Nothing beats a solid digital piano. We love jamming on some keys after a long day of work. I typically prefer my real piano over most but if I’m in the mood, but having a digital piano on deck for home, studio or stage performance can be an amazing investment if you’re serious about your playing. If you’re unaware, a digital piano gives you a different sound as well as feel when compared to a traditional piano.

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It basically simulates the way a real piano sounds and is played. You also get a lot more advanced features included in the model depending on which one you buy. It all really comes down to personal preferences, uses and needs. We’ll elaborate on the other benefits you get. If you’re looking for some of the best digital piano models in the market, we found the top 10 worth looking at.Why buy a digital piano?attempt to emulate that sound and feel we’ve all come to love for centuries. They are a more advanced version of a traditional acoustic piano when it comes a few aspects (aside from actually feeling real and weight hundreds of pounds).

Some advantages of buying a digital piano include the incorporation of modern technological features such as FX, metronomes, LED displays, other voicessounds (like harpsichords, synths, choirs, etc.), headphone inputs, adjustable sound levels, operation, and can be hooked up straight to an amplifier without a microphone. What you’re getting is a more convenient and customized playing experience, and depending on how much you can spend, a more compact and lighter-weight version of a real piano.Digital pianos are also typically cheaper than acoustic pianos.

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Some are even portable and can be traveled with! So depending on your needs, a digital piano may be just what you’re looking for. Albeit, we’re assuming you aren’t into and a (which is as digital as you can get) — don’t forget there also, which are a bit more advanced (and cost more) than some of the models in here if you plan on playing live and want something super advanced.“But anything digital doesn’t even come close to the feel of porcelain or sound of a vintage piano!” the acoustic lovers may argue.

While we agree slightly, there is a time for both types of pianos, and that all comes down to your own taste (we know many pianists who have both). Let alone the others who prefer a, these can be very powerful pieces of machinery depend on how you plan on using yours. How to choose your digital piano. Your budget – There’s a pretty broad range in cost when it comes to shopping for your own model. The higher in price you go, the more advanced features are included and most importantly, the nicer the overall piano is (in terms of build, key-make, and the like).

How much cash you’re willing to spend will determine this. What key count? Digital pianos come in various key counts, as in how many keys attached to the piano itself. When deciding, just keep in mind that the standard is 88. You can also go a bit lower with 76 or 61 keys if you want a small piano or perhaps don’t need the full 88.

However, we don’t recommend going any lower if you’re planning on investing in a digital piano (also keep in mind, some classical pieces can only be played with 88 keys!). Especially if you’re starting to learn, we insist you start with the legitimate amount of keys. We actually mostly recommend 88-key models in here with a few exceptions. Key make – The traditional acoustic piano keys are weighted, but there are numerous other makes out there including semi-weighted and synth-action. Aside from these weighted-types, you have some fancy tech words companies use to make the keys sound as realistic as possible. Touch sensors,.

Portability? Some of these are technically portable, being that they’re just the piano itself and the stand be folded and what not. However, others are strictly made for traveling.

Will you be on-the-go a lot? This may be important for you. Extra accessories you’ll need – We’re talking piano stands, headphones, speaker systems (most have one built-in, albeit not too high of quality), sheet holder, etc.The top 10 best digital pianosBelow is our list of the top 10 best digital pianos on the planet.

We summarize the features and what’s been said about the particular piano, as well as provide some sample sounds for you to hear what you’ll be getting if you choose it. Let us know in the comments which model you’ve decided to buy! Yamaha P Series P105Check pricesreviews of the Yamaha P105B: The is one of our all-time favorites in the digital piano world. This 88-Key model by is exceptional in terms of overall quality and sound. The reviews have been so high it was quite easy to list this one first. In terms of highlights, you’re getting sounds sampled from the famous CFIII concert grand Yamaha piano. There’s also a built-in duet partner which is great for learning or opening up to different types of playing styles (states ten available).

Also noted are the drum patterns you can use to play as opposed to a traditional metronome if you want a different spin on your jamming. The keys are very realistic and completely weighted with “GHS action”.In terms of other tech included, there’s a USB port to hook it up straight to your computer. There’s also an AUX plug-in for attaching it to other consoles and what not, perfect if you’re a recording artist. If not, there’s still the beloved headphone output (something I absolutely love) in case you need to keep it quiet or want some privacy.The only kicker is that you’ll have to spend a few more bucks on the bundle that includes a stand; however, we still feel its worth it in that sense. If not, you can still fit it on a desk or whatever you currently have set up. You can choose between a black or white version, as well.

