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I haven't seen a thread dedicated to this subject, so thought I'd start one.
Has anyone discovered anything interesting from NAMM yet?
Post your news here!
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I will be there tomorrow for opening day.. I will post as much pics and vids as i can..
Stay tuned....
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Yeah.. the main stage is outside this year! (and it's supposed to rain tomorrow and Friday)...
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I think kawai are releasing a MIDI proper piano action keyboard. this is a dream come true, because this is exactly what i am looking for! Thank god i didn't buy a piano yet. check link below Kawai MIDI Piano Namm 2013 http://www.kawaivpc.com/
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There's a whole thread devoted to this VPC product. But I'm having trouble understanding the product. The web page shows a picture of what must be a new keyboard model (with little to distinguish from any other keyboard) and a laptop running what must be some piano software.
So what's the fuss all about? This is nothing new. Or am I missing something?
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Gary, will there be any Physis Piano news at NAMM?
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There's a whole thread devoted to this VPC product. But I'm having trouble understanding the product. The web page shows a picture of what must be a new keyboard model (with little to distinguish from any other keyboard) and a laptop running what must be some piano software.
So what's the fuss all about? This is nothing new. Or am I missing something? well i am looking for a midi control with proper piano action eg.graded hammer mechanism. I am having trouble finding any in the market right now that have a decent comparable to the nice action they have on the Kawai MP6 and MP10 models. if there is something, please tell me.
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There's a whole thread devoted to this VPC product. But I'm having trouble understanding the product. The web page shows a picture of what must be a new keyboard model (with little to distinguish from any other keyboard) and a laptop running what must be some piano software.
So what's the fuss all about? This is nothing new. Or am I missing something? well i am looking for a midi control with proper piano action eg.graded hammer mechanism. I am having trouble finding any in the market right now that have a decent comparable to the nice action they have on the Kawai MP6 and MP10 models. if there is something, please tell me. What you're missing is that tomorrow Kawai will release it's own virtual piano controller (VPC-1). The selling point will be the action you are looking for, though Kawai James has not confirmed if it will be RM3 or the newest GF action. This piano controller will be compatible with Ivory II, Pianoteq, and Galaxy Vintage D. We don't know if the software comes in the box to be uploaded, is already preloaded, or is just compatible. There will also be a fourth virtual piano, and many posters believe that will be a sample or samples of Kawai's own piano(s) (perhaps the Grand EX). You can see the teaser at [url=http://facebook.com/kawaivpc] All questions answered tomorrow. Definitely something you want to check out! By the way the teaser reads, "Finally a virtual piano controller that plays out of the box." Therein lies the mystery!
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... if it will be RM3 or the newest BF action. @HisKidd, You meant "GF" (i.e., Grand Feel action), not BF, right?
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... if it will be RM3 or the newest BF action. @HisKidd, You meant "GF" (i.e., Grand Feel action), not BF, right? Yes, and thanks for the correction! 
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GF action... 
Roland RD-700NX // Casio PX-5S // Galaxy Vintage D
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By the way the teaser reads, "Finally a virtual piano controller that plays out of the box." Therein lies the mystery! "Plays out of the box" in a controller scenario is something you can say about most newer DPs that have MIDI over USB to-host connectivity.
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Yes, you would want a "GF" action, not a "B" (Broken) "F" (Fulcrum) action.
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I was hoping it was the new "Bloody Fantastic" action.
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I was hoping it was the new "Bloody Fantastic" action. Hopefully, it turns out to be GF which then becomes your BFFL. How's that? Amazing what a typo will do for you! Lol! 
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For those of you at the show, Joe Sample will be at our booth both tomorrow and Friday roughly between 3:00 and 6:00. The booth is closed off between 5:00 and 6:00 for press (Thursday) and dealers (Friday) between 5:00 and 6:00 but you should be able to see and hear him play.
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Awesome. Wish I could be there...
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