All user reviews for the Yamaha P-120

Application
I just wanted a digital keyboard that felt like an actual piano, that wouldn't take up to much space in the living room.
Context
I use it to pound, improvise, write, learn songs by ear
Other products
I have tried many digital pianos like this one at guitar center and other music stores.
Pros and Cons
Pro, It feels like a piano. There are some with weighted keys that don't feel like a piano, this isn't one of them. It's easy to operate. You plug it into the wall, press the red button and you can play immediately. All the sounds are immediately above the keys, well marked, easy to understand. It has a wide range of outputs, from midi, rca out, to 1/4 out. Cons? Well it was broke when I gathered it. I had to tear it apart with a volt meter to figure out what was wrong. I did some searching online, and in some forum somewhere a guy said, "It has no fuse, most problems are either the dc input jack solder on the feet got loose on the board or the AC adapter failed. So it does have known issues. However, It was easy to fix once I took a solder gun and just heated and reseated the dc jack back on the board. Luckily, I didn't need to buy any new parts. So if you are fixing one of these, don't make the mistake I did and try to take out the switch to test it. It was a huge pain screwing it back in. Imagine playing the game operation. Cons, it sounds thin. They could have put beefier speakers in it. Cons, Its kinda ugly with the wood finish.

Overall
It would not be my first choice if I were to actually purchase a digital piano. However, the price was right, and I will say this, I used to own a Casio Privia, which I like quite a bit better in terms of sounds and aesthetics, however, I would have zero reason to upgrade this Yamaha to a better digital piano no matter the cost. Why? It gets the job done. And in my use, the sound is good enough, the feel is quite good, and pianos are built to be listened to and played not looked at. I would have payed up to 150 usd for the keyboard.

88-key practice piano to move on to the real thing!
Midi In Out
Audio RCA & Jack OUT
Sustain pedal connector
Double headphones output
Sounds can be edited in terms of effects, chorus, reverb...Bu that's not what this type of product is for, the effects are there to improve your listening experience.

UTILIZATION

This is the main strength of this digital piano, the keyboard is really interesting, rather hard, but you can obviously adjust it (hard, medium, soft) to make the sound come out easier with soft or have the sound respond to the keyboard with hard. I always use the latter, because the playing is more subtle, and it's also easier to play with another piano (if you can play the hardest, you can play the softest).

In terms of setup, the manual is very clear, but the interface on the piano doesn't allow for an intuitive approach of the parameters (MIDI channels), although it's better for sounds.

SOUNDS

I'm hooked to Afro-American music, blues, reggae, jazz. The expression is convincing for this type of product (which shouldn't be compared to an upright or grand piano). The sounds are good, I like especially the Piano1 sound and the organ, the rest is all right but I never use it.
I use it mainly to forget about my home studio and play standards. But that doesn't stop me from using it as a master keyboard with a MID USB interface to build my songs at home, the keyboard is truly YAMAHA!

The sound through the speakers is very good and also through the different outputs. I use it a lot with headphones in the evening (due to my neighbors) and it's impeccable.

OVERALL OPINION

I've used it for two years. I bought it secondhand and I am very happy with it. Compared to the more recent P85, the keyboard of the P120 for live applications is really good.

Keyboard 8 Octaves

Connectors:
- 2 Headphone Outputs
- 2 to exit. (L and R)
- RCA (L and R)
- Pedal not included.
- Pedal to.
- Power
- Midi out / in
- "To host"?

4 effects of reverberation (Room, Hall 1, Hall 2, Stage) (Graduated from 0 to 20)
4 basic effects (chorus, phaser, tremolo, delay) (Graduated from 0 to 20)
Hit on four levels
Transposition (From -12 to 12)

28 different sounds

UTILIZATION

Heavy touch very nice and quiet.
The options are numerous, complex, but the manual is very explicit, they will have no secrets for you if you help.

SOUNDS

The sounds are numerous and well imitated. You can adjust the brightness of the sound, which suits all users of this piano.
My favorite sounds are piano and violin.

OVERALL OPINION

I use the piano for a few months, but I'm not about to leave unlike the other models I've tried before.

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.

