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Yamaha GC1 (Transacoustic Piano)

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Polished Ebony - $35,299.00 (GC1TA3PE)

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The Yamaha Hybrid TransAcoustic Piano, GC1 TA3: This piano is both an acoustic and digital masterpiece, offering a seamless transition between classical acoustic play and a spectrum of digital sounds. It incorporates advanced Articulation Sensor + Optical Sensor Technology and TransAcoustic integration to deliver pure musical expression.

It provides an enveloping sound experience, particularly with headphones in use, due to its binaural sampling technique. It comes loaded with 480 diverse instrument voices, 12 drum kits, and 20 rhythms, underpinned by a 256-note maximum polyphony for complex, layered performances without loss of tone or notes.

The piano features multiple ways to connect, including Bluetooth, USB, and Smart Pianist app support, all encased within Yamaha’s timeless acoustic craftsmanship.

With a selection including both upright and grand models, the Yamaha GC1 TA3 merges tradition with technological progress.


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Key Features

  • Fully Integrated TransAcoustic Piano System: This core feature emphasizes the seamless combination of acoustic and digital technologies, allowing for a richer and more diverse sound experience. Through this integrative approach, the piano can enhance acoustic piano sounds with digital effects, providing the player with an immersive and versatile playing environment.
  • Non-contact Articulation Sensor + Optical Sensor System: The meticulous sensing technology ensures the highest fidelity in capturing the nuances of the player's touch, resulting in a highly responsive and expressive performance. This sensor combination offers the precision that pianists need to bring out the dynamics and subtleties in their music.
  • Highest-Quality Sampling - Binaural CFX and Imperial Concert Grand Voices for Headphones: Yamaha’s cutting-edge binaural sampling technology delivers an incredibly realistic and immersive headphone experience, which emulates the sensation of playing a grand concert piano. Such an intimate sound replication is especially beneficial for private practice sessions or late-night play without disturbing others.
  • 256-Note Polyphony: This feature provides an extensive range of notes that can be played simultaneously. With a 256-note polyphony, complex passages and dense chords can be performed without any dropped notes, making it an essential feature for advanced players performing intricate pieces of music.
  • Versatile Digital Voices and Rhythms: With 25 playable digital voices, 480 ensemble voices with 12 Drum Kits, and 20 rhythm patterns, the TransAcoustic Piano offers a wide array of sounds and backings. This feature enhances practicing and performance, allowing players to explore different genres and styles with ease.
  • Smart Pianist App Compatibility: Connectivity with Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app introduces a user-friendly interface for selecting and adjusting piano settings. It simplifies the way you interact with the piano, making it more accessible for players of all experience levels to adjust sounds, record performances and access sheet music.
  • Comprehensive Connectivity Options: With MIDI and audio connectivity via USB and Bluetooth, headphone connectivity with two 1/8" mini stereo jacks, and additional USB TO DEVICE and UD-WL01 (WiFi) data connections, the TransAcoustic Piano can easily integrate into any modern home entertainment system or recording setup. The array of ports ensures compatibility with a variety of devices for both performance and playback purposes.
  • Variety of Models Available: The range of models includes options for every type of pianist, from beginners to professionals, across various acoustic piano types, such as uprights and grands. Each model is designed to meet specific needs and preferences, ensuring that there is a TransAcoustic Piano suitable for every player and setting.