Nord Stage 3Check reviewspricing of the Stage 3: Here’s a beastly high-end digital piano to check out, and the definitely overpowers a lot of the models in here if you have a higher budget than most. Some may consider this a synthesizer, however. With a reputation for only beauty when it comes to pianos, their entire is worth checking out.

With this particular model, we have an 88-note “Triple Sensor” keybed, some grand weighted action for a sleek feel, OLED-display to help navigate, a huge 1GB of “Nord Piano Library” sounds, and some layer and split-functionality for extras.Aside from the sound and feel, you’re also getting some effects (all stereo) to tweak the notes as you feel: vibe, tube overdrive sim, pan, tremolo, wah-wah and ring-mod (from the control pedal). Your piano section has 3 dynamic curves, a versatile string resonance and delicate soft release. We recommend grabbing this if you’re serious about your digital piano playing — we had a lot of requests to add this one in our list from the comments so we listened.

It’s worth looking at if you have the cash, even if you’re a beginner or intermediate player looking to elevate your piano playing as well as plan for the future. Williams Legato 88Check pricingreviews of the Legato 88: The is our pick for best budget-friendly digital piano by far. If you go this route you’re going to save a lot of money, although it does not come with a stand or any other accessories that you may also be looking for. It’s one of the highest rated digital pianos on popular websites and for good reason. The only kicker is that the keys are semi-weighted, not fully weighted like real pianos. However, not that semi-weighted is necessarily bad (nearly all MIDI keyboards are this).

Yamaha Midi Music

You’re still getting 88 keys, five sound options (piano, electric piano, organ, bass, and synth) and built-in speakers. There’s also a feature called ‘Split Mode’ where you can divide the keyboard into two sections allowing two types of sounds to be played on each side. Pretty nifty feature, although not necessarily revolutionary its still something that’s fun to mess around with. Lastly, you’re getting some effects, too — reverb and chorus can be applied to each sound and retrained, perfect for customizing your sounds for a more natural feel.You can hook up a sustain pedal and it also has USB MIDI connections which to me is huge because you can always use a VST to replace the sounds with numerous possibilities. Lastly, it’s battery operated although you can use an AC power adapter, but that lets us know that you can travel with it (although pretty big since it has 88 keys). Here’s a demo video showing the to give you a better feel. Casio CAS PX150Check reviewspricing of the PX150: Another huge player in the keyboard game is, and I remember having my first CAS keyboard when I started to walk. The has 88 keys that are weighted with hammer action technology. The keys feel pretty much the same as a regular piano with the full weight.

They also call the key tech “Tri-sensor scaled”, which is stated to emulate the ivory keys with three sensors for better speed and accuracy when you play. ‘Damper Resonance Simulator’ is also stated to help with the feel. Regardless of their fancy terms, what’s also great is the 18 sounds built-in (compared to the Legato’s 5). It’s USB MIDI compliant however, so you can also use it as a controller if you’re into that. You get some strings, organs, electric piano and bass. You can also use the same split mode tech as the Legato to have different sounds for each hand.

Also note you can hook up a pedal to the PX150, too.Recommended if you’re trying to save a few bucks as opposed to grabbing the P105. It’s below that price point and can be see as in the middle. It doesn’t have an LED screen, ins or outs and or other capabilities as a few competitors, but the key bed technology isn’t just fancy wording — it feels extremely real and isn’t plastic whatsoever. Grab it if you want some high quality keys and a solid build for a digital piano. Here’s a to hear it out. Korg SV-1View pricereviews of the SV-1: The is a breathtaking piece of machinery, coming in as yet another one of the best digital pianos if you have the money at hand. Giving us a nice elegant feel and sound, this one is great not only for the home but stage as well. First and foremost, the SV-1’s sounds include a pretty wide range aside from our standard piano keys — electric and acoustic pianos, organs, synths, and strings.

