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The Welmeister Claviset is an electric piano that is somewhat similar to the Hohner Pianet and Cembalet in function, but with different filter/sound tabs and pickups.

The Claviset was made by the long-established accordion and harmonica manufacturer Weltmeister in Klingenthal, formerly East Germany. It is the only known Eastern European electric piano. Unlike Hohner instruments of the time, it uses electromagnetic pickups. The later models are especially rare, and unlike the earlier ones, have a sustain function and pedal.

Fender Rhodes introduced an 88-key version of the Stage Piano in 1972. Rhodes engineers had finally found ways to stabilize the tone and pitch of keys in the extreme registers of the piano, with the lowest bass notes not needing tonebars and the highest notes requiring wood-core hammer tips.

Featuring an all-plastic body, the Rhodes Mark V Stage 73 was the lightest Rhodes to date weighing just 100 lbs. The leg set used for all previous Stage models was replaced with a one-piece collapsable stand designed by Mike Peterson, capable of supporting 450 lbs. Improvements to the piano's action included a return to the use of wooden keys, as well as a modification to the dampers that resulted in a more bell-like tone. Using high-speed photography, the Rhodes engineers had discovered that the original damper design caused an initial snap-back when the key was struck, "kissing" the tine lightly and dampening the overtones before coming to a resting position. The new dampers behaved correctly when depressed, allowing the tines to ring more freely.

The Electra Piano T was designed to be a portable version of the console Hohner Electra Piano. The model T has a radically different action and harp from the console Electra. The action of the T has a unique feature: as the hammer is raised by the key, the main body of the hammer is stopped against a fixed bar. A separate tongue with the hammer tip mounted on it then flips up to strike the reed. This system gives far more touch sensitivity than in the console Electra, and hints at a new dimension of compact electro-mechanical piano building. Inventor Ernst Zacharias was awarded a patent for this design in 1973.

Unfortunately, the Electra Piano T was not a success, which explains its extreme rarity.

The Electra Piano is one of the lesser-known keyboards designed by Ernst Zacharias for Hohner. A patent for the action design was awarded to him in 1969, and the diagrams show what is in effect a fusion of a Rhodes and a Wurlitzer. It has individual tuning fork-style tone generators, but with a reed instead of a tine. Each assembly is mounted on rubber, and an electromagnetic pickup is mounted on a section of the tonebar which bends down to the side of the vibrating end of the reed. This can be bent towards or away from the reed to determine volume and dynamics. The action design is very similar to that of a Rhodes, with the hammer cam sliding over strip of felt on the back of the key as the key is depressed. A screwhead protruding from the back of the hammer cam can be adjusted from a slot in the rear of the case to set the escapement.

The Electra Piano has a few design flaws, the most significant being the dampers: as they damp directly onto the free ends of the reeds, they tend to wear out as the vibrating reed cuts the felt to pieces. The upper reeds tend to lose sustain, possibly due to the degradation of the rubber mountings, which are difficult to replace. After changing the felt dampers for a more durable material (rubber or even leather are more appropriate), and voicing the pickups, the Electra can a beautiful-sounding piano.

There was also a portable version of the Electra Piano called the Electra Piano T.

The KR-17M Intelligent Grand Piano combines all the magnificent realism of a fine acoustic piano with functionality available only from the world’s best digital pianos. From its exquisite polished ebony cabinet, to its expressive grand piano sound, to a soul-stirring speaker system and rich assortment of vocal and instrument sounds, you will see, hear and feel the elegance of this instrument every time you play. Rounded out with an onboard CD drive and excellent vocal features, the KR-17M is sure to be an instant winner with family and friends.

A fun way to learn how to play the piano. Whether you've always wanted to learn or already have some experience, you've just found a fun new way to practice. Join the millions using Synthesia.

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Synthesia 10Dec-12-2014 Synthesia 10 adds dozens of major features!

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A fun way to learn how to play the piano. Whether you've always wanted to learn or already have some experience, you've just found a fun new way to practice. Join the millions using Synthesia.

Play at Your Own Speed In melody practice, Synthesia waits for you to play the correct note before moving on.

Read Sheet Music... or Not Enable musical notation for any song. Or, leave it turned off and just enjoy the falling notes.

Practice Hands Separately Choose what you want to practice. Synthesia will play the rest for you so you can focus on your goal.

Unlimited Songs Play all 150 included songs, every song from the Music Store, or any MIDI file you can find or create.

Track Your Progress Immediate feedback shows how you played. Long term tracking shows how you're improving.

Finger Number Hints Remind yourself which finger is best using a simple one-click gesture.

Lighted Keyboard Support See upcoming notes in melody practice right on your lighted keyboard. Find difficult chords faster.

The Pa3X Le has a huge collection of onboard sounds, and provides a generous 192MB of space for either your own samples, or widely available add-ons. With over 410 built-in Styles (and room for 1,200 in total), you can cover almost any musical style imaginable. The Pa3X Le’s impressive feature set includes a TC Helicon Vocal Harmonizer, a dual MP3 player & recorder, a powerful Dual Crossfade Sequencer, and much more. Use the video output to display lyrics or score on an external monitor, making it perfect for karaoke or band leading. On stage, the Pa3X Le provides a professional look with a sturdy black aluminium case with wooden side panels.

