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Congrats that's awesome hope it arrives soon! It's a great piano. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

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Yeah those sounds I believe are also the ones now in the PSR-E series. Thanks for sharing and for checking out the channel; feel free to subscribe

They're both great choices; I like the key action, true full size key width and user interface better on the EK-50 (It's SO easy and quick to use), the Yamaha has the advantage of the mic input and more (& better) piano and electric piano sounds, BUT the main piano sound on the EK-50 is a great "all-round" piano sound. The mic input means one less thing (mixer) to carry around with you if you're singing through your own amps etc. (if it's a house PA system, then maybe not a big deal) Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

@@PianoTone 611 / 5.000 Thanks for your availability, everything is very clear. I only have a few more confirmations that I would like to understand... Do you recommend the ek50 as the most powerful and suitable battle keyboard to take live? In general, in terms of sound, is it more powerful? And then I can't find and understand the more detailed features and settings for modifying styles and retouching sounds, does the ek50 offer freedom and possibilities? Or is there little possibility of modifying the styles and sounds? . As for the various extra microphone inputs and so on, it's not a problem because there is always a complete PA system with a mixer

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Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the review! The 425 is a spectacular keyboard. If you like Rolan, make sure you also check out my review on the new GO:Keys5 & 3: th-cam.com/video/HlNmh4u1qH0/w-d-xo.html Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

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I'm confused about yours too lol ;) I've been super busy the last while so haven't had much time for reviews; I've been using the YC and the Numa Compact lately, but I should be getting back on reviews and new videos in the next month or so.

@ It is definitely justifiable that you are confused about my preferences (I am myself confused 😆). By the way, I was confused by the number of reviews of arranger keyboards and low end pianos you have posted recently. I finally decided that I do not need anything more than Hammond organ and pipe organ sounds. I have piano and synth VSTs (Pianoteq, VSL Synchron and a few more including Rhodes VST for piano and Arturia V Collection and Pigments for synth). I also have one pipe organ VST. I do not layer sounds and do not split the keyboard. I do not need scenes etc. Therefore, I returned CK61, cancelled the order of Roland Juno-D, gave up the idea of buying Studiologic Numa-X-Piano 73 and bought Hammond XK-1c (got a great price). I also rented Piaggero NP-15 to test its use as a MIDI controller (may get it) and returned to my Yamaha C7 practice. 😊

@@mfurman I review everything if possible, I have lots of subscribers that are interested in entry level keyboards. I was going to ask you how you liked the Studiologic but now I can ask about the XK-1C; did you buy that used or find a new one? (I'm jealous that's a great keyboard even if it came out a while back - that and the SK-1 have spectacular key action and great organ sounds, I still may settle on either an SK-1 for personal use by itself or the XK-1C in combination with the Numa Compact). Let me know what you think of the XK-1C!

@ I will Tony. I bought it new for C$2000. I will get it today. Thank you for your reviews. Your reviews of SKPro and Piaggero inspired and motivated me 😊👍

@@PianoTone Tony, I got XK-1c a day ago or so. I like the features very much. I very much like the sounds as well. My problem is with the action. I probably generally do not like Hammond waterfall actions. I do not like that they trigger the sound almost when I just touch a key. The action is very noisy Here are my tests To move (slightly) white C3-C6 keys - 62g, C7 - 50g, C2 - <50g To move (slightly) C4# key - ~62g 56g to get the sound on C2, ~68g to get the sound on C4, ~66g on C3, C5 and C6 and ~51g on C7 To move the white keys almost completely down - ~112g (C2 and C7 move completely down) The other problem is that when pushing the key slightly to get a sound there are sound “oscillations” (the sound is “bouncing”). In other words the sound triggering is a bit “flaky”. I experienced problems when playing! Keys are loud (clicking). Octave width: 16.5cm; white key length ~14.5cm (hard to measure). I may return it when I get an approval for it

I’m sure it would be fine - it has great sounds and proper line out ports. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

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Last I checked, the tracks are still just "rented" not permanently downloaded. The premium and pro subscriptions allow offline access (so in that case the tracks are downloaded) but I'm assuming you would lose access to them if you cancel your subscription. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe.

I haven't tried the 525 yet, but it will be awesome just like the 515 is :) And it has lots of strings options in the main sound section, plus there are tons of extra XG sounds as well.

@PianoTone thank you again. Going to go play one today and I think that may be what I end up with. Love the piano sound and the outputs.

