Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano Controller

Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano Controller

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 modeled 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 favorite virtual pianos to finally feel as good as they sound.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Key Features

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

Technical Specifications

Keyboard: 88 wooden keys
Ivory Touch key surfaces
Action: RM3 Grand II
Graded hammer weighting + counterweights
Triple-sensor key detection
Let-off simulation
Preset Touch Curves: Normal, Ivory, Pianoteq, Galaxy, Alicia's Keys
Internal Memories: 5 memories (for use with VPC Editor software)
F-30 Pedal Unit Damper (progressive)
Sostenuto
Soft
Connection Jacks: MIDI In, MIDI Out
USB to Host ('B' type, USB 2.0)
Damper/Sostenuto pedal, Soft pedal
Power (DC IN 12 V)
Power Consumption: USB bus powered (1.0 W)
AC adaptor powered (3.0 W)
Dimensions: 138 (W) x 42.5 (D) x 18.5 (H) cm
Weight: 29.5 kg / 65 lbs.
Included Accessories: USB cable, AC power adaptor,
F-30 triple pedal, music rest