Most famous for the the haunting arpeggio in the Beatles' song, "Because," the Baldwin Solid Body Harpsichord was developed in the early 1960s by the Cannon Guild and marketed by Baldwin from 1966 into the early 1970s. In addition to its use in many '60s and '70s pop and rock recordings, it made regular television appearances on "The Monkees" and "The Partridge Family."

Each key causes a plectrum to pluck one string per note. Its sound is amplified by electric guitar-style pickups – one near the plectra and the other near the strings' halfway-point. The plexiglass cover allows you to see the inner works, showing off the characteristic, bright red Formica "sounddeck" and it was made to be easy to break down and transport.

Most famous for the the haunting arpeggio in the Beatles' song, "Because," the Baldwin Electric Harpsichord (also known as the Solid Body Harpsichord or Combo Harpsichord), was developed in the early 1960s by the Cannon Guild and marketed by Baldwin from 1966 into the early 1970s. In addition to its use in many '60s and '70s pop and rock recordings, it made regular television appearances on The Monkees and The Partridge Family. Only around 500 instruments were ultimately produced.

Each key causes a plectrum to pluck one string per note. Its sound is amplified by electric guitar-style pickups – one near the plectra and the other near the strings' halfway-point. The plexiglass cover allows you to see the inner works, showing off the characteristic, bright red Formica "sounddeck" and it was made to be easy to break down and transport.

The VOX Continental uses a simple and intuitive interface that allows quick accessibility of every function. The high-quality sound engine section is centered on organ, electric piano, and acoustic piano, and provides a wealth of stage-ready sounds. In addition, the Continental features a powerful effects section to enhance these sounds, and even analog valve drive powered by Nutube, the cutting-edge vacuum tube. It's an instrument that perfectly fits your live performance requirements for a variety of styles including rock, pop, jazz, and more.

The air of tradition that emanates from VOX organs, together with the innovation of decades of research, down to the illuminated VOX logo shows the new VOX Continental is a fusion of both, redefining the existence of the modern stage keyboard.

The original VOX Continental, a transistor organ that appeared in the 1960s, is a timeless classic beloved by top players as a practical keyboard with a home on any live stage. Now, a completely new keyboard that carries this concept into the present day has been again released by the VOX brand.

The VOX Continental uses a simple and intuitive interface that allows quick accessibility of every function. The high-quality sound engine section is centered on organ, electric piano, and acoustic piano, and provides a wealth of stage-ready sounds. In addition, the Continental features a powerful effects section to enhance these sounds, and even analog valve drive powered by Nutube, the cutting-edge vacuum tube. It's an instrument that perfectly fits your live performance requirements for a variety of styles including rock, pop, jazz, and more.

The air of tradition that emanates from VOX organs, together with the innovation of decades of research, down to the illuminated VOX logo shows the new VOX Continental is a fusion of both, redefining the existence of the modern stage keyboard.

Yamaha's DGC1 ENST Disklavier Enspire is the latest generation of the company's Disklavier pianos — which makes it the most advanced player piano ever. Enhanced with Yamaha's AccuPlay DSP system, the DGC1 ENST gives you and your family a rich, immersive playing, listening, and learning experience, and stunningly accurate playback. The Enspire features full recording and playback functionality with over 500 built-in songs, Yamaha's Silent Piano technology, and more, while Yamaha Piano Radio and DisklavierTV provide instant access to streaming piano music and live or on-demand video concert performances. You can control the Enspire wirelessly via Apple iOS and Android devices, as well as your Mac or PC. The DGC1 ENST Disklavier Enspire may be the ultimate player piano, but underneath all the technology, it's also a world-class Yamaha GC1 baby grand piano.

The CP-80 was an electric grand piano developed to deliver the depth of expression of an acoustic instrument while holding its own when performing on stage with electric guitars played at full volume through an amplifier and speakers. In contrast to the CP-70, which has 73 keys, the CP-80 has 88 keys just like a grand piano. Very similar to a cut-down acoustic grand piano, the CP-80 features the same frame action and frame construction as an acoustic piano, but can be split into two cases for storage, and utilizes an electric guitar-style pickup system to pick up the sound for amplification via an amplifier. Its characteristic bright, edgy sound swept the music scene, with the CP-80 seeing extensive use in both live performance and recording scenarios.

The CP-80 was an electric grand piano developed to deliver the depth of expression of an acoustic instrument while holding its own when performing on stage with electric guitars played at full volume through an amplifier and speakers. In contrast to the CP-70, which has 73 keys, the CP-80 has 88 keys just like a grand piano. Very similar to a cut-down acoustic grand piano, the CP-80 features the same frame action and frame construction as an acoustic piano, but can be split into two cases for storage, and utilizes an electric guitar-style pickup system to pick up the sound for amplification via an amplifier.

Its characteristic bright, edgy sound swept the music scene, with the CP-80 seeing extensive use in both live performance and recording scenarios.

The CP-80 was an electric grand piano developed to deliver the depth of expression of an acoustic instrument while holding its own when performing on stage with electric guitars played at full volume through an amplifier and speakers. In contrast to the CP-70, which has 73 keys, the CP-80 has 88 keys just like a grand piano. Very similar to a cut-down acoustic grand piano, the CP-80 features the same frame action and frame construction as an acoustic piano, but can be split into two cases for storage, and utilizes an electric guitar-style pickup system to pick up the sound for amplification via an amplifier. Its characteristic bright, edgy sound swept the music scene, with the CP-80 seeing extensive use in both live performance and recording scenarios.