Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano Controller

The Ultimate Controller
Ultra-realistic grand piano touch to complete your virtual piano experience.

A new standard in performance & expression
The professional MIDI controller developed for virtual piano players, featuring Kawai's celebrated wooden-key keyboard action technology.

Finally The Search Is Over
Answering the prayers of virtual piano musicians everywhere, the VPC1 packages Kawai's superb RM3 Grand II wooden-key keyboard action into a professional MIDI controller. As acoustic piano makers, we understand the importance of first-class touch, so kept things as uncomplicated as possible - a superb action, some USB and MIDI connectors and a beautifully designed, well-built cabinet.

There are no knobs to snap-off or faders getting in the way of your mouse - just a power switch, 88 real wooden keys and an incredible concert grand playing experience.

Seesaw Movement
The VPC1's RM3 Grand II action adopts many of the characteristics of a grand piano keyboard action. Perhaps the most distinctive of these characteristics is the familiar 'seesaw' movement of the key.

Superb Action

Great sound means nothing without control
The keyboard action is the most important part of a controller. It doesn't matter how many gigabytes have been sampled or how advanced the modelled resonances are - if the controller's action is sub-par, the virtual piano just won't feel satisfying to play.

Fortunately, the VPC1 is equipped with Kawai's latest RM3 Grand II action, featuring our trademark wooden keys and smooth, consistent movement. Unlike other controllers, the VPC1 incorporates additional grand piano keyboard characteristics, such as graded hammer weighting, ivory-like key surfaces, let-off simulation and bass note counterweights.

These premium features combine to recreate the exceptional touch of a fine concert grand, allowing your favorite virtual pianos to finally feel as good as they sound.

USB + MIDI

Flexible connectivity: USB + MIDI
Connecting the VPC1 to your PC or Mac requires just a single USB cable - that's all. The VPC1 can draw power from the computer's USB bus, reducing cable clutter by doing away with the need for an external AC adaptor. While the VPC1 has been developed primarily for controlling software pianos, standard MIDI jacks are also provided for connecting to hardware sound sources.

Perhaps there's an old synth or expander module that you just can't part with or a semi-weighted board that sounds fantastic, but is let down by a flimsy action - the VPC1 can breathe new life into your existing setup. It's even possible to control separate sound sources simultaneously, adjusting IN/OUT routing for USB and standard MIDI with the VPC Editor software.

Grand Piano Pedals

Take Control: Grand Piano Pedals
Take full advantage of your virtual piano's unlooped sustain and stunning modelled resonances with the VPC1's included grand piano pedal controller. This sturdily-built unit supports half-damping and is pre-configured to send the correct CC messages for damper, soft and sostenuto events. No more mix-and-match sizes or polarity problems - just one solid unit, three reassuringly-weighted pedals and a great piano playing experience.

Approved Touch Curves

The Perfect Connection: Professional Touch Curves
Experienced virtual piano players appreciate the value of a well balanced touch curve. This plotted graph defines how key velocity corresponds to the instrument's volume and tonal character, influencing the player's connection with their piano.