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Thomann SP-5500
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Published on 04/30/10 at 00:19
88 keys with hammer-like action
559 sounds 200 styles 100 songs 2 chord dictionaries
Audio ins and outs
Midi in out
USB port
Sustain pedal
Adjustable pedal

USE

Nice keyboard with hammer-like action keys
Clear user manual
It's very easy to use, but limited in terms of controls. For example, it has no pan control.


SOUND

Rather good sounds for the price (piano, violins, trumpets..).
Quite modern and varied styles, especially for pop, rock, country, ballads...
The demos on thomann's site aren't the best in relation to the actual sound.


OVERALL OPINION

I just received it.

I'm happy with it. It seems solid, heavy enough and with a good finish (it even has some real wood).

It's extremely easy to use, but effective, and it has a 3-year warranty.

It's for beginners but also experienced pianists who don't want to go broke and have a complicated piano/synth.

I bought a korg pa50 right before this one and I was disappointed with this 61-key piano that feels like a toy. Everything can be edited, the sounds are good but it's much more expensive, no usb port, no sd reader and made in china, too. Even if it was korg.

Personally, for the use I give it and the price, I clearly prefer this one, you really have the impression of playing a real piano.