Kudos for the Video! Sorry for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Renndrew Volleyball Victimless (search on google)? It is a great exclusive product for uncovering the simple trick to master the piano minus the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my friend after many years got excellent results with it.
When mentioning the amount of keys, one should also consider 76 keys as an option. It's not super common, but it exists, and is a good alternative to 88 keys if you don't want to give up much but want better portability.
Lets add to this. There are keyboards with 76 keys. Piano action is stiffer and takes more finger pressure. Synth action is easier and allows for a bit quicker playing. If you are used to a piano then likely that is what you will want but if you are not used to piano then synth cn make sense. Find a keyboard that feels right. Everything else can be dealt with. A midi controller may well make sense if you wish to record and maybe play out. Triggering samples in Kontakt is not hard to do. A synth (ok they are also called ROMplers since the samples are in ROM memory) is generally used to gig with. I use a hybrid setup with a couple Romplers midied to a midi mixer and also to trigger samples in Kontakt or other programs. I advise people who are going to record to get a controller. Your DAW has instruments available that you can trigger. I have not noticed a horrible delay using instruments inside a DAW. Is there some delay, YES. I have gigged my 76 key synths but honestly 61 keys is far easier to carry and it is very rare that you need both the lowest notes and the highest notes in a single piece you will be playing. Every thing I have seen for decades has a transpose function meaning you can shift the notes or Octaves higher or lower so the lack of keys should only be noticed if you are doing classical works or very unusual modern pieces. I am a headphones guy so I will just say that and not pick on Sean. Finally think about used rather than newest latest and greatest. My mate just got a new Roland synth. I have a 20+ year old Roland XP-80. His synth cost a couple grand mine on the used market s probably in the 500 range. His synth does thing mine can not no doubt. But my action was better (he said it) the sounds are still quite viable and the sequencer in my XP still works and saves to Floppies. Yeah I am going to get a floppy replacement that takes flash drives. Just my $.02 cents worth.
Certainly us Keyboardists aren't pianists and I always try and elevate that distinction, because literally gigging Triton/Kronos isn't anything like belting your grand on stage at concerts lol. Digi pianos are so feature loaded, especially at the 88 key range that it's just as good as acoustic. Indeed I think you are good to test on them up to grade 6 or so. The 88 synths lack portability and it's hard to imagine wanting any kind of hammer action/delay in my band, which some of those models seem to want to edge toward. I'm still using my Trion Ex 76 key as much as my Kronos; no desire to go near any replica pianos :P
@@ErraticFaith what would you recommend as a decent, second hand synth for live playing. I need a good piano, Rhodes and Organ sounds. Anything else is just cream on top.
Sean! This video really saved my tofurkey. I was going to buy my wife a keyboard but settled on a glitter phone case instead. JK, I just ordered her a Kawai Recital Pro. Hoping that's a good beginner setup. Now all I need from you is a video on how she can fake how to play Riders On The Storm so I can fake the guitar solo
lauren chafee www.guitarcenter.com/Casio/CDP-135-88-Key-Digital-Piano-with-Wood-Stand-and-Sustain-Pedal.gc but by now you probably found a piano anyways lol
@@seandaniel23 so i still need help - i want to play piano(so use a digital piano) but i want to make beats/music too(midi). you briefly mentioned that a digital piano can do both? or you can plug a digital piano into a computer like a midi lol, helpp loll
I am just now interested in learning piano would a 61 key be okay for beginners. I would like to preform on it not really interested in recording I just want to play to play you know. Music is my Garden of Eden
I am going for 61 key, touch sensitive, not weighted. I have been watching a church gospel jazz pianist's videos. And I am totally sold on it, even though I am an atheist.
I have a Roland JD-Xi 37 keys digital-analog crossover synth and I love it. It has a sequencer that no other synth has (except the new Fantom). Even though it has only 3 octaves of velocity-sensitive mini keys, you can switch octaves all the way from 1 to 8 using the octave buttons. It is perfect for travel, playing on the couch or just about anywhere. For its features and instruments (including all drums and a vocoder with a gooseneck mic!), nothing can beat it at that price. My next purchase will be the new Roland Fantom workstation.
I’ve been playing guitar for about three years and now I’ve playing piano (got it yesterday) and I’m learning really really fast but I only have a 61 key which is good but not enough I’m probably gonna get a 76 key
Oh wait it's been like a year since I played my Piano. Should probably get back into it. After all, it was my first ever instrument that made me realize the art of music
...or 76 keys. I’ve had my Roland JW-50 (61 keys) since 1994. Still is an impressive workhorse. But I have a hankering for an 88 key for awhile now. So many options!
For someone looking to stat practicing piano, what would be best kind of keyboard to practice with? It seems like a sturdy stand, the sensitive keys you mention, and maybe weighted keys also? Living in an apartment too - so I guess one that has an option to turn the speakers off and use headphones. Thanks for the informative video!
I’ve been playing guitar for 1.5 years now but I’ve started to consider learning piano. Would you recommend spending some more time with guitar first or learning both simultaneously?
i was gifted a Yamaha PSR-295, and have adjusted watching your guitar vids with watching your keyboard vids. Good Stuff! ... if i start writing songs, the world has you to blame for it.
