What is Yamaha Silent System?
Yamaha released the first SILENT Piano™ in 1993, and has continued to improve the sound muting performance of SILENT Piano™ technology. A Yamaha SILENT Piano™ offers the enjoyment of acoustic piano performance, even when played while wearing headphones.
How much does a Yamaha Silent Piano cost?
B3 SC2 Silent Piano
| Yamaha b3 SC2 Silent Piano MSRP Prices | |
|---|---|
| b3 SC2 PE Polished Ebony | $13,099 |
| b3 SC2 PEC Polished Ebony Chrome | $13,299 |
| b3 SC2 PM Polished Mahogany | $13,899 |
| b3 SC2 WH Polished White | $13,899 |
Is Yamaha silent piano digital?
The Silent Piano is a real acoustic piano that uses unique technology enabling it to be played silently whilst a digital version of the sound is delivered through headphones.
How do you make a piano silent?
There are a number of things you can do to lessen the volume of your piano!
- Closing the Lid.
- Getting a Rug.
- A String Cover.
- Ask Your Piano Tuner.
- Mute Rails on Upright Pianos.
- Mute Rails on Grand Pianos.
- Placing an Upright Piano Near a Wall.
- Silent Systems.
How do Yamaha silent pianos work?
How does a silent piano work? This is achieved by a bar moving into place to stop the hammer striking the string when the piano is switched to silent mode. Instead sensors convert the key movement to an electronic sound allowing the player to listen to the music they are creating through headphones.
Do silent pianos need tuning?
Silent pianos are predominantly acoustic pianos with digital add-ons. Therefore they are still big, heavy and need tuning and proper care just like any other acoustic piano.
How does Yamaha silent piano work?
In 1993, Yamaha was the first piano manufacturer to make an acoustic piano with silencing capabilities. When the silent function is activated, the hammers no longer hit the strings (Figure 1); instead, a highly sophisticated sensor-technology captures all movements of the keys and sends them to the digital tone module.
Does Steinway make silent pianos?
Silent pianos are available from many manufacturers, including Yamaha, Bechstein, Bösendorfer, Grotrian-Steinweg, Kawai, Steinway, Schimmel and Seiler. Yamaha, Kawai and Bechstein are the only manufactures that produce both the acoustic piano as well as the electronic components used to create a Silent Piano.
What is TransAcoustic piano?
TransAcoustic is the name we have given to the technology that will power a new breed of piano. At its most basic level, it turns the piano’s soundboard into a loudspeaker – meaning that any sound can be delivered through this naturally resonant piano component. The sound is played back though the soundboard.
How does the Yamaha silent piano work?
A silent piano is an acoustic piano where there is an option to silence the strings by stopping the hammers from striking them. In the silent mode, sensors pick up the piano key movement, converting it to a MIDI signalthat can be sent to an electronic sound module, allowing the person playing to use headphones.
Are Yamaha silent pianos acoustic?
Yamaha’s Silent System turns a real acoustic grand piano into one that can be played silently whilst a digital version of the sound is delivered through headphones. Practise any time without disturbing others, play a range of pre-installed sounds and record your performances.