ULTRA COMPACT YAMAHA P120 SERIES ELECTRONIC PIANOS COMBINE ELEGANT
DESIGN AND PROFESSIONAL SOUND
—Authentic Piano Sound, 2-Track Sequencer,
MIDI Interface—
ANAHEIM, CA—Yamaha Corporation of America, Digital Musical
Instruments, will display the recently-introduced 88-key, ultra
compact P120 Electronic Piano at Winter NAMM 2002. Equipped
with a stunningly realistic piano sound, weighted action and
built-in speaker system, the P120 is equally at home on a professional
stage, in an educational or worship setting, or as an elegant
addition to a contemporary living room. Two models, the P120
and P120S are currently available.
"Previously, consumers who wanted a quality electronic
piano at this price point would have to compromise features,"
states Athan Billias, marketing manager, Digital Musical Instruments.
"The P120 and P120S not only feature the most sophisticated
digital piano and sound reproduction technology Yamaha has to
offer, but they are also beautiful pieces of furniture."
The P120 contains a liberal 64 notes of polyphony, and a selection
of some of the best voices available today, including stereo
sampled pianos, electric pianos, strings, harpsichord and organ.
Dynamic stereo sampling, consisting of four separate layers
of stereo samples at different velocities, provides realistic
reproduction of volume and harmonics. Separate samples even
reproduce subtle details—including the sound of the piano's
key release and soundboard resonance when the damper pedal is
pressed. A Graded Hammer (GH) effect keyboard provides an action
that accurately emulates the touch of an acoustic piano.
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Integrated effects include chorus, delay, tremolo, and Yamaha's
acclaimed reverb, which reproduces environments ranging from
a small room to a large hall. Effects may be layered for additional
warmth and ambiance. A two-track sequencer with fully adjustable
tempo lets users record their performances, then play along
or overdub a second voice. Different voices may be selected
for left- and right-hand parts in "Split" mode; any
two voices may be combined in "Layered" mode. In addition,
the P120 may be enjoyed through the built-in stereo speakers
or through the privacy of headphones.
A PC MIDI interface allows the P120 to connect directly to
a Macintosh or Windows computer with a serial port, as well
as other MIDI port expansion products (such as the Yamaha UX256
USB MIDI interface).
The low-profile, lightweight home-style cabinets are available
in elegant traditional Mahogany grain on black (P120) or contemporary
Cherry grain on silver (P120S) finishes. Accessories include
a music stand, AC adapter and foot pedal which can emulate half
pedaling and soft pedaling effects. An optional black or silver
stand is available.
For more information on the P120 Series Electronic Pianos,
visit Yamaha at Winter NAMM 2002 in the Marquis Ballroom at
the Anaheim Marriott Hotel; write Yamaha Corporation of America,
Pro Audio & Combo Division, Digital Musical Instruments,
P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011;
e-mail infostation@yamaha.com;
visit www.yamaha.com or www.yamaha.com/proaudio.
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