I just ordered a Yamaha P-45. I'm a beginning piano player but I'm not a beginning musician. In fact I started guitar when I was nine years old in 1961. I still play at least a few hours a week. I'm now 72 years old and just starting piano. I chose the Yamaha first, because of the quality of Yamaha and second, I'm on a fixed income so the price was right for a hammer weighted piano.
Jim, thanks for your comment. I'm 72, as well, and have played bass guitar in bands and small vocal groups my entire adult life. I recently retired from playing w/ bands, etc., and I'm pursuing a life-long dream to learn piano. I, too, will purchase the Yamaha P-45, but our local music store says they are out of stock until January, 2025. Must be a very popular keyboard.
@@scotthunt2479 You have both inspired me to make the purchase. I am 56 and stopped playing piano 36 years ago. I thought maybe I was wasting my money taking this up again, but thanks for the nudge.
@@scotthunt2479or a popular Christmas gift! Wait until January. You’ll pick one up much cheaper👍 Good choice, too. But… I play the Yam p-125. I’ve played both, there’s not a lot in them. If you play them side-by-side, though, the extra cost of the Yam p-125 becomes apparent. Its fidelity, richness of the mid-tones and brightness is obvious. Seriously, if you haven’t already done so, and your budget can go to it, get the p-125. (If not, either way, the p45 is equally as playable). [Just thought you’d like to know, from someone who knows! M 61. 62 in January. My daughter has my ‘old’ p-125. I’m buying another in the January sales! 🙂🤛🏻👍
Allways a very honest a useful video about pianos and keys made by Jeremy See..it’s a pleasure see and hear his opinions.Thank you for all old theses years making this useful videos.
I got a lot of older ones from thrift shops very cheap. I normally rebuild the actions with new felts and sometimes have to change the key sensors, even new lcd screens, on older DGX, and YDPs it is an other option if you have the skills to do it, granted most people do not that is why there many keyboards given away. With MIDI you can use them as controllers to refresh the sounds. Today many new keyboards are very affordable too for those who want the latest.
I rejuvenated a keyboard by pulling the keys out and vacuuming the inside and cleaning the contact points. They get dirty after a while and the touch sensing stops working. Came up like new.
All excellent choices! After playing a Yamaha P80 for 20 years (speaks to longevity and build quality) I went with a Roland FP-E50. The action is a little heavier than I'm used to but it has lots of voices, and doing what I need it to do. The FP-E50 could use better connectivity, no audio over USB. I appreciate the onboard speakers. With the old Yamaha it was headphones most of the time. Anything Jeremy recommends is a serious contender!
My thanks to Jeremy for this interesting comparative review. The subject is an important one that hits the spot for students seeking portable digital pianos. There are of course home pianos too, which are nice to own, and tend to look nicer in a living room, but in terms of versatility and bang for your bucks, portable pianos are the go-to instruments, particularly, these ones reviewed here, which are a step above the absolute basic entry level dps. I agree with Jeremy on most things said here, but would like to point out a few issues concerning onboard speakers. First of all, nominal speaker power can be highly misleading because the volume difference isn't linear. 14 watts vs 20 watts vs 22 watts - there is probably little difference in terms of effective output. Also 2x7 or 2x10 is better than 1x14 or 1x20 for the same reasons of volume being non-linear. Then there is the issue of distortion. Can you use the volume at max without distortion? With Yamaha dps you always can. I can't comment on others because I haven't owned them. And Yamaha pianos mostly have tweeters in addition to warbler-woofers. I did a gig on a P45 (6w+6w) in a modest concert hall with an 8-piece jazz band, unamplified except for vocals. The P45 was just loud enough, because the simple speakers pointed down at a solid wood stage floor. Some lower partials were lost of course, and this leads to another issue - tone vs volume. No matter how powerful, small speakers are always a bit dissatisfying. To bring out the full range of a piano as well as possible, it really needs a good soundboard or five/six speakers - three sizes, probably in pairs. Accordingly, most portable pianos need extra help. For close range, the addition of a modest 8" powered speaker or two will make a huge difference. Finally, acoustics vary tremendously. A plush, carpeted home/restaurant/pub can be much harder to play in than a well-built concert hall.
Hey Jeremy! thanks for another amazing video - I have been looking for an answer that I think only you will have: How would you compare the CTX 5000 with the GO:KEYS 5? Do you think the CTX 5000 offers more powerful controls with its tone editor? How about the sound engine (AiX vs Zen-Core). Thanks so much!
Thank you for your videos. I know they are two completely different pianos, but I'm looking at either the Korg Liano, Roland FP30X or the Yamaha P225. Although I've always wanted to, I have never played piano and I'm 39 😅. I'd love to eventually be good enough and brave enough to play at my family's get together's etc. Nothing more. Do you have any suggestions and/or advice?
Go for it. I'm 76 and I took up piano two years ago and Iove it. I taught myself from ukulele books and beginning piano books and just looking up the chords on the internet. I've collected heaps of music on line and books from the second hand book shops like Sallies. I practice an hour or so each day. Surprisingly I'm getting better but not performance standard. I just play what I want to play each day. If I want to know something I look it up. Also I got a very good electric piano. I think that's important because it will sound good no matter what and you get the right action with your fingers. Good luck!