Detailed Specs

Size/Weight
Dimensions
  • Width: 149 cm (59")
  • Height: 101 cm (40")
  • Depth: 161 cm (5'3")
  • Weight: 308 kg (679 lb)
Control Interface
Keyboard
  • Key Surfaces - White: Acrylic resin
  • Key Surfaces - Black: Phenolic resin
Hammer
  • Type: GC Series Special
Pedal
  • Type: Damper/Sostenuto/Shift
Design/Architecture Detail
Caster
  • Type: Single Caster
Cabinet
  • Lid Prop Safety Stop: Yes
  • Key Cover Lid/Fallboard Locks: -
  • Soft-Close Fallboard: Yes
Sensor System
  • Key Sensors: Non-contact continuous detection electromagnetic inductive sensor
  • Hammer Sensors: Non-contact 2-point optical fiber sensor
  • Damper Pedal: Continuous detection sensor
  • Sostenuto Pedal: On/Off detection sensor
  • Soft/Shift Pedal: On/Off detection sensor
Silencing System
  • Mechanism: Hammer shank stopper operated by motor drive
  • Action: Quick Escape mechanism
Soundbord Drive System
  • Mechanism: TransAcoustic™ technology
Voices
  • Tone Generation Piano Sound: Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial
  • Forte Piano: Yes
  • Binaural Sampling: Yes (Yamaha CFX, Bösendorfer Imperial)
  • Virtual Resonance Modeling (VRM): Yes
  • Grand Expression Modeling: -
  • Key-off Samples: Yes
  • Smooth Release: Yes
  • Polyphony (max.): 256
  • Number of Voices: 25
  • Voices for Song Playback: 480 XG Voices + 12 Drum/SFX Kits
Effects
  • Types Reverb: Yes
  • Brilliance: Yes
  • Stereophonic Optimizer: Yes (piano Voices other than “CFX Grand” and “Bösendorfer”)
Songs (MIDI)
  • Number of Preset Songs: 25 Voice Demo Songs, 50 Classics
  • Number of Songs: 10
  • Number of Tracks: 2
  • Data Capacity(max.): approx. 500 KB/Song
  • Playback Format: SMF (Format 0, Format 1)
  • Recording Format: SMF (Format 0)
Recording/Playback (Audio)
  • Recording Time (max.): 80 minutes/Song
  • Playback Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
  • Recording Format: WAV (44.1 kHz, 16 bit, stereo)
Functions
  • Rhythm Patterns: 20
  • Metronome: Yes
  • Tempo Range: 5 – 500
  • Transpose: -12 – 0 – +12
  • Tuning: 414.8 – 440.0 – 466.8 Hz (approx. 0.2 Hz increments)
Control Interface
  • Display: 7-Seg
  • Bluetooth: Yes (Audio/MIDI) *May not have this functionality depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
Storage and Connectivity
  • Internal Memory: approx. 1.3 MB
  • External Drives: USB flash drive
  • Headphones: Stereo mini jack (x2)
  • MIDI: IN/OUT
  • AUX IN: Stereo mini jack
  • AUX OUT: [L/L+R][R] (Standard phone jack)
  • USB TO DEVICE: Yes
  • USB TO HOST: Yes
Power Supply
  • AC Adaptor: PA-500 (or an equivalent recommended by Yamaha)
  • Power Consumption: 26 W (When using PA-500 AC adaptor)
  • Auto Power Off: Yes
Accessories
  • Included Accessories: AC adaptor*, power cord*, headphones, headphone hanger, attachment screws for headphone hanger, “50 Classical Music Masterpieces” music book, Owner’s Manual *May not be included depending on your area. Check with your Yamaha dealer.
  • Separately Sold Accessories: USB wireless LAN adaptor (UD-WL01) *May not be available depending on your area.

Included Accessories

  • Bench: Please check with the store for various model availability.
  • Headphones: HPH-150
  • Music Rest: Included with your piano.
  • Power Adapter: Specific model details available upon purchase.
  • Music Book: "50 Classical Music Masterpieces" - a collection of timeless piano classics.
  • LAN Adapter: UD-WL01 Wireless LAN Adaptor for easy connectivity.
  • Headphone Hanger: Keep your HPH-150 Headphones within reach.
  • Key Cover: Preserve and protect the keys of your piano.
  • Owner's Manual: A comprehensive guide to your piano's features and care.
  • 5-Year Warranty for Total Assurance: Your Yamaha piano electronics are guaranteed against material and craftsmanship defects for five years from your purchase date.
  • 10-Year Warranty: We provide a decade-long guarantee for the piano, assuring you of its high quality and longevity.

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Yamaha

Yamaha GC1 (Transacoustic Piano)

$35,29900

The Yamaha Hybrid TransAcoustic Piano, GC1 TA3: This piano is both an acoustic and digital masterpiece, offering a seamless transition between classical acoustic play and a spectrum of digital sounds. It incorporates advanced Articulation Sensor + Optical Sensor Technology and TransAcoustic integration to deliver pure musical expression.

It provides an enveloping sound experience, particularly with headphones in use, due to its binaural sampling technique. It comes loaded with 480 diverse instrument voices, 12 drum kits, and 20 rhythms, underpinned by a 256-note maximum polyphony for complex, layered performances without loss of tone or notes.

The piano features multiple ways to connect, including Bluetooth, USB, and Smart Pianist app support, all encased within Yamaha’s timeless acoustic craftsmanship.

With a selection including both upright and grand models, the Yamaha GC1 TA3 merges tradition with technological progress.

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