You’re also getting some clavs (four variations of tonal settings), choir, and other fat synths many would only associate with lead-based synthesizers.Additionally, the FX chain and amp modeling really sets this one apart from a standard, budget-friendly digital piano (which is why it only appeals to some, in other words those who will actually use FX chains with their digital piano). An equalizer, pre fx with compression, u-vibe, boost and more, modulation fx (chorus, phaser, flanger, etc.) top it off. Don’t forget your reverb and delay to help us with those minor keys. To top it all off, we have some advanced connection, giving us pedals, MIDI, and a few ins and outs. Yamaha YPG-235Check reviewsprices of the YPG-235: The is fully portable but is 76 keys as opposed to the traditional 88. You’re missing out on 12 but it’s only a big difference if you’re planning on playing a piece or composing that will involve every key, otherwise it’ll slide. It has ‘Graded Soft Touch’ action keys, a built-in recorder if you feel like it, a pitch bend wheel (commonly found in MIDI keyboards — always fun to play around with or incorporate into your recordings), and USB connectivity.

If you’re somebody who’s looking to learn or purchasing the piano for somebody who is a beginner, it also a ‘Performance Assistant Technology’ which helps you understand chords and what not. If you’re advanced, there’s a built-in sequencer (6 tracks) to record to, and although not that many, gives you the capability to perhaps record full songs.It’s been stated to look and feel of high quality — no plastic stuff here at all. Elder scrolls online support hotline. It’s decently priced as well and won’t completely break your wallet.

This is our pick for the best portable digital piano. It’s perfect for those who travel to shows, choirs, band practice, or even a friend’s house to jam out. The sounds are very realistic as well. You have a whopping 361! More than any other digital piano out there (excluding those with MIDI).

I’ve heard great things about the sounds. Watch the video below for some samples. There’s a higher version you may want to look at, albeit more expensive, that comes with a stand and the full 88 keys. Williams Allegro 88Check reviewsprice of the Allegro: Here’s another Williams model, and this particular piano as compared to the Legato is a bit cheaper but still very nicely made. The has a very realistic feel to it. The keys are weighted, comes with the full 88 (hammer-action), and the keys are velocity-sensitive to give you a natural feel depending on how hard you hit the keys.

We’ve heard some people nit-pick about the volume and how hard you hit the keys, but you have to remember that this is a lot cheaper in price than other digital pianos out there for a reason. It’s still a super affordable piano if you’re not looking to spend a whopping amount.Note that it also comes with MIDI, so to us that is always a huge plus. The stereomono line inputs are great for hooking up to a separate speaker system (studio monitor for example), and you can also use a sustain pedal for an even more realistic sound and feel. A solid piano with a lot of positive reviews, so you’re able to trust that others have approved. Roland V-PianoSee pricereviews of the V-Piano: Another heavy-hitter in the high-end digital piano category, brings us stunning sound and feel. We have a multitude of sounds to start off, ranging from grand-pianos to some futuristic almost synth-like hybrid tones.

The 88 keys have a lovely ivory feel having a feature called “Escapement”, which is their term for the subtle click we get as we press the hammer key down. The control panel is quite user-friendly which makes this one great for home as well as stage, giving us quick and easy access to sound and FX without much fuss and extra clicks and scrolls.In regards to ins and outs, you have an XLR and 1/4″ analog, a digital (coaxial) output, and USB memory paired up with MIDI I/O (pretty standard for a type of digital piano like this). This is one of the most natural-sounding digital pianos in the game, making us scratch our head why it’s considered “digital” aside from the build and size. Roland has a classic here. Yamaha DGX-530Check pricesreviews of the DGX-530: Here’s another portable ‘keyboard’ but it’s within their DGX line which is one of the best series of models.

With the, you get 88 keys with ‘Graded Soft Touch’ (lightly weighted, not fully), a stand, sustain pedal, USB storage, and an LCD display that can show you notation andor lyrics. You also get their “Yamaha Education Suite” which we saw in the previous DGX model, a perfect technology for those looking to learn. You’ve also got a built-in 6-track recorder, and USB storage. I really dig the notation display because you can load digital copies of sheet music as opposed to having to lug around the sheet holder and books. Also been stated to be pretty easy to use, so for younger ages this can be optimal. Rear panel also has a headphone jack for some private playing capability.Grab it if you’re looking for a nicer portable option as compared to the other cheaper models in the article. It’s also great for beginners and the digital storage of notations make it a big plus. Below are some sounds being played with it so you can see it in use.

