Kawai VPC1
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Kawai
VPC1
Product Info
Article Number:
308413
Brand:
Kawai
Model:
VPC1
Category:
Master Keyboards (up to 88 Keys)
Price:
$1,427.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kawai VPC1 is a serious contender for pianists demanding a top-tier, uncompromised keybed. It's a MIDI controller, pure and simple, so you'll need a software piano engine, but the RM3 action is truly exceptional. Perfect for professional pianists and dedicated home studios who prioritize feel above all else.
Product Description
- Kawai VPC1
- Master Keyboard
- 88 Key master keyboard in stage piano design
- 88 Wooden keys with RM3 Grand II Hammer action
- Key mechanism with 3-way sensor system
- Pressure point simulation and IvoryTouch keys
- Configurations: Normal
- Ivory II
- Pianoteq
- Galaxy Vintag D
- Alicia's Keys
- Graphic interface
- Any number of touch curves with any number of points
- Touch learn function
- Velocity off set for one key
- MIDI/USB routing
- MIDI send channel
- Free pedal assignment (VPC editor compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7/8) connectors: 3-Way pedal
- MIDI in/out
- USB to host
- Power supply via USB (1.0 W) or DC 12 V power cord (3.0 W)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1380 x 425 x 185 mm
- Weight: 29.5 kg
- Including F-30 triple pedal with half damper function
- sheet music stand
- power adaptor and manual
PROS
- • RM3 Grand II action convincingly replicates acoustic piano feel
- • Wooden keys with IvoryTouch offer premium tactile realism
- • Comprehensive editor provides granular control over touch and MIDI
- • Included F-30 pedals provide authentic sustain and damper response
CONS
- • Limited onboard sounds; strictly a MIDI controller
- • Heavy and less portable than some competing models
- • Basic graphic interface feels dated compared to modern software
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
RM3 Grand II Hammer Action with 3-way sensors, IvoryTouch
Pads
None
Knobs/Faders
None
Connections
MIDI In/Out, USB to Host, 3-Way Pedal, DC 12V Power
Weight
29.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The RM3 is a slightly simplified version of the action found in Kawai’s flagship models, sacrificing some of the escapement nuances but retaining the core hammer feel and responsiveness.
Absolutely; the VPC editor allows for full pedal assignment customization, including half-pedal functionality, and is compatible with Windows.
The VPC1 can operate via USB power (1.0W) for basic functionality, but the included power adapter (3.0W) is recommended for full pedal and action responsiveness.