Regular piano sounds, plus some "additional" sounds (guitar, bass, etc.) There are 14 sounds in total, each with 2 variations. You can split and layer the sounds.

It can be connected via MIDI. For audio it has TRS, headphone and RCA outputs. In short, it has all you need. Unlike other models of the P series, it has its own speakers, which is practical.

It has some modest but nice effects: reverb, chorus, tremolo, phaser, and delay.

UTILIZATION

Clear user's manual. However, it's not easy to set up: Everything has to be done with the 3-digit display and, unless you have the manual at hand, you have to remember what the numerical functions do. But, on the other hand, it's not something you do often.

The most useful functions (tempo, transpose, etc.) have their own dedicated buttons.

The keyboard is simply awesome. It is heavy enough to let you "work," meaning you won't have any problems if someday you play a real piano, even if it's a bit less heavy, which, in my opinion, makes it more pleasant to play than a real piano. Having tested quite a few, this is the only one that gave me that feeling.

Moreover, it can be used as a master keyboard with a DAW.

SOUNDS

The piano sounds are excellent and realistic. The jazz organ and the clavinet are not bad either. I don't use the other sounds. That isn't my intention with this type of instrument. This instrument is meant to replace a real piano for people who don't have too much space, money or who want to control the volume. And it is very good at that. The sound is excellent, the expression is great (and adjustable) and you can actually add all the nuances you can with a real piano. Finally, it responds very well to the different pedals (sustain and soft)

However, I don't know the models that have come out in the past 4 years, so I don't know how it compares to more recent models, but I have never had the need, because it suits me perfectly.

OVERALL OPINION

I tested quite a few models before this one (among which were some Yamaha, like the Clavinova, for example, Technics, Roland, etc.), including much more expensive ones. This one was my favorite. I've had it since 2005 and it has no single wrinkle.

For what I use it (to replace a real upright piano AND have a decent master keyboard), it is absolutely perfect in every sense.

Other users (if you want 500 sounds, for example) better go for something else, in my opinion.

The only thing that is annoying is the setup, but like I said before, it's of minor importance.

I'm 200% positive I'd buy it again (although I'd give a look at newer pianos, you never know )

88-key hammer comes with sustain pedals
Fifteen sounds (+ 1 variation for each sound)
4 integrated adjustment effects (quite nice) + 4 reverbs
adjustable brightness
+ sequencer metronome very useful to work
small screen and inconvenient but ...
connector on the left cot (like that?)
3 Setting the touch (though useful as sound)
Built-in speakers of good qualitbr /> Finally, it weighs nothing compared colleagues (17kg)

UTILIZATION

Although an electronic instrument does not provide the feel of an acoustic piano, the touch keyboard is really one of the best on the market (system Yamaha Graded Hammer).
It is light enough to carry it regularly without fear of lumbago.
This is a great scene keypad (or keyboard)

SOUNDS

It is a tool primarily intended for keyboard sounds (piano, rhodes, clavinet, hammond).
The piano is very good, the rhodes and clavinet are really fantastic (the grass!)
The Wurly and vibration are correct. Only a few organ PCHE (despite the leslie acceptable)
Other sounds (fretless bass, strings, etc.) are more distracting than anything else.
For effects, the phaser transcends all (try the clavinet!) And the chorus is nice (Alas, no good for trmolo rhodes)

OVERALL OPINION

I was looking for a 88-note portable (lightweight what ...) with a great sound of piano and rhodes and the P120 is fulfilling this mission (for one low price eventually). In addition, the sequencer, the built-in speakers, the mtronome are useful in daily practice.
I have a year and I do not regret, because I had tried just about every digital pianos on the market and he dmarqu very quickly.
Amme its price increased since last year ...
A strongly advise

-7 Octaves: same amount of octaves as a piano acoustic

-14 Sounds - 4 effects: the number of sounds is not enough for me but the quality is excellent.

-2 Headphones connectors - 2 cinch out - jack out 2 - MIDI in / MIDI out - TO HOST connector - 2 x pedal: view connections, no complaints.

UTILIZATION

- Viewpoint touch, no complaints! Impeccable. Better than my old upright piano acoustic ... The best touch electronic piano that I know (even a grand piano sensation).