We love this of the DGX-530. Casio PX850 PriviaCheck pricesreviews of the PX850: It’s a bit up there in price, but if you want one of the best digital pianos out there in terms of overall build, sound quality and more, this is the model to grab. The is a monster, jam-packed full of features: The keys feel like ebony and ivory, some of the best quality we’ve seen (makes sense with the price), they’re scaled and weighted for an even more realistic feel (hammer-action), and sound source, although fancy sounding, is ‘Multi-Dimensinal Morphing AiR” (a new technology by Casio for better tonal variations and lingering reverberations).266 notes of polyphony, and a few alternatives to sounds with organs, strings, electric pianos and bass.

Duet mode for splitting the keyboard in half for different sounds, USB MIDI, and a “Lid Simulator”. What doesn’t this have? Nothing, really, aside from affordability or portability.

I mean, take a look at it: it looks like a real piano, pedals, body and all.This is the big Bertha of them all, and if you have the money and are looking to invest in a serious piece of equipment, grab it. You can’t go wrong with it of course. This thing is professional, and their Privia line is one of the best in the world. Here’s a by Casio.

Sound:This keyboard is very good in terms of its similarity to the sound produced by an accoustic piano. It has a few piano voices such as Grand and Electric Piano, and they all sound very realistic. This keyboard is a great way to put a small piano on your stage for a VERY low price.

It doesn't have much of a good selection for non-piano voices (and the other few voices it has aren't very good anyways). However, I would never use any of the other voices (I've just experimented with them in my free time), so the wonderful piano sounds it produces are more than good enough for me. The sound is also very realistic in terms of its sensitivity to my touch. I can put my heart into the way I sink my fingers into the beautifully weighted keys and it renders every bit of that soul into the character of its output. I play this keyboard for the hymns every Sunday at my church, and the choir, the other musicians, and I are all extremely pleased with the spirit that this keyboard packs. Not to mention the onboard amplification is phenomenal; once when my church could not use their P/A system, I had to use the onboard amplification.

It sounded fine to me, and nobody in the congregation seemed to even notice a difference.Feature:To be honest, the keyboard is actually somewhat dumbed-down. You just plug it in, turn it on, and start playing piano; that part works exceptionally well but that's mostly all it's good for.

It does have MIDI in and out, so you can hook it up to a synthesizer and it makes a wonderful controller. However, no 1/4' audio jack is quite a pain, but a 1/8'-1/4' adapter quickly solves that problem. In summary, this keyboard is a simple digital piano not dekced out with a whole lot of neat features.Ease of Use:It couldn't get any easier - plug, power, and play. Although the interface has no screen, the buttons are still quite simple to use (partially because there aren't many features to access). Overall, I've always had an extremely easy time using it.Quality:The product is very solid and definitely made to last.

It has a very tough plastic case that feels rugged and dependable. There are no loose parts or cosmetic blemishes; it arrived in perfect condition and it has stayed that way. Nobody has ever had a problem with it; in fact, it has even outlasted a Kurzweil synthesizer. I am sure that nothing will break, and that is saying something with the way it is handled sometimes. We are constantly transporting it in a trailer with a bunch of other equipment and the transport people keep it in its original cardboard box; it.does. have a few minor scrathes, especially on the music stand, but I am confident that it will never break or get damaged. It is extremely appropriate for use 'on the road'.

As long as you don't drop it or destroy it some other way, it will last for decades.Value:This product is definitely worth its selling price compared to other items. I've done a LOT of shopping for other keyboards and I have yet to find a graded-hammer-standard 88-key stage piano with good sound for a price lower than that for which the P-70 sells.Manufacturer Support:I have never even needed to contact Yamaha, so I honestly cannot rate their support.The Wow Factor:This keyboard is very attractive; I prefer the black version (and the one that I use is black) but the silver version is also very pretty. I feel right at home playing this keyboard and when I watch other people playing it onstage, I can tell that they feel the same way with it. The keyboard doesn't have the 'features galore' appeal that attracts many people, but it has the modern look and comfort which appeal just fine to me. In terms of the stand, it looks great with the Yamaha upright stand as it does with any other peice of equipment.Overall:Unless my church decides that they want to spend a fortune on having a keyboard that sounds more like an accoustic concert grand, I don't think we will ever want to buy another keyboard.

