C. BECHSTEIN VARIO vs PianoRemote

The VARIO App is the perfect companion for pianos with a VARIO digital system and expands your acoustic instrument with many practical features for practicing, recording and sharing music! The VARIO App also gives you full control over your C. BECHSTEIN VARIO*. And it extends any digital pianos as well as silent / hybrid models from other manufacturers** with new sounds and many smart functions. • Convenient recorder: record your piano playing with a tap! • Easily share your music with friends • Large metronome with free accentuation for each beat • Full control of the new VARIO digital system And more: • For beginners as well as for professionals: innovative, uncluttered, extremely easy to use • Practical sharing and workflow integration (AirDrop, Files, Mail, iMessage and more) • Impressive real-time 3D graphics based on Apple's GPU-accelerated Metal framework. This app feels like a part of your piano! New in Version 2 Support for the new VARIO duet* New piano sound for VARIO classic owners (Model 2012) Numerous detail improvements The C. Bechstein VARIO digital system VARIO is an installation option for acoustic pianos and grand pianos by C. Bechstein, W. Hoffmann and Zimmermann. VARIO combines the acoustic instrument with numerous advantages, known from premium digital pianos and allows an uncomplicated connection to apps on smartphones, tablets and PCs via Bluetooth or USB-C. The VARIO is the ideal solution for the acoustic piano. * Extensive control of all parameters of the VARIO duet (fall 2019); also compatible with older versions of the VARIO (model 2012 and earlier), providing adapted functionality. ** Connection to many instruments from other manufacturers via Bluetooth-MIDI or USB. Some optional accessories (e.g. USB to Apple Lightning) or other adapters may be required. Please note: the app requires an iPad or iPhone with 64-bit support (recommended: devices built in 2015 or later, e.g. iPad Air 2). The Apple USB Camera Connection Kit is required for USB-MIDI connection via Lightning (available as an option).

PianoRemote is a control app developed for Kawai digital pianos, allowing players to change sounds, adjust settings, and enjoy the wide variety of built-in music.[*1] ■ Please note that PianoRemote requires Bluetooth permission in order to scan for Bluetooth MIDI devices. Please approve the Bluetooth permission request to ensure that PianoRemote functions correctly. ・ Easy operation of your Kawai digital piano using a smartphone or tablet PianoRemote allows various functions of the digital piano to be easily selected. ・ Consistent UI design with Kawai digital piano touch panel PianoRemote is designed to allow easy, intuitive operation via a smartphone or tablet. The user interface is standardised, meaning there is no need to learn new operations. ・ Music player feature that can be used like a music app PianoRemote includes a wide variety of songs and classical pieces that are built-in to Kawai digital pianos.[*2] This music can be controlled in the same way as regular music app. However, it’s also possible to change the sound used for playback, allowing songs and classical to be enjoyed with a different tonal character and atmosphere. ・ Interact with music using “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes In addition to listening to the built-in songs and classical pieces, the additional “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes allow musicians to practice the music, and non-musicians to enjoy playing pieces and learning rhythm with a single finger.[*3] ・ Control various built-in functions PianoRemote can be used to control various functions of the Kawai digital piano. For example, the Metronome is an essential aid for practise, the Virtual Technician allows the sound and other aspects of the piano to be adjusted to suit one’s person preference, while the Dual and Split functions allow different sounds to be combined for more engaging performances.[*4] ・ Straightforward connection using Bluetooth MIDI PianoRemote supports Bluetooth MIDI wireless communication, allowing immediate connection to the Kawai digital piano without the need for additional cables.[*5] *1 A compatible Kawai Digital Piano must be connected to a smartphone or tablet. *2 Copyrighted songs are not included among the piano’s built-in songs. *3 Some songs do not support “Lesson” and “Concert Magic” modes due to the composition of the data. *4 “Recorder” and “USB Memory Player” function control is not supported. *5 Connection via USB cable or a Bluetooth MIDI adapter such as the QuiccoSound mi.1 also supported.