Same in 40s played at school abit looking to get back into it i was always envious of my best friend had upright acoustic at home 30 years ago Digital pianos so good now wouldn't even look at out like that nowadays 😆
I'm a gigging pianist that plays with bands, and I love the Yamaha CK88 (I actually have the CK61, because I primarily use it as a backup portable board, but besides the action and size, it's identical to the CK88). The effects are essential for getting a good mix with a band, but they're also useful and so fun if you're playing alone. The electric pianos and effects sound so much better than the electric pianos I'm hearing in this video. Maybe it's too much for this audience, but I'd suggest people give it a try. You might not realize you need the easy customizability until you try it. The extra fun helps keep you practicing longer.
please make a video comparing the amazing Yamaha PSR EW-310 & Yamaha PSR-320 76 keys workstations(Yes I know they have most of the same features and sound quality, but I would like to have an in-depth comparison)
Buy a used Kawai ES110 - has the same hammer action but for half the price. All those options are equal good. And if you ask the question you may be a beginner, therefor even a cheaper piano would be a good start, but you never outgrow these 4 keyboards.
I am a complete newbie. Always wanted to play piano but never had the opportunity. I was given a used Yamaha moFX6, 61 key keyboard. Is this OK to start learning basics?
Hi! I want to buy Kawaii es120, but I move around a lot since I'm student. Do you think this piano will be heavy for a not so strong young girl 😅 is it portable enough?
That Kawai es120 very nice but not very light. It's about 25 lbs or so....a casio s-1 61 key is super light and easy to get around. It's all about what's most important. That casio S-1 gets great reviews for sound in a super portable piano. The Kawai is the one you play all the time in one location and only rarely move around once in awhile, unless u very strong. All 88key weighted key pianos will be heavy. Just some fyi info. What most do is have an 88key weighted and then a light synth type 61key to carry around when needed. One cannot really sub for the other. But up to you. The kawai you will love for sure, sounds amazing. But heavy. That's all. Good luck. 🤙😎
I remember deciding weather I should get the P125A or I should wate for the P225. I decided to get the P125A because I was quite unsure if I was going to like the P225, and during the time I already liked the P125A, however when I whent to the store I found the Yamaha DGX670, and when I tried it the sound was so much beter I compleatly shiffed to the DGX. I did try the P225 once it came out it sounds good, however the DGX is just more powerful, and more piano like in my opinion🦊🎹🎶
Please help me with buying a keyboard . It's the same for a beginner of 8y old star with a arturia mk3? or it's considerable much better a Yamaha Ez310? She loves playing looping jejeje, that's the reason of my question. Perhaps 2 in 1? or a Yamaha ?
Hey Jeremy I did a lot of research on pianos and wound up purchasing the casio px 870 vs the es120. I really love the sound of the kawai but was told that it lacks a bit in terms of action/speaker and sound quality. I had considered the korg 380u as well but was again told the sound system wasn't as great as the casio and it was lacking in somethings like string harmonics etc. I didnt really need portability I just couldnt find a kawai alternative near the price of the es120 as a home piano. Would love to know your thoughts on my decision and if that was the correct choice.
There’s a store offering a used/like new roland fp30x. Are used digital pianos a good buy? What should I look out for to ensure I am getting a good piano? Thanks.
Jeremy, could you please do a shootout of graded hammer action keyboards regarding stickiness of the keys? I suffer playing slippery keys (especially the black ones), and few manufacturers (I believe) offer rugged, sticky keys for bette, firmer grip when playing. Thank you very much!
@@Zoco101 my Kawai ES110, and Yamaha DGX670 both had textured black keys, however due to heavy use the texture on both of the Kawai, and Yamaha's keys faded away🎹🎶
hello, i was scrolling through your videos and couldn’t find a video review of the roland fp10. Have you done a review on it yet ? and do you recommend it for beginners ?
Great video as usual, Jeremy. As I always say, the winner is all of us with so many choices with great offerings from the various companies. It's a hard choice, since they all are so excellent, with lots of common features, and also unique ones. I wouldn't mind having any of them, I like them all, but would probably go with Roland, or the Yamaha for the sound and the great app. On a side note, Roland just added to the choice confusion with the release of the new, updated Juno D from the original about 24 years ago. This is basically a more affordable, simplified version of the latest Fantom or Fantom 0 series. Great sounds, features and prices. $900 for the 61, $1150 for the 76 and only $1300 for the 88 weighted keys. Now it's a hard choice between the Go:Keys 5 or spending the price for the Juno D. I think I will stick with the Go:Keys 5 first. If I want to get the Juno D , I will get the 76 for a wider range. And if I finally want the 88 weighted keys, get the RD-88 ES. The difference is I think the Juno D does not have built in speakers like the other two.
Jeremy, I forgot to say, all three versions of the Juno D can be powered via a portable USB power bank. A great one would be the Anker 20K mAh one I use. That's a lot of playing time!
Jeremy, I've looked at all your beginner piano/keyboard recommendation videos but don't see one thats specifically for younger kids... Say maybe 5...6... Year Olds... So maybe it's not the piano that's the issue but maybe the software app that goes with it... Is there one that stands out over most when it comes to 5..6..7 year Olds? Thanks
I have owned the Yamaha Dgx670 for several years i would like to upgrade to a keyboard with a heavier feel keys more similar to my brothers Yamaha 6 ft grand Anybody have a few suggestions? Under $ 2k
Can you please rate good keyboards with 88 keys and weighted keys ive recently been playing for around 10-11 months and i have a keyboard with 61 keys and the keys are light and i want to try to play on those on of pianos😊 And also you play very nice😄
So, I have 3 of these on my watch list for black friday. I have never played the piano before, do you have a recommendation for a stand and seat to go along with these keyboards? Because I will need something to sit it on. Thanks!
