Kurzweil MPS20F 88 Note Digital Piano

MPS20 Overview

From Kurzweil's Contemporary Series of Digital Piano, the MPS20 is the ultimate "Pro-Consumer" portable piano for the home user, studio player, student, or pro gigging musician. Included are 24 pianos featuring Kurzweil's newest "Pro Piano" program. With 100 rhythms & 10 drum kits, the MPS20 goes beyond conventional piano features including a built-in library of over 200 sounds taken from the PC3 series keyboard. This digital piano comes with a built-in 4 speaker, 30-watt monitor system, stereo input and outputs, MIDI, and USB, and is housed in an attractive matte black cabinet, complete with a portable music rack.

The MPS20 more than doubles the amount of pianos & organs found on the MPS10. Included are 24 pianos featuring Kurzweil's newest "Pro Piano" program. With 100 rhythms & 10 drum kits, the MPS20 goes beyond conventional piano features including a built-in library of over 200 sounds taken from the PC3 series keyboard. Included are a variety of categories, each with their own custom default voice preset. These include, electric pianos, tone wheel organs, pipe organs, strings, vocals, orchestral ensembles, synthesizers, and many more to inspire creativity.

The MPS20 is Kurzweil's first digital piano to feature the all new LK40 GH+ Graded Hammer "Escapement" Action Keyboard. The MPS20 keyboard grades the hammer weight in 4 zones, from heavier in the bass, to lighter in the higher octaves. The action also features an escapement, which reproduces the let-off and jack engagement of a real acoustic piano.

Other step-up features from the MPS10 include a new 2-Track sequencer with 20 song presets, and a new doublewide scrolling alphanumeric display. The MPS20 adds 6 "Favorite" voice presets, rich effects, selectable touch sensitivity, split, layer, transpose and 51 demo songs. In addition, Kurzweil adds a new "Variation" button, offering subtle voice changes to your existing sound.

The MPS20 comes complete with a built-in 4 speaker, 30-watt monitor system, stereo input and outputs, MIDI, and USB. The MPS20 is housed in an attractive matte black cabinet, and comes complete with a portable music rack.

The Next Generation Of Custom Sound Chip Technology
After years of development by Kurzweil's Boston-based engineers, Kurzweil's next generation custom chip technology is now included throughout their new piano lineup. Designed specifically to the highest musical and audio quality standards, this technology offers a range of deep expression and spectacular sound unlike any other.

PC3 Series Technology
Features hand-picked programs taken directly from Kurzweil's acclaimed PC3 Product Series.

Depth Is The Key To A Realistic Piano Sound
Using Kurzweil's Triple-Strike Grand Piano sample and up to 32 layers per voice, the sounds are unequalled in dynamic range, expressiveness, and realism. And Kurzweil's multiple ambience effects realistically enhance those sounds just like a fine concert hall.

Realistic Orchestral Instrument Sounds
Every instrument has unique sonic characteristics governed by its physical structure, and Kurzweil has captured and recreated these faithfully. The Kurzweil digital pianos provide exceptional control, responsiveness, and dynamic range, with the ability to recreate other instrument sounds as realistically as they do piano.

Standard Computer and MIDI Connections
Featuring a USB jack and cable for easy, driverless computer connection.