Electric piano

A hybrid piano is from the technology an acoustic piano ( in upright piano or wing - shape), the additional integrated electric pickups ( with preamp ) ( 1970er/1980er years) or an integrated digital ( piano) technology ( since the 1990 years ) has. It is to the compromise, the benefits of the acoustic piano (eg unlimited polyphony, nuanced sound and authentic playing feel, infinite momentum resolution) to be combined with those of electric pianos and digital pianos.

History

Developed In the early 1930s Professor Walther Nernst, together with the company Bechstein (mechanics) and Siemens ( electronics), enter the name Neo - Bechstein or Bechstein Siemens Nernst - wing known electro- acoustic piano, the strings with micro hammers struck and the vibrations were recorded with inductive pickups, ( influenced and respect tone) with a tube amplifier amplifies and were played through speakers.

"Live piano " the 1970er/1980er years

Since the early electric pianos did not have a piano -like sound, classic acoustic piano - or -flight technology has been incorporated into modern, lighter and yet more robust housing in the 1970s and 1980s, which are also suitable for the tour - operating. The chassis of these devices consisted of hard plastic and metal. Great response body was dropped in favor electric sound pick. Were marketed these devices as robust, " portable " electric piano with authentic piano sound. Target group were professional ( Live ) musicians from the rock - pop and jazz scene.

However, due to sonic shortcomings, the still very high weight and the supremacy of the synthesizer, this genus was only briefly prevail and only in the professional sector. Nowadays, these electric pianos are sought-after collectors' items. Examples are:

  • Yamaha CP -70, CP -80
  • Kawai EP 308 (grand piano ), EP 608 ( Upright Piano )

Hybrid pianos in the 1990s and 2000s are marketed as acoustic pianos that allow ( the ambitious musician / music students ) without noise for neighbors practicing during the night hours. Therefore you can find some manufacturers, the term " Silent Piano ". Since it is a traditional piano - body at chassis, these devices can only be used for the domestic and studio use. The target group are esp. music students and studios.

The surcharge for the additional digital technology is 1400-2000 € compared to the acoustic base model.

Examples:

  • Kawai Anytime
  • Kemble Silent Series (eg Oxford II, Windsor )
  • Seiler DuoVox
  • Mold TwinTone

Cutting-edge hybrid pianos

The goal of modern hybrid pianos was the development of upright pianos, which simulate a concert grand piano. The sound of the piano is thereby detected by pickup, digitized and approximated in sound and volume to that of a concert grand piano. So can train on a " concert grand " piano for an affordable price.

Examples:

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  • Elektrophon
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