The Kawai VPC1 serves a singular purpose: to offer an authentic grand piano keyboard experience in the format of a USB/MIDI controller. Its features encompass graded hammer action, key surfaces resembling ivory, let-off simulation, and counterweights for the bass notes. Furthermore, the controller is equipped with a three-pedal unit that provides control for the damper (including half damper functionality), soft, and sostenuto pedals. In addition to these capabilities, the controller boasts a streamlined design, free from knobs, buttons, or faders, featuring a spacious top surface suitable for a laptop, mouse, or preferred semi-weighted keyboard. The response curves of the keyboard play a crucial role in customizing the tactile experience of the piano keys throughout their full range. Five pre-configured touch curves, derived from well-known virtual piano software, have received endorsement from their respective developers. Additionally, users can achieve further personalization through the provided editing software. Connectivity to a PC or Mac is facilitated via USB, which also serves to power the controller. Furthermore, MIDI in and out ports are included for the purpose of managing external synthesizers or piano modules. The keyboard action for serious pianists, with the RM3 Grand II keyboard delivering a realistic playing experience from a MIDI controller Additional grand piano keyboard characteristics include graded hammer weighting, ivory-like key surfaces, let-off simulation, and bass note counterweights Connect to a PC or Mac using a single USB cable, to a favorite semi-weighted board using MIDI, or control both simultaneously Take full advantage of the virtual piano's resonances and un-looped sustain with the included F-30 triple pedal controller Sturdily-built pedal unit supports half-damping, and is pre-configured to send the correct CC messages for damper, soft, and sostenuto events Built-in Touch Curves from a selection of popular virtual piano packages, approved by the software developers Create new touch curves, adjust individual key velocities, and setup preferred MIDI routing using the included VPC Editor software All changes are stored to one of five onboard memories, allowing configurations to be recalled without software, or if controlling standalone MIDI devices, even without a computer No knobs, wheels, buttons or displays - just eighty-eight real wooden keys and a wide surface for a laptop, mouse, or synthesizer Raised fall-board and curved wooden side arms deliver a classic, grand piano-like appearance
