Generalmusic Unveils Bachmann GRPT140 Digital
Grand Piano
January 7, 1999The GRPT140 Digital Grand Piano from Generalmusic's
Bachmann division is a digital piano housed in an elegant and traditional baby
grand cabinet. Specifically created for the piano player who demands the highest
level of technical and functional versatility, this instrument is a perfect combination
of advanced technologies and quality handcrafted construction.
Available in a choice of beautiful Italian Briar Mahogany, regular Mahogany
or highgloss Black finishes, the GRPT140 features a full wooden keyboard (88 keys)
with a real acoustic piano action. An innovative optical scanning system assures
that the natural "feel" of the keyboard is not compromised in any way. A three-way
70W + 70W stereo speaker system (two 8" woofers, two 6" midranges and two tweeters)
under the lid accurately reproduce the sound diffusion and dynamics of a real
baby grand. Add to this Bachmann's extremely realistic piano samples, and even
the most discerning pianists will feel as if they were performing on a traditional
acoustic piano.
The instrument's exceptional piano timbre is created with advanced digital
sampling techniques and exclusive physical modeling. Special 'FFT Merge' technology
has enabled complex analysis of all the most appealing timbral characteristics
of the world's greatest grand pianos, which have then been merged to create an
absolutely unique sound.
The GRPT140's 'Damper Physical Model' allows the damper pedal to recognize
16 different actuation levels as it is depressed (making half-pedal effects possible)
and reproduces the authentic string resonance that occurs when one or more notes
are played with the pedal pressed down. The 'Natural String Resonance' physical
model simulates the natural vibration of unplayed strings when a note that stimulates
harmonics is played. 'Advanced Release Technology' provides a faithful reproduction
of the attenuation of string vibration that occurs on an acoustic piano after
a key is released.
Up to 64-note polyphony is provided for maximum freedom of expression. Collaborations
with a number leading musicians on the international scene have yielded a wide
range of both original and vintage sounds of the highest quality.
Two on-board, editable effects processors offer reverbs (Room, Stage, Hall)
and effects (Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo). Additional controls include Transpose (+/-12
semitones), Tune (427.5 - 452.5 Hz) and Volume. A complete set of MIDI connectors
(In, Out, Thru) allows the instrument to be connected to external MIDI devices,
while two 1/4-inch Jacks permit headphone use.
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