As a performing pianist, it suits my needs perfectly. If you want a quality keyboard that sounds and feels great for a low price, then this is the way to go. Sound:Sounds like my Yamaha acoustic piano.

I am a piano teacher and bought it to use as a second keyboard for duets and teaching. I use them together for piano teaching. The speakers are not a loud as I might like, but the sound is good.Feature:It came with a pedal, but I purchased a better one. The only feature I wish is had is a built in metronome.

That comes at a higher price.Ease of Use:It was very easy to figure out. You have to get used to the keys to press to change voices.

I mainly use the grand piano voice and occasionally the harpsicord.Quality:It had a very nice look. I have it right next to my Yahama grand and it looks great. Yamaha products are always reliable.Value:For the price, it is the best available. If you need more voices, and more bells and whistles, you can get them at a higher price.

I am very happy with it.Manufacturer Support:I have have several Yamaha products and have always been pleased with them. The are consistently good quality.Overall:I plan to keep this piano for a long time.

I have had a top of the line Roland and found I just didn't need that much instrument for my purposes. This one is just right. Sound:I tried them all, all other brands and even Yamaha's other higher end models.I kept coming back and playing this keyboard, I like the feel of this 88 keyboard and the quality of the piano sounds. So I bought this and have not been disappointed with it since.I just love to play for hours on end, very playable and enjoyable indeed! I really do like the built in speakers and it is real easy to setup and play.The sound quality coming from these small speakers are actually really good!My only concerns with the P-70 is the sound level volume is sometimes not loud enough, but you can use the headphone outs into a mixer and amplify it to a professional level.

For the price yes, no 1/4' outputs sigh'. Sound:This product is an excellent rehearsal piano. We carry it on our tour bus and rehearse our harmony parts. It works just fine. I use to take it on stage as a controller to play my Coakley Perfect Piano programs through my Proteus 2000. Now I own the YAMAHA CP300 which I use for stage performances and the P70 is kept for rehearsal only.

It is carried in a soft gig bag from hotel rooms and remains one of my closest companions. You can find any better piano for the price. It is no a good performance keyboard, though.Feature:All accessories are useful in operation. I did not require the 1/4 output jacks because I used the MIDI outputs to control the Proteus.

The piano is perfect for rehearsal and performing in very small rooms, which we don't usually fin ourselves in.Ease of Use:This piano is very easy to transport, setup, and play. I cannot think of a better rehearsal piano for the money. I have played YAMAHA pianos professionally since 1986, coming up through the ranks of the CP series of the 80's and 90's. YAMAHA is the world's best piano.Quality:Quality is one of YAMAHA's best attributes. They simply do not cut corners on quality materials and electronics.Value:There is not a better rehearsal or small room piano available for the price.Manufacturer Support:I haven't needed support from YAMAHA for either of my piano's.YET!

Let's keep it that way shall we?The Wow Factor:It is an adorable little keyboard with a resemblance to it's big brother the CP300 which in itself is an engineering marvel. I recommend black. I had a silver p60 and grew tired of the color quickly. And this piano is easy to transport. While my 100lb. Performance piano stays in the cargo bay of the bus, the little P70 follows me right into the hotel room.Overall:This is the best piano for rehearsing and small rooms that I have ever owned, but for the big shows the YAMAHA CP300 reigns supreme. When I am on stage with Grand Ole Opry members its the CP300, but I have rehearsed with many legendary performers with my lightweight P60, and now with my P70.

Sound:Sound is certainly high quality for such a bargain digital grand. Piano/strings layers is very nice! 1/8' stereo output can be easily changed to two stereo 1/4' with the purchase of a simple effects loop cable and a 1/8 to 1/4 stereo adapterFeature:It has most features and parameters available - albeit through a button press/keyboard press configuration - but it works. Transpose, dual layer, tuning, reverb type and depth, layered balance, MIDI implementation, touch sensitivity settings, etc.Ease of Use:Interface lacks display and uses keyboard notes for setting parameters but it's not too difficult once you see the manual.Quality:For the price - the sound and action response are top notch.Value:A great value. The cost saving style and design of the piano in no way diminishes it's sound and playability as a serious instrument. I have a real grand but I am playing the P70 from now on. Wanna buy my baby grand?Manufacturer Support:Have no idea - Yamaha stuff just plain works!The Wow Factor:Plain and simple.

