Yamaha Debuts P80 Portable Digital Piano
July 23, 1999
Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Digital Musical
Instruments, introduces the P80, the newest member in the P series line
of portable, professional digital pianos. Featuring the same 88-note graded-hammer
keyboard action found in the award-winning P200 and a carefully crafted
collection of instrument sounds, the P80 delivers a concert-quality instrument
in a portable package. The P80 is scheduled to ship in November, 1999.
"The P80 is an extremely well-balanced, performance instrument," states
Athan Billias, marketing manager, Digital Musical Instruments. "Price,
portability and above all, musicality. The P80 delivers in all areas."
The P80 uses Yamaha's powerful AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) synthesis technology
to produce 12 different, highly refined performance voices. They include:
two stereo-sampled pianos; two piano variations; two electric pianos;
three different organs; a string section; harpsichord; and bass.
To help eliminate note-stealing problems and allow for richer voice layering,
the P80 also features 64-note polyphony. Yamaha has also included Split,
Dual and Variation performance modes to further assist users in arranging
and layering voices on the P80's keyboard. The sound of the P80 can also
be further enhanced using the powerful onboard audio-effects processor,
which provides numerous room, hall and stage reverbs, as well as additional
variation effects. This effects capability allows users to easily place
the P80's sound into a wide variety of simulated acoustic environments.
Another powerful feature included in the P80 is a two-track, 10,000-note
capacity sequencer/recorder. Always just the push of a button away, this
streamlined recording capability allows users to immediately capture musical
ideas and performances, without having to power up an external recorder.
The P80 also features MIDI In and Out connections, and a "To Host" port,
which allows for single-cable connections with computers and other supporting
devices. These advanced interfacing capabilities make the P80 a great
choice for use as both a MIDI controller/sound source and a live-performance
instrument.
Other features include: dual headphone outputs, allowing for easy instructional
and collaborative use; an included sustain pedal; a detachable music stand;
and a built-in metronome. Conveniently positioned front panel controls
are also provided for immediate access to tuning, transposition and brilliance
settings. For more information,
visit Yamaha at www.yamaha.com. |