Hello Mr handsome Sean Daniel, I am very happy because I got myself an electric keyboard and I enjoy playing it very much, I learn a lot from your TH-cam channel, I am also happy to see expert like you that has this kind of interest and knowledge, thank you for sharing your advice which has help me a lot, hope to see more of your new video soon, he he.
Hey :) Im a piano teacher in Philippines & I wanted to ask you if you ever heard of the piano company Global & Davis & have you ever played them before
Hi, may I ask where are you located in the Philippines generally? Sorry for the question. I am looking for a piano teacher but my friends said the ones we went to were charging too high. Thank you.
I really like the the way the Nord pianos feel, but they're so pricey. Some of the Roland keyboards have really cool onboard effects, which my Casio doesn't really have. But with MIDI you can really go pretty far with a fairly simple 88 key and do the effects in your DAW, but there is something about twisting a knob that's really satisfying.
Thanks man im going to guitar center tomarrow to get a keybord i am inspired by newer songs (lucid dreams) and the melody of that and if i get good enough then i will start performing in the future
i just made a big mistake :( I've recently moved into a new space with a room that's quite small and i was thinking about using it as a music room. So i bought a crappy 61-key Rockjam beginner keyboard (thinking it was actually ok), only to find out the action was dreadful and had absolutely no touch/velocity sensitivity at all :( do u have any recommendations??? great vid btw keep it up! :)
@@kjikj ..... really? so you dont know how to pick a keyboard? you just like what you see.... that toy is for child play thing and just for having fun. no sustain unless you afford yourself a pedal and no super dynamic touch. its just a normal touch that doesn't play stronger then. but hey is what you thinks is good but I always help people to pick out the best cheap or expensive keybaord. what a casio ct-s300 which you say is worht better then psr e373... psr-e373 feature dual mode mean have 2 instrument play at the same time. echo which you can create a echo repeat sound one touch. the grand piano is better on the yamaha beside I have the yamaha PSR-E463 check that one out.
An entry level cost around $700 USD nowadays, anything less might feel like toys, a few popular models include Yamaha p 125, Roland fp 30, Kawai es 110, Korg D1, Casio px 160. I'm debating on getting either the Roland or Kawai, but price here in Australia is completely different to that of America.
I have a keyboard piano, that has "General MIDI" logo on it. It has a "MIDI USB" connector port that my friend told me, and not the circular port for MIDI. Will that work as a MIDI still? Need help. Thank you.
The Weighted Keys are best for Piano and Percussive sounding. I hate Weighted Keys (worse: velocity sensitive keys weighted or not) on Organ sounds, Bowed Strings or Wind Instruments. Also on Organ (and assuming single keyboard) having a Left-Right Split (Split between B& Middle C for LH Bass, E&F above Middle C fie LH Chords) so you have a separation between the Lead and Accompaniment parts.
so I’ve played an acoustic piano for years so I would say I’m pretty advanced. I want to buy a keyboard (not too big) for my bedroom so I can do some songwriting more privately, since my acoustic piano is in the living room. So my question is what do you think the price could be for a keyboard that’s good (since I think I’ll notice if it’s bad bc my acoustic piano is pretty good) and if you could recommend me one or maybe a brand? thank you! the video was really informative
So i agree the first thing is to decide the mission,, so , i don't really play, but i had a Yamaha PSR F51 to take with like a guitar and i have more expensive keyboard like yours to use at home, i gave the little one away and i want to replace it. 1.61 keys , 2. ) i would rather have a very few things, that sound better , like strings, or Trumpet,, How to sort through the so many options is overwhelming?
Thank you so much for this!i've had the same keyboard for about 14 years and it's a very basic 61 key YAMAHA one that has no pressure sensitivity at all!i've learned so many songs on it, including Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement and i always had to quickly go to the TRANSPOSE settings to rescale the keyboard to hit the high note! hahah. This video was very helpful, all i want is a 88 key keyboard with pressure sensitivity so it feels like a real piano, and i don't care about USB computer software stuff at all, and i just want plug and play speaker too. (like my current one)
I want to buy a 61 keys keyboard but i need soft keys with touch sensitivity and velocity i don't care its midi or arranger or digital piano i want to play cover musics and performances in fl studio and studio one So what You guys recommending?
I am so happy that I found your video I wanted to ask a question and I would appreciate it if you could answer me I played piano for 8 years and I moved to Canada so I don't have my piano in Canada. I don't want a beginner piano, but I don't have that much money either ( I want something aroung $1000_1300). A digital piano that feels like an acoustic piano, and I don't care about the number of digital sounds it has (I just want to play piano, not make music). Is there a piano you can recommend? (it doesn't have to be 2020 as well) Thank you so my much
My goals where this: very high quality intstruments. Over 500 of said high quality instruments. 88 keys that are weighted and touch sensitive, and built in speakers. I ended up landing on a discontinued model. The korg Havian 30, The sounds were higher quality than a yamaha, and as a bonus i got a touch screen, 800 instruments, and the ability to download more sounds. The toughest part was to find one that had speakers. All the other requirments where pretty easy. I got it used for 750. Works fine. And id say its a very good Instrument.
