A New Dimension in Piano Sound: The ACOUHYB Experience
When we first heard the main timbre voice of the inaugural grand piano equipped with the ACOUHYB system, it was immediately clear:
We were experiencing a new acoustic effect, something never before encountered — at least not on a piano.
One of the most striking characteristics is that the sound duration is perceived to be 20–25% longer. This isn’t just about sustain — it’s about a harmonic resonance that envelops the listener.
At the heart of this effect is the fourth string, added to the middle and upper registers. Tuned slightly lower than the others, it creates a subtle, harmonic background that enhances emotional perception and musical depth.
More and more professional musicians are discovering this richness.
Composers are now writing music specifically for the ACOUHYB system, drawn by its unique tonal palette and expressive power.
We’ve already highlighted the character of the first register of the ACOUHYB — typically tuned according to standard piano conventions — and yet, even here, the added string introduces a striking background layer.
“I knew it would be special,” notes Sergey Gogolev, “but I didn’t expect it to manifest so strongly in a real ACOUHYB with four strings per note.”
A New Kind of Musical Sensation
Playing an ACOUHYB piano feels like performing with accompaniment — as if you’re immersed in a harmonic field that surrounds and supports your every note. It’s like the difference between dipping your hand into water versus gel — subtle, but unmistakable.
The additional harmonic volume draws you deeper into the music.
It becomes almost irresistible to stop playing, inviting a flow state where sound and sensation become one.
This is the aesthetic signature of ACOUHYB —
a new frontier in acoustic piano design and performance.