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Description
Step into a world of versatile soundscapes with the Kurzweil MicroPiano, a compact yet powerful addition to your musical arsenal. This sound module packs a robust collection of 256 sounds, ensuring you have a diverse palette of tones at your fingertips. Whether you're a touring musician needing a reliable backup or a studio wizard looking to expand your sound library, the MicroPiano offers a seamless blend of quality and convenience.
The MicroPiano is designed to integrate effortlessly with your existing setup. Its sturdy build and intuitive interface make it an ideal choice for musicians who value both performance and portability. With sounds ranging from lush grand pianos to rich orchestral textures, you’ll find it adaptable to a wide array of musical genres and styles. The 16-note polyphony ensures smooth and dynamic performances, allowing you to layer sounds without sacrificing quality.
This sound module isn’t just about quantity; it’s about delivering nuanced and expressive tones that can elevate your music to the next level. Whether you're triggering sounds via MIDI or using it as a standalone module, the Kurzweil MicroPiano is engineered to inspire creativity with every note.
Key Features:
- 256 high-quality sounds including pianos, strings, and orchestral instruments
- 16-note polyphony for dynamic and layered performances
- MIDI compatibility for seamless integration with keyboards and digital workstations
- Compact design for easy portability and integration into various setups
- User-friendly interface for quick access and sound selection
Product specs
| Brand | Kurzweil |
| Model | MicroPiano MIDI Sound Module |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 1990s |
| Categories | Digital Synthesizers, Rackmount Synths |
| Analog / Digital | Digital |
| MIDI I/O | MIDI Input, MIDI Through |
| Polyphony | 32 Voices |
FAQs
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What types of sounds are included in the Kurzweil MicroPiano?
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The Kurzweil MicroPiano features a range of high-quality piano sounds, including acoustic grand pianos, electric pianos, and additional keyboard instruments, making it versatile for various musical styles.
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How does the Kurzweil MicroPiano connect to my setup?
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The Kurzweil MicroPiano connects via MIDI, offering MIDI Input and MIDI Through ports, which allow integration with keyboards, sequencers, or other MIDI-compatible devices.
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Is the Kurzweil MicroPiano suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Kurzweil MicroPiano is suitable for live performances due to its compact rackmount design and high-quality sound output, providing reliable performance in various live settings.
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How many voices of polyphony does the Kurzweil MicroPiano support?
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The Kurzweil MicroPiano supports 32 voices of polyphony, allowing for complex arrangements and layered sounds without note dropouts.
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What makes the Kurzweil MicroPiano different from other sound modules?
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The Kurzweil MicroPiano is renowned for its realistic piano sounds and compact design, making it a popular choice for musicians seeking high-quality piano tones in a portable format.
Videos
Musicnectar
Kurzweil Micropiano
Kurzweil Micropiano
Musicnectar
Kurzweil MicroPiano sound demo
Paweł Mikołajczyk
DEMO Kurzweil MicroPiano Pedrinsky
Pedro Castillo
Kurzweil MicroPiano - Demo
juan manuel
Kurzweil Micropiano (Preset Sounds)
Digithalis
Reviews
PROS
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Exceptional portability and affordability compared to competitors
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Maintains great piano sounds from the classic PC88MX
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Offers a variety of sounds: acoustic piano, electric piano, B3, strings
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Outperforms newer models in value for price
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Compact size ideal for limited spaces
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Durable; has lasted over 20 years for some users
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Easy integration with controllers like the Privia 5s
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32 unique patches with variations for customization
CONS
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Some users find later Kurzweil models have better sound quality
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Limited number of patches compared to newer models
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May have sampled a smaller group of keys, affecting sound depth
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Kurzweil MicroPiano.
Comparisons
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The Kurzweil MicroPiano is recommended for acoustic piano sounds but not electric, unlike the Korg SV1 which excels in electrics.
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Yamaha Motif racks are noted for superior piano sounds compared to Roland XV series, which require SRX expansions for decent quality.
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The Roland XV series is considered cheesy for pianos but can be improved with SRX-02, SRX-07, or SRX-11 expansion cards.
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The Reface CP's hidden grand piano sound requires specific power-up settings, making it less convenient than the MicroPiano.
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Features and functionality
Use cases and applications
Value and pricing
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Buyers find the Kurzweil MicroPiano a budget-friendly option for under $200, balancing cost and quality for traditional piano sounds.
