Yamaha Digital Pianos

Fairly comprehensive connections, possibility to deactivate the speakers with the switch on the side. The pedal included is of good quality (compared to others that go click clack). UTILIZATION You need to have the manual close at hand during setup. With time you end up remembering which menu corresponds to "F8," etc. But, to be totally honest, it's not easy, it's not well-designed at all! But you get used to it all the same. Very clear user's manual. The keyboard is very good. A bit heavy for my taste and the key travel is very long. SOUNDS The main piano sound is great. Just like the Rhodes. The harpsichord is really amazing! The organs are OK, but the rest is pretty bad! It remains a digital piano. And it's pretty good at that. OVERALL OPINION What I like best is: - The connections on the side!! - The sturdiness. - An adequate music stand!! Sturdy and big enough! The piano is heavy but it's easy to understand why. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again to play at home or on stage if I can't have a real piano.

one input jack one pedal input midi output 88 keys (a bit too heavy) 2 piano sounds, 2 electric pianos, harpsichord, vibraphone 35 lb (16 kg) transpose UTILIZATION perfect, it suits everybody the p60 has a very heavy feel to it, fans of piano keys will be very happy but it may be a bit too much I was able to understand everything by myself, without the manual, except how to transpose SOUNDS as far as I'm concerned, I only use the piano sound and it's sublime yamaha remains, without a doubt, the brand that makes the best piano sound because after using korg , roland , casio privia it's easy to see that the piano sound isn't as good I say: bravo yamaha using 2 piano sounds in dual mode we get a darn good Cuban piano sound in terms of sound it's the best OVERALL OPINION it's an excellent piano to have it fixed in one place genre master keyboard, or to have it at home but its defect is that it is too heavy: 35lb (16kg), which makes it not very mobile to take it to rehearsals and events you've been warned: it's a very good product for a fix installation without intending not move it on the other hand, if you have to move it around, I recommend the p85 or 95. yamaha is the best in pianos

Regarding the features, I filled the specs but I forgot to mention the inputs and outputs: MIDI: In, Out, Thru RCA Out, Jack In and Out 2 headphone outputs. An advantage: Transposition of internal recordings or MIDI sequences with the TRANSPOSE key + up/down. A rather satisfying number of (very) interesting sounds and variations. Comprehensive connections, which I use to sequence this piano with my MPC 500. UTILIZATION There's no sorcery. Nothing requires more than five buttons, except maybe accessing sequenced songs based on sounds, but I never use that. The TWO headphone outputs are very well thought-out because they allow me to hear what I do/improve while I record on my PC. Everything is written on the piano, the only difficulty (?) is that yous must learn how to read first. I have never read the manual and I even wonder if there's one, because I have never seen it =D You can record two tracks that can be simultaneously played back at the same time you are playing! It's magical, isn't it? However, I strongly recommend a metronome, obviously! Because it's a recorder and not a sequencer, so you shouldn't complain. I like the keyboard a lot but, not being a pianist, I find it hard to pronounce more categorically. SOUNDS For techno producers like me, buying such a piano is a crazy idea because it's quite a sum for "only" 28 sounds. But these 28 sounds are already enough for a piano of this category and they are Extremely POWERFUL sounds, Punchy and, especially, original. Even the sounds of the Korg T3 are nothing compare to these. The E.Piano 1 is gone, I don't find it ANYWHERE. However, I love to use it... There are 14 sound buttons plus an on/off variation for each, which makes 28 sounds in total: Grand Piano 1/Variation Grand Piano 2 (plus bright)/Variation E.Piano 1/Variation it's MAGICAL!!!! E.Piano 2/Variation Harpsichord/Variation Clavichord/Variation Vibraphone/Variation (Marimba) Church Organ (small organ) / Variation (grand organ) Jazz Organ/Variation Strings/Variation Choir/Variation Guitar (nylon)/Variation (steel) Woodbass/ Variation (+ride) E.Bass/Variation Effects aren't used with knobs and faders (except mellow/bright) but with push-buttons, which is nevertheless more than enough. Their quality is irreproachable. I particularly like the tremolo on the vibraphone, the GrandPiano2 and Guitar(steel). I don't use the reverb. OVERALL OPINION Before making techno, I made ambient and industrial music. The sounds are unparalleled and powerful to the point that my ambient music came almost exclusively from this piano I have now used my ambient recordings to make techno and it works PERFECTLY!! I can achieve really dynamic stuff when I mix them with drum machine loops I downloaded, all with the help of Audacity. With FL11, they sound very good as well. I've been using this instrument for 4 years. If I ever had to, I would buy it again without hesitation. Unbeatable value for money. I cannot complain about the dimensions, since it isn't larger than an 88-key upright piano (although less tall), the connections are very well conceived, the recording quality is impeccable (on the piano and my PC). I give it 10/10. An example of the strings and the e-bass: Enjoy! I'm sorry I can't give you more examples for you to hear!