Do you know the Yamaha Psr-E383 Because I need a review about that keyboard I wanted to know the features and Which one is better Psr-E373 or Yamaha Psr-E383
Personally, I think it depends on how good you are at piano. If you're just a beginner, then all is the same in terms of quality and functions, better pick the cheaper one. When you're better at playing and your ears are well trained, then you may consider better and more expensive options, even an acoustic piano. I'm a beginner and went with the Korg Liano. It's cheap, light, and its sound and keyboard quality serves me well enough.
@@nguyenduc6288I personaly would recomend any beginner to starrt on weighted keys if budget alowse because yes though you can learn piano on nonweighted keys you might find your self trying to relearn your tecnique once you want or need to transition to a digital piano with weighted keys or an acoustic piano. Personaly for me even if I'm practicing on a digital piano with weighted keys I still need to adjust a bit when I'm on an acoustic piano because they still feel different to play, however the adjustments I have to make aren't that big compared to if I was practice on nonweighted keys🎹🎶
These comparisons can be very subjective, so it's important to try them yourself. I recently bought a Roland FP-E50 just based on reviews, and I ended up hating it. Maybe it was a defective unit, but it sounded terrible to me. Returned it to a store and tried out everything there and ended up with a Yamaha DGX-670, and I'm very happy with that one.
Dont know which one to chosee between roland and yamaha. Some say the action on roland is too heavy and some say its the most realistic action. Same with yamaha. Some say GHC action on yamaha is a compromise and unrealistic
I have been playing piano for 30 years and I always find it very strange when someone actually goes out of their way to recommend a digital keyboard for beginners and kids. This is not good advice at all and gives parents the idea that all they need is a "weighted" keyboard, only for it to collect dust after a few lessons later when the kid shows no interest in the thing. Well, they aren't interested because it's a piece of plastic with speakers and cheap buttons that will be lucky to last 3-5 years before breaking. These keyboards are not what a piano sounds or feels like. Digitals are missing a very beautiful and necessary element, and that is that no two acoustic pianos feel or sound the or feel the same because of the strings and soundboard. Which picking out YOUR piano that "calls your name" is another super cool and critical experience that you can only get with acoustic pianos (Like guitars, ect). BUT Even the most fancy "weighted" and "hammer weighted" claims fall so very short from the way a real piano feels - Especially a proper grand piano. You will not be able to play the piano very well if you are learning on a digital simulation of the instrument. it doesn't make any sense to even try to compare the two - even all of these you've shown here in this video. Even the most basic acoustic piano is substantially better for your finger/hand muscles than any"weighted" keyboard could ever Simulate. Keyboards are designed for musicians who already know how to play the piano and have built the proper muscles and just need something for travel or use for gigs. Also I think even more important to realize is almost zero kids will stick with the "instrument" very long and will only become a dreadful chore to whoever is forced to learn on them - whereas almost all kids will stick with their lessons when using a proper acoustic piano. This is because real strings and real vibrations are A LOT OF FUN!! 😎 Also when you play chords and music on a real acoustic instrument you are actually hearing the overtones and harmonics slightly different every single time you play your favorite song. You will NEVER hear the same thing twice. Digitals literally sound exactly the same every single time you play them. They are an exact photocopy of the one right next to it. This is not not what real pianos do, and this is also robbing the student from hearing and feeling the most important part of what playing an instrument actually means. This organic experience cannot be duplicated or Simulated. Take the advice from someone who sees kids give up on digitals right and left, and consistently sees students with real pianos continuing to have fun and staying with their lessons and learning a lifelong skill they will never take for granted and will be a skill they will always be proud they have. Please do not get your kid a digital piano. Your chances of them enjoying it are pretty slim, and to the few that think their child is enjoying themselves on a digital, just know how much fun and enjoyment they are missing out from the REAL THING?!!🎹🎹🎶🎶❤️. All so you can make a quick Effortless decision and can still watch your shows and let little Susie use her headphones. It's not worth it folks, and it's becoming a serious issue for kids who would otherwise have the chance to dive into something worthwhile and fun. I say all this with complete respect for the person who made this video. Thanks for anyone who wants to listen to someone who had to play a weighted digital and quickly quit. Only to finally get a chance to rediscover it years later after finally getting my hands on a real piano. Getting a real piano at a decent price is not hard to do at all. And used ones are usually cheaper than a new digital. Most piano shops have real pianos for $30/month.