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Critic Reviews
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Based on 3 Reviews and 5 Ratings
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Great Sound Samples
I've used this compact little powerhouse for over 20 years with a Fatar Studio 900 monitor. It's been a very satisfying machine for several piano, organ and strings sounds. This setup is great for someone with very little space. I'm currently playing it through a small Fender Rumble 15 Bass amp I also use for Bass recording and practice.
Great piano patches
This synth module has 32 patches only. Some of them are variations of the "original patch" with different chorus and reverb levels. But still, It's maybe the best piano sounding synth I have ever encountered. There are strings, and organ patches too.
Artist usage
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In a YouTube video by Ken Rich titled "Chris Kilmore (Incubus) and the New Rhodes Hammond Midi System," Chris Kilmore is shown using the Kurzweil MicroPiano integrated with a Ken Rich MIDI Fender Rhodes.
Today we probably had 14 to 16 Synclavier tracks working, the piano is from an outboard module [Kurzweil MicroPiano], there’s a low-end thing which is a Proteus/2, and the Roland. That’s pretty much it today.
Jeff Charbonneau discussing Mark Snow's equipment in the March 1996 issue of Keyboard magazine
In a YouTube video by Ken Rich, Brian Auger can be seen using a Kurzweil MicroPiano, positioned on the table in front of an Optical MIDI Rhodes.
In an interview with Guitar Nine, Travis Larson mentions using a Shadow MIDI converter to control a Kurzweil MicroPiano.
Eric Chevalier's gear list circa 2003:
Mixing Consoles: - Sony DMX-R100 - Yamaha 01V Monitors: - Genelec 1031.A - Genelec 1030.A Samplers: - Akai s6000 (x2) - Akai CD3000XL - Roland S760 (x4) - Roland SP 700 Synthesizers: - Roland JD800 - Roland JD990 - Roland MKS80 + PG - Roland MKS70 + PG (x2) - Roland XV3080 - Roland D550 - Roland A80 - E-MU Proteus 2000 - Yamaha TX802 - Kurzweil MicroPiano - Korg M1R EX - Korg Wavestation AD - Korg Triton - Alesis DM5 (drum machine) - Access Virus A - Access Virus C - The theremin - Nord Lead Computer (& Plugins): - PowerMac G4/733 - PowerBook Titanium - Monitors Plasma (x2) - Pro Tools Mix Plus (software) - Logic Audio Platinum (+ eMagic plugins) - Spectrasonics Athmosphere - Spectrasonics Stylus - Mac Five - DD 80 Go + 120 Go + 160 Go LaCie - DD 40 Go Ice - Synchro: "Time Machine" C Lab - Unitor MK2 (x3) Effects: - Lexicon 480L - PCM80 / LPX15 - Yamaha SPX90 / D1500 (x2) - Tube Tech Compressor LCA 2B - EQ Moog - TC Electronics M5000 - TC Electronic Finalizer 96K - DAT Panasonic SV-3800 - DAT Sony PCM R500
Nick Smith praises the Kurzweil MicroPiano for its realistic feel and superior piano sounds, highlighting its ease of use with MIDI Zones. This insight is shared in an article by Adil Salami on KURZWEIL It's the Sound®.
kurzweil micropiano is behind Monty Alexander in the live video
SYNTHS & SAMPLERS
Akai S1100 sampler with 32Mb memory. Akai S1000 EX sampler expander with 32Mb memory (x4). Emu Proteus sound module. Kurzweil Micropiano sound module. Roland A90 master keyboard. Yamaha EMT10 tone generator.
While Niles's main keyboard workstation is the Korg Trinity, there are also a number of other useful modules in his rack including an Emu Proteus 2000, a Kurzweil Micropiano, a Korg Wavestation, a Roland D550, and an Akai S1000 sampler.
Otmaro Ruiz plays The Generalmusic Pro-2 (Digital Real Piano) and The Generalmusic S-2, Roland JD-800, Roland D-550, Korg 01-W, and uses Kurzweil micro piano
Mike Prince is associated with the Kurzweil MicroPiano sound module, as documented by Chris Forslund at A4V Digital Post Production in North Hollywood, CA.
MIDI MODULES:
1 Alesis D-4 drum module
1 Alesis DMPRO drum module
1 EMU Proteus/2XR MIDI module
1 Korg M1R MIDI module
1 Kurzweil 1000PX MIDI module
1 Kurzweil Micropiano MIDI module
1 Roland SC-88 MIDI module
1 Yamaha MU-80 MIDI module
1 DrumKat KAT MIDI trigger
Album Usage
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