Hi my name is Rowan I was wondering if you could give me some information on adapters I found the keyboard I want but I need some more knowledge on this subject thank you!
I want a keyboard with lots of different sounds, split mode, dual mode, graded hammer keys and a 'pitch bending weel', or how you call it. Could I get one with less than 700 euros?
Honestly I don't know what's available right now for what price, just wanted to make a video showing some of the stuff you might be looking for. But it seems like there should be something in that price range for you.
I know it sounds cheesy, i want pressure censors and 88 keys, but i do want it to have nice sounds on it for different instruments and whatnot, are there any features to look for for how natural those sounds, sounds like?
I guess I just like looking down at my keyboard and seeing all 88 keys. I immediately know where to put my hands and I don't have to worry about using a shift button to change to the lower or higher register. I prefer a piano feel also. I use two keyboards. One is more of a synth (61 key) and the other is the 88 key that feels like a real piano. The smaller board can play chords but the keys are too easy to press and I can't relax my hands without hitting wrong notes while trying to play a piano ballad for instance.
Hello seeking some advice. As someone who has no intention of playing a real piano, and would be happy with the piano sounds on a keyboard (among the many other sounds) should I get a keyboard with weighted keys or not bother with that.
Tell me about the new Piano for travel - sold in octaves so 4 would give you a 88 keyboard piano. But it comes apart for travel and I think that would be awesome. Thanks.
Get Roland JD-Xi 37 keys digital-analog crossover synth. It has a sequencer that no other synth has (except the new Fantom). Even though it has only 3 octaves of velocity-sensitive mini keys, you can switch octaves all the way from 1 to 8 using the octave buttons. It is perfect for travel. I have one and I love it. For its features and instruments (including all drums and a vocoder!), nothing can beat it at that price.
I want to start in this, what is the best option to start with... Yamahapsr363 or alesis recital? I like the 88 keys on the alesis, but I also like other functions on the yamaha. Please help.. (and sorry for my english)
Hi i know this is a late comment.. but will a 61 key keyboard like the casio ctk 6250 be ok for a beginner? I just want to try to learn the basics and i dont want to invest alot of money at first.
If I'm not looking for a keyboard or digital piano as standalone but merely as midi controller, but also with a ton of sounds like a roland af 08, or Korg Kronos. Basically I'm looking for, midi keyboard controller & synthesizer with mixer, sequencer, pads, faders, sliders and encoder knobs, Would I be better off getting a Roland Juno-DS 88 or Arturia keylab 88 mk2? I have no intention of using it without a DAW but they go for about the same price and I feel like Roland has more potential, given it's built in sounds and synthesizer. I'm just not sure if a Roland integrates as well with DAW software as an actual midi controller
How much was ur keyboard? because I'm a music student for four years now and finally decide I need a keyboard my senior year. I'm a Singer in music theory and I still don't get it. I want a really good Enexpensvie piano to play sheet music with. And also connect my phone to to learn how to play other song off an app. If you have any advice for a good one lmk please.
I have a yamaha psre353 as an arranger but I cant access it for now because of lockdown. I was planning to buy a midi keyboard with good keybed and minimum knobs and faders. Since I play piano style and am a beginner in DAW, I have no idea how important are knobs and faders and pads for things such as looping and all. Is it better to buy a roland a49 along with a separate akaipad or buy something else? I want the best combo with my arranger since it can be used as a midi too but only for its keybed. I mostly play piano and strings but would love to start learning looping, altough I have seen mostly looping requires pads too in midi. What will the best buy for me considering all of this? I'm really confused.
If you really want more realism (Especially if it's Hammer Action) get the tri-sensor one, if I'm correct they're sensors that are there to be triggered, the Tri-sensor one has an extra sensor near the bottom end of the key so that when you replay a key you wouldn't have to experience a delay when repeating notes in a fast manner or an accidental missed press, I could be wrong but it's better you look at models with Standard two sensors and others with tri-sensors, some standard ones might even sound better, just look into it. For aftertouch, you know how a real acoustic or perhaps Grand piano, when you've already depressed the note, it's still down with your hand depressing it, then depress it again but not a full key press or depression then there's this bump type of feel, I've heard that aftertouch is the distance between that Bump and the depression. (Experts please correct this if I am indeed wrong.)
It's basically just a normal Keyboard but can only be connected to PC Software, as a hobby, if you got enough keys and you're comfortable with those keys (I.e you might hate not having weighted keys as some controllers don't feature that, or you might be just fine with it.) So, definitely. Like Sean Daniel said "Totally, I'd recommend.:
hi, i need some advice because I don't know in which to choose if I want a 49 key Yamaha psr 8 and with touch sensitive keys or If I want a 61 key Yamaha ypt 210
After research, as a guitar player looking to augment tracks with keys and other sounds, I went with the Korg microStation synth workstation. 61 mini keys. Tons of sounds. 16-track sequencer. Midi keyboard mode. SD card. Editing software. Unlike midi keyboard, flip a switch and have fun, practice keys, create. It takes up much less space with the mini keys and you become used to them. I have a full-sized midi keyboard, but loading the DAW and VSTi to practice keys or experiment with sounds took too long. The two-line LCD display is a challenge as there are multiple layers of menus. (I keep printed menu cheatsheet nearby). And the software is not the most elegant. I haven't looked at these workstations in a while. Would be cool to have a workstation that integrates tightly with your DAW of choice for setting up sequences, recording, editing and more. Overall, happy with it, but wish it integrated with DAW better. www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/microstation/
What would you say to me getting 2 49 key boards... I do want to eventually learn classical piano. But want to be able to just learn and have portability. I play in random situations at random places so I want a portable version and a full size. also 2 49 keys would be easier to transport
Trying to decide between the Roland FP30 and the NI Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2. I like the simplicity/plug-n-play of the Roland but also the potential possibilities of the S88. Views on the two would be great including the Fatar on the S88 verse the escapement on the FP30. Relative new comer so looking to invest in something I and the family can grow with.
