Kawai VCP1

John Mann

Hello to all,

I am considering upgrading to the VCP1 (for a variety of reasons, especially for 88 keys). From what I have read, the action seems to be similar to what I am looking for in a controller. I have a Kawai grand which I love. One of my concerns is the idea, expressed by several reviewers, that this sort of action is not best for working with virtual string instruments. I am hoping that any of you who are familiar with this controller and how it works with Spitfire libraries might offer your opinions/advice. Thanks very much for any input!

take care

John

cyberoctopus

I have a VPC1... the action is superb, it's arguably the best piano style controller available. I use it with virtual instruments all the time and (aside from synths and organ - if you do a Hammond smear on this you'll lose a sizable amount of skin!) it has never felt like it is constraining me

As a midi controller you need to be aware that there are no pitch-bend or modulation wheels... you can replicate the latter with a small midi controller, but the former is much harder to replace. If you are using a library that needs pitch bend a smaller controller keyboard with a pitch bend (mini keys) that sits on top can help here, if you set your DAW to Omni recording.

John Mann

Cyberoctopus,

Thank you for your response.....and not pointing out my incorrect acronym!

John