Fallback Noise: A More Realistic Piano Sound

The MIDI controllers of the SL series are popular not only for their affordability, but above all for their flexibility, intuitive design, high-quality keyboards, and robust construction. At NAMM 2025, the Italian manufacturer unveiled the ...

Speakers and piano sound—two things that don't necessarily go together. After all, an acoustic piano produces sound naturally, without the need for speakers. Replicating the complex interplay of action, strings, and soundboard electronically is a ...

The Kawai CN series of digital pianos could be considered the Japanese manufacturer's entry-level line. However, the CN models also meet the needs of advanced players with their high-quality feel and authentic piano sound - ...

Acoustic or digital piano? With a Yamaha TransAcoustic Piano, you don't have to choose! This special hybrid piano technology combines the best of both worlds. Volume control on an acoustic piano - normally reserved for ...

Digital pianos with acoustic soundboard, grand piano action, and wooden keys: A hybrid digital piano promises maximum playing comfort by combining a digital sound generation with acoustic piano features. Often, an elaborate casing with high-gloss ...

Want to play the piano in an apartment without disturbing the neighbors? A hybrid piano lets you do just that. While a mechanism mutes the acoustic part, you can play the piano with headphones, just ...

In principle, most headphones are suitable for use with digital pianos. Accordingly, there are no headphones that are explicitly labeled as "headphones for digital pianos". However, you should be aware of some technical subtleties, as ...

Kawai's ES Series portable pianos are popular with both beginners and advanced players, offering high-quality features in the €500-€1,600 price range. Key improvements over previous ES models include a significantly lighter weight, bass reflex speakers, ...

Wireless MIDI - just a few years ago, this wireless connection between musical instruments was as rare as it was expensive. Thanks to the growing popularity of Bluetooth as a means of communication, reasonably priced ...

Studiologic is a brand of the Italian keyboard manufacturer Fatar, so it's no surprise that Studiologic instruments feature Fatar keyboards. The SL series is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a robust MIDI controller ...

Every year, Black Friday is one of the highlights of Cyber Week, with retailers offering digital pianos and keyboards at unbeatable prices. If you're still looking for your first instrument, this is your chance to ...

Modartt Pianoteq is a physical modeling instrument. All acoustic properties are generated synthetically, eliminating the need for gigabyte-heavy libraries. This offers significant advantages over conventional software pianos - especially in terms of flexibility, sonic variety, ...