Hey Jeremy, good comparison of decent entry level keyboards. I had the ES110, the predessor of the ES120 and most of my remarks are still relevant: 1. It has the best keybed I’ve ever known, I liked it better even than the pricier ES920 2. The UI was dismal. Unless you play just Piano and don’t need any choices, it was very difficult to navigate, I ended up with little notes up and down the keyboard, you have to use button and key combinations for most things! 3. The downward firing speakers were lousy, and just cause they amped it up in the ES120 with more power, it’s still downward firing My conclusion and advice is, if you can, make one more step up: the Kawai ES520 is phenomenal, and these days on eBay they’re blowing them out, so about the same price as the ES120. It has a great UI, wonderful rich sounding speakers, even more of the really good piano sounds, and the keybed is a slightly upgraded version from the ES120, so you get that same wonderful action (I like fast, easy to play dynamically responsive actions) and even with all that the weight bump is only about 3 kilos/6 pounds. I usually find myself on the ‘best-bang-for-the-buck’ side of things’, but having given up keyboards ‘cause they didn’t provide an overall satisfying experience, I think my recommendation upgrade is solid. Perhaps the next comparison video you approach it like this, ‘cause while the all important actions and sound quality are sufficient for piano students on a budget, the User Interface suffers on all of these boards, and the onboard speakers are not nearly as satisfying as the next step up. Another, different step up: the Numa Piano X73/X88 are a different vision. Unfortunately it has no onboard speakers, but this board has over 200 quality sounds onboard, AND, it plays 4 sounds at once, AND, the UI is very friendly and fast, AND, it has a built-in 4 channel mixer! The Numa Piano X88 and the Yamaha CK88 are both in the $1500 range and give a different focus than the boards you reviewed. Personally, I don’t want a board unless it can split/layer 4 sounds, which is why I went for the Numa Piano even though I have the Kawai ES920.
It's funny because some of us hate the ES110. I rather hope that the (newer) ES120 is better. Supposedly, the keys are less wobbly anyway. I didn't like the ES520 much, and preferred the action on the ES920. I tried all of these briefly (except the ES120) in a showroom about four years ago. I prefer my P-255 to all of them, but it's just my subjective opinion. Last year I bought a P-121 as a travel piano. I'm very happy with it. It's probably the most portable piano (with a graded weighted action) of all time.
I’m confused between P145 and B2 digital piano. I’m getting both at difference of $54. B2 is costlier. Which one should I go for sir. Please, I need a genuine advice.
I suggest the Alesis Prestige. The action and sounds are pretty good, and it has proper lineouts, plus a recorder. I have tried it next to the Korg B2 but slightly preferred the Alesis Prestige. Or get the Alesis Prestige Artist if you can afford it.
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Hey Jeremy what about the FP-e50? I’m torn between either that one or the 30x
I just ordered a Yamaha P-45. I'm a beginning piano player but I'm not a beginning musician. In fact I started guitar when I was nine years old in 1961. I still play at least a few hours a week. I'm now 72 years old and just starting piano. I chose the Yamaha first, because of the quality of Yamaha and second, I'm on a fixed income so the price was right for a hammer weighted piano.
Jim, thanks for your comment. I'm 72, as well, and have played bass guitar in bands and small vocal groups my entire adult life. I recently retired from playing w/ bands, etc., and I'm pursuing a life-long dream to learn piano. I, too, will purchase the Yamaha P-45, but our local music store says they are out of stock until January, 2025. Must be a very popular keyboard.
@@scotthunt2479 You have both inspired me to make the purchase. I am 56 and stopped playing piano 36 years ago. I thought maybe I was wasting my money taking this up again, but thanks for the nudge.
@@scotthunt2479or a popular Christmas gift! Wait until January. You’ll pick one up much cheaper👍 Good choice, too. But… I play the Yam p-125. I’ve played both, there’s not a lot in them. If you play them side-by-side, though, the extra cost of the Yam p-125 becomes apparent. Its fidelity, richness of the mid-tones and brightness is obvious. Seriously, if you haven’t already done so, and your budget can go to it, get the p-125. (If not, either way, the p45 is equally as playable). [Just thought you’d like to know, from someone who knows! M 61. 62 in January. My daughter has my ‘old’ p-125. I’m buying another in the January sales! 🙂🤛🏻👍
I really appreciate that you played the same songs on each, so we could hear the 4 against each other with the same sound types 🙂
Im using a casiotone ct-640 from 1988. Maybe one day I'll get one of these pianos, but for right now it works great!
Allways a very honest a useful video about pianos and keys made by Jeremy See..it’s a pleasure see and hear his opinions.Thank you for all old theses years making this useful videos.
I got a lot of older ones from thrift shops very cheap. I normally rebuild the actions with new felts and sometimes have to change the key sensors, even new lcd screens, on older DGX, and YDPs it is an other option if you have the skills to do it, granted most people do not that is why there many keyboards given away. With MIDI you can use them as controllers to refresh the sounds.
Today many new keyboards are very affordable too for those who want the latest.
This is impressive and interesting. Which country are you in please?
I rejuvenated a keyboard by pulling the keys out and vacuuming the inside and cleaning the contact points. They get dirty after a while and the touch sensing stops working. Came up like new.
Both of my pianos have been spares or repair, They are both now working fine,
Thank you Jeremy, always enjoy and learn something from yr sharing. God Bless You
All excellent choices! After playing a Yamaha P80 for 20 years (speaks to longevity and build quality) I went with a Roland FP-E50. The action is a little heavier than I'm used to but it has lots of voices, and doing what I need it to do. The FP-E50 could use better connectivity, no audio over USB. I appreciate the onboard speakers. With the old Yamaha it was headphones most of the time. Anything Jeremy recommends is a serious contender!
