboard (a Yamaha P-45, say), then your performance will still be impressive and pleasing because of that high level of control you've developed. Now let's say you developed your skills on a VPC-1. If you're given an acoustic action to perform on, then you won't be able to realize that instrument's potential. You won't play any better than if you'd been given a VPC-1 to perform on. And if you're given a P-45, then you'll play nearly as well as if you'd been given a VPC-1, because of the VPC-1-level of control you've developed. Conclusion: learn on the best action possible; perform on what's there. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 3, 2022 by Steven White
    • Feels so good
I love this piano! Thank you Kraft-Music for an easy transaction
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 16, 2019 by Jerome Zulueta
    • If you're looking for a damn good midi controller
If you're looking for a damn good midi controller, you can't find a better one. I would buy this thing a hundred times over. I can't think of a negative.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 30, 2017 by Jeremy D.
    • Awesome
Feels like the real thing, if you're used to playing Steinways. Love it
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 31, 2016 by Colleen
    • Waste of money
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Don't buy this. Lots of dead keys.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 20, 2020 by Yuxiao Kang Yuxiao Kang

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