Kawai VPC-1
Hammer-action MIDI controller – spec sheet with manufacturer data, no hands-on check from us yet.
Keys88full size
ActionHammerweighted
Footprint width~136 cmplus seating
Price rangeca. 1.500–1.700 €*as of 2026-08-08*
📋 Spec-sheet entry: the technical data comes from the manufacturer (as of 2026-08-08); we haven’t done our own hands-on check yet. What speaks for and against it – see our class favourite below.
Technical data
| Action | RM3 Grand II (Holztasten) |
|---|---|
| Sound engine | Keine eigene Klangerzeugung – reiner MIDI-Controller |
| Notable | Für Software-Pianos (Pianoteq & Co.) gebaut |
Colour options
Black
⭐ Our hands-on favourite in this class:
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 (ca. 200–240 €) – honestly assessed by us with strengths and limits.
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Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 (ca. 200–240 €) – honestly assessed by us with strengths and limits.
To the hands-on check →
Prices change daily – our price comparison is being wired up and coming soon. Until then the price range above helps. The wishlist is stored only in your browser.
Alternatives in the same category
Arturia KeyLab Essential 49 mk3 ca. 200–240 €The studio controller: 49 full-size keys, faders, pads, DAW integration.
Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 ca. 200–240 €The producer controller with the best pads of the mid class – built for Ableton & co.
Arturia KeyStep 37 ca. 165–190 €The sequencer dwarf: controller, arpeggiator and step sequencer for hardware AND computer.
M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3 ca. 110–140 €61 full-size keys as a no-frills USB controller – a lot of keyboard for the money.
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