MathOfInsects Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 "The unusual piano, made in Belgium, [made] its debut in Manhattan [Nov 28th]. It’s more than a foot longer than a Steinway grand." https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/28/nyregion/piano-curved-keyboard-carnegie-hall.html Quote Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 That’s incredible - it’s really hard to tell what had to be done to the keys to make this work. I’m guessing the action mechanism is in a slant as they say they’ve graduated a spread between the strings. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docbop Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 Too late the Apple Vision Pro Mini controller app will make physical pianos obsolete. Just hold your hands out and wiggle your fingers like a pianist the the built-in AI app "Chopin in a Box" will make you sound great to your grandma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 It’s also straight strung instead of cross strunged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleer Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I played it some time ago at Maene HQ. A much more human approach to a piano. Wonderful idea, wonderfully executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Williams Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Now if they'd just give it shorter octaves so we little-handed people could reach a 10th... 1 Quote -Tom Williams {First Name} {at} AirNetworking {dot} com PC4-7, PX-5S, AX-Edge, PC361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Mike Metlay Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 I dunno about the Apple Vision Pro, but if someone would like to simulate the physics of something like this, I am sure that a bit of work in Pianoteq 8 could get pretty damn close. Part of the fun of the plug-in is that you can do things like this without having to build a beautiful monstrosity like this one. The hard part will be bending your MIDI controller. mike Quote Dr. Mike Metlay (PhD in nuclear physics, golly gosh) Musician, Author, Editor, Educator, Impresario, Online Radio Guy, Cut-Rate Polymath, and Kindly Pedant Editor-in-Chief, Bjooks ~ Author of SYNTH GEMS 1 clicky!: more about me ~ my radio station (and my fam) ~ my local tribe ~ my day job ~ my book ~ my music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 That is really cool. I'd love to try it out. I've been working on getting my hands on one of the single wings from the PianoArc people. Just because. 1 Quote David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old No7 Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 44 minutes ago, EscapeRocks said: I've been working on getting my hands on one of the single wings from the PianoArc people. Just because. Cool -- but get TWO of 'em -- and stand in the middle!! And hey -- they're already red!!! Old No7 1 Quote Yamaha MODX6 * Hammond SK Pro 73 * Roland Fantom-08 * Crumar Mojo Pedals * Mackie Thump 12As * Tascam DP-24SD * JBL 305 MkIIs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrythek Posted December 1, 2023 Share Posted December 1, 2023 Somewhat related: back in 1994 at Ensoniq we considered the physics of the body/hands and decided to angle the Pitch and Mod wheels. I always thought it was a good idea for longer keyboards. It didn't really catch on, though. 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcgoo Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 7 hours ago, jerrythek said: Somewhat related: back in 1994 at Ensoniq we considered the physics of the body/hands and decided to angle the Pitch and Mod wheels. I always thought it was a good idea for longer keyboards. It didn't really catch on, though. I worked in music retail back when that keyboard came out. I liked it a lot and sold plenty of them. I liked the angled wheels. Made sense to me for an 88 note kbd. 1 Quote Custom Music, Audio Post Production, Location Audio www.gmma.biz https://www.facebook.com/gmmamusic/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUSSIEKEYS Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 I miss Ensoniq 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr -G- Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 21 hours ago, jerrythek said: Somewhat related: back in 1994 at Ensoniq we considered the physics of the body/hands and decided to angle the Pitch and Mod wheels. I always thought it was a good idea for longer keyboards. It didn't really catch on, though. The Nords have both angled wheel and pitch stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrythek Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 20 minutes ago, Mr -G- said: The Nords have both angled wheel and pitch stick. Right you are. But their controls are located a bit more to the right, it's been a while since I've played one, does it follow the natural curve of the arm as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 So that's where the circle of fifths gets its name. ...I'll be over here... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrythek Posted December 2, 2023 Share Posted December 2, 2023 16 hours ago, AUSSIEKEYS said: I miss Ensoniq Me too. Great company to work for/with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUSSIEKEYS Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 26 minutes ago, jerrythek said: Me too. Great company to work for/with. It should still be with us today but Im glad it never became a watered down passed around company that is often the fate with great companies from the past 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 On 12/1/2023 at 11:50 AM, EscapeRocks said: That is really cool. I'd love to try it out. I've been working on getting my hands on one of the single wings from the PianoArc people. Just because. Why stop there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassdad Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 10 hours ago, Radagast said: Why stop there? ….because it would take up WAY TOO MUCH stage real estate in most local venues. (I believe it’s 6 feet in diameter.). Fine for stadiums, but I think that would be about it! (Not to mention the transport, set-up and tear-down effort!) Quote Ludwig van Beethoven: “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.” My Rig: Yamaha MOXF8 (used mostly for acoustic piano voices); Motion Sound KP-612SX & SL-512. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted December 3, 2023 Share Posted December 3, 2023 12 hours ago, Radagast said: Why stop there? OK,where did I program those split points - at 2pi/3 or 7pi/4...? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 2 hours ago, cassdad said: ….because it would take up WAY TOO MUCH stage real estate in most local venues. (I believe it’s 6 feet in diameter.). Fine for stadiums, but I think that would be about it! (Not to mention the transport, set-up and tear-down effort!) And also...just why?? This is not a keyboard for the lactose-intolerant. Quote Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphollis Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Has anyone thought about a case for such a beast? Quote Want to make your band better? Check out "A Guide To Starting (Or Improving!) Your Own Local Band" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassdad Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 7 hours ago, MathOfInsects said: And also...just why?? This is not a keyboard for the lactose-intolerant. Well, frankly, simply for the novelty! I can hear any local audience just oohing and aaawwwing were they to walk in and see such a keyboard. I think it would really get some attention (if nothing else than for its novelty)! But, again, no venue I'm currently playing in could spare such a large amount of real estate. OK, yes, I need to play more stadiums... 1 Quote Ludwig van Beethoven: “To play a wrong note is insignificant; to play without passion is inexcusable.” My Rig: Yamaha MOXF8 (used mostly for acoustic piano voices); Motion Sound KP-612SX & SL-512. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o0Ampy0o Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Realistically the only audience who would comprehend its design would require an overhead camera or mirror. (Speaking of the full circle design). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EscapeRocks Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 12/3/2023 at 12:53 AM, Radagast said: Why stop there? I'm also considering the duel wing setup. I have different rigs for different types of venues. We do a lot of festival/municipal style show during that season that could handle it. However, have you priced out the full ARC with it's stand and case???? 1 Quote David Gig Rig:Depends on the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathOfInsects Posted December 4, 2023 Author Share Posted December 4, 2023 14 hours ago, o0Ampy0o said: Realistically the only audience who would comprehend its design would require an overhead camera or mirror. (Speaking of the full circle design). They are usually set up at an angle, low in the front and high in the back, like a reverse mullet. Quote Now out! "Mind the Gap," a 24-song album of new material. www.joshweinstein.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old No7 Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 On 12/3/2023 at 2:49 PM, MathOfInsects said: And also...just why?? Just what I need to play "Roundabout", or... Let's hear your ideas! Old No7 1 1 Quote Yamaha MODX6 * Hammond SK Pro 73 * Roland Fantom-08 * Crumar Mojo Pedals * Mackie Thump 12As * Tascam DP-24SD * JBL 305 MkIIs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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