Hello,
I do understand curiosity -- it gets to me all the time.
However a significant question arises: If you're so All Ok piano-wise as it is already, then: why change the winning team?
Cheers and happy curiosity,
HZ
PS In any case thanks for opening an interesting thread!
HZPiano Ah, would of course try out and see if I notice considerable improvements first, that is clear. Also having speakers at all would be already quite an improvement for me at this point. I just wanna jam and sit down sometimes, not open everything up and have something on my head.
Having been the owner of VPC-1 for several years now, I can tell you that before purchasing this device looked very attractive due to its wooden keys and minimalist design. Even now I like the lack of annoying extra keys, extra holes, etc. But in practice, it turned out that when playing for a long time, the mechanism of the instrument causes your hands to get tired. Also, after playing the VPC-1, you will lose the lightness, flight and tenderness of the touch if you have to play on a live instrument. After VPC-1 on a live keyboard, you will roughly hit the keys. But if you only play on VPC, you can get used to it. But still, a fast, easy and flying game is not about this instrument. And there is a possibility of getting hand disease.
johanibraaten It’s the same design and action as the FP90x. However, it lacks USB-audio and when using it as a controller that’s a neat feature to have.
Yeah, the FP-90X includes an onboard USB audio interface, which is a huge plus if you plan to use it as a MIDI controller, and another one of its primary selling points for me.
The older FP-90 doesn't include USB audio, so I would definitely go for the updated version if you can.
I'm starting to believe that different instruments are particularly suitable for different pianistical demands. Maybe it would be worthwhile to keep 2 instruments even. The vpc1 is just a bit a bit mushy but more grand like than the Roland, but the Roland is maybe better for fast pieces where you want to grab into the keys like on an upright. I don't know
Gamma1734 Did you ever try the Lachnit; that company is from Austria so might be easier for you to demo than it would be for most of us.
Back to the non-existence of a VPC2 …
What would anyone expect from such an instrument? The VPC is little more than a keyboard. The only thing that could be changed or upgraded would be the action. There's nothing else.
Anyway … I'm leaning toward Pete14's position. There are better choices than the VPC, including the Yamaha P-series.
So just pick a keyboard with a suitable action … and turn the volume to zero. Voila! Your very own VPC .. under a different moniker.
Get Roland FP90X. However, you can get used FP90 for as little as 800 EUR if you look look good and negotiate bit. I don't think you will loose anything vp VPC1, besides the look and form caftor, if those two are of special interest to you. Additionally, you will have full blown, best portable piano on the market.
MacMacMac Anyway … I'm leaning toward Pete14's position. There are better choices than the VPC, including the Yamaha P-series.
This!😁
Get a second hand Kawai MP11.
Have been looking at this thread to get a sense of what's out there for slabs. Looks like the Roland FP 90X and Yamaha P525 are getting lots of love. Maybe when my VPC1 gives up the ghost in a few years, I should pursue this direction.