The DP-12 compact digital piano is the ideal instrument for your home. With a sleek stylish appearance it adds a touch of class to any room whilst taking up half the footprint of other digital pianos. Enjoy the sound and feel of the real thing with 88 hammer-action keys. This advanced design will take your playing to new heights especially with the unparalleled realism of 128-note polyphony. Take this further by embracing the three-pedal unit. As you use the soft sostenuto and sustain pedals youll employ advanced piano techniques to ensure total expression. Although inspired by the beauty of the traditional piano the DP-12 also comes with the best modern features. The mix of 32 voices covers every style and genre – and you can use “layer” to create rich and interesting timbres or make complex performances feel effortless with “split”. Just like an acoustic piano With an iconic look and a fantastic sound the DP-12 has it all. Made using only the finest components it has the potential to add sophistication to any room. Friends and family will be impressed and this piano will prove to be a useful asset in social occasions. The synthetic Ebony and Ivory finish looks gorgeous and makes for a great natural surface beneath your fingers. Allowing you to play pieces the way they were meant to sound the DP-12 includes three pedals – soft sostenuto and sustain. The soft pedal (also known as Una Corda) provides a quieter mellow sound whilst the sustain pedal provides luxurious thick harmonies. The sostenuto pedal proves especially useful for complex performances. Our decision to provide you with the same pedal configuration and number of keys as an acoustic piano means youll be able to seamlessly switch between the two instruments without having to readjust. The DP-12 has an extraordinary keyboard with features both inside and out that will improve your experience. Hammer action keys replicate the exact feel of pressing a real acoustic piano key. However with the additional practicality of a digital piano you can also adjust the sensitivity to one of four levels in order to match your style of playing. If you are looking for a complete set-up with a matching stool check the DP-12 Compact Digital Piano by Gear4music + Stool Pack Matte Black. The acoustic qualities you love Enjoy the sound quality of an acoustic with the ease and accessibility of a digital. Everyone loves the rich warmth of an acoustic piano. Featuring Gear4musics new flagship grand piano voice the DP-12 replicates this with an incredible degree of accuracy. With 128-note polyphony your music can really ring out with the strength a piano is meant to have. Be prepared for anything. There will be nothing stopping you from projecting your sound thanks to the inclusion of four speakers (2 x 10W 2 x 5W) whilst the two headphone outputs enable you and a friend to silently practise duets. Hone your skills to perfection without disturbing anyone until youre note-perfect. Fun digital features Mix up your playing. As well as enjoying the classic tones of the grand piano on the DP-12 you have 32 different voices built-in to experiment with. This means that depending on your mood or the occasion you can switch from acoustic guitar to church organ to electric bass. You can fully enjoy these voices with the “Split” mode. Choose where you split the keys and you can select different voices for each hand to play. Thanks to this function you could play a melody on the jazz guitar and accompany it with an upright bass for a truly jazzy number. The options are endless. Another way you can create interesting sounds is through the “Layer” mode. This function lets you play two of the pianos voices at once layering them over each other to create your own individual sound. With the ability to change the volume of each layer you can rest assured knowing youll always remain in total control of your sound. This is ideal if you just want some soft strings to play under your piano. Build an atmosphere with layering. Create your own unique compositions. The DP-12 features a two-track recorder so you can keep your ideas and play them back to family and friends. The advanced software allows you to record two parts separately in the same or different voices and then combine them. Progress on the DP-12 The wide range of features on offer are excellent for giving budding musicians that extra boost. Youll find that the 55 built-in demo songs grant you the opportunity to turn off the left or right-hand part so that you can play along one hand at a time. Before you know it youll be a whizz at both parts! One crucial tool that every musician will need is a metronome. Here you have one built-in with an adjustable tempo so you can stay in time with any piece. Pick a piano your teacher will be pleased with. Thanks to the twin function lessons couldnt be easier on this instrument. “Twin” mode divides the keyboard so it acts as two identical smaller pianos – ideal for when teachers need to demonstrate a technique. A piano with 88 hammer action keys is another crucial feature in any teachers book allowing you to learn how it feels to press down on an acoustic key. With such advanced features this digital piano is the ideal instrument for every stage of musicianship. Connectivity for the modern musician Gear4music understand how integral technology is when it comes to performing and making music. Thats why the DP-12 offers an extensive range of connectivity options to make your life easier. Want to play along or listen to your favourite tracks? No problem. Simply connect your phone tablet or MP3 player via the AUX input for playback from these quality piano speakers. With this versatile piano you can even connect to your computer. The DP-12 allows you to transfer MIDI data via USB so youll be free to relay every nuance of your performance – down to the fine details like note and touch velocity – through a MIDI 5-pin output. This makes the DP-12 the ideal instrument for songwriters to transfer their ideas onto a DAW taking their compositions even further. Shape your sound Tired of playing in your front room? Transform it into virtually any space thanks to the comprehensive range of hall room and stage reverbs included. These have been meticulously modelled to add a unique sense of realism to your playing. However should you desire to take your sound one step further youll feel empowered by the premium range of studio FX processors on offer. Plates delay chorus flanging – you name it the DP-12 has it! Specifications Dimensions Height: 780mm Width: 1390mm Depth: 350mm Weight: 44kg Keyboard Number of Keys: 88 Keytops: Synthetic Ebony and Ivory Weight: Hammer-action keys Touch Response: Normal Low High Fixed Sounds Default Voice: Grand Piano Number of Voices: 32 Maximum Polyphony: 128 Voice Functions: Split Mode Layer Mode Twin Mode Reverb: Yes Chorus: Yes EQ Adjustment: Yes Functions Voice Demo Preset Songs: 55 Metronome: 12 time signatures variable tempo (20-280bpm) Recording: In-built 2 track recorder Other Functions: Octave Transpose Master Tuning Learning Function General Colour: Matte Black Internal Memory: Two tracks Speaker Output: 2 x 10W 2 x 5W Pedals: Soft sostenuto and sustain Power Supply: 12V DC Inputs: Pedal input Aux Input (3.5MM JACK) Line Input (1/4” JACK) Outputs: 2x Headphone 1/4″ Jack Stereo 1/4” Jack Line Connectivity: USB to host 5-pin MIDI   Music is for everyone so we’re making it easier for you to start playing. 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