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Digital Piano Buyer's Guide - How to Choose
First, you must decide why you want a digital piano. If you know of the term digital piano, you've probably already decided that you want one because it more closely emulates the sound and feel of a real piano. The digital piano you should buy depends on your current skill level, goals, and budget. They can range from ~400 to 20,000 dollars, and the quality increases with price, though with diminishing returns. Let's get into the features you should look for:
Weighted Keys
The major difference between a digital piano and a keyboard is that the former have weighted keys. This means that inside the piano there are counterweights on the backs of all the keys that force the key upwards and make it harder to push down. This emulates the hammers attached to the keys of a piano. The best digital pianos have realistic "hammer action" that closely resemble the feeling of playing a grand piano. Another thing to look for is something called graded action. This means that keys at the bottom of the piano feel heavier than keys in the middle, and keys at the top feel lighter. This is another feature that makes digital pianos feel like acoustics. If you are buying a digital piano because you want something that approximates an acoustic, then you absolutely need these features. Be warned, the key action of every piano is different, and some are better than others. Make sure you read reviews or test a digital piano before you buy it. Some low-end digital pianos will advertise that they are "velocity sensitive," or "velocity graded." This means that if you hit a note harder it will play louder. This is not the same as having weighted keys, and it comes standard in all digital pianos.
Sampled Sounds
In order to sound like the real thing, digital pianos use sound recorded from an actual grand piano. This isn't as simple as it sounds because there is a lot of technology that goes into transforming that recording into something that sounds realistic on your keyboard. If you play one note on a real piano at different sound levels, the note doesn't just get louder and quieter; the sound itself actually changes. The louder you play a note, the harsher and less smooth it sounds. This is a change in timbre, which refers to the quality of a sound, or technically, the combination of many different frequencies to produce an audio pattern. It's the same thing that makes each person's voice sound unique. To capture this effect, digital piano makers sample the sound at several different levels. They then use software to blend these samples into a continuum of changing sound. When looking for a piano, more samples are better, and some s have special technology that makes the sound more realistic in other ways. Again, every piano will sound different, and some sound more realistic than others.
Polyphony
This is how many notes can be played at once. This is especially important if you're playing something in which you hold down the sustain pedal while playing many notes; they'll quickly add up. A good number to have is 64 or 128, but you only need 128 if you're going to be playing some classical music with very fast passages while sustaining notes.
How many keys?
Digital pianos typically come in 61, 76, or 88 keys. Obviously, you have less notes and range to play around in if you don't opt for the full 88, but those pianos will let you transpose the notes up or down an octave. You don't really need the full 88 except for a relatively few number of classical pieces. Personally, I don't like to be limited if I can avoid it, so I'd never get a piano with less than 88 keys.
Speakers
Different digital pianos come speakers of varying power and quality. Some, both cheap and expensive, don't come with speakers at all. Make sure you know whether or not the piano you buy has speakers and that they will be powerful enough for your needs. Keep in mind that you can always output the sound to better speakers in the future.
Instruments and Effects
There is a lot of variation in the digital piano market here. They all have different amounts of instruments (or voices) and rhythm tracks. The quality of these voices varies greatly, so if this is a factor in your purchase, you need to try them out yourself. There is also an array of effects that can come with a digital piano. Some let you mix and match voices, record, and store songs and settings.
Tuning Capabilities
Some pianos have the ability to change tuning, temperament (frequency distance between each note), and can transpose to different keys. These are very useful for playing in bands or with other people.
Connectivity
All digital pianos come with different audio jacks. Most have two stereo outs, two stereo ins, and a MIDI out and in. Some have USB and SD card connectivity.
Conclusion
Now you are acquainted with all of the features common to digital pianos. If you are a beginner or intermediate-level pianist, I'd recommend an entry-level piano such as the Yamaha P-95 or Casio PX-330. These pianos cost about 0, but they are very good for the price. The sound will satisfy all but the most advanced of ears, and the key action is much better than lower priced pianos. I prefer the PX-330 because it has far more voices and rhythms than the P95, along with more features for playing on stage or in a band.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Yamaha DGX300 Electronic Keyboard
!±8±Yamaha DGX300 Electronic Keyboard
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Casio WK6500 76 Key Touch Sensitive Workstation Keyboard
!±8± Casio WK6500 76 Key Touch Sensitive Workstation Keyboard
Post Date : Oct 30, 2011 00:19:32 | Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Features a touch-responsive, piano-style keyboard, the WK6500 from Casio offers all the tools you need to practice, compose and perform. Featuring a song sequencer, tone editor, multiple digital effects, mixer, performance registration memory, USB MIDI interface, SD card storage and hundreds of editable tones; the WK6500 has an expansive list of features and mind-blowing sound to bring all your musical ideas to life. The 16 track song sequencer + 1 system track supports recording of up to 5 songs or approximately 30,000 notes. Choices of editing tools include event insert, copy and delete, quantize note locator and a step recording function. The mixer can be used in conjunction with instrument input feature. The rhythm editor allows you to combine instrumental parts from multiple built-in rhythms, turn individual instrumental portions on or off and adjust volume, pan reverb and other parameters to create your own personal rhythms. The rhythm editor can store up to 10 original rhythms in memory for recall at any time. The WK6500 includes a wide range of built-in effects include 10 reverbs, 5 choruses and 100 DSP types. You can create your own DSP effects and store up to 100 unique styles.
