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ARTURIA – Wurli V – USER MANUAL 6
reeds (Hohner´s “Pianet” and “Cembalet”, Weltmeister claviset) and struck reeds
(original electric piano that inspired the Wurli V and Denon Elepian). We cannot say
that one method is better than another; each of these technologies have their own
tone and character.
1.1.1.4 Popularity
The goal at the beginning was to provide a piano which did not detune, and could
be easier to transport than a real piano. The electric piano started as a product to
be more convenient but then acquired a musical identity of its own. Musicians
developed playing techniques with their instruments and created their own sounds
using a variety of effects like phase shifters, delays and tremolos to enhance the
possibilities of the sound. The popularity of the electric piano reached its height
during the 70s; many legendary bands have used these instruments like The Beatles,
the Doors, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Ray Charles,
Queen, Supertramp, Elton John, etc.
The band SUPERTRAMP playing the original reed electric piano from 1972
Most electric piano players seem to be divided into two camps: Rod electric pianos
or reed electric pianos. Tonally and attack-wise the ones with reeds seem to sit more
comfortably with an amplified guitar-based rock band a than does the others. They
could even replace a rhythm guitar quite successfully, whereas the rods-based ones
were more of solo instruments, suited to fusion, acid jazz, other jazz styles, the truth is
that both of them are real jewels!
These instruments were eventually replaced by synthesizers or electronic pianos
capable of piano-like sounds without the disadvantages of moving mechanical
parts. These were also lighter and smaller.
However, to our delight, electric pianos are coming back into fashion. Companies
who went out of business years ago are back making new models again and the
prices of vintage used instruments has climbed so that these are now out of reach
of most people.