My gut would say go for the FP30. Great action, will play more like a piano thank the Kontrol, but that's biased towards what I (as more of a piano player than an electronic music producer) would want. If you're really tied into the NI stuff and are looking for more of a synth controller, then go Kontrol.
"Choose poorly, or the consequences will be dire".
I don't like those options.
This literally made me laugh out loud. I almost spat out my food.
@@raquelariel_ ahhh that's hot
Your name and your profile picture..
Kudos for the Video! Sorry for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Renndrew Volleyball Victimless (search on google)? It is a great exclusive product for uncovering the simple trick to master the piano minus the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my friend after many years got excellent results with it.
lmao i just got the joke
How I Met Your Keyboard
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Oh, hello musical version of pwediepie.
Yes
@@lezzz_08 finally someone that sees he looks like PewDiePie
It even says PDP on his drums in the background hmmm
NOOO!! HE'S THE MUSICAL VERSION of BLIM!
How come he's voice tone is so close to pewds as well 😶😶😶
When mentioning the amount of keys, one should also consider 76 keys as an option. It's not super common, but it exists, and is a good alternative to 88 keys if you don't want to give up much but want better portability.
My guy shames people by pressing a note on their keyboard.
*takes note shamefully*
Takes note. I see what you did there...
Lets add to this. There are keyboards with 76 keys. Piano action is stiffer and takes more finger pressure. Synth action is easier and allows for a bit quicker playing. If you are used to a piano then likely that is what you will want but if you are not used to piano then synth cn make sense. Find a keyboard that feels right. Everything else can be dealt with. A midi controller may well make sense if you wish to record and maybe play out. Triggering samples in Kontakt is not hard to do. A synth (ok they are also called ROMplers since the samples are in ROM memory) is generally used to gig with. I use a hybrid setup with a couple Romplers midied to a midi mixer and also to trigger samples in Kontakt or other programs. I advise people who are going to record to get a controller. Your DAW has instruments available that you can trigger. I have not noticed a horrible delay using instruments inside a DAW. Is there some delay, YES. I have gigged my 76 key synths but honestly 61 keys is far easier to carry and it is very rare that you need both the lowest notes and the highest notes in a single piece you will be playing. Every thing I have seen for decades has a transpose function meaning you can shift the notes or Octaves higher or lower so the lack of keys should only be noticed if you are doing classical works or very unusual modern pieces.
I am a headphones guy so I will just say that and not pick on Sean. Finally think about used rather than newest latest and greatest. My mate just got a new Roland synth. I have a 20+ year old Roland XP-80. His synth cost a couple grand mine on the used market s probably in the 500 range. His synth does thing mine can not no doubt. But my action was better (he said it) the sounds are still quite viable and the sequencer in my XP still works and saves to Floppies. Yeah I am going to get a floppy replacement that takes flash drives.
Just my $.02 cents worth.
Great comment! Thanks for chiming in!
Certainly us Keyboardists aren't pianists and I always try and elevate that distinction, because literally gigging Triton/Kronos isn't anything like belting your grand on stage at concerts lol.
Digi pianos are so feature loaded, especially at the 88 key range that it's just as good as acoustic. Indeed I think you are good to test on them up to grade 6 or so. The 88 synths lack portability and it's hard to imagine wanting any kind of hammer action/delay in my band, which some of those models seem to want to edge toward.
I'm still using my Trion Ex 76 key as much as my Kronos; no desire to go near any replica pianos :P
@@ErraticFaith what would you recommend as a decent, second hand synth for live playing. I need a good piano, Rhodes and Organ sounds. Anything else is just cream on top.
Please answer guys 🙏🏻 How many keys do I need to play 90% of the pop songs?
"Fun fact about Back to the Future, but I made it up"
Sean! This video really saved my tofurkey. I was going to buy my wife a keyboard but settled on a glitter phone case instead.
JK, I just ordered her a Kawai Recital Pro. Hoping that's a good beginner setup. Now all I need from you is a video on how she can fake how to play Riders On The Storm so I can fake the guitar solo
I love it!
*they had us in the first half, not gonna lie*
That's good
“It’s not really true..i made that up”
Lmao
:)
@@seandaniel23 how can I tell if a certain music needs all 88 keys or just 61 will do
Helpful video! For digital pianos, the Casio CDP 135 and Yamaha P115 are really nice pianos for the money imo.
