BMV Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Hi! I got Privia PX-870 and noticed that some keys in the center of the keyboard sound strange. They have very loud high-pitched overtones that even overpower the main tone. The range of keys is approximately C4 # - E4. Starting with F4, these overtones immediately become 2 times quieter. It is very clear and audible if you compare E4 and F4. Here is an analysis of the frequency spectrum. I never play Steinway Grand Piano, but don't think it sounds like this. I checked in the store on other PX-870 and got the same results. It looks like a problem with key sound samples or firmware. Do you have such problem or any ideas about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 I'm sure your digital piano is performing normally, especially if the store model is exactly the same. To confirm, can you attach a short audio clip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMV Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 Made a demo. Not sure how good its quality is )) sorry for loud breathing I played E4, E4 flat - high pitch overtones then F4 - no high pitch overtones Warning! sound volume may be too loud px870_e4_e4flat_f4_overtones_ext_mic.wav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Thank you. As suspected, it is completely normal. That is the true sound of the piano that was sampled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMV Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 44 minutes ago, Brad Saucier said: Thank you. As suspected, it is completely normal. That is the true sound of the piano that was sampled. Thanks! I think I get it, these high frequency overtones create that crystal ringing sound of a grand piano It just surprised me that the keys next to each other have such a different frequency spectrum. Apparently this is for balance. The more I play, the more I like it I used to play only on cheap pianos and for a very long time on a Soviet grand piano at a music school, but I already forgot how a grand piano should sound 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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