- The most common configuration (sound effects ...) is simple but the settings are more laborious depths (for functions that s'affices figures on the small screen) and the user manual is required for this

- MIDI channel selection is done via a function (ie, need the manual to less than memorize the number of the function)

- The manual is fairly clear to a neophyte, but very clear to an experienced user

SOUNDS

From this point of view, I am the best electronic piano. The quality of touch, sound quality, the response to velocity etc. are impeccable.

The effects are very realistic (4 types of reverb, chorus, phaser, tremolo, delay)

We can adjust the sensitivity of touch (hard, medium, soft, fixed)

The piano stunning reality (it does not sound synthetic)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year. What I like most is the quality of touch, sound quality, connectivity, ease of transport (useful for concerts). What I regret is the lack of the various available. For the same with a large bank of sound, you have to buy the P-250 (the model dessu) but it is of course more expensive, deeper and 10Kg heavier (and therefore more difficult to transport for concerts).

I've played a lot of piano and electronic keyboards before but never had I experienced this pleasure to play that one has a acoustic piano. The P-120 is similar to a lot of that feeling.

So in summary, I have no complaints except:
- Lack of available sounds (but certainly not quality!)
- The depth adjustment tedious

What has not said elsewhere t:

Audio Output Jack Two, two RCA outputs, MIDI In / Out, direct connection to computer (MIDI interface intgre, Mac and PC), two headphone jacks, sustain pedals and pedals Auxiliary.
The pedals can be used as auxiliary CONTRL volume of activation of the "variation" on the sound of muted PDAL, sostenuto, and I think that's all.

UTILIZATION

The touch keyboard is fine for rock, Varita. But as a pianist plutt East Classic, I admit it's hard to really work with a keyboard numrique. Practice to play at night to dchiffrer ... However, it is by far the best I've experienced the touch of a piano numrique!
Gnrale trs simple configuration, but not empty if you want to go in rglages complex (ncessite to have the user manual in front).
The manual, however, is very well done.

SOUNDS

The piano sound is okay, but again, useless srieusement to play classic spices of the directory. I cons used by a rock band, and it is really good! The sounds of Hammond organ and church, harpsichord, piano Rhode are really good. Too bad we can not better paramtrer harmonics of Hammond, or the zippers of the church organ!
I never use effects.
You can forget the sound of strings and guitar ... It's a piano, all fawns!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for two years as a matre keyboard, piano scne, and I intend to keep it for when j'emmnagerai apartment (the piano line two hours in the morning ', a does not ...).
Very practical tool, but does not replace a piano. Personally I advise beginners to buy a piano upright piano as a little soft touch of numrique is not good for the training of the hand.
Good quality price overall.
I do it again this choice.

See review previous ones mainly.

I'm just not trssduit the connector on the left that lost a lot of space in a configuration Troit. T have the XLR welcome. An internal volume of external rglage would also more convenient (especially to act back on scne) that the switch that toggles the external amplification of internal amplification and is not always easy to find.

UTILIZATION

Touch is good, I got much better than the Roland FP SERIES (I know well, to have possd: way too lightweight), and on many other digital pianos Riquer. It is positioned as one of the best piano numrique I've tried even if it is certainly perfectible and does not reach the level of Kawai MP9500 offers in addition to wooden keys and better sensations ( hammers).

Gnrale configuration is very simple. split, dual, squenceur (2 tracks, 3 tracks), mtronome are useful. The few effects are not used much ...

SOUNDS

That difficult to be objective here. Trs frankly the sound of the internal amplification is not unusual (too bright despite the possibility to correction) even if trs largely in terms of its direct competitors with little poss of an internal amplification. All dpend amplification uses. on my B2031 active monitors truth, I must say I t trs enjoyable surprise. The sound of piano sounds gd fantastically well, it is well worth the uprights.
E-piano are good too. ditto for the organs, including the church organ. the bass is not bad at all I got
Its major advantage is the sound of a piano
do not rely on the sounds of choir and string ...

OVERALL OPINION

This is a piano numrique, around 1200 euros surcrot! So it's a good report quality price trs qd particular it is possible to work on a good amplification. It takes 1000 euros for the hardware better bill numrique: PROMEGA3, kawai mp ...