Very good piano sound, very good action. Very good at any price let alone way under a grand!Overall:I expect it, like other Yamaha products, to last and last. Sound:My model has a clunking sound too (just as the person below has mentioned), when I depress the keys. But I don't care! The 'piano' sound is brilliant, for the most part.but it does have that obviously digital hum at the end of a note if you're using the sustain pedal.

That doesn't bug me either. Yamaha is a sound brand, they make sound products. I'm happy with the sound really:-)Feature:As someone said, this does not have a 1/4 inch connector for live gigs, but it's not a problem! Get yourself an adapter and plug it into the headphone outlet! It works that way just fine! I use it to practice at home and I use it on my cafe gigs (sometimes I just use the built-in speakers, sometimes I hook it up to the house P.A.)There is no point whining about this, you can get around it.But ditch the sustain pedal it comes with, get yourself a piano style one!

It slides around everywhere and doesn't seem to depress when you want it to! It's very frustrating during a live performance! LOL!Ease of Use:Absolutely simple to use, it's not brain surgery. It comes with handy extras (except the sustain pedal!).Quality:Sturdy. EASY TO CLEAN.

Maybe it does get scratches, but because of what it's made of, they seem to 'disappear' when you wipe it down. The texture of the plastic really attracts dust, but you just brush it off and you're good to go!Value:VERY affordable. VERY good product for the price.

I am a poor, 'starving musician' this was right up my alley.Manufacturer Support:I've never needed support from Yamaha!The Wow Factor:It's a beautiful thing really. I have the black one. Can't complain there.

And it's not that heavy! I swear, I'm a weak woman with no muscles and I can pick it up and haul it around, set it on my stand, take it off, no problem!Overall:I'm only giving it a 9 because my keys DO clunk (and that is a bit annoying) and the piano sound is a bit fake at the end of your sustained note. Eh, it's near frickin perfect. Sound:The sound is mostly excellent. As with all other digital pianos I ever tried though, if you hold the note for too long (like 4 seconds), it goes into an audible loop which is distracting.

The fadeout of very long notes is not very realistic.Feature:I only care about one feature: its use as a piano. It has a few frilly voices like pipe organ and xylophone, but those are useless to me. The touch and the action are one of the best I've had in electric pianos. However, if you play fast, difficult pieces (for instance, the presto agitato of the Moonlight Sonata), you will notice that there is too much resistance on the notes when you play them with your fingers all the way up on the black notes. I think this is because the keys on this piano are shorter than the keys on a real piano, so that the leverage action works against you because the point d'appui is right where the key ends and the case begins. This means that fast note sequences and trills are more difficult or impossible.

I also play Busoni's arrangement of the Toccatta et Fugue in D minor. For that piece, the action is perfect.

This is a hard piece that does not have trills or fast passages. As others have noted, it should really have a 1/4' connection for performing, but unfortunately it does not. I don't perform with this, so it doesn't bother me.Ease of Use:My sound is always very good, except when I sustain a note for too long, when you can totally tell that it's looping a sample. I've already made my slightly negative comments about the action.Quality:Works impeccably well so far, seems sturdy and reliable.Value:This electric piano is certainly an excellent value. You can probably find an upright at the same price with better action, but I got this because I move frequently and you can't beat the portability. I didn't want to spend too much, and 600 was stretching it, but it was well worth it.

One cannot live without a piano.Manufacturer Support:I have never had any problems with Yamaha products, so I don't know how their support is.The Wow Factor:Black. Looks nice.Overall:The next time I move will probably be more permanent. In that case, I will look for a regular piano with a better action. Until then, this keyboard is very appreciated. Sound:The sound is solid but not brilliant. The built in speakers are fine for home use, but you can't really use them in any bigger setting such as a classroom.

