Viscount Legend '70s MKII Artist-W 88-key Modular Stage Piano

The Viscount Legend '70s MKII Artist-W is an 88-key modular stage piano that takes a genuinely original approach to the instrument category, allowing players to build and expand their sound engine over time by installing modules directly into the front panel. At its core is a new dual-DSP main circuit that doubles the computing power of the original Legend '70s, giving each installed module more headroom for richer, more detailed sound generation. The Artist-W features a fully graded hammer action keyboard with real wood keys and a feel that rewards expressive playing. Designed and built in Italy, this is a platform as much as it is a piano, built for players who want a professional-grade foundation today with room to grow as Viscount continues expanding the module lineup. 88-key graded hammer action keyboard with wood keys Triple-sensor key detection for precise velocity and touch response New dual-DSP main circuit doubles processing power over the original Legend '70s Modular front panel design with 5 total slots: 1 included module, 4 empty slots Comes with Acoustic Piano module installed (Other modules available separately) Acoustic Piano module: 128 voices of polyphony Electric Piano and Clavi modules use Viscount physical modeling technology FM Synth module offers two independent layers with 6 operators each, compatible with Yamaha DX/TX series sound libraries 384 presets across 24 banks of 16 programs each 9 setlist banks of 40 songs, with 4 sets per song Effects: room, hall, stage, plate, spring, and tape reverb; tremolo, vibrato, chorus, flanger, phaser, wah-wah, rotary, amp simulations, delay, EQ, and compressor Dual 1/4-inch stereo main outputs and dual 1/4-inch stereo aux outputs 3.5mm stereo audio input MIDI in, out, and USB to host for MIDI and audio USB flash drive port for preset storage (2) 1/4-inch foot controller inputs, (2) 1/4-inch footswitch inputs, dedicated sustain and program change inputs Pitch bend and modulation wheels Split and transpose features Free Legend '70s Editor software for deep parameter editing on macOS and Windows Premium wood chassis construction with new aluminum knobs A Modular Stage Piano You Can Customize Unlike any other stage piano on the market, the Legend '70s MKII Artist-W is built around a modular front panel where sound engine modules can be physically installed, repositioned, and swapped out to match your musical needs. The MKII ships with the Acoustic Piano module in one slot and four slots open, so players can add the Electric Piano, Clavi, FM Synth, Synth-8, Sound Collection, or External module as their setup evolves. Crucially, each module runs its own dedicated sound generator rather than sharing processing resources with other sounds, which means polyphony and performance stay consistent no matter how many modules are installed. Viscount has committed to expanding the module catalog over time, so the instrument you buy today can become something considerably more capable down the road. Dual DSP at the Core, twice the power of the original The MKII's most significant internal upgrade is the new dual-DSP main circuit, which provides double the computing power compared to the first-generation Legend '70s. This expanded processing headroom allows modules like the updated Acoustic Piano to deliver broader dynamic range and more nuanced sound generation, and it opens the door for more complex modules in the future as the platform matures. The new EPROM also brings an expanded program set, with 384 presets available across 24 banks. Physical Modeling Where It Matters Most Viscount's approach to electric piano and clavi sounds is physical modeling rather than sample playback, using mathematical models that calculate the behavior of each key and dynamic level individually. This eliminates the timbral inconsistencies that plague sampled instruments, where a single sample is stretched across multiple keys and dynamic layers. The Electric Piano and Clavi modules each deliver full polyphony through this engine, meaning no note stealing and no compromise in dense chords or sustained passages. The Acoustic Piano and Sound Collection modules use Viscount's high-definition sampling technology, optimized for the extended dynamic range those instruments require. Wood Keys, Graded Action The Artist-W keyboard uses real wood keys with a graded hammer action that gets progressively lighter as you move up the keyboard, matching the feel of an acoustic grand piano. Three contact sensors under each key capture velocity with high precision, and touch sensitivity can be adjusted across five settings to suit different playing styles. A Complete Effects Engine, idependant of your module choices The effects section of the Legend '70s MKII Artist-W lives in the keyboard chassis itself, not in the individual modules, so the full suite of reverbs, modulation effects, amp simulations, and dynamics processing is available regardless of which sound engines are installed. Six reverb types cover everything from tight rooms to open plates and spring tanks, while the modulation section spans tremolo, vibrato, chorus, flanger, phaser, wah-wah, rotary, and delay. A master EQ and compressor round out the chain, giving players a complete live performance signal path without any external processing required. Built for the Stage and the Studio The MKII provides dual stereo main and aux outputs for simultaneously feeding a front-of-house system and a stage monitor or amp, along with a 3.5mm stereo input for backing tracks or a phone feed. Four footswitch and foot controller inputs handle sustain, program changes, and continuous expression independently, and USB to host carries both MIDI and audio to a connected computer. The setlist system stores 9 lists of 40 songs with 4 sets per song, and a USB flash drive port allows preset storage and recall for different gigs or configurations. The free Legend '70s Editor software provides access to deep parameters not available on the panel itself and runs on both macOS and Windows.