Dana. Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I haven't been able to find a dealer who carries it here in NYC. Sam Ash has only the MP10 and MP6 on the floor, and there are no Kawais to be found at GC and B&H. Has anyone been able to play one outside of NAMM? Kawai James, I think it's time to get this updated. 2010? http://www.kawaius.com/nav_links/pro_locator2010.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 No dealers in DC or Maryland. If Sam Ash in Richmond doesn't have one, add Virginia to that list. That's a large area, densely populated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 0 results in a search for Kawai at the Richmond Sam Ash site. I'd like to try out the VPC1 too - maybe in Toronto. CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Wright Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Merriam Pianos in Toronto lists it in stock online, although it might not be on the floor. http://www.merriammusic.com/product/kawai-vcp1/ "I cried when I wrote this song Sue me if I play too long" Walter Becker Donald Fagan 1977 Deacon Blues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SK Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Merriam Pianos in Toronto lists it in stock online, although it might not be on the floor. http://www.merriammusic.com/product/kawai-vcp1/ Thanks. CD: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/stevekessler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kawai James Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 The VPC1 is a rather difficult product for most musical instrument stores to demo effectively, largely because it requires a reasonably high-end computer setup with VI software and speakers/headphones. Moreover, it's a price and specialist functionality puts it at the niche end of the market. I believe there are some dealers with VPC1s on the store floor, however the vast majority of VPC owners have purchased online from Kraft, Sweetwater, Musician's Friend, Sweetwater, etc. However, even if you are unable to find a VPC1 to play-test, the existing MP10 should offer a reasonably close comparison, as both models utilise similar wooden-key actions. The main difference being that the VPC1 is a 3-sensor action, while the MP10 uses an older 2-sensor design. Kawai James, I think it's time to get this updated. 2010? http://www.kawaius.com/nav_links/pro_locator2010.html Thanks. I will inform my colleagues at Kawai America who are responsible for the content of that website. Kind regards, James x Employed by Kawai Japan, however the opinions I express are my own. Nord Electro 3 & occasional rare groove player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throbert Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 I could only find Kawai boards at piano stores around here. I bought my ES3 at Onofrio Pianos,down town Denver Triton Extreme 76, Kawai ES3, GEM-RPX, HX3/Drawbar control, MSI Z97 MPower/4790K, Lynx Aurora 8/MADI/AES16e, OP-X PRO, Ptec, Komplete. Ashley MX-206. future MOTU M64 RME Digiface Dante for Mon./net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana. Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 The VPC1 is a rather difficult product for most musical instrument stores to demo effectively, largely because it requires a reasonably high-end computer setup with VI software and speakers/headphones. Moreover, it's a price and specialist functionality puts it at the niche end of the market. True. But since it has MIDI, one could hook it up to a hardware sound source to get a feel for how the action plays. However, even if you are unable to find a VPC1 to play-test, the existing MP10 should offer a reasonably close comparison, as both models utilise similar wooden-key actions. That's somewhat disappointing to hear. I played the MP10 a while back and didn't love it. But considering the variations in the same action from model to model (as is often discussed on the forum), I really need to play the VPC1. Thanks. I will inform my colleagues at Kawai America who are responsible for the content of that website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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