My bottom rack is a P-70 for clean grand and EP sounds, still sounds great! then synth stuff on top rack with PSR=EW425
My thanks to Jeremy for this interesting comparative review. The subject is an important one that hits the spot for students seeking portable digital pianos. There are of course home pianos too, which are nice to own, and tend to look nicer in a living room, but in terms of versatility and bang for your bucks, portable pianos are the go-to instruments, particularly, these ones reviewed here, which are a step above the absolute basic entry level dps.
I agree with Jeremy on most things said here, but would like to point out a few issues concerning onboard speakers. First of all, nominal speaker power can be highly misleading because the volume difference isn't linear. 14 watts vs 20 watts vs 22 watts - there is probably little difference in terms of effective output. Also 2x7 or 2x10 is better than 1x14 or 1x20 for the same reasons of volume being non-linear. Then there is the issue of distortion. Can you use the volume at max without distortion? With Yamaha dps you always can. I can't comment on others because I haven't owned them. And Yamaha pianos mostly have tweeters in addition to warbler-woofers.
I did a gig on a P45 (6w+6w) in a modest concert hall with an 8-piece jazz band, unamplified except for vocals. The P45 was just loud enough, because the simple speakers pointed down at a solid wood stage floor.
Some lower partials were lost of course, and this leads to another issue - tone vs volume. No matter how powerful, small speakers are always a bit dissatisfying. To bring out the full range of a piano as well as possible, it really needs a good soundboard or five/six speakers - three sizes, probably in pairs. Accordingly, most portable pianos need extra help. For close range, the addition of a modest 8" powered speaker or two will make a huge difference.
Finally, acoustics vary tremendously. A plush, carpeted home/restaurant/pub can be much harder to play in than a well-built concert hall.
Thanks to you i just bought my first piano 🎹
Hey Jeremy! thanks for another amazing video - I have been looking for an answer that I think only you will have: How would you compare the CTX 5000 with the GO:KEYS 5? Do you think the CTX 5000 offers more powerful controls with its tone editor? How about the sound engine (AiX vs Zen-Core). Thanks so much!
I recently bought a Kawai CN201. Love it.
@Jeremy, please make a video on FP30X vs FP60X vs FP90X
Great job, Jeremy. You put in work.
Thank you for your videos. I know they are two completely different pianos, but I'm looking at either the Korg Liano, Roland FP30X or the Yamaha P225.
Although I've always wanted to, I have never played piano and I'm 39 😅. I'd love to eventually be good enough and brave enough to play at my family's get together's etc. Nothing more. Do you have any suggestions and/or advice?
Go for it. I'm 76 and I took up piano two years ago and Iove it. I taught myself from ukulele books and beginning piano books and just looking up the chords on the internet. I've collected heaps of music on line and books from the second hand book shops like Sallies. I practice an hour or so each day. Surprisingly I'm getting better but not performance standard. I just play what I want to play each day. If I want to know something I look it up. Also I got a very good electric piano. I think that's important because it will sound good no matter what and you get the right action with your fingers. Good luck!
For me I'd go for the Yamaha P225🦊🎹🎶
Same in 40s played at school abit looking to get back into it i was always envious of my best friend had upright acoustic at home 30 years ago
Digital pianos so good now wouldn't even look at out like that nowadays 😆
@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12 I just saw all of these comments. I ended up going with a P225 like a week after I posted this comment. Pretty great.
@@alaskanmalamute101 that depends on what digital piano, and what price point you're looking at of corss🦊🎹🎶
I'm a gigging pianist that plays with bands, and I love the Yamaha CK88 (I actually have the CK61, because I primarily use it as a backup portable board, but besides the action and size, it's identical to the CK88). The effects are essential for getting a good mix with a band, but they're also useful and so fun if you're playing alone. The electric pianos and effects sound so much better than the electric pianos I'm hearing in this video. Maybe it's too much for this audience, but I'd suggest people give it a try. You might not realize you need the easy customizability until you try it. The extra fun helps keep you practicing longer.
I am beginner and I find it pretty expensive to spend $700 for the keyboard to start leaning basic
Agreed, I just picked up a donner dep20 for 299. I've never played before but looking forward to the journey.
Just started using my new PSR E-473 and liking it, thank you for the valuable info and comparisons, you had a big influence on my final decision.
please make a video comparing the amazing Yamaha PSR EW-310 & Yamaha PSR-320 76 keys workstations(Yes I know they have most of the same features and sound quality, but I would like to have an in-depth comparison)
thanks for the video, have u ever heard of Studiologic SL88 ?? and what do you think of the roli Lumi keys when put together 3 sets for a full piano?
Great video! in your opinion which ones have better rhodew and hammond sounds?
Hi Jeremy which one would you pick? Roland FP30X or Kawai ES120
Buy a used Kawai ES110 - has the same hammer action but for half the price.
All those options are equal good. And if you ask the question you may be a beginner, therefor even a cheaper piano would be a good start, but you never outgrow these 4 keyboards.
All the presented devices are good, but I like Yamaha better. Well, it feels like Casio is a more budget-friendly tool in relation to the rest.
I am a complete newbie. Always wanted to play piano but never had the opportunity. I was given a used Yamaha moFX6, 61 key keyboard. Is this OK to start learning basics?
Hi! I want to buy Kawaii es120, but I move around a lot since I'm student. Do you think this piano will be heavy for a not so strong young girl 😅 is it portable enough?
