Reed Electric Piano
Similarly to the previous instrument, the simulation of a Wurlitzer
200A electric piano is totally based on physical modeling with only a
minor addition of sampled material. Same technique as before, every
part of the mechanical piano is virtually reproduced in order to
obtain the maximum level of realism and playability, including the
sympathetic resonance. This piano has 64 notes and all of them can
play at the same time.
Electric Baby Grand Piano
This is a simulation of a Yamaha CP-70, it offers full polyphony (73
notes) and is based partly on the physical modeling techniques with
the use of sampled attack transients. While, in this case, realism is
more of a compromise, playability is still a big plus. This instrument,
being simulated, offers a wide dynamic range, sympathetic
resonance, realistic noises and artifacts, and a rich frequency
response.
Clavi Electric Piano
What's the funkiest keyboard ever? The Clavinet D6! And it's also one
of the most sought-after vintage keyboards of the 2000's and
probably one of the rarest to find on the used market. The GSi Gemini
offers a simulation that will literally blow you away! This is pure
physical modeling, no samples were used whatsoever and every
single note is a generator on its own, just like the previous three
instruments in this list. Every detail from the original stringed
keyboard instrument is simulated and the polyphony, once again, is full (60 notes).
This electric piano has no sustain pedal, but still it behaves like any other electro-
acoustic instrument, has sympathetic resonances, can be slightly untuned when a
key is over-stroke (uses MIDI aftertouch), reproduces the woollen yarn damper sound
upon note release, and offers the exact same control set as a Clavinet D6: there are
the four filters, the two pickup selectors and the damper lever. If you listen close
enough, you'll also notice that the first 23 strings are round wound resulting in a
fuller sound than the rest of the keyboard. No detail was left out in this simulation!
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