Porsche Design Brings the Piano of the Future to the Present

Best known for creating electronic pianos for classical musicians that are easy to transport, Alpha Piano has unveiled its latest, the mPiano, created in collaboration with Porsche Design. A purely digital MIDI controller, the mPiano uses mechatronic actuators under its 88 keys that allow the player to fine-tune their resistance in order to replicate the feel of playing everything from a Steinway grand to a Casavant Opus pipe organ. The pressure-sensitive keys also feature polyphonic aftertouch,...