Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano MIDI Controller
Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano MIDI Controller
Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano MIDI Controller
Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano MIDI Controller
Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano MIDI Controller
Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano MIDI Controller
Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano MIDI Controller

Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano MIDI Controller

$2,495.00
5 Year Warranty Brand Direct Flexible Delivery & Installation Options
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A virtual piano controller from a real piano company.

The VPC1 is what happens when a real piano company builds a MIDI controller. For musicians who've invested in premium virtual piano software and refuse to play it through plastic keys, the VPC1 delivers the authentic touch your software deserves. With the RM3 Grand II wooden-key action, developer-approved touch curves, and nothing but 88 solid wooden keys between you and your music, this isn't a controller pretending to be a piano - it's a piano action designed to unlock every nuance of your virtual instruments. No compromise. Just the most authentic playing experience ever found in a MIDI controller.
  • RM3 Grand II wooden-key action with solid wooden keys
  • Let-off simulation for authentic grand piano feel
  • Graded key weighting (heavier bass, lighter treble)
  • Developer-approved touch curves for major virtual piano software
  • Touch curve editor for Windows and macOS
  • Included F-30 triple pedal controller with continuous half-pedal
  • Minimalist design: no knobs, wheels, buttons, or display
  • Wide surface for laptop, mouse, or additional gear
  • USB and standard MIDI connectivity
  • Flexible routing for simple or complex setups
  • Premium construction built for serious players
  • Purpose-built for virtual piano software

Width: 138 cm

Depth: 42.5 cm

Height: 18.5 cm

Weight: 29.5 kg

Standard delivery - delivered to your door by one of our courier partners.

Reasons to choose the Kawai VPC1 Virtual Piano MIDI Controller

Real Wooden Keys From a Real Piano Company

Real Wooden Keys From a Real Piano Company

The VPC1 features the RM3 Grand II wooden-key action - solid wooden keys with let-off simulation, graded weighting, and the kind of authentic movement that only comes from decades of acoustic piano craftsmanship. This isn't weighted plastic with sensors; it's a real piano action without the strings. When you're playing premium virtual pianos that cost hundreds or thousands of dollars, you need a controller that honours that investment. The VPC1 is built by people who understand what authentic piano touch actually means.
Developer Approved Touch Curves

Developer Approved Touch Curves

The VPC1 includes touch curves specifically approved by leading virtual piano developers - Pianoteq, Synthogy, Galaxy, Native Instruments, and more. These curves are carefully calibrated to translate your touch into the exact MIDI data these instruments expect, ensuring that every dynamic nuance, every subtle variation in velocity, is captured and expressed faithfully. Use the included touch curve editor for Windows or macOS to fine-tune to your personal preference, or trust the presets that virtual piano developers themselves have validated.
Pure Focus: No Distractions, Just Playing

Pure Focus: No Distractions, Just Playing

No knobs. No wheels. No buttons. No display. Just 88 solid wooden keys and a beautiful wide surface for your laptop, mouse, or other gear. The VPC1's minimalist design keeps you focused on what matters - the connection between your fingers and the music. When you sit down at the VPC1, there's nothing between you and your virtual piano except authentic touch and pure expression.
Included Triple Pedal for Full Expression

Included Triple Pedal for Full Expression

The F-30 triple pedal controller comes standard with every VPC1, providing authentic damper, sostenuto, and soft pedal control with continuous half-pedal support. Take full advantage of your virtual piano's stunning string resonances, sympathetic vibrations, and unlooped sustain samples. The pedals aren't an afterthought - they're an essential part of the authentic piano experience, and the VPC1 includes them as standard because real piano playing demands it.
Flexible USB + MIDI Routing

Flexible USB + MIDI Routing

Connect via USB for plug-and-play simplicity with your computer, or use standard MIDI connections for hardware setups. The VPC1's flexible routing options ensure compatibility with any virtual piano software, DAW, or hardware configuration. Whether you're running a simple laptop setup or a complex multi-computer rig, the VPC1 integrates seamlessly into your workflow.
Built for Virtual Piano Enthusiasts

Built for Virtual Piano Enthusiasts

The VPC1 is purpose-built for one thing: giving virtual piano software the authentic keyboard it deserves. If you've invested in premium virtual instruments and you can hear the difference between a great recording and an average one, you can feel the difference between wooden keys and plastic. The VPC1 is for players who understand that the controller is just as important as the software - because the best virtual piano in the world still needs your touch to bring it to life.

Music is at the heart of everything we do.

It brings stories to life, shaping moments with emotion.

It’s there when we celebrate, when we reflect, and when we connect.

At the centre of it all - sits the piano.

It’s not about perfection or mastery.

But a companion for creating memories and marking life’s most meaningful passages.

A voice when words fall short, a touchstone for joy, longing, and everything in between.

More than just an instrument, it’s a memory maker.

Through life’s highs and lows, it endures.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The VPC1 is a premium MIDI controller with no internal sounds - it is designed exclusively for controlling virtual piano software on your computer. It features the RM3 Grand II wooden-key action, providing authentic grand piano touch for software instruments. The VPC1 is ideal for virtual piano enthusiasts, studio musicians, composers, and anyone who's invested in premium software pianos (like Synthogy Ivory, Galaxy Pianos, Native Instruments, or others) and wants hardware that matches that quality. If you can hear the difference in your software, you'll feel the difference with wooden keys.

The VPC1 works with any virtual piano software or DAW that accepts MIDI input - which is virtually all of them. It includes developer-approved touch curves specifically calibrated for popular software like Pianoteq, Synthogy Ivory, Galaxy Pianos, and Native Instruments piano instruments, but you can also create custom touch curves using the included editor for Windows and macOS. Whether you're using standalone virtual piano software or plugins within a DAW, the VPC1 integrates seamlessly.

Wooden keys move, respond, and feel fundamentally different from weighted plastic. The RM3 Grand II action uses solid wooden keys with authentic pivot points, let-off simulation, and graded weighting that replicates the mechanical behavior of an acoustic grand piano. When you're playing premium virtual pianos that capture every subtle dynamic variation, you need a controller that can deliver those nuances through authentic touch. Plastic keys, no matter how well weighted, simply can't replicate the organic feel and response of real wood. The VPC1 is built by a piano company that understands this difference intimately.

The VPC1 includes the F-30 triple pedal controller as standard, providing authentic damper, sostenuto, and soft pedal control with continuous half-pedal support. You also get the touch curve editor software for Windows and macOS, developer-approved touch curve presets.

While the VPC1 is optimised for virtual piano software, it's a fully functional MIDI controller that can trigger any MIDI-compatible instrument or software. However, its design philosophy - weighted wooden keys with piano-specific touch curves and no additional controls makes it purpose-built for piano playing.

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