I know you wouldn't want to use them in a concert setting, so you would have to interface the piano with the sound system. It's not as easy as just getting an 1/8' to 1/4' adaptor. I tried that and the 1/4' inch adaptor stuck out from the headphone jack about 2'. Later I got an 1/8' cable that dropped down to the floor and then adapted to 1/4' so the connection could sit on the floor and not hang off the front of the keyboard. An adaptor is way too heavey for an 1/8' jack and can cause headphone jack failure.Feature:What features. Of course this is bad and good.

Really, I can't fault this keyboard for lack of features because it is what it is. I appreciate the simplicity, but would much, much, much prefer having dedicated sound selection buttons. Having to press a button on the panel and then two piano keys that may or may not be close together is almost impossible during a live performance.

Casio managed to include this at this price point, why not Yamaha.Another irritant is the music rack tends to wobble out of the holder if you have a stand that is at all bouncy. I do a regular gig where I use music sheets and several times I have to reach up and push the music desk back down into its slots. Now I realize that I don't have the sturdiest stand, but it's not like it's bouncing all over the stage.

Just a little minor flexing of the stand will make the music rack walk up out of it's slot.Ease of Use:This is as easy to use as they come.Quality:Normally I am happy with Yamaha keyboards. I have owned several in the past and own two others besides this one currently. My problem with this unit is that the keyboard is clunky sounding. There is a loud audible clunk when releasing the keys. It's a mechanical noise. I had it in for service under warrenty, they kept the keyboard for over three months and in the end said that there was nothing wrong with it. Now, I am a veteran piano player and I know a clunky sounding keyboard when I come across one.

I have a friend who has the exact same model and his doesn't have the clunk factor, and I have played his extensively. Yamaha has been absolutely no help in fixing this obvious problem. The problem is so bad that I can't play the keyboard at soft volume because the clunk is so audible it's distracting.Value:If my keyboard problems are atypical, this would be a fine keyboard.

My friends P-70 is just fine and I play it regularly. Mine on the other hand sounds fine electronically, but terrible mechanically.Manufacturer Support:Big problems, no solutions, only excuses. This was a Yamaha authorized service center and a dealer, and although I spoke to Yamaha directly on the phone, they were not able to help the dealer get my problem fixed. Booo Yamaha.The Wow Factor:This piano is not bad looking. It's basic, understated and rather handsome. The plastic finish tends to get a little scratched.

The textured plastic top is prone to scratch marks by things as simple as trying to grab a pencil off of it and letting the pencil slide a little before you get a grip on it.Overall:If it weren't for the easily scratched top, the lack of dedicated sound selection buttons, the wobbly music rack, the 1/8' headphone jack as the only audio output, and the horrible service I received from the local Yamaha repair center I would recommend this unit as a low end, but good value digital paino. Sound:I actually have one of these P-70s and I don't really know what everybody talking about when they say they takin it back to purchase another keyboard. YAMAHA P-70 is one of the best sounding pianos in the world hands down.

I've benn playing with YAMAHA products since I was 13 in my school band and I didn't even play piano, I played on the drumset. Now I'm 25, and I still get excited to play with YAMAHA's products. They have spoiled me. I've used this keyboard in recording and live performances it is definitely the sound you want. TRUST YAMAHA!!Feature:True, it would be nice to have the 1/4 outputs on it but dummy, just get a cord from your local music store to fit it, then get an extension cord to run it to your mixer. Now don't get mad cause I said dummy cause I was wonderin about it too when I first got it.

I was mad for about a month, lol, but I finally realize afterwards what I could do. Now I don't feel so dumb. In buying a keyboard look for three thngs that you must have. (bread & butter) #1.

Make sure your keyboard is Touch-Sensitive #2. It should be Midi-Compatible. Purchase a keyboard that you can't quickly outgrow. The features are simple and basic like it supposed to be. Think about it: Most of these sound effects are gonna be outdated in 10 years anyway so why waste time and money. Question: When Ray Charles, Alicia Keys, Brian McKnight, or John Legend play live piano, yes, they may have MOTIF brands, but do they NEED all those sound effects??

So what does that tell you? STOP HIDING BEHIND A BUNCH OF SYNTHESIZERS AND COMPOSE SUM RIFFS, LEARN BLUES / LATIN SCALES & OTHER TECHNIQUES and start impressing your audiences and/or your band. Don't be scared to jump that thang, baby.

