Mahoko Nakano Highly Recommends TERENCE Modern Digital Piano

Mahoko Nakano, known as the foremost Japanese performer of Chopin’s piano works, has lived in Paris for many years and has a unique understanding of Europe’s classical grand pianos. She has praised the TERENCE digital piano for having a tone quality that rivals that of European concert grand pianos.

This exceptional sound quality is a result of TERENCE’s sound sampling technology, which is derived from the historic, high-end European concert grand pianos, authentically capturing the tonal characteristics of the grand piano. Through advanced sampling techniques, each of the 88 keys has been sampled dynamically in multiple layers, finely capturing the harmonics, resonance, and intricate tonal details that a grand piano can produce. This allows the TERENCE digital piano to deliver rich, multi-layered tones and an authentic piano-playing experience comparable to that of world-class grand pianos.

Mahoko Nakano's Background

Mahoko Nakano was born in Yokohama, Japan, and studied at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and the Paris Conservatory of Music. She also worked at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada. After graduating, she continued her studies in Paris and obtained her Performer’s Diploma from the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris. After winning several competitions in Europe, she began performing as a soloist, joining chamber ensembles in Asia, Canada, and Europe, and winning numerous awards across Europe. In both France and Japan, Mahoko Nakano is active in various fields, serving as a judge for several music competitions and appearing on TV and radio channels. Over the years, she has become known for her ability to interpret Chopin’s works and continues to perform on various cultural stages. Mahoko Nakano is currently a lecturer at the Ferris University Music College in France and Japan.

TERENCE Modern Piano

Mahoko Nakano’s works include the book "Traversing Paris with Chopin," the William von Lenz translation of "Masterpieces of Paris," André Gide’s "Chopin’s Notes," and albums such as "Live" and "Romantic Time."

With her extreme pursuit of tone and performance layers, Mahoko Nakano highly recognizes TERENCE’s digital piano. The exceptional sound quality comes from TERENCE’s new grand piano acoustic simulation technology, which realistically restores the resonance effects of a grand piano. Using cutting-edge algorithmic technology, the digital piano recreates the sound production of a concert grand piano—when the keys are pressed, the hammers strike the strings, and the strings resonate within the piano’s body, creating a rich and beautiful tone. This technology faithfully replicates the dynamic tonal changes, resonance effects, and detailed nuances of a grand piano. TERENCE digital pianos also feature an automatic tuning stability system, eliminating the need for frequent tuning maintenance, unlike traditional pianos.

Innovative Progressive Hammer Action Keyboard

The TERENCE modern digital piano features an innovative progressive hammer action keyboard, which simulates the key weighting, key depth, rebound speed, and key feedback of a grand piano. It authentically restores the progressive transition from heavy touch in the bass range to light touch in the treble. This keyboard boasts higher key sensitivity and reduced key noise. Additionally, the modern piano is equipped with five adjustable touch sensitivity modes, allowing players to customize the key weight to suit their playing style.

Enhanced with Spatial Audio Technology

The powerful spatial audio technology further enhances the piano’s core sound, adding acoustics of environments such as concert halls, churches, auditoriums, and rooms, giving the performance new vitality. In addition to its exceptional sound quality and playability, the TERENCE digital piano also includes a built-in automatic accompaniment system, offering 120 rhythm and drum patterns from around the world, catering to the needs of more music enthusiasts.

Versatile Piano Sounds for Different Music Styles

Mahoko Nakano states that the TERENCE digital piano not only offers traditional grand piano tones but also includes sounds for pop, jazz, and other genres, making it versatile for different musical styles. As a digital piano, it allows for volume adjustment and individual control over the accompaniment volume, and can be used with headphones, so you can practice at home without disturbing others. The piano also features multi-track recording, enabling you to capture fleeting musical ideas immediately.

A High-Quality Digital Piano with Endless Possibilities

The TERENCE modern digital piano is a high-quality, feature-rich instrument that offers a unique musical experience, blending traditional and modern elements. It is a piano that brings you the best of both worlds—classic and contemporary.