i4u.com— "When connected to a PC, this device will be able to project a laser piano keyboard, and you'll be able to jam out your favorite tunes." Something tells me this will look cool, but actually suck in real-life.
Aug 14, 2006View in Crawl 4
Anyone who has ever played a piano knows having proper weighted keys is important. I could see it being useful though. Might not be the most dynamic keyboard on the market.
From the video, looks like there's some latency to the triggering, although it would have been smart of them to get somebody who could actually play the piano in the video. I wonder if they're even thinking about MIDI connectivity, it doesn't seem like it. As a controller it has limited potential, seems like a novelty item.
DigitAl56K, this wouldn't be an issue. It would simply negate the need to use a compressor on the whole thing since it's at full volume already! So we can continue this trend of over compressed music with no dynamic range.
I agree with rythmnchanges that this could be extremely useful for notation software programs. I consistently find myself reaching for my keyboard to input musical sequences when composing or notating. Imagine having that keyboard on your desk, right above your pull-drawer harboring your other keyboard.As for real-life performance, any pianist will tell you, "Um... I don't think so." Real pianists use the tactile response of the key-triggered hammer mechanism reacting against the string. Don't try this at home. :)
webtechAug 14, 2006
"Virtual Keyboards are close to be available on the market.."WOOHA! I defiantly won't one of this!(Israeli based, cool!)
mardalaAug 14, 2006
Anyone who has ever played a piano knows having proper weighted keys is important. I could see it being useful though. Might not be the most dynamic keyboard on the market.
kazrogAug 14, 2006
From the video, looks like there's some latency to the triggering, although it would have been smart of them to get somebody who could actually play the piano in the video. I wonder if they're even thinking about MIDI connectivity, it doesn't seem like it. As a controller it has limited potential, seems like a novelty item.
deadb33fAug 14, 2006
I think this must be some special kind of infra-red that you can actually see.
merrebornAug 14, 2006
I hear these guys also make a "virtual drum" that lets you drum on any surface for only $99.95!Pic below:<a class="user" href="http://tinyurl.com/hbq3a">http://tinyurl.com/hbq3a</a>I hear next they're working on the latest in clothing for a gullible monarch.
Closed AccountAug 14, 2006
Grrr, wrong thread. Sorry, dunno what happened there. Had to edit this out.
codyfrischAug 14, 2006
DigitAl56K, this wouldn't be an issue. It would simply negate the need to use a compressor on the whole thing since it's at full volume already! So we can continue this trend of over compressed music with no dynamic range.
rhythmchangesAug 16, 2006
Isn't a 'controller' in this context by definition a 'MIDI controller?'
dholleAug 30, 2006
I agree with rythmnchanges that this could be extremely useful for notation software programs. I consistently find myself reaching for my keyboard to input musical sequences when composing or notating. Imagine having that keyboard on your desk, right above your pull-drawer harboring your other keyboard.As for real-life performance, any pianist will tell you, "Um... I don't think so." Real pianists use the tactile response of the key-triggered hammer mechanism reacting against the string. Don't try this at home. :)
josegutzAug 30, 2006
Eat your heart out Elton John!