The sound of the electric piano was a vast departure from that of an acoustic piano, but it became increasingly popular for the studio as well for touring. Eventually the quest for greater portability led to the development of new electro-mechanical assemblies that use metal bars or rods to generate a tone, which is in turn captured by pickup and fed to the amplified speaker. Our users wanted to be able to play instruments with physical, vibrating components, from classics like the Fender Rhodes to the iconic Clavinet and Wurlitzer the mighty VOX Continental as well as all manner of acoustic pianos.
While those were lighter than conventional acoustic pianos, they still weighed hundreds of pounds due to their soundboards. As Arturia’s software offer grew, so did our ambition. Early models were actually acoustic pianos with built-in magnetic pickups, which convert the motion of strings into electrical signals that can be amplified through a speaker.
Electric pianos began to be developed almost as soon as humans harnessed electricity.
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