Generalmusic Launches Bachmann RPT114 Digital
Piano
January 7, 1999The RPT114 Digital Piano from Generalmusic's Bachmann
division is a digital piano housed in an elegant and traditional upright piano
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 Mahogany, Walnut or high-gloss Black finishes, the
RPT114 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 two-way 25W + 25W stereo speaker system (two
8" woofers and two tweeters) under the lid accurately reproduce the sound diffusion
and dynamics of a real acoustic piano. 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 RPT114'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. Up to 64-note polyphony is provided for maximum freedom of
expression. Eight highquality original sounds--Concert Grand, Rhodex, Fm Piano,
Harpsichord, Strings, Pop Organ, Jazz Org and Pipe Organ-allow pianists to appropriately
perform in every music style, from classical to pop to jazz.
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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