That Kawai es120 very nice but not very light. It's about 25 lbs or so....a casio s-1 61 key is super light and easy to get around. It's all about what's most important. That casio S-1 gets great reviews for sound in a super portable piano. The Kawai is the one you play all the time in one location and only rarely move around once in awhile, unless u very strong. All 88key weighted key pianos will be heavy. Just some fyi info. What most do is have an 88key weighted and then a light synth type 61key to carry around when needed. One cannot really sub for the other. But up to you. The kawai you will love for sure, sounds amazing. But heavy. That's all. Good luck. 🤙😎
You have so many painos what do you do with them? Do you hand them out ?😅 I'd like that have one 😅😅
I gues his job is to buy these keyboards, review them and sell them second hand with a 25% loss. He is not the billionare who buys and donates them
Could you compare the Yamaha PSR E383 and PSR E473?
I remember deciding weather I should get the P125A or I should wate for the P225. I decided to get the P125A because I was quite unsure if I was going to like the P225, and during the time I already liked the P125A, however when I whent to the store I found the Yamaha DGX670, and when I tried it the sound was so much beter I compleatly shiffed to the DGX. I did try the P225 once it came out it sounds good, however the DGX is just more powerful, and more piano like in my opinion🦊🎹🎶
I like playing with electric keyboard very much too
Can you make a video about yamaha MX61?
Please help me with buying a keyboard . It's the same for a beginner of 8y old star with a arturia mk3? or it's considerable much better a Yamaha Ez310? She loves playing looping jejeje, that's the reason of my question. Perhaps 2 in 1? or a Yamaha ?
Hey Jeremy I did a lot of research on pianos and wound up purchasing the casio px 870 vs the es120. I really love the sound of the kawai but was told that it lacks a bit in terms of action/speaker and sound quality. I had considered the korg 380u as well but was again told the sound system wasn't as great as the casio and it was lacking in somethings like string harmonics etc. I didnt really need portability I just couldnt find a kawai alternative near the price of the es120 as a home piano. Would love to know your thoughts on my decision and if that was the correct choice.
There’s a store offering a used/like new roland fp30x. Are used digital pianos a good buy? What should I look out for to ensure I am getting a good piano? Thanks.
New FP-30X sell for about USD $500 + tax. So a second hand FP-30X is not worth more than USD $400 (as you may not have much warranty remaining).
Check for clicking keys. There was a batch which got stored badly during the Pandemic, and the lubrication slid off the keys.
@@pianowhizz who's selling it for $500? i don't see it for less than $700.
0:58 and 13:36 reference to compare
Jeremy, could you please do a shootout of graded hammer action keyboards regarding stickiness of the keys? I suffer playing slippery keys (especially the black ones), and few manufacturers (I believe) offer rugged, sticky keys for bette, firmer grip when playing. Thank you very much!
Some of the Casio dps have a very matt (but textured) finish on the black keys. It annoys some players but might suit you.
@@Zoco101 my Kawai ES110, and Yamaha DGX670 both had textured black keys, however due to heavy use the texture on both of the Kawai, and Yamaha's keys faded away🎹🎶
Do you have review on roli lumi keys?
Psr i300 or Psr e383 , which is better
Love your video! I wanted to get something for my son who will be 4. Are these keyboards too advanced?
Brother make a video sx700 and sx720 which one is better ❤
If I have $500 which one should I get overall?
As a beginner which one would you suggest considering I'll be keeping this for at least a decade.
@@Swapnilvarma if you're willing to spend a bit more I recomend the Yamaha DGX670🦊🎹🎶
Can you do a review on the s models like the psr s700
jeremy please try to make a video on the latest PSR - SX720/920
hello, i was scrolling through your videos and couldn’t find a video review of the roland fp10. Have you done a review on it yet ? and do you recommend it for beginners ?
SIR HELLO , ONE OF MY QUESTION IT CASIO CTS300 HOW TO SPLIT BASS IS IT IN THIS PIANO
Is there a 49 or 37 keys keyboard with audio and with standard size keys in the market?
What is the song you played with the Roland?!
Can you please review Yamaha EZ 310
I'm not sure if you do bundles, but a review on the Roland Frp Nuvola Bundle would be greatly appreciated. 😃
Great video as usual, Jeremy. As I always say, the winner is all of us with so many choices with great offerings from the various companies.
It's a hard choice, since they all are so excellent, with lots of common features, and also unique ones. I wouldn't mind having any of them, I like them all, but would probably go with Roland, or the Yamaha for the sound and the great app.
On a side note, Roland just added to the choice confusion with the release of the new, updated Juno D from the original about 24 years ago. This is basically a more affordable, simplified version of the latest Fantom or Fantom 0 series. Great sounds, features and prices. $900 for the 61, $1150 for the 76 and only $1300 for the 88 weighted keys.
Now it's a hard choice between the Go:Keys 5 or spending the price for the Juno D. I think I will stick with the Go:Keys 5 first. If I want to get the Juno D , I will get the 76 for a wider range. And if I finally want the 88 weighted keys, get the RD-88 ES. The difference is I think the Juno D does not have built in speakers like the other two.
Jeremy, I forgot to say, all three versions of the Juno D can be powered via a portable USB power bank. A great one would be the Anker 20K mAh one I use. That's a lot of playing time!
@@jjacob25101 impressive🦊🎹🎶
What song are you playing at 17:35? It is so nice
Gymnopedie
New Roland Juno D6 review ?
