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Folding Electric Piano Keyboard Has Great Touch
It's hard not to look cool while walking along carrying a guitar or even just a guitar case. Lugging around a keyboard, though ... far less studly (despite some noble attempts in the '80s). For this reason, keyboard-maker Infinite Response recently unveiled the new VAX 77 keyboard. It weighs just 25 pounds and folds in half, zipping into a shoulder bag, which means you can realistically carry it from one music gig to the next without accidentally sending it through any windows. But, that's not really the main selling point here.
IR is tauting the feel of this keyboard, which is said to replicate the feel of a grand piano more so than any other electric keyboard on the market. Its keys are weighted and hung like the ivories on a grand, and are said to respond like a natural piano as well, meaning you can get soft notes by pushing down a key partly, or louder by slamming it down.
Despite having a few grand-piano-esque features, the VAX unfortunately comes in 11 keys short of a grand piano's 88 keys. So, while it may be perfect for quick getaways, the VAX 77 is perhaps not the perfect thing for a concerto.
The VAX 77 is currently in the finishing stages of development and is said to be available by year's end in a range of bitchin' colors for an undisclosed price. You can get more information (and maybe even get on the pre-sale list) at the VAX 77 official page.
From BoingBoing Gadgets
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