Thanks for adding to the conversation :)
i’ve been looking for a casio cdp 135 for 3 days now and cannot find one online. do you have a link or know where i could get one?
lauren chafee www.guitarcenter.com/Casio/CDP-135-88-Key-Digital-Piano-with-Wood-Stand-and-Sustain-Pedal.gc but by now you probably found a piano anyways lol
i liked it just because of your Delorean comment. lol
My guy.
Same
Same
I really don't know what it is. But that damn blue Tele is amazing...
Love that thing.
I'm so glad I waited to buy a keyboard until this year when you made this video. Holy crap this is so informative
Thanks for checking it out!
When your guitar teacher is absent and the class is substituted with a handsome piano teacher where you understand nothing just keep looking at him..
Aww shucks...
Oops!! Got a little too mushy..🙊
farha sameer Lol yeah he is cute
@@samfar28 senpai noticed u
I've got a keyboard with sixty wonkies, whatever that is.
Then you've got all you need ;)
@@seandaniel23 so i still need help - i want to play piano(so use a digital piano) but i want to make beats/music too(midi). you briefly mentioned that a digital piano can do both? or you can plug a digital piano into a computer like a midi lol, helpp loll
yeah but only if the digital piano has a normal midi port or a usb midi port
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sixty Wonkies LMAOO
i love wonkies
I am just now interested in learning piano would a 61 key be okay for beginners. I would like to preform on it not really interested in recording I just want to play to play you know. Music is my Garden of Eden
i would go to max keys.. maybe one day you will use..
Yamaha ypt 360 then can record 5 song and over lay record again its call editing one time though.
Can use 6aa battery
yes
I am going for 61 key, touch sensitive, not weighted. I have been watching a church gospel jazz pianist's videos. And I am totally sold on it, even though I am an atheist.
I have a Roland JD-Xi 37 keys digital-analog crossover synth and I love it. It has a sequencer that no other synth has (except the new Fantom). Even though it has only 3 octaves of velocity-sensitive mini keys, you can switch octaves all the way from 1 to 8 using the octave buttons. It is perfect for travel, playing on the couch or just about anywhere. For its features and instruments (including all drums and a vocoder with a gooseneck mic!), nothing can beat it at that price.
My next purchase will be the new Roland Fantom workstation.
I’ve been playing guitar for about three years and now I’ve playing piano (got it yesterday) and I’m learning really really fast but I only have a 61 key which is good but not enough I’m probably gonna get a 76 key
Oh wait it's been like a year since I played my Piano. Should probably get back into it. After all, it was my first ever instrument that made me realize the art of music
No better time than now :)
Is it good idea to buy 61 keyboard for Synthesia and start learning playing with it? Or is 88 basically a must have.
I wish somebody knew the answer
61 keys is enough to learn pop and some classical music..
76 is still the sweet spot for me on synth. Love my Korg. 61 is perfectly adequate, just depends on your usage.
Any size jaut what song yiu want to play???
...or 76 keys. I’ve had my Roland JW-50 (61 keys) since 1994. Still is an impressive workhorse. But I have a hankering for an 88 key for awhile now. So many options!
For someone looking to stat practicing piano, what would be best kind of keyboard to practice with? It seems like a sturdy stand, the sensitive keys you mention, and maybe weighted keys also? Living in an apartment too - so I guess one that has an option to turn the speakers off and use headphones. Thanks for the informative video!
The answer is a Rhodes and a Moog, or if the budget doesn't support that, as close to a Rhodes as you can afford.
Great info ! I am looking to drink beer and play tiny dancer so I am going to get one with a cup holder and a handful of keys.
Perfect!
Well i have enough time now to practice, thanks to quarantiane
Make the most of it!
I've watched this 3 times now just to get my knowledge up to snuff. great explanation!
Happy to help!
I’ve been playing guitar for 1.5 years now but I’ve started to consider learning piano. Would you recommend spending some more time with guitar first or learning both simultaneously?
I think learning both at the same time is great because it gives you such an interesting and different perspective. Go for it!
i was gifted a Yamaha PSR-295, and have adjusted watching your guitar vids with watching your keyboard vids. Good Stuff!
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if i start writing songs, the world has you to blame for it.
I was 2 months too late and I’m stuck with a keyboard without velocity sensor
I just ordered a keyboard on Amazon I’m exited to learn!
How did it go? (Excited btw)
I bought a 61 key casio for the kids for xmas so they can learn to play
When they get bored Im going to take it
did they get bored yet?😂
Hello Mr handsome Sean Daniel, I am very happy because I got myself an electric keyboard and I enjoy playing it very much, I learn a lot from your TH-cam channel, I am also happy to see expert like you that has this kind of interest and knowledge, thank you for sharing your advice which has help me a lot, hope to see more of your new video soon, he he.
Thanks so much! I'll keep the videos coming!
Hey :) Im a piano teacher in Philippines & I wanted to ask you if you ever heard of the piano company Global & Davis & have you ever played them before
Hi, may I ask where are you located in the Philippines generally? Sorry for the question. I am looking for a piano teacher but my friends said the ones we went to were charging too high. Thank you.
@@masamunejinn Hey no problem. Where do you live?
