Whaletone - Fantasic New Stage Piano Rises from the Depths

OH My, look what washed up. Some kind of strange entity that is part sea creature, part stage piano. It looks as if an Orca mated with a Steinway and this is their offspring. The Whaletone is actually pretty damn cool, looking. I am not one to pass judgment on such a performance instrument. However, that design just screams "gimmick" to me. Yet their literature seems to imply this an innovative instrument based on a Roland Stage Piano. That image is no photoshop gag. It really is available in shocking pink, bright green and other colors in addition to what is presented as the classic black look.

Whaletone is a unique combination of an original design and advanced technology. Two-colour, black and white case of the classic model, resembling a whale which breaks the waves, visibly arching its body. Elegant, with its soft lines and monumental form, yet dynamic through its shape.

Lines seem to be caught up in a movement, like a significant gesture cutting through the air. The silver shine of its metallic edges defines the structure with three contour lines. Electrically controlled lid hovers majestically after pushing the button. The shining lacquer highlights the surfaces, emphasizing their softness and dynamism. The velvet interior hides the sound of great precision and perceptible timbres.

The heart of the instrument is one of the greatest stage pianos, with a SuperNATURAL Piano technology, ensuring the highest quality of the classic grand piano sound, enriched with the elements crucial for professional musicians. It is equipped with a comfortable keyboard, perfectly transmitting the dynamism of sounds, and an Ivory Feel surface, closely imitating the real ivory and ebony black keys. The sound is strengthened with four-channel amplifier and is emitted from the loudspeakers, creating a precise, dynamic sound scene.

The beautiful, modern shape is not the only virtue of Whaletone. This fully professional stage instrument is able to respond to many music challenges. That is why it is perfect for connoisseurs who look for objects combining many aspects in one exquisite frame.

Capable of intimate acts, it will penetrate a small space with sound. But when plugged in the discreetly placed sockets, it can saturate the greatest stadium with music. This phenomenal object, owing to the philosophy of creation and technological possibilities, is able to adjust to its owner not only visually but also musically. It offers a wide spectrum of possibilities, going beyond imagination. Whaletone exceeds all similar musical instruments. Compromise is an unknown word in the world of Whaletone.

Whaletone contains a flagship model of Roland stage piano with a built-in list of 500 sounds. Most of all, it is an instrument generating incredibly authentic sound of a string piano, thanks to the SuperNATURAL Piano technology with three sound types: Concert, Studio and Brilliant of 30 variations at choice, and also electric pianos based on SuperNATURAL technology of 10 types and 15 variations.

It guarantees the highest quality, enriched with elements which are key for professional musicians, like smooth and natural timbres increasing the authenticity, speed and response to pushing the keys, soft transition through dynamics level without unnatural looping of samples. Besides the phenomenal and natural sound of a classic grand piano, Whaletone offers the complexity of programmed tones of vintage models from the 1960s and 1980s, different sounds variations, and possibility of creating new sounds. All is controlled by the comfortable PHA III Ivory Feel keyboard with escapement imitating the real hammering of the classic grand piano keyboard, giving the identical feeling of playing, with all subtleties and sound effects, perfectly conveying the dynamism, reacting to all details and changes of timbres dependent on the impact. The Sound Focus function enables strengthening the expression and audibility of even subtle pianissimo passages.

Ivory Feel surface prevents the player’s fingers from slipping and gives an impression of playing on a classical instrument.

The programmable buttons and One Touch Piano function give instant access to previously programmed sounds. The built-in display can control the sound settings including 242 normal sounds, 10 organ Tone Wheel sounds, 265 GM2 sounds, 5 rhythmical sets, and 9 GM2 rhythmical sets.

The piano is equipped with Master MIDI control features plus four MIDI ports (MIDI IN, MIDI OUT x 2, MIDI OUT/THRU) and Balanced XLR outputs, USB ports for data storage and audio-play functionality, as well as headphones output.

Additional options, like a CD player, V piano card upgrades, software adding sound modules, LED display, internal sound processor with equalizer, and other individually chosen appliances, Whaletone may be adjusted to personal requirements, configurations,and preferences.

Ream more about the Whaletone grand piano on the official product site at http://whaletone.com/