Voice descriptions – Suzuki Musical Instrument Corp. HP-97 User Manual
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VOICE DESCRIPTIONS
01 Grand Piano
This is a 6’ Bosendorfer Grand Piano. The stereo
piano sample of this world class piano was taken in Paris, France. Perfect
for classical compositions as well as any other style that requires
acoustic piano.
02 Bright Grand Piano
This is a 7 foot Grand Piano sampled with popular music in mind.
This piano is great for Elton John and rhythmic playing. The sound
is crisp and spacious. The 3D samples were taken from the position
of the player at Sony studios L.A.
03 Honky Tonk Piano
The same samples as 02 but detuned and chorused. The perfect
ragtime piano.
04 Rhodes Piano
A very natural Rhodes warm and rich with slight vibrato. Great for 70s
ballads and R&B. The samples were taken from a vintage Fender
Rhodes piano. The same instrument which was used on the famous
pop/rock song “Dreamweaver”.
05 Electric Piano 2
An electronic piano sound created by FM synthesis. This sound is
useful for popular music as well as smooth Jazz.
06 Synth Piano
Same as 04 with an added synth pad. Lush and bright great for
pop ballads and for adding textures to your accompaniment.
07 Harpsichord 1 - single string
This authentic Italian Harpsichord is the definitive instrument for
Baroque music. The 3D samples were taken from the position of
the player at Sony studios L.A.
08 Harpsichord 2 - double string
This authentic Italian Harpsichord is the definitive instrument for
Baroque music. The 3D samples were taken from the position of
the player at Sony studios L.A.
09 Clavinet
The Hohner Clavinet is great for Stevie Wonder “Superstition”
and rhythmic ”funky” playing.
10 Vibraphone 1
A wonderful instrument for Jazz and smooth Jazz. These amazing 3D samples
are taken from the position of the player
Each of the 30 instrument voice samples on this piano are described below to
offer both information ideas on how to use them.