The Yamaha P 155 can either be purchased in black or in ebony. I have the used the black one for a year now and I love it! It is an 88 key with 17 voices and 11 effects. The keyboard is an 88 key , but it still doesn’t feel like an 88 key. It is light enough to move around with you and it is a good size that can fit in your home or in your care. It is very clean looking as well which was a key point for me because I was going to leave this in the living room of my house and use it as the main piano since we didn’t have room for a full or an upright piano. Everything you need to play is right on this board, it has your on board speakers and it comes with a stylish stand and pedal. You can also record your songs right to your flash drive, that was a key decision for me purchasing a good full digital stage piano , I had to have the ability to easily record what I was playing and get it to the computer or on a CD easily. UTILIZATION The great thing about having a actually stage piano rather than just using your workstation as one, is that you don’t have to have a wait time to load up. The Yamaha P 155 doesn’t load up , you just turn it on and start playing. It is very easy to use and set up. It does come with a manual but I don’t know why because you don’t need it at all. With an on keyboard metronome and you can tune as well, you just cant go wrong with this stage piano. SOUNDS Comes with an sustain pedal and aux input, the total weight of the keyboard is less than 50 pounds which is not bad when it comes time to move it from place to place to play. It takes an AC power adapter but it comes with it. The Yamaha P 155 is really ready right out of the box and will look great in your home or on a stage or wherever you have it set up at. Just in case you are learning to play, it comes loaded with 50 preset songs. So whether you are a beginner or a veteran you can use the Yamaha P 155 easily. OVERALL OPINION Very high end stage piano with a low price, you can not go wrong with buying this. I am happy with my choice to use this stage piano and it looks great in my home!

This is a full size digital piano in all black with the standard array of sounds (2 grand pianos, 2 E. Pianos, Harpsichord, Pipe Organ, Strings) and variations and effects for each. There are 4 selectable Reverbs, 4 different touch sensitivity levels to tailor the response of the instrument to your particular playing style, an effect button (generally adds chorus), and a split button to assign two sounds to the upper and lower registers of the keyboard. It also features a function button that allows players to tune it to pitches ranging from 436Hz to 447Hz. Last but not least, there is a standard metronome with adjustable beat counter and volume, and a record button. There are two tracks available to record to. The back panel is fully featured with MIDI In/Out and Thru, auxiliary inputs and outputs, as well as two headphone jacks. This was acquired quite some time ago in the mid '90s for some $2,000 (roughly). I've been using it as a home and road piano ever since in the hope that I will soon be able to have my very own stage piano, one that travels a little better than this piece of furniture. When it comes to digital pianos, Yamaha has always had the best sound and feel for the classic grand piano tone. There aren't many instruments that have come close, although the Nord Piano is in the ballpark. Overall, the sounds alone do it for me. The interface is incredibly simple and intuitive; anyone, even without any prior experience with a digital piano, could work around the buttons with ease. I also like that I can take it apart into two simple pieces, which makes it relatively transportable, even though it weighs in at almost 75 lbs. I can still get a good enough grip on it to carry it to the car by myself. My only complaint is the lack of a fully open jazz organ (there's a jazz organ on there, but not a B3 model) or a choir sound. Other than that, it's a fantastic digital piano and well worth whatever they sell for now. No problems with it whatsoever in well over 10 years. I've had no problems with it, and it's served it's purpose all these years well. I'll continue to use it to record, practice, and gig with as long as it lasts and as long as I have the means to transport it. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