I've had two months and can not Exceeds its price range, I do it again the same choice.

This piano has more than seven octaves, like a real piano.
It offers only its correct: the piano, like a real piano!
intgre amplification gives excellent sound but not too big a pice.
Each note is sampled for a multi poustouflant ism.

What he has more than a real piano, it is the audio and MIDI connections for nophites simple and widely enough to make his propore models.

The pedals Sustain is flattering at first, trs progressive and heavy (like a real piano ...) but the use of poor quality.

A small squenseur sduira budding composers to record quickly Młoda or a pattern that goes through their head.

UTILIZATION

Touch is fantastic. This tool must be bought as a real piano. Even for students, the touch is heavy enough (see heavier than some basic acoustic ...). In addition, the high notes are more serious than lgres as on the real!
The configuration is very simple, the sounds are select few but not trs INTERESTED, so avoid to play alone.
Using midi is bone simple, (it has to be some that there is no Thru ...
Depending on use, the manual is not necessary forcment.

SOUNDS

The sound is gnial.
Ultra ralistes, bluffing. The effects are simple, useful but not trs help break the monotony of a single instrument sound!

The expression is flawless, blindfolded, it would be wrong.
Again, this is a piano, a synth not there a war machine to a home studio (although the piano recorded audio samples will be worth all the morning of the world)
So for the piano is the top

OVERALL OPINION

APRS year and a half, I conquered.
I put normment time for fear of having to choose a permanent desire to play again on acoustic piano. Now is the other way around ... is to say that I n'apprcie addition to playing on acoustic pianos with a high rev.
I loved my Kawai acoustic seems infrieur my P120!
I Rasht now! especially for the price
Only BMOL; the pedals sustain aging badly and ends up squealing ...
No other keyboard This category is currently not

Octave: 7 - we ask no more than a 88 keys!
A dozen sounds of good quality - specially mention the Grand Piano
Nothing wrong at connection: MIDI In / Out / To Host Outputs cinch, jack, headphones, etc. .. and I forget!

UTILIZATION

The touch of this piano is reason enough to sign the chque eyes closed. At this level of COMPTITE, the only true conccurents comes from the RD-700SX Roland home.

Gnrale configuration is very simple, whether to combine the sounds, effects, transposition, etc. .....

SOUNDS

I only use the Grand Piano, Rhodes and possibly the jazz organ. The rest sounds a little gadget. This piano is for musicians who do not need a gas factory sound and want to have a real heavy touch and a piano sound hyper practitioner. Point bar!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several months, APRS be thrown in Fatar and Roland.
J'apprcie particulirement touch, simplicity of use (I turn, I play), and three sounds that interest me (Grand Piano, Rhodes and Organ).
Aesthetics nothing wrong with its fake wood finish ca us exchange dprimants black keyboards.

The less body weight (mpf 25kg. ..) a bit difficult to carry rptition, but you get used to (ho climbed!).

In short: A keyboard that is the point.

88-key hammer comes with sustain pedals
Fifteen sounds (+ 1 variation for each sound)
4 integrated adjustment effects (quite nice) + 4 reverbs (not use a little)
adjustable brightness
+ sequencer metronome (I personally do not care)
connectors on the left cot: noon Sotres (we like it or not)
3 button settings (useful sometimes)
Built-in speakers (good quality)
Weight: 17 kg (very good)

UTILIZATION

Ca is to touch a keyboard key and it's not encrore the top, but as I have given on jou touches like the rest of my life, for me it's hyper raliste (j ' comes over to play on real pianos). There is still enough EXCELLENT, the only keyboard that has a better touch on which I have a Kawai MP9500 is jou and it is not at all in the same price range ...
Configuration is very simple, except perhaps the function or you have to read the manual to hope to understand something, but it's a waste because once it has dechifrer we realize that they are almost Count is nothing (to the sustain pedal is off, adjust settings MIDI ...). is yes the brightness knob is very convenient.

SOUNDS

In terms of sound, the sound of piano and rhodes are really nice as long as we adapt to amplification (the keyboard estparfaite but not powerful), that too I had a hard time on the etrouver of other keyboard at the same price ... Do not expect anything from this it is the keyboard for that, (and to be connected to my PC noon, when I have other sounds) are the other sounds are rotten. The effects are not bad either, but given that both are not configurable, I do not see much interest.