I really like the the way the Nord pianos feel, but they're so pricey. Some of the Roland keyboards have really cool onboard effects, which my Casio doesn't really have. But with MIDI you can really go pretty far with a fairly simple 88 key and do the effects in your DAW, but there is something about twisting a knob that's really satisfying.
Yeah I think I'll probably get a Roland at some point.
Thanks man im going to guitar center tomarrow to get a keybord i am inspired by newer songs (lucid dreams) and the melody of that and if i get good enough then i will start performing in the future
So cool to hear! Congrats!
4:01 "Just another note on MIDI" Are you saying that it can record up to 89 notes?
That’s not what he means-
I got a m audio 48 key because it was on sale, the keys were not weighted but still a killer deal!
Yeah those are pretty popular!
They're semi-weighted tbh
Thank you man, you've just answered all my questions..
What do you think about Yamaha Tyros 4/5? is it good for learning piano for kids?
You know I've never played that one so I can't really say, but Yamaha makes great stuff.
If Owen Wilson and Ryan Reynolds had a kid, this guy would be him
Why is this so accurate?
i just made a big mistake :( I've recently moved into a new space with a room that's quite small and i was thinking about using it as a music room. So i bought a crappy 61-key Rockjam beginner keyboard (thinking it was actually ok), only to find out the action was dreadful and had absolutely no touch/velocity sensitivity at all :( do u have any recommendations??? great vid btw keep it up! :)
Check out yamaha psr e363 for 199.99 come with touch and sustain option and louder clearer bass speaker
@@kjikj ..... really?
so you dont know how to pick a keyboard? you just like what you see....
that toy is for child play thing and just for having fun.
no sustain unless you afford yourself a pedal and no super dynamic touch. its just a normal touch that doesn't play stronger then.
but hey is what you thinks is good but I always help people to pick out the best cheap or expensive keybaord.
what a casio ct-s300 which you say is worht better then psr e373...
psr-e373 feature
dual mode mean have 2 instrument play at the same time.
echo which you can create a echo repeat sound one touch.
the grand piano is better on the yamaha
beside I have the yamaha PSR-E463 check that one out.
An entry level cost around $700 USD nowadays, anything less might feel like toys, a few popular models include Yamaha p 125, Roland fp 30, Kawai es 110, Korg D1, Casio px 160. I'm debating on getting either the Roland or Kawai, but price here in Australia is completely different to that of America.
Both great options!
Wow last month I thought about getting a keyboard but I didnt kniw what to look for. This is very helpful!
Good luck getting a keyboard!
when u said 88 and 49 and 25 do u mean all keys including plack keys or only white ones
all of them, black plus white :)
@@seandaniel23 thank u so much that video was really helpfull but which one do recommend for as a biggener plus my buget is kinda low
Thanks! Can I start learning on a PSS A50? 37 keys keyboard??
does anyone know the specific name of the keyboard he's using?
Also the pedal. Most cheap keyboards only work with the sustain. I've only found A few that are compatible with the three pedal thing.
Very true! Should've mentioned that!
I have a keyboard piano, that has "General MIDI" logo on it. It has a "MIDI USB" connector port that my friend told me, and not the circular port for MIDI. Will that work as a MIDI still? Need help. Thank you.
The Weighted Keys are best for Piano and Percussive sounding. I hate Weighted Keys (worse: velocity sensitive keys weighted or not) on Organ sounds, Bowed Strings or Wind Instruments.
Also on Organ (and assuming single keyboard) having a Left-Right Split (Split between B& Middle C for LH Bass, E&F above Middle C fie LH Chords) so you have a separation between the Lead and Accompaniment parts.
so I’ve played an acoustic piano for years so I would say I’m pretty advanced. I want to buy a keyboard (not too big) for my bedroom so I can do some songwriting more privately, since my acoustic piano is in the living room. So my question is what do you think the price could be for a keyboard that’s good (since I think I’ll notice if it’s bad bc my acoustic piano is pretty good) and if you could recommend me one or maybe a brand? thank you! the video was really informative
I just love the tune he makes when he finishes every sentence lmao 🤣
After wanting for years to play piano I found Denelle piano lesson and it seems to be the simplest home study course (google it if you're interested)
I got a 61 key non-weighted keyboard two years ago when I started and I reallllyyyyyy neeeed to upgrade 😬
Now is the time!
So i agree the first thing is to decide the mission,, so , i don't really play, but i had a Yamaha PSR F51 to take with like a guitar and i have more expensive keyboard like yours to use at home, i gave the little one away and i want to replace it. 1.61 keys , 2. ) i would rather have a very few things, that sound better , like strings, or Trumpet,, How to sort through the so many options is overwhelming?
very well done! I have been a songwriter for years, but only on strings... I want to learn piano, but mostly to record. This was awesome!
Thank you so much for this!i've had the same keyboard for about 14 years and it's a very basic 61 key YAMAHA one that has no pressure sensitivity at all!i've learned so many songs on it, including Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement and i always had to quickly go to the TRANSPOSE settings to rescale the keyboard to hit the high note! hahah.
This video was very helpful, all i want is a 88 key keyboard with pressure sensitivity so it feels like a real piano, and i don't care about USB computer software stuff at all, and i just want plug and play speaker too. (like my current one)
Im a beginner and i got 54 key piano, is that okayy?