Jeremy, I've looked at all your beginner piano/keyboard recommendation videos but don't see one thats specifically for younger kids... Say maybe 5...6... Year Olds... So maybe it's not the piano that's the issue but maybe the software app that goes with it... Is there one that stands out over most when it comes to 5..6..7 year Olds? Thanks
I have owned the Yamaha
Dgx670 for several years i would like to upgrade to a keyboard with a heavier feel keys more similar to my brothers Yamaha 6 ft grand
Anybody have a few suggestions? Under $ 2k
Hello, Yamaha Psr E383 or Psr E473?
Sir please talk about new Yamaha sx920 please
@JeremySee So I have narrowed it down, which is the best choice, the Yamaha or the Roland? Or is it a toss-up?
I need a keyboard hnder 500 pounds with indian tones , can you please suggest
Can you please rate good keyboards with 88 keys and weighted keys ive recently been playing for around 10-11 months and i have a keyboard with 61 keys and the keys are light and i want to try to play on those on of pianos😊
And also you play very nice😄
So, I have 3 of these on my watch list for black friday. I have never played the piano before, do you have a recommendation for a stand and seat to go along with these keyboards? Because I will need something to sit it on. Thanks!
The stand and bench I use and recommend is in the description. If you have the budget, the manufacturer's wooden furniture stand is preferred.
Thanks, I totally missed that. I will check it out. Thank you for the response even though you had already provided the info 🙏🏼🙃🙂
Do you know the Yamaha Psr-E383 Because I need a review about that keyboard I wanted to know the features and Which one is better Psr-E373 or Yamaha Psr-E383
same! I wanna buy one shorly! confused among E373, E383, E473! or i should go for another one?
And what about yamaha ydp 145?
Hi Jeremy! Please make a review of the new model of Yamaha PSR SX 720/920
Which is best online sites to buy used music keyboards ( with or without international shipping _ India )
I can't decide between kawai and Yamaha. Any advice ?
I recomend trying them out in person before making the decision🦊🎹🎶
Personally, I think it depends on how good you are at piano. If you're just a beginner, then all is the same in terms of quality and functions, better pick the cheaper one. When you're better at playing and your ears are well trained, then you may consider better and more expensive options, even an acoustic piano.
I'm a beginner and went with the Korg Liano. It's cheap, light, and its sound and keyboard quality serves me well enough.
@@RenanRischiottofrom what I know Yamaha does have standard sized keys. Could you please clarify?🎹🎶
@@nguyenduc6288I personaly would recomend any beginner to starrt on weighted keys if budget alowse because yes though you can learn piano on nonweighted keys you might find your self trying to relearn your tecnique once you want or need to transition to a digital piano with weighted keys or an acoustic piano. Personaly for me even if I'm practicing on a digital piano with weighted keys I still need to adjust a bit when I'm on an acoustic piano because they still feel different to play, however the adjustments I have to make aren't that big compared to if I was practice on nonweighted keys🎹🎶
These comparisons can be very subjective, so it's important to try them yourself. I recently bought a Roland FP-E50 just based on reviews, and I ended up hating it. Maybe it was a defective unit, but it sounded terrible to me. Returned it to a store and tried out everything there and ended up with a Yamaha DGX-670, and I'm very happy with that one.
Review a keyboard from temu
Nice ❤❤❤
Guys help me
I am considering between Yamaha PSR E-473 vs Korg EK-50
Dont know which one to chosee between roland and yamaha. Some say the action on roland is too heavy and some say its the most realistic action. Same with yamaha. Some say GHC action on yamaha is a compromise and unrealistic
0:59 piece name ?
Merry Go Round of Life by Joe Hisaishi, it's from the movie Howl's Moving Castle
no donner ddp80 here is kinda crazy imo
I have been playing piano for 30 years and I always find it very strange when someone actually goes out of their way to recommend a digital keyboard for beginners and kids. This is not good advice at all and gives parents the idea that all they need is a "weighted" keyboard, only for it to collect dust after a few lessons later when the kid shows no interest in the thing. Well, they aren't interested because it's a piece of plastic with speakers and cheap buttons that will be lucky to last 3-5 years before breaking. These keyboards are not what a piano sounds or feels like.
Digitals are missing a very beautiful and necessary element, and that is that no two acoustic pianos feel or sound the or feel the same because of the strings and soundboard. Which picking out YOUR piano that "calls your name" is another super cool and critical experience that you can only get with acoustic pianos (Like guitars, ect). BUT Even the most fancy "weighted" and "hammer weighted" claims fall so very short from the way a real piano feels - Especially a proper grand piano. You will not be able to play the piano very well if you are learning on a digital simulation of the instrument. it doesn't make any sense to even try to compare the two - even all of these you've shown here in this video. Even the most basic acoustic piano is substantially better for your finger/hand muscles than any"weighted" keyboard could ever Simulate. Keyboards are designed for musicians who already know how to play the piano and have built the proper muscles and just need something for travel or use for gigs. Also I think even more important to realize is almost zero kids will stick with the "instrument" very long and will only become a dreadful chore to whoever is forced to learn on them - whereas almost all kids will stick with their lessons when using a proper acoustic piano. This is because real strings and real vibrations are A LOT OF FUN!! 😎 Also when you play chords and music on a real acoustic instrument you are actually hearing the overtones and harmonics slightly different every single time you play your favorite song. You will NEVER hear the same thing twice. Digitals literally sound exactly the same every single time you play them. They are an exact photocopy of the one right next to it. This is not not what real pianos do, and this is also robbing the student from hearing and feeling the most important part of what playing an instrument actually means. This organic experience cannot be duplicated or Simulated. Take the advice from someone who sees kids give up on digitals right and left, and consistently sees students with real pianos continuing to have fun and staying with their lessons and learning a lifelong skill they will never take for granted and will be a skill they will always be proud they have. Please do not get your kid a digital piano. Your chances of them enjoying it are pretty slim, and to the few that think their child is enjoying themselves on a digital, just know how much fun and enjoyment they are missing out from the REAL THING?!!🎹🎹🎶🎶❤️. All so you can make a quick Effortless decision and can still watch your shows and let little Susie use her headphones. It's not worth it folks, and it's becoming a serious issue for kids who would otherwise have the chance to dive into something worthwhile and fun.