OVERALL OPINION

Well, I repeated what was said and reconfirms my predecessors

So I was looking for a 88-key, with a good piano, a good touch to have MIDI and a connection that is lightweight, all for 1500 euros. I think I found one that suited me the most for all the reasons I just mentioned
1 year of use in the price range I know still do not have a keyboard piano as accurate, does not agree namoins clasique players and other purists. The 17 kg of the machine, are really a plus.
My role as "bassist" in my rock band is that I have a soft shine to the key, but I imagine they think the not very useful.
The connector on the left I tape a lot and I had a little trouble understanding those who do not like it: Either it is on the cot is it in the back, good length she Exceeds all the time what ..
When will the solution (not very aesthetic) of the connector on top of the keyboard.

88-key touch heavy, conventional connectors (MIDI, etc. ...), about 16 sounds (all are not equal), rather limited in terms of effects and opportunities

UTILIZATION

Without going to be a real piano, the feel is very correct. I was looking for a keyboard with touch was as close as possible to a real acoustic piano and I was not disappointed.

It is very intuitive, primarily because it has few sounds and fontions. I do not use the piano as a substitute in an apartment and sounds "twisted" and other subtleties not interest me. The jazz sounds of the organ and the Fender's are really nice and the piano of course. For others, it is not the panacea.

SOUNDS

This instrument is perfect for someone who wants to work on the piano without a piano sound at home both at the touch of that sound.

in terms of transport, the keyboard is quite heavy, it's not always practical.

Touch is a real treat in any case.

OVERALL OPINION

As I said, this keyboard is intended primarily for those seeking a substitute for a real acoustic piano. For those looking for an instrument with a wide variety of sounds and possibilities, I doubt that will be the most suitable instrument.

It's been four years since I use (I'm a jazz pianist, and for me, sound, touch and opportunities at the richeeses harmonic sound are paramount), and I am not come at the end. It does not replace a real piano, but I think this is what is the best yet in terms of digital instrument tranportation.

88 notes a mechanical hammer.
piano sounds, e piano, clavinet, organ ....
phaser reverb chorus ....
2 output jack-dependent volume slider,
2 RCA INDEPENDENT volume slider
connection to computer, MIDI, two programmable pedals ....

UTILIZATION

Touch, heavy at will, is designed for pianists, or those who want to become.
Ergonomics is very simple, the integrated 2-track sequencer handy built-in metronome.

SOUNDS

Here we are: the sounds!
Piano: the bass is impressive, deep, majestic. medium and treble very accurate.
the rhodes is breathtaking. very hot and very precise.
other sounds are realistic and effective, specially clavinet, organ and bass.

I also have an upright piano (Kawai) on which I feel in touch. it's a bit my own reference.
I found the touch a little too heavy at first, but curiously, now, touch me digital models of the other effects are just chewing gum.
Before this one, I have a Roland FP8 I liked a lot. Here touch is a little harder and pushed a little deeper (too limited for me but I got used).
The essential difference is in the precision of sounds: the FP8 is more "runny".
p120 integrates the "alone" in a mix because the sound is brighter and especially the attacks and released are very clear. rhythmic games really are sharper, more percussive, particularly with his rhode we almost forget you are playing on pieces of plastic with electronics behind.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year.
+ The precision of the sound, the bass of the piano, the feel the rhodes.
weight: 18 kg just for a mechanical hammer
- I long for all the same technology that teleportation is developed to use an acoustic piano on stage. Uh .... even when I put 10/10

In 2005 I tried several models to replace my FP8. I deliver what I remember:
Kawai ES5 touch I liked the sound but not at all
kawai 9500 keys a little angular, ca me general. great sound. 32 kg too heavy
roland fp2 reaction to the depression not very accurate
Korg SP300 touch too heavy and its a very aggressive (test scene)
yamaha p60 sinking too short, I was general

In the light of these test, I chose the p120. It's still not the feeling of an acoustic piano, but it seemed to be the best choice for my roaming, even compared to the more expensive models.