staff@slashgear.com (Quina Baterna)
2024-04-18 18:15:42
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In 1900, Torakusu Yamaha built the first Japanese piano, and the company hasn’t stopped since. Yamaha became a staple for pianists worldwide, who enjoyed its products, from the comforts of their homes to the grand concert halls where they play professionally. Among its innovations that still influence the music industry today is a line of high-tech pianos.
One unique technology-powered piano is Yamaha’s TransAcoustic Piano, offering a built-in transducer system that can let pianists create digital effects, like electric pianos, strings, and even a choir. In addition, the TransAcoustic Piano lets pianists record music via USB or Bluetooth-enabled devices easily. However, this isn’t even its top-of-the-line model.
Yahama refers to the Yamaha Disklavier as “the world’s most advanced piano.” The Disklavier comes in four versions: Enspire Pro, Enspire ST, Enspire CL, and DKC-900. In addition to a high-quality recording and playback system that can work in a variety of formats, the Disklavier series also offers streaming services, auto-calibration, motorized muting systems, integrated speakers, app integration, and more.
In recent years, Yamaha has continued to push the boundaries of what it can do with musical instruments. In 2018, working with Tokyo arts universities Yamaha used AI to turn a dancer’s movements into piano sounds. Titled “Mai Hi Ten Yu,” the performance was conducted in tandem with dancer Kaiji Moriyama and the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Scharoun Ensemble.