AVISTA 7600 Digital Piano

Portable 76-note, touch-sensitive keyboard

The new Avista 7600 is a portable digital piano that features a 76-note weighted, touch-sensitive keyboard, disk drive, built-in speakers, 16 character display, and a one track, GM compatible 31,000 note sequencer. Other exciting features include 128 on-board sounds, the capability to layer two sounds together, a direct line out for patching into an external speaker for live performance, built-in effects, transposing, and an onboard programmable metronome. All of this at under $1000 - including the stand and damper pedal!

On-board disk drive

The on-board disk drive can be used to save any songs that have been recorded using the one-track sequencer. The songs can be archived on disk and then reloaded for later playback. The disk drive can also function as a full Standard Midi File Player. Standard Midi Files can be purchased or downloaded from the Internet and then loaded into the Avista 7600. Once loaded, any of the tracks can be selected and muted as desired for play-along purposes.

On-board recorder

Performances can be captured on the Avista 7600 using the on-board recorder. Record a track and then play along with it, or save the performance for later playback using the on-board disk drive. Orchestrate your piano-playing experience and keep your music "in time" with the built-in metronome, activated by the touch of a button. Offering a variety of different time signatures, this musician’s tool is sure to enhance your playing experience.

On-board sounds

The Avista 7600 provides 128 colorful sounds that add another dimension to your playing experience. The wide variety of different pianos, organs, flutes, strings, brass, and percussion instruments makes the Avista 7600 the perfect choice for a multitude of musical situations, from the spiritual sanctuary of church services to the show stopping performances of nightclub entertainment.

AVISTA 7600 Features

Input/output

  • Stereo output (TRS)
  • 2 stereo headphone outputs
  • MIDI I/O/T
  • Separate Damper/Soft footswitch inputs

Featured Sounds

  • Piano1, Piano2, Piano3, Organ, Strings, Brass, Choir, Vibraphone
  • 128 GM Sounds with GM Mode enabled

Performance Features

  • "8 Direct Dial" buttons for instant access to user-programmable sounds
  • Dedicated Layer button with adjustable volume of independent sounds
  • Transpose button for instantly changing pitch
  • Channel button allows for access to the 16 independent midi channels for muting and changing the mix

Effects

  • 16-bit Digital Reverb and Chorus with dedicated enable/disable buttons

Display

  • 8 Direct Access sound buttons
  • 16 Large character LCD display
  • LCD Contrast control

Recorder

  • 1 track 31,000 note recorder
  • Variable Tempo from 40 - 240 beats per minute (BPM)
  • Metronome with 7 adjustable time meters

MIDI

  • General MIDI compatible
  • 16-part Multi-timbral polyphonic
  • MIDI capability

EMU-ENSONIQ

Following the acquisition of Ensoniq Corp. by Creative Technology, Ltd. earlier in the year, E-mu Systems and Ensoniq Corp. have joined forces to do business as EMU-ENSONIQ, Music and Audio Systems. With two of the most innovative and creative groups in the electronic music and audio markets joining forces, all of their customers are insured optimum benefits. Founded in 1972, EMU is the leading developer of innovative digital-audio products based on digital sampling technology for the music and multimedia markets. EMU® audio products are used by professional musicians, sound designers, and audio engineers worldwide. Founded in 1982, ENSONIQ Corporation is a leading producer of audio and sound technology products and is well known in the professional music industry for its production of keyboards, synthesizers, effects processors, and digital recording systems. EMU and ENSONIQ are wholly owned subsidiaries of Creative Technology, Ltd.

AVISTA 7600 Specifications

Keyboard

  • 76 Weighted Touch Sensitive Keys

Output

  • 10W x 2 (Watts x Channel)

Inputs/Outputs

  • Stereo output (TRS)
  • 2 stereo headphone outputs
  • MIDI In/Out/Thru
  • Separate Soft/Damper foot switch inputs

Voice (Sound) Selectors

  • 8 Sounds: Piano1, Piano2, Piano3, Organ, Strings, Brass, Choir, Vibraphone
  • 128 GM Sounds with GM Mode enabled

Performance Features

  • "8 Direct Dial" buttons for instant access to user-programmable sounds
  • Transpose button for instantly changing pitch
  • Channel button allows for access to the 16 independent MIDI channels for muting and changing the mix
  • 32 Voice Polyphony

Effects

  • 16-bit Digital Reverb and Chorus with dedicated enable/disable buttons

Display

  • 8 Direct Access sound buttons
  • 16 Large character LCD display
  • LCD Contrast control

Recorder

  • 1 track 31,000 event recorder
  • 220k Bytes event memory
  • Variable Tempo from 40-240 beats per minute (BPM) &127; Metronome with 7 adjustable time signatures

MIDI

  • General MIDI compatible
  • 16-part Multi-timbral polyphonic
  • Able to respond on 16 polyphonic channels
  • MIDI capability

Disk Drive

  • 1.4 MB High Density (HD) 3.5" floppy
  • MS-DOS compatible
  • Loads and edits Standard MIDI Files Type 0 and Type 1 (720K/800K disks not compatible)

Standard Accessories

  • Standard MIDI File Song Disk from Trycho Tunes
  • Musician’s Manual
  • Power Adapter
  • Single Foot Switch
  • Keyboard Stand
  • Music Rack

Optional Accessories

  • Dust Cover
  • Carrying Case

Physical

  • Dimensions without stand: 49.25" wide x 3.98" high x 14" deep
  • Dimensions with stand: 49.25" wide x 30.5" high x 14" deep
  • Weight without stand: 30 lbs (14 kg)
  • Weight with stand: 54 lbs (24.4 kg)

Limited Warranty

  • One year, parts and labor
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