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Virtuola Expression Piano vs. Reproducing Piano
By Patrick Boeckstijns

Thanks for the replies I received regarding the Roemhildt Virtuola.
So it seems the "Virtuola" I saw in Brussels is some kind of
reproducer.  Is it a true reproducing piano or more of a kind of
expression piano similar to the "Recordo" ?

What strikes me is to find a reproducer on a 65-note player system.
I thought all true reproducing systems dated from past the Buffalo
convention and the introduction of the 88-note standard.  Any comments
anyone ?

Best regards,

Patrick Boeckstijns
Brussels

 [ The distinction between a "reproducing piano" and an "expression
 [ piano" is largely the price; there are no significant differences
 [ in the ability to perform most styles of music enjoyed in the
 [ home at moderate sound intensity.
 [
 [ Each manufacturer touted his system as the best, so naturally the
 [ customer (today's collector) does also; nobody wants to admit that
 [ he owns an inferior product.  But, when you open your mind and close
 [ your eyes and listen attentively, you can hear both _marvelous_
 [ performances and _terrible_ piano roll performances played by any
 [ and all of the various player piano systems maintained in good repair.
 [ -- Robbie


(Message sent Fri 27 Jul 2001, 07:03:26 GMT, from time zone GMT+0200.)

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