Moog PianoBar Now Shipping
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PianoBar Installed
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PianoBar Control Module
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November 3, 2003
An accessory now available
from Moog Music transforms any acoustic piano into a versatile electronic instrument. The fully portable PianoBar opens new musical vistas to
musicians. Select sounds from the PianoBar's self-contained library of
more than 300 instruments and effects, or use its MIDI capability to access the world of contemporary
music technology through a source of your choice. You can even play a MIDI
file from a computer into the PianoBar and convert your piano into a virtual
player piano.
The 3-piece PianoBar attaches to any acoustic piano in minutes; its
portability and effortless setup afford easy movement from rehearsal room to
worship space.
What makes the PianoBar unique is the patent pending infrared sensor
technology utilized in the Scanner Bar. The Scanner Bar sits ever so
slightly above the piano's keys; nothing touches the keys, leaving the touch
and feel wonderfully unaffected. The Scanner Bar is less than 1/2" thick and
rests against the fall board, out of the way of flying fingers. The Pedal
Sensor rests underneath the piano's pedals to register their motion. The
Scanner Bar and Pedal Sensor work together to capture the full range of your
expressive touch -- from resounding chords to delicate passages.
The Control Module, a small box placed at a convenient spot on the piano,
ties the Scanner Bar and Pedal Sensor to a MIDI output/input. The Control
Module's internal sound generator houses a large array of high quality
sounds that can be played by the piano keys. These sounds, layered with the
sound of the acoustic piano, can add an exciting new dimension to your
playing.
The Moog PianoBar sells for $1495 and is available now from Moog Music and through authorized piano
stores.
For more information, visit their web site at www.moogmusic.com. | 