The Yamaha DGX 630 Model Electrical Keyboard is officially a portable keyboard that comes with a beautiful wooden stand which can be separated and reassembled easily. Features include; 88 weighted graded hammer action keys, the Yamaha Educational Suite, approximately 500 preset voices, 29 types of reverb, 24 types of chorus, 182 types DSP, capability to download songs off the internet and of course the option of playing with headphones. The action of the 88 weighted graded hammer action keys are adjusted so that they have the feel of playing a more expensive upright piano. You control the expressions of the keys by hitting them harder or softer. The sound acoustics and voices are quite realistic. This keyboard allows you to play songs with one or more voices at a time; such as a flute, drums, guitar, etc. There are many different styles or beats to choose from, as well. The YES will adapt songs that are downloaded off the internet into its database, giving you the option of utilizing its tutorial in how to play each song. This model also comes with three foot pedals. I have played the piano since I was a child taking lessons. It was important to me to have an electrical keyboard that had the same feel for me as an acoustical piano. I found this unit while looking for a comparable model on the internet. I did a lot of research to find just the right model. I love the headphone option, as it allows me to play day or night. The keyboard is very reasonably priced around $800. A couple of my favorite features are the; educational suite which is so easy to use that my children have learned to play without assistance and the natural feel of the 88 keys. I really don't have any negative issues regarding this keyboard. I am very happy with it. Very well built. I love the portability of the unit and the beautiful wood designed stand. You can either leave the keyboard on the stand or separate them for travel. I highly recommend this unit to everyone. It is a great keyboard, whether you need it for; family use, public use or just private use. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I first tried the YPG-535 and its twin, the DGX-530 just before Christmas, 2009. At that time, I decided that either one of these boards would replace the DGX-505 that I was using at the time. The replacement time finally came on July, 19, 2010 when the pitch bend wheel on the DGX-505 broke down for the fourth (and last) time. Exam of the owner's manual shows that the DGX-530 and YPG-535 are essentially the same instrument,. For purposes of this review, I'll say that the YPG 535 is the best instrument in its size and price range. Its buttons are on the YPG-535 are much larger and easier to operate that the older 88-key Portable Grand-series keyboards. It's a great companion instrument to the Yamaha MM6, the other half of my dual setup. Its voice selection covers virtually every kind of music. UTILIZATION Very easy to setup and navigate through, I love the British-style Auto Accompaniments that are part of the 160 style lineup. As with all multiple-voice instruments, you'll need to invest lots of time in trying out the voices and styles before taking it out on its first gig, but in an emergency, the PIANO is ready to play when the instrument is turned on. I prefer the lighter key action of the YPG-535 since most of my experience comes from organs and synths. SOUNDS Sounds like a really expensive keybaord, and I got mine for under 500 dollars online. You can beat what you get with the YPG 535. OVERALL OPINION Overall, The features and keyboard itself are more than I had hoped for. For me, it's a perfect instrument not only providing a splendid piano sound it provides other instruments and options that will keep me practicing and playing for the foreseeable future. More bang for the buck than can be imagined and the best I have ever had the pleasure of buying.

88-key digital piano (7 1/2 octaves from A to C) The sounds: 1 piano that I always use, and 1 piano, 1 organ, 1 harpsichord, 1 electric piano, which I never use. There is a MIDI jack and additional audio outputs. 1 jack to connect headphones on the front panel UTILIZATION The dynamics of the keyboard can be adjusted according to 3 "hardness" settings. I bought this piano 15 years ago, as an amateur pianist. I play every day, it's a truly excellent instrument that can outplay many upright pianos. Its piano sounds and dynamic keyboard are great. SOUNDS The piano sound is very realistic (it's not a C3) but it's very good for a clavinova and much better than some upright pianos. I play exclusively Jazz with the piano 2 sound and the Hall option. OVERALL OPINION It's perfect, even if not as good as a C3 or a U3, but they don't cost the same nor are they the same size. Unbeatable value for money and it is rock-solid (not one single problem in 15 years). I would buy it again without problems.

(Originally written by dbcocoon/translated from Audiofanzine FR) Review about the CVP 407 Superb piano. I've owned it for two months and I haven't explored all its possibilities. However there is something I don't like: The CVP offers wireless compatibility via a WiFi key. But it's very disappointing. Yamaha provides a list of compatible keys. However all the keys listed are obsolete or discontinued (old 802.11b standard). So it's impossible to connect via USB. Yamaha says the firmware will probably be updated. The CVP 407 is now older than a year. And its price deserves that the unit is kept up to the latest technical developments. Especially considering that the current WiFi format (802.11G) existed already when the CVP 407 was launched. We expect a better response from Yamaha's engineers! In spite of this the piano is really amazing! UTILIZATION Great playing feel. Easy configuration. I haven't tested Midi yet. Comprehensive user's manual regarding the download section of the Yamaha website (styles, songs, etc.). SOUNDS Great and authentic sound. Excellent brass and acoustic guitar presets. The piano is also great, obviously. OVERALL OPINION Two months of use and I haven't had time to test all functions... Value for money: It depends on the price you pay for it. The suggested retail price is much too high. Based on my experience, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again but not at the price suggested by Yamaha.