Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano
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Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano Review
The Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano is an extremely elegant looking musical instrument that will not only add a touch of class to any room you put it in, but it will also become the focal point of the room as well. The high gloss finish of the console cabinet comes in both an amazing ebony finish, but it also comes in an elegant looking high gloss red mahogany finish. There is also a cover that glides in and out to cover over the key bed when not in use.
Its great looks are only a part of the story, it also sounds amazing as well. The built-in sound sampling makes it possible to replicate to near perfection the beautiful sound of a concert hall grand piano. You can also choose from a number of other voices including an electric organ, pipe organ, Harpsichord, Standup Bass, and several other strings instruments.
The Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano is a dream to play with wonderfully weighted hammers of the 88-keys. It will not take long to discover that even for a beginner that it is easy to get the right amount of pressure while fingering keys. All of the built-in sounds can easily be activated using the many one-touch buttons just above the keys. It also has an easy to read blue Indiglo LCD display.
Additional information about the Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano
The Overture 2 is definitely not the typical electric digital piano that you can easily carry slung over your shoulder and take it from gig to gig. It is very heavy and would require a trailer and help to move it anywhere. The glossy ebony or glossy red mahogany finish of the console enclosure would be a great fit in any room of your home or music studio. Thanks to the four-speaker and power amplified sound system it will not only look like a million bucks, but it will sound like it as well.
Who’s the target
The designer and sound engineers at Williams created an amazing digital piano that was made with beginners and intermediate players in mind. However, that does not mean that experienced players would not enjoy fingering the beautifully weighted keys. The easy to operate one-touch buttons make it really easy for even beginners to create high-quality sound. A beginner can easily connect an iPad and download a music app to learn how to play as well as try out one of the many online training courses.
Key Features of the Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano
- Choice of high-quality glossy ebony or glossy mahogany-finished console cabinet
- The key bed consists of 88 keys with a fully weighted hammer action for maximum feel and response
- Comes with a three-pedal unit that includes a Sustain, Sostenuto, and Soft pedal action
- The sound engine has a total of 147 sounds including 15 custom HD sounds, sound sampling of several instruments such as the harpsichord, organ, grand piano, Bass, and other string instruments
- The high-quality quadraphonic sound system will totally immerse the whole the room with its beautiful music
- Easy operation with several one-touch buttons and it includes a small, two-line lighted LCD display
- Multiple external inputs and output jacks for an enhanced playing experience
Pros of the Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano
- For a console-style piano, it does not take up a whole lot of space in a room
- The weighted hammer action and comfortable keytops makes it a dream to play
- Using a USB to lightning cable allows you to easily connect to an iPad to use one of the popular music apps
Cons of the Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano
- A tad bit on the heavy side so it is not really easy to move
- You will need to purchase an optional matching padded bench seat
Is William Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano Good?
- The Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano is a high-quality digital electric piano that looks and plays like a traditional acoustical console piano, which is truly the best of both worlds. The best part of any digital keyboard is in its ability to sound like multiple instruments simply by touching a button.
- The sound engine of the Overture 2 is loaded with nearly 150 unique sounds and voices that all can be activated with a single touch of a button located on top of the console enclosure just above the keys. This was designed with a beginner in mind so that they can learn how to play much easier. However, with all of the additional instrument tracks, you can add the perfect amount of accompanying music without worrying if it will be timed right.
- There is little doubt that the Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano will be an absolute showstopper and conversation starter no matter where you put it. Since the console enclosure comes in both a spectacular high gloss red mahogany and a glossy ebony finish you are likely going to find that one of them will fit nicely into any of the room decors. There is also a full cover that slides down completely over the keys when not in use and it tucks neatly inside when it is being played.
- The amazing tones and sweet, beautiful music that is generated by the Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano will no doubt fill any size room thanks to the four-speaker power amplified sound system that is built into the console cabinet. There are also a number of inputs and output jacks for external connection to midi devices, USB thumb drives, and mobile devices. You can hook up to a smartphone or tablet to enable you to use one of the many mobile apps such as McCarthy Educational software. You can also find many other online tutorials to learn how to play the piano.
Williams Overture 2 88-key Console Digital Piano