Totally. Whatever works for you!
If you want to play Mary had a little lamb then yes. If you want to learn some of your favorite songs then you at LEAST want a 71 key
What keyboard Is that
I want to buy a 61 keys keyboard but i need soft keys with touch sensitivity and velocity i don't care its midi or arranger or digital piano i want to play cover musics and performances in fl studio and studio one So what You guys recommending?
I am so happy that I found your video
I wanted to ask a question and I would appreciate it if you could answer me
I played piano for 8 years and I moved to Canada so I don't have my piano in Canada. I don't want a beginner piano, but I don't have that much money either ( I want something aroung $1000_1300). A digital piano that feels like an acoustic piano, and I don't care about the number of digital sounds it has (I just want to play piano, not make music). Is there a piano you can recommend? (it doesn't have to be 2020 as well)
Thank you so my much
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Im here because my parents are asking me if i want one and i don't want something that i can't manage 😔
Bruh, I'm over here saving up pennies to buy a damn piano lmao
@@ayofrtho7014 same here lol
Same
My goals where this: very high quality intstruments. Over 500 of said high quality instruments. 88 keys that are weighted and touch sensitive, and built in speakers.
I ended up landing on a discontinued model. The korg Havian 30, The sounds were higher quality than a yamaha, and as a bonus i got a touch screen, 800 instruments, and the ability to download more sounds.
The toughest part was to find one that had speakers. All the other requirments where pretty easy.
I got it used for 750. Works fine.
And id say its a very good Instrument.
Hi my name is Rowan I was wondering if you could give me some information on adapters I found the keyboard I want but I need some more knowledge on this subject thank you!
I want a keyboard with lots of different sounds, split mode, dual mode, graded hammer keys and a 'pitch bending weel', or how you call it. Could I get one with less than 700 euros?
Honestly I don't know what's available right now for what price, just wanted to make a video showing some of the stuff you might be looking for. But it seems like there should be something in that price range for you.
I know it sounds cheesy, i want pressure censors and 88 keys, but i do want it to have nice sounds on it for different instruments and whatnot, are there any features to look for for how natural those sounds, sounds like?
I guess I just like looking down at my keyboard and seeing all 88 keys. I immediately know where to put my hands and I don't have to worry about using a shift button to change to the lower or higher register.
I prefer a piano feel also. I use two keyboards. One is more of a synth (61 key) and the other is the 88 key that feels like a real piano. The smaller board can play chords but the keys are too easy to press and I can't relax my hands without hitting wrong notes while trying to play a piano ballad for instance.
Hello seeking some advice. As someone who has no intention of playing a real piano, and would be happy with the piano sounds on a keyboard (among the many other sounds) should I get a keyboard with weighted keys or not bother with that.
So what is the name of the keyboards that have a sensitivity on how hard you push the keys?
Tell me about the new Piano for travel - sold in octaves so 4 would give you a 88 keyboard piano. But it comes apart for travel and I think that would be awesome. Thanks.
Get Roland JD-Xi 37 keys digital-analog crossover synth. It has a sequencer that no other synth has (except the new Fantom). Even though it has only 3 octaves of velocity-sensitive mini keys, you can switch octaves all the way from 1 to 8 using the octave buttons. It is perfect for travel. I have one and I love it. For its features and instruments (including all drums and a vocoder!), nothing can beat it at that price.
Which one is best for a beginner?
which is a good piano for practice?
I want to start in this, what is the best option to start with... Yamahapsr363 or alesis recital? I like the 88 keys on the alesis, but I also like other functions on the yamaha. Please help.. (and sorry for my english)
Honestly I don't really know those models, but Yamahas are usually pretty good.
Is it good to buy a 66key piano for playing river flows in you?
Should work just fine.
Hi i know this is a late comment.. but will a 61 key keyboard like the casio ctk 6250 be ok for a beginner? I just want to try to learn the basics and i dont want to invest alot of money at first.
For sure! Whatever gets you playin!
If I'm not looking for a keyboard or digital piano as standalone but merely as midi controller, but also with a ton of sounds like a roland af 08, or Korg Kronos.
Basically I'm looking for, midi keyboard controller & synthesizer with mixer, sequencer, pads, faders, sliders and encoder knobs,
Would I be better off getting a Roland Juno-DS 88 or Arturia keylab 88 mk2?
I have no intention of using it without a DAW but they go for about the same price and I feel like Roland has more potential, given it's built in sounds and synthesizer. I'm just not sure if a Roland integrates as well with DAW software as an actual midi controller
How much was ur keyboard? because I'm a music student for four years now and finally decide I need a keyboard my senior year. I'm a Singer in music theory and I still don't get it. I want a really good Enexpensvie piano to play sheet music with. And also connect my phone to to learn how to play other song off an app. If you have any advice for a good one lmk please.
I have a yamaha psre353 as an arranger but I cant access it for now because of lockdown. I was planning to buy a midi keyboard with good keybed and minimum knobs and faders. Since I play piano style and am a beginner in DAW, I have no idea how important are knobs and faders and pads for things such as looping and all.
Is it better to buy a roland a49 along with a separate akaipad or buy something else? I want the best combo with my arranger since it can be used as a midi too but only for its keybed. I mostly play piano and strings but would love to start learning looping, altough I have seen mostly looping requires pads too in midi.
