88 keys, Concert Pianist keyboard; weighted in zones
Ivory Touch surface
Piano sample based on Steinway D 274 with over 1 GB memory
Sound generation based on latest DSP and memory technology
Library with more than 30 sounds and 128 additional GM sounds
Editable effects in 2 independent effect blocks
5 reverb effects
5 modulation effects
Metronome
2 channel recording function
4 hand mode
Split/layer function for up to 3 sounds
Low-noise pedal construction
VISATON 2 way Class D speaker system
Bluetooth Audio & MIDI
USB Recording Audio & MIDI
USB to host / USB to device
MIDI In & Out
Audio In & Out in / out
Made in Germany
The Gewa and 355 BK digital piano at a glance:
The UP 355 BK from Gewa is a superbly playable digital piano with a classic look and excellent sound characteristics. The 88-key Concert pianist keyboard with hammer action impresses with keys weighted in zones. The surface of the keys is covered with ivory-like coatings (Ivory Feel), giving the player a more grippy surface and significantly reducing slippage. With the newly designed control panel, all functions are at a glance and quickly at hand! Operating the and 355 is even easier with the help of the Gewa Piano Remote app, available free of charge for Android and iOS smart devices. Detailed setting options for string resonances, pedal resonances, hammerhead, tuning, keyboard behaviour allow interventions that only trained personnel could perform on a real piano.
Sounds
By using the latest DSP technology, Gewa has succeeded in implementing high-quality "Hamburg Grand" piano samples based on a Steinway D274 in the and 355. The digital sound generation has a total of 30 sounds and a further 128 GM (General MIDI) sounds. To achieve the most authentic sound possible, details such as key-off samples and pedal noises as well as the simulation of string resonances can also be heard when played in the appropriate manner. If necessary, the currently selected sound can be tuned to your own taste with reverb or modulation effects. Thanks to 256 voices of polyphony, the and 355 has enough headroom even when playing fast so that no decaying note is swallowed.
Gewa UP 355 BK Connectors
Recording and sound playback
The two-track recording function records the playing in the internal memory as MIDI notes; this is helpful among other things to check yourself, but also to replace the third and fourth hand on the instrument. furthermore, an MP3 player is integrated in the and 355, which can play music from the USB stick and be included in the exercises. The built-in 2x 25 watt Class D speaker system from VISATON reproduces a good sound image even with quiet sounds. Two headphone outputs allow two people to play the instrument without disturbing others.
Further features
The functional scope of the and 355 BK also includes a Bluetooth interface that transmits audio and MIDI. So you can stream both directly to a computer with music software (DAW) for recording, use the digital piano as a wireless master keyboard or send the played sounds eg. to a hi-fi system. On top of that, audio and MIDI are also transmitted via USB. Thanks to the integrated, retractable keyboard cover, the keyboard remains protected from dust when not in use. The and 355 is also equipped with a music stand that can be set up at any angle.