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Digital pianos generate sound, as the name suggests, using digital technology. The basis for this is sampling technology. Since the 1990s it has shaped music technology and has been constantly refined to make instrument sounds more authentic and to provide a playing feel with the expressiveness of an acoustic instrument. For this reason, modern digital pianos also sometimes use Physical Modeling. Here, sound generation is digitally modelled, i.e. it is achieved by calculating physical parameters. This allows sounds to be created quickly without large samples having to be loaded. It also enables sound adjustments to be made on the instrument and physical properties of strings, pedals and the body, such as the lid opening, to be adjusted without needing separate samples for each tonal change. Popular manufacturers include Casio, Kawai, Korg, Roland and Yamaha.
The difference between electric piano and digital piano
Digital pianos are often also called electric pianos, although the term actually refers to electro-acoustic instruments such as Wurlitzer, Clavinet or Rhodes, whose legendary sounds are also found in the sound selections of digital pianos. Usually the term refers to so-called home pianos, which in design resemble acoustic pianos and are equipped with speaker systems. But children's instruments, portable pianos and digital grands are also classified as digital pianos. They therefore differ in sound generation, shape, range of functions and especially in the quality of the keyboard, amplifier and speakers. The functions range from the different number of sounds, their combination (split and layer functions) and associated effects to metronome, scales and tunings, the scope of sequencer and audio recorder to learning functions and the technical sound settings mentioned above.
Digital pianos and their sounds
In the choice of sounds, keyboard instruments understandably take centre stage, above all the piano sounds. Usually various grand pianos and other acoustic pianos (upright, jazz piano) are available. In addition there are harpsichord, celesta and organ as well as the aforementioned electric pianos. Some models also offer strings, choir or synthetic pad sounds, which are often layered under the piano sound as an additional colour. Bass sounds are also very popular, for example to give the left hand more foundation or to play along with a recorded bass line. Some models also provide drum sounds or complete rhythms for this purpose.
Digital pianos for beginners and professionals at session
Portable pianos are popular beginner models because they are reduced to the basic functions for the sake of portability, yet fit well into living-room furniture. Unfortunately, this reduction often affects playability because high-quality hammer actions have no room in the compact housings. However, there are also pianos that satisfy both requirements. Digital grands sometimes really do have the same keyboards as concert grands. In addition, sophisticated amplifiers and speaker systems together with sound generation and lid ensure an authentic grand piano tone with professional quality.
At session you'll find a wide selection of digital pianos for every need. There is a large choice of customised session sets for every home-piano model including a piano bench, piano lamp, headphones and a piano book, as well as everything for professional musicians working on stage and in studios. session offers keyboard instruments with free delivery! Start browsing and buy now!