You can upgrade an existing digital piano—as shown in the photo—or save a significant amount of money when buying new by purchasing just a MIDI keyboard controller without built-in sound generation.
The Kawai VPC1, for example, is one such unit, featuring one of the best keybeds on the market. Its retail price is generally under €1,300.
The key factor is that velocity responses are precisely calibrated to the software, just as they are on a digital piano. We have therefore compiled a list of units we have personally measured. This is a key area where Live Grand differs significantly from other software products; studio software typically does not prioritize precise calibration.
For existing digital pianos with built-in sound generation, we offer a measurement file that allows you to perform this calibration yourself for free via our website, should your specific model not appear on our list.
This video explains how to assemble the product bundle