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October 2006 Yamaha have undertaken a radical review of Piano design that has remained relatively unchanged for decades and in the process created a completely new piano ‘style’ instrument that will challenge all preconceptions of the traditional Piano.  The stunning new MODUS is immediately and obviously characterized by the guiding principals that have established Yamaha as the world’s most successful piano maker, and innovator of new musical instruments and audio equipment through the radical use of new technologies and bold design. The MODUS is as much a work of art as a fully functioning digital Piano merging something of ancient Harpsichord design with Ultra Modern Chic it looks set to expand the piano market to those discerning customers seeking ultra- contemporary and luxurious design, ably complimenting modern interior style. And it sounds like a traditional Grand Piano ! A Futuristic appearance, supreme sonic power and audio quality combined with meticulous attention to detail will ensure that MODUS will make a high – impact , perhaps even controversial entry into a rather reverential and conservative marketplace. Musically The instrument boasts 88 traditional grand piano keys connected to what Yamaha refer to as a ‘Graded Hammer’ action which completely and accurately replicates the feel of a concert grand thanks to an ingenious and sophisticated system of weights and balances. What does it sound like ? - alarmingly ‘acoustic’ according to Yamaha who point to their critically acclaimed AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) stereo sampling technology which allows MODUS to exactly replicate all the complex tonal and dynamic nuances to an acoustic piano and with a (relatively) modest price tag it still comes in at a fraction of the price of a traditional grand. Price guide: £5000 www.yamaha-music.co.uk October 2006 |
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