64-Note Polyphony Ever had the experience of playing a long sustaining cadenza on an electronic keyboard only to have the notes start cutting off in the middle of the passage? That’s because many conventional keyboards limit the number of notes that can be played simultaneously to 32 notes or less. With the P-80’s 64 notes of polyphony, however, you can play intricate classical and jazz pieces without fear of voice dropout. Easy Operation A musical instrument should be fun to play, not complicated. Thanks to a simple panel layout and straightforward user interface, the P-80 is exceptionally easy to use. Every function has its own dedicated button conveniently located on the front panel. There are no menus to scroll through. No complicated setups. Just press a button and play. Onboard Effects Shape your sound exactly the way you want it. The P-80 features a variety of high-quality digital reverbs that simulate different playing environments, from small rooms to large concert halls. For further warmth and ambience, you can add a second digital effect, such as chorus, symphonic, tremolo or delay. 2-Track Sequencer The P-80’s onboard sequencer lets you record an entire performance and play it back at the touch of a button. After recording the first track, you can go back and record a solo or backup part on the second track using a different voice. The tempo can be changed during both recording and playback, allowing you to slow down the tempo while recording complicated arrangements and then increase the speed during playback. Slim and Lightweight Design The size and weight of the keyboard have been effectively reduced by eliminating unnecessary bulk. The result is a super-slim and compact digital piano that weighs a mere 37 pounds — a dream come true for gigging musicians or those with space constraints in their home. Top Quality Popular Voices On top of its outstanding piano voices, the P-80 features a great-sounding collection of the most commonly used keyboard voices, including electric pianos, strings, harpsichord, organs and more. All voices are digitally sampled with long sustain times to ensure the natural resonance of the original instrument is fully preserved. Split and Layer Modes Split mode lets you select different voices for the left-hand and right-hand parts, a bass and jazz piano for example. With Layer mode, you can create lush timbres by combining any two voices together, such as piano and strings. The volume, fine tuning, transposition, and even the MIDI channel can be set individually for each voice within a layer or split. PC Interface With the P-80’s built-in To Host terminal, the wonderful world of computer music is just a single cable connection away — no MIDI interface card is needed. Once connected, you can take advantage of the wide variety of computer music programs available on the market, including piano training, music theory, and notation software. Both Macintosh® and Windows® platforms are supported. Graded Hammer Effect Keyboard For even the most demanding piano players, the full-scale keyboard on the P-80 is love at first touch. That’s because it uses Yamaha’s exclusive Graded Hammer Effect keyboard to reproduce the delicate feel and response of a first-class grand piano. Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the lower notes have a heavier touch, while higher notes are more responsive to lighter playing. What’s more, the keyboard’s touch sensitivity can be adjusted to match your own playing style. Dynamic Stereo Sampling sampled at mezzo forte sampled at forte sampled at fortissimo sampled at damper pedal The P-80 boasts some of the most expressive and realistic piano voices ever heard on a digital keyboard. To achieve its remarkable piano sound, the P-80 uses Dynamic Stereo Sampling — three independent velocity layers (plus one damper pedal layer) of CD-quality stereo samples taken from the finest grands and uprights. Not only are changes in volume accurately reproduced, but subtle changes in timbre as well. Strike a key lightly and you get the sample of a piano played pianissimo; play harder and you get the sample of a piano played fortissimo.
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