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Casio WK-200 76-Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/Audio Connection and 570 Tones
!±8±Casio WK-200 76-Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/Audio Connection and 570 Tones
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Post Date : Oct 15, 2011 10:35:26
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The Casio WK-200 keyboard is ideal for home/project studio use, open-mic performance, education/classroom applications, or simply for pure musical enjoyment. The WK-200 76 Key Musical Keyboard, with touch response, allows you to select up to 570 tones that include an array of sounds. A large LCD screen graphically shows you fingerings, keyboard keys to be pressed, and notes, making keyboard play more informative and enjoyable than ever before. Want to sound like you are playing in a large concert hall? Consider it done with the on-board Digital Effects which will add another dimension to your playing. This powerful instrument also features an on-board sequencer, for unmatched creative possibilities! You can now record up to 5 songs with 6 tracks each. Computer connectable via USB port, MIDI capable, and MP3/Audio connectivity. The WK-200 also features a new 10 second sampling feature, which will allow you to sample almost anything that you can think of!
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Casio CTK-4000 Premium Keyboard Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones
!±8± Casio CTK-4000 Premium Keyboard Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones
The Casio CTK-4000 is an affordable instrument with a 61 Key Piano Style Touch Sensitive Keyboard, 570 total onboard Tones, 180 Rhythms and Reverb plus Chorus Digital Effects. Packed with great features such as Casio's famous Step-up Lesson System, audio inputs for a MP3 player and a USB port for MIDI. All this makes CTK-4000 more realistic and expressive than ever before at this price range.
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CTK-4000 Premium Pack
The Premium Pack bundles the CTK-4000 keyboard with a Yamaha power supply, keyboard stand and professional closed-cup stereo headphones.Standard-Size Keys with Touch Response
The CTK-4000 features 61 standard-size keys and two sensitivity levels for a more piano-like experience, along with 48-note polyphony (24-note for certain tones).
570 Built-In Tones
Find just the right sound with 570 built-in tones, from strings to woodwinds and plenty more. You can layer two different tones (such as piano and strings) or split the keyboard down the middle for an ensemble approach.
Reverb and Chorus Effects
Select from ten different reverb and five different chorus effects to add depth and shimmer to your performance.
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USB Port
For many musicians, the computer has become a music-making center. Connect the CTK-4000 to a computer using a USB cable and exchange MIDI data between the two devices. Send play data from the keyboard to music software running on your computer, or send MIDI data from your computer to the keyboard for playback.
Built-In Sampling
You can use the CTK-4000 to sample a sound from a portable audio player or other device, and then play the sound with keyboard keys. Sample up to ten seconds, and store up to five sampled sounds to keyboard memory.
You can also loop sampled sounds so they continue to play, or replace individual sounds on drum patches.
152 Built-In Songs and Ten User Songs
The CTK-4000 comes with a bank of songs for your learning and enjoyment, from classics like "Greensleeves" or "Auld Lang Syne" to holiday tunes like "Jingle Bells."
You can also record your own performances, using up to six tracks of different instruments.
Step Up Lessons
To master a song, it is best to break it up into shorter parts (phrases), master the phrases, and then put everything together. The CTK-4000 features a "Step Up Lesson" feature that helps you to do just that. The built-in songs are pre-divided into phrases to help you master keyboard play. Step Up Lesson takes you through practice of the right hand part, left hand part, and both hand parts for each phrase of a song. Master all of the phrases and you master the song.
Music Challenge Keyboard Game
Music Challenge is a game that measures your reaction speed as you press keys in response to on-screen keyboard indicators and fingering guide indications.
Auto Accompaniment
With Auto Accompaniment, simply select an accompaniment pattern. Each time you play a chord with your left hand the appropriate accompaniment will play automatically. It's like having a personal backup group along with you wherever you go.
You can also edit and save up to 10 of your own auto accompaniment patterns.
Auto Harmonize
Auto Harmonize automatically adds harmony to notes you play with your right hand, which adds rich depth to the melody of your performances. You can select from among 12 types of Auto Harmonize to suit the type of music you are playing.
Arpeggiator
The Arpeggiator makes it possible to play an arpeggio pattern automatically. There are 90 different arpeggio patterns from which to choose in order to match the music you are playing.
Transpose Function
An easy operation instantly changes the key of the keyboard.
Audio Input
Play along with MP3 or CD players or other devices by plugging them into the stereo mini input jack.
Battery or AC Power
Power the CTK-4000 with six D-sized batteries or purchase the