What will the best buy for me considering all of this? I'm really confused.
The cheap Casio cdp130 has two sensors on each key, while the more expensive models use tri-sensor. What’s the difference?
No idea.
Sean Daniel Any idea what the Aftertouch is and if we need it on a digital piano?
If you really want more realism (Especially if it's Hammer Action) get the tri-sensor one, if I'm correct they're sensors that are there to be triggered, the Tri-sensor one has an extra sensor near the bottom end of the key so that when you replay a key you wouldn't have to experience a delay when repeating notes in a fast manner or an accidental missed press, I could be wrong but it's better you look at models with Standard two sensors and others with tri-sensors, some standard ones might even sound better, just look into it.
For aftertouch, you know how a real acoustic or perhaps Grand piano, when you've already depressed the note, it's still down with your hand depressing it, then depress it again but not a full key press or depression then there's this bump type of feel, I've heard that aftertouch is the distance between that Bump and the depression. (Experts please correct this if I am indeed wrong.)
Which model keyboard are you using?
Hey I'm looking for keyboard with built in sounds? But would I have to use a daw for it to work?
I got a Casio Cdp only thing I wish it had proper output jacks. I suppose I can use the head phone jack tho to connect to an amp.
Yeah that's true, some of them are lacking a good stereo out
Is a 61 key good for beginners to practice on because that what I have?
It's perfect!
Hello! Useful video! Can I use a Midi Controller as a piano for playing as a hobby.
Totally, I'd recommend.
It's basically just a normal Keyboard but can only be connected to PC Software, as a hobby, if you got enough keys and you're comfortable with those keys (I.e you might hate not having weighted keys as some controllers don't feature that, or you might be just fine with it.) So, definitely. Like Sean Daniel said "Totally, I'd recommend.:
Should I get heavy weighted keys and 88 keys keyboard for a beginner
If you want 88 as a brginner learning all song then yanaha dgx660 has built in tutorial what keys to press on song lessson.
Have any videos about recording music and setting up our own studio? Such as what pros and cons of daws or pc/mac?
You know I have a couple about the equipment, but not a lot of recording tutorials. I personally like Logic, but I should make more videos on that :)
What about Casio keyboards?
Which piano exactly do you have because the are a lot of Casio Privia pianos
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hi, i need some advice because I don't know in which to choose if I want a 49 key Yamaha psr 8 and with touch sensitive keys or If I want a 61 key Yamaha ypt 210
Excellent video great job!
Happy to help!
What kind of piano can you play drums or like snyth, like it has different sounds?
what software do i use to play a midi piano? im just looking to play the keyboard, i have little to no knowledge about this keyboard, it was a gift
or is there anyway just to plug a speaker in it?
does anyone know where i could buy/order a casio cdp 135? i’ve been looking for one for about 3 days now and cannot find one for the life of me
Wish I could help!
Sean Daniel thank for trying to help! i’ve read somewhere that they changed the cdp 135 model to the cdp s100! thanks tho!
After research, as a guitar player looking to augment tracks with keys and other sounds, I went with the Korg microStation synth workstation. 61 mini keys. Tons of sounds. 16-track sequencer. Midi keyboard mode. SD card. Editing software. Unlike midi keyboard, flip a switch and have fun, practice keys, create. It takes up much less space with the mini keys and you become used to them. I have a full-sized midi keyboard, but loading the DAW and VSTi to practice keys or experiment with sounds took too long. The two-line LCD display is a challenge as there are multiple layers of menus. (I keep printed menu cheatsheet nearby). And the software is not the most elegant. I haven't looked at these workstations in a while. Would be cool to have a workstation that integrates tightly with your DAW of choice for setting up sequences, recording, editing and more. Overall, happy with it, but wish it integrated with DAW better.
www.korg.com/us/products/synthesizers/microstation/
I've heard really great things about that one!
Im looking to buy a keyboard so do I want weighted or semiweighted keys? I don't want to have to press hard.
I only have a midi keyboard and I can definitely say that it makes me not want to practice because I have to set up the sounds
Totally agree. The extra steps of going through a software program don't seem like a lot, but it always keeps me from playing more.
I can say the same about eletric guitar. 99% of the times I play it unplugged
Subscribed. Considering Casio wk 245. What do you know on whether it’s a good buy/maybe what software I could get there?
What would you say to me getting 2 49 key boards... I do want to eventually learn classical piano. But want to be able to just learn and have portability. I play in random situations at random places so I want a portable version and a full size. also 2 49 keys would be easier to transport
Trying to decide between the Roland FP30 and the NI Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2. I like the simplicity/plug-n-play of the Roland but also the potential possibilities of the S88. Views on the two would be great including the Fatar on the S88 verse the escapement on the FP30. Relative new comer so looking to invest in something I and the family can grow with.
My gut would say go for the FP30. Great action, will play more like a piano thank the Kontrol, but that's biased towards what I (as more of a piano player than an electronic music producer) would want. If you're really tied into the NI stuff and are looking for more of a synth controller, then go Kontrol.
What about a 19 keys keybord?
(Casio SA-46)
What are the companies of keyboard?