I say all this with complete respect for the person who made this video. Thanks for anyone who wants to listen to someone who had to play a weighted digital and quickly quit. Only to finally get a chance to rediscover it years later after finally getting my hands on a real piano. Getting a real piano at a decent price is not hard to do at all. And used ones are usually cheaper than a new digital. Most piano shops have real pianos for $30/month.
Where can I buy Casio ctk 3200
This product is discontinued
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Hey Jeremy, good comparison of decent entry level keyboards.
I had the ES110, the predessor of the ES120 and most of my remarks are still relevant:
1. It has the best keybed I’ve ever known, I liked it better even than the pricier ES920
2. The UI was dismal. Unless you play just Piano and don’t need any choices, it was very difficult to navigate, I ended up with little notes up and down the keyboard, you have to use button and key combinations for most things!
3. The downward firing speakers were lousy, and just cause they amped it up in the ES120 with more power, it’s still downward firing
My conclusion and advice is, if you can, make one more step up: the Kawai ES520 is phenomenal, and these days on eBay they’re blowing them out, so about the same price as the ES120. It has a great UI, wonderful rich sounding speakers, even more of the really good piano sounds, and the keybed is a slightly upgraded version from the ES120, so you get that same wonderful action (I like fast, easy to play dynamically responsive actions) and even with all that the weight bump is only about 3 kilos/6 pounds.
I usually find myself on the ‘best-bang-for-the-buck’ side of things’, but having given up keyboards ‘cause they didn’t provide an overall satisfying experience, I think my recommendation upgrade is solid. Perhaps the next comparison video you approach it like this, ‘cause while the all important actions and sound quality are sufficient for piano students on a budget, the User Interface suffers on all of these boards, and the onboard speakers are not nearly as satisfying as the next step up.
Another, different step up: the Numa Piano X73/X88 are a different vision. Unfortunately it has no onboard speakers, but this board has over 200 quality sounds onboard, AND, it plays 4 sounds at once, AND, the UI is very friendly and fast, AND, it has a built-in 4 channel mixer! The Numa Piano X88 and the Yamaha CK88 are both in the $1500 range and give a different focus than the boards you reviewed. Personally, I don’t want a board unless it can split/layer 4 sounds, which is why I went for the Numa Piano even though I have the Kawai ES920.
It's funny because some of us hate the ES110. I rather hope that the (newer) ES120 is better. Supposedly, the keys are less wobbly anyway. I didn't like the ES520 much, and preferred the action on the ES920. I tried all of these briefly (except the ES120) in a showroom about four years ago. I prefer my P-255 to all of them, but it's just my subjective opinion.
Last year I bought a P-121 as a travel piano. I'm very happy with it. It's probably the most portable piano (with a graded weighted action) of all time.
@@Zoco101 sound quality felt the same to me. I might have to try it again though🦊🎹🎶
Name the piece starting from 57 secs
Casio CT-S300 - Yamaha PSR-F52
Which one?
Thank you🙏
I’m confused between P145 and B2 digital piano. I’m getting both at difference of $54. B2 is costlier. Which one should I go for sir. Please, I need a genuine advice.
There's no right answer. It's purely on what you prefer so just try em out in stores and whatever works for you, go for it.
P145 is better than B2. Yet in this category check Roland FP10. This would be the best option in thus Range
I suggest the Alesis Prestige. The action and sounds are pretty good, and it has proper lineouts, plus a recorder. I have tried it next to the Korg B2 but slightly preferred the Alesis Prestige. Or get the Alesis Prestige Artist if you can afford it.
Mr please give me one your keyboard for my school 😅
Would you recommend Kawai es120 over the Yamaha p 225?
i recommend the Yamaha p225, amazing piano
@@lintonmol too late, I already purchased the Kawai es120 haha
@@clouphon3019and how is it? I’m also thinking of buying it
Anybody know one for $150 ?
just got psr sx920 I have been playing guitar for years have good foundation on theory don’t know sh***t about keyboard😂
Erik Satie again,but good vid anyway
essily use up to Grade 8😮，really？
you should donate a piano if you have done over 500 reviews🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
none of this I can buy ;-;
Jeremy I NEED UR HELP GOD OF PIANOS. I want a piano that is maximum 700-1000 EUR and has this sound th-cam.com/video/nA6ctmnt7zg/w-d-xo.html please please please help me if you know one that sounds like that T-T i want it so bad.
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