It got 88 keys just like the MOTIF, even tho we all know there is no comparison between the two, but this keyboard ain't no punk. IT DEMANDS RESPECT!!Ease of Use:Ease of use?? Plug it up, Push the 'Power' button and start playing. How simple is that??Quality:I play in recording studios and live performances.

Excellent Choice.Value:Trust me, you gonna save about $500, cause other keyboards like this are up in the thousands.Manufacturer Support:Everything has been fun. NO REPAIRS, NO PROBLEMS. CRYSTAL BETTER NOT TEAR UP!!The Wow Factor:It's feels like making love baby. It like you lying your wife down slowly on the bed and kissin her from head to toe. It's a love maker ESPECIALLY if you can play and sing at the same time.

If you a male, I guarantee you will get sum phone numbers from the honeyz after the show, even if you happen to be ugly. (laughing) I don't know about the black one, but the silver one looks real pretty in person. I call mines 'Crystal'.Overall:I'm gonna ride Crystal until her wheels fall off!!

Sound:The sound quality is amazing. I love how I can make anything my own with the Yamaha p-70. The other voices it comes with, I don't see myself using much though, because I'm mainly interested in the piano, although, I do like the strings sound.Feature:The weighted keys are my absolute favorite part of this piano because they feel so real. The pedal that comes with this keyboard though, is ok to use for some things, but I've already ordered the FC3 foot pedal to use the half damping feature. The FC5 (the pedal the keyboard comes with) seems to make things sound a little muddy if you're playing faster, sustained pieces, especially in the lower keys.Ease of Use:This keyboard is extremely easy to use.

Plug it in, adjust your sound and volume and go!Quality:I think this piano is made pretty well. As mentioned in other reviews, the material of on the top looks to be very sensitive to scratches, but if you get even just a dust cover and use it every time you're done playing, you could avoid this problem easily.Value:I think the price is right for this piano completely.Manufacturer Support:I haven't had to deal with support, but I've heard good word of themThe Wow Factor:The black attracts me a lot. I think it is very simple and elegant looking. I'm sure the silver is too, but I haven't seen it in person.Overall:I plan to keep this keyboard for a long time. It's everything I was looking for:).

Sound:When I tried the instrument out for the first time,I liked the soundof it. I have a Yamaha Clavinova as well, and they sound pretty muchthe same.Feature:An instrument that was easy to use was what I wanted. This product is very easy to use. I wasn't looking for one of those fancy expensive keybaords with the screen and all that crap,I just wanted something simple and versitile. This was the way to go for me.Ease of Use:I have rather large hands so it is very easy for me to change the sounds on it.

All you have to do is plug it in, turn it on, and you're all set to play.Quality:The place I purchased the instrument from didn't have the black finish, just the silver finish, so I had to go with that, otherwise I would've pickef the black finish. Otherwise,AWESOME!!!!!Value:This product is such a good instrument that I was expecting to pay more for it than I did. Very reasonably priced.Manufacturer Support:I haven't had to contact them yet, so I don't know, but from the way it looks, they are very reliable.The Wow Factor:The appearance of the instrument was very good. When I'm looking for instruments for my band, I always look at appearance first. If it doesn't appear to sound good then I don't even look at it.Overall:I expect to be satisfied with it for a while.

Sound:sounds from speakers are just average.Feature:DOES NOT HAVE 1/4 OUTPUTS. IM PROBABLY GONNA RETURN JUST FOR THIS. HOW COULD THEY INTENTIONALLY LEAVE THIS OUT? Yet there are midi connections? I dont get it.

Yammy probably wants you to buy a more $$$ piano from them so they leave important features out.otherwise its really simple, not to many features, just basics. The key point with this piano is that action. Great feel.Ease of Use:not too many features= easy to use.Quality:only good thing going for this is the graded hammer action.Value:im probably gonna upgrade to a better keyboard with more features and -A 1/4' OUTPUT- for a few bucks more.Overall:great action, not too many features. NO 1/4' OUTPUTS? Forget taking this on a gig. ZZounds offers the industry‘s most musician-friendly payment planszZounds offers a variety of Play as you Pay® installment plans that allow you to get the gear you want today. While our competitors might offer house credit cards that require you to fill out an application and pass a credit check, our payment plans are easy to get, simple to use, and, best of all, accrue zero interest.

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