The scaled hammer action keyboard with 88 touch-sensitive keys of the keyboard is modeled on that of of a grand piano. This feeling can be replicated on digital pianos and other electronic keyboard instruments such as keyboards using hammer mechanics technology. This allows for a lively and dynamic design of music, due to the time delay between keystroke and the sound of the string as well as the different size and mass of the individual hammer heads.

By applying different strengths, this will generate louder or quieter sounds and tones. When pressing one of the 88 piano keys, a small hammer is hit against its assigned string. The mechanics of a classical piano or grand piano are based on a proven concept. How does hammer action work on the digital piano? The hammer action gives the digital piano player the feeling of a real or grand piano. The e-pianos with hammer action feature a special, weighted keyboard with 88 keys which are designed to give the player the most authentic feel possible. It is the liveliness of the sound and the natural feel that digital pianos and CASIO digital pianos convey and this applies particularly to digital pianos with hammer action. The reason for this popularity lies not only in their noble workmanship, the wealth of sounds and effects, and the variety of technical innovations that CASIO instruments are equipped with. Digital pianos with hammer action: feels just like a grand pianoĬASIO digital pianos and e-pianos are among the most popular keyboard instruments for beginners and professionals alike.

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