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Yamaha P-225! Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

Yes you can! Almost every keyboard nowadays has USB MIDI. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

Could definitely be the port of it’s loose or something; could also be a configuration issue on MIDI channels between the keyboards - maybe the Yamaha is expecting channel 2 and the others are sending on channel 1 or something. Also, if your sending devices have USB ports that aren’t USB-B (like a printer cable) some of those cables like USB-C are “charge only”; not all send data. I had that problem with my Roland GO; I had to buy a USB-C cable that was “charge and synch”. Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@@PianoTone Thank you so much Tony! I managed to get it working. In the case of the Roland, I had to turn it on first, then plug it into the DoReMidi. In the case of the Cossain, the usb C cable was definitely to blame, as the one I was trying to use was a charge only cable. I tried it with a charge and sync cable, and it did the trick. Thank you so much for your help! Keep up the awesome work!

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Thanks so much glad the video was useful! I’ve never tried a Juno so I can’t say much about that. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

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I only had my CK61 for a couple months before trading it back in for a CK88 for the fully weighted keys so I never noticed any key noise issues. I did find the key action to be an ok compromise for live playing between piano and organ, but I agree I’d really prefer true full width keys instead of the narrower synth width. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

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Glad it was helpful! I couldn't believe it when I took mine out of the box and it didn't just work; so weird Roland did it that way. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

It probably could, but you should check the setting for aux out volume first. Page 44 of the reference manual (not owners manual) from Yamaha's website: the volume for the aux output can be set to fixed or variable (adjusts along with the volume slider); that could be your issue. Hold down METRONOME+RHYTHM and press A5 for variable, or A#5 for fixed. Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

@@PianoTone Hey, thanks a lot for your reply! Definitely subscribed! I've just tried switching from variable to fixed, but the default variable setting actually gives you more volume via the slider. I saw you also mentioned the Mackie Mix5. Would that one be a better bet for my purpose as it also has preamp, or would that only affect a mic? Thx again 🙏

@@genghizchen Any mixer with multiple channels (so you can use both your left and right line outs) should add volume; there is also a "sound boost" feature you can use to add volume

@@PianoTone Thanks! Interesting you mention the sound boost feature. I've tried that on day one and to my surprise it had no effect at all! I even returned my P225 and exchanged it for another one. When I did AB comparison between the two at the store, the other one seemed to have slightly (hardly noticeable) more pronounced trebles on the higher notes (or so I was told by the shop), but otherwise no audible change in volume. So I'm wondering if this feature actually works or if it just so happened to not work in the two P225 I've tried it on. Does it make a difference on your P225? My piano voices are also a noticeably weaker in volume than all other voices. Is this also your experience? (I should probably ask these questions in your P225 video instead.) Thx!

@@genghizchen I don't actually own a P-225 I just rented it for the review; I have owned a P-125 for a long time in the past though.

I had to order mine and wait quite a while.

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The GO:Keys is a great choice, or if you want fully weighted keys then the Roland FP-E50 is a great option. The Yamaha PSR-EW425 is also a great choice, awesome speakers & live control knobs, but synth action and fewer chord detection modes. Reviewed both the FP-E50 and PSR-EW425 on my channel as well: th-cam.com/video/r2I973DiNsA/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/uDN0uMncuWc/w-d-xo.html Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

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They’re both realistic it’s totally personal preference- Yamaha is brighter than Roland (my preference is Yamaha); Roland’s will be more low end - most people probably feel Roland’s is more realistic with the supernatural sound engine, but I prefer Yamaha. As far as EP goes I prefer the Yamaha P125/225 over the Roland, but the Roland over the dgx-not sure why, but I don’t like the Rhodes EP on the DGX as much as the P125. Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@@PianoTone Thank you, it does immensely. The EP is a big one for me as well. Thank you, thank you. 🤗

That’s tough - I am planning a comparison video soon. In general: Roland: - better action - chord sequencer - easier access to registrations - more chord detection modes (including full keyboard) Yamaha: - WAY better speakers - 76 keys vs 61 - live control knobs - better piano/EP sounds (that’s personal preference though) Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@@PianoTone thanks, i already subscribed

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Yeah the keys on this really do feel better than any competitors in the price range. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

Thanks so much glad the review was helpful! Sounds like an awesome setup you have planned. The CK88 is an amazing instrument. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

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