Frequently Asked Questions
— What sound range does the Pianoid offer?
— The Pianoid's memory can hold the presets for dozens of pianos, all the way from small uprights to grands, or from «dry» to «wet» sounds. The Pianoid remembers all of their acoustic peculiarities. By simply pressing a button, one can switch back and forth between these settings whilst creating other existing keyboards — even fantasy instruments.
— Which keyboards can be used with the Pianoid?
— The Pianoid has a MIDI input, allowing the user to attach any MIDI keyboard. For best results, however, we recommend using a fully balanced keyboard.
— May several keyboards be attached to the Pianoid simultaneously?
— Yes. The resulting sound would be similar to that of several pianos with a single sounding-board (if such an instrument ever existed!)
— The majority of music schools believe that music should not be taught on an electronic instrument. Is the Pianoid suitable for educational use?
— The Pianoid has none of the limitations associated with electronic instruments. For that reason it is suitable both for virtuoso musicians and beginners.
— Can the Pianoid replace a piano?
— In its sound, range, and smooth movement between registers, the Pianoid offers a richer, more interesting experience than the very best grand piano. However, if one is playing with a symphony orchestra and dressed in tails, we would suggest the music be played on a grand. It looks nicer! The only advantage of a grand over the Pianoid is its appearance.
— What does the Pianoid offer in a studio setting?
— The rich, noble sounds of a grand piano have been thoroughly researched by both sound designers and composers. The Pianoid adds to this acoustic tradition: it offers the possibility of generating completely original timbres – and yet it still preserves the behavior of a grand. The settings used to make any successful or pleasing timbre can be saved as a preset.
— How precise is the physical modeling?
— The Pianoid is so precise that it even reconstructs the «imperfections» of a grand piano – for example the undesirable reverberation of a note across the sounding board. Precisely as with a real piano, the sound reverberates and then diminishes dependant upon the hammer's place of contact along the string.