Introduction - Physis Piano V100 User Manual

User Manual – Introduction

2. INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing Physis Piano.
The core of Physis Piano is a new technology, based on complex mathematical algorithms that faithfully simulate the
mechanical and acoustic phenomena which generate the sound of real instruments. This is called a "physical model" and it
is the heart of Physis technology.
This revolutionary sound technique does not require recording real instruments - a technique used by all others digital
instruments today. Physis technology "calculates" in real time the waveform that each sound generates, through an
accurate mathematical model. Such a model is based on a thorough and careful study of the way sound is produced in a
given instrument. All parameters are taken into account by these physical models: for example, the materials of the
instrument, the size and position of the components, of the instrument etc...
This means that Physis instruments do not simply "reproduce" a recorded sound, and can therefore reach a level of realism
and detail that were unachievable before; the realism of real instruments.
The model replicates the original instrument, generating a different sound for each key, as in an acoustic piano. It is also
able to produce a different sound at each subsequent pressure of the same key, keeping in mind the previous conditions.
Physis Piano can replicate the following sounds through the physical modeling technique: upright and Grand piano (APM-
Acoustic Piano Model); electric piano, in its versions from different periods (EPM- Electric Piano Model, WPM- Wurly Piano
Model, CPM- Clavy Piano Model); idiophones (AMM - Acoustic Mallet Model).
The other sounds featured in the sound library are generated through the HDSE technology (High Definition Sound
Engine). These sounds are: electronic piano, pipe organ, electromagnetic organs, synthesizer, string instruments, choirs,
guitar, bass guitar and more.
The sound generated by a Physis Piano can be modified and customized to the smallest detail.
Musicians can adjust their own Physis Piano according to their needs and taste. Size, resonance, mallets, strings: all these
can be customised, affecting the harmonics produced by the strings, the reflection of the sound inside the case and many
other sound features.
Many parameters of the electric piano can be customized, such as the transductors' position, tone bar size, hammer and
damper size.
Xylophone, vibraphone and marimba can be customized by setting the bar material, the striking point, the mallet's material
and much more.
Physis piano V100 is equipped with an 88-keys weighted keyboard PGK Physis Grand Keyboard, with "Ivory feel" keys,
which faithfully replicates the feeling of the greatest acoustic pianos.
Physis piano's elegant design features a new ergonomic user interface, embedded in a special black tempered glass, with
multi-touch functions. A high-resolution display (480x72 pixels, 4,7") enables to visually edit all parameters with ease. The
graphic interface can be completely customized, according to the user's needs.
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