This 1972 Steinway Model D Concert Grand Piano (serial no. 436549) was acquired by Sir Elton John in August 1975. It was one ...

David Klavins is a Hungarian piano maker who breaks all the traditional conventions of piano design and construction. His company, Klavins Piano Manufaktúra Kft., is probably best known for their ...

Keybird Instruments has launched a new acoustic piano that weighs just 50kg (110 pounds). Compare this to a typical upright at around 250kg (550 pounds), and to a grand piano which can easily be twice ...

A few days ago a nice example of a Wurlitzer Model 235 Butterfly Piano sold at Great Gatsby’s “A Lifetime Collection at Auction” sale. It had an estimated value of US$1,000 – US$1,200. After 29 bids ...

The Oeser is a new virtual piano from the Dutch software house Key Instruments (part of Key Productions). It is also their first virtual piano. Key Productions (the parent company) is primarily a ...

In response to the continuing concerns relating to the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, the Piano Technicians Guild has compiled the following advisory. Hopefully, you will find it helpful. Advisory: ...

Software developer Sampleson (it prefers the term “Virtual Luthier”) has just released MetaPiano — apparently, this is the first-ever spectral modelled virtual grand piano. MetaPiano can be used as ...

Another year, another NAMM Show. The NAMM Show is the world’s largest trade-only (-ish) event for the music, sound, and event technology industry. It’s an annual gathering where manufacturers, ...

Every January the musical instrument world descends on California for the annual Winter NAMM exhibition. It is the most important showcase for the latest music products. This year the event is not ...

As 2020 draws to an end, Steinway & Sons and Edelweiss Pianos have both unveiled unique and spectacular art-case grand pianos. Edelweiss Pianos and their design team, Goldfinch, have produced a piano ...

Pianoteq is a virtual core instrument for MacOS, Windows and Linux. It physically models acoustic pianos, harpsichords, harps, vibraphones, celestas, and more. Various different instrument packs are ...

Yamaha has just unveiled the next generation of its much-lauded CFX concert grand piano. The original Yamaha CFX was launched back in 2010, and although a hand-crafted instrument, technological ...