Interesting or Stupid?: Music from beyond the grave.

Zenph studios, one of the worlds most advanced recording technology companies, is attempting to cheat death. They have created a piano playing robot and a new technique to sample recordings of master pianists and transform the recording into a special MIDI format which has 10 times the information as an average MIDI file. The process involves sampling the recording in high quality, and then using custom software to model the combination of pedal, hammer velocity and impact angle, and timing. The playback is handled by a Yamaha Disklavier PRO Grand piano.

The reproduction is so perfect that re-performance isn't the only thing the setup is good for. Great pianists travel to Zenph's studio just to record themselves on the piano, and then have it replayed while sitting in various places around the auditorium. Having never heard yourself play like this, it can be a very moving experience.