Piano Guidance
Piano Guidance
Photo: Charles Parker
Despite the odd niggles here and there, the Roli LUMI is every bit as brilliant as its rainbow-hued keys would suggest. All in all, it's a great way to top up your technique and become a piano pro.
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QRS PNOmation state-of-the-art system utilized Direct WiFi (StandAlone mode), making internet connection irrelevant (the piano essentially has its WiFi network) as well as Bluetooth connectivity to any device (any OS), which makes 3rd party apps seamlessly integrated with your piano – from YouTube and Finale to Garage Band. Imagine your grand piano having its computer brain. It also has full integration with Alexa and Apple Watch so that you can talk to your piano. Log on as if it is in StandAlone mode; great for Wi-Fi client setup, loss of internet, and any other access without an internet connection. In StandAlone mode, you can communicate with multiple players or pianos on a network, choose auto-updates, auto PNOcloud and PNOmation Cloud backups, and smart home integration. Works simultaneously with the Wi-Fi Direct mode. Additional features include Bluetooth Audio In-stream content to the system with QRS’s secure AMI signal making it possible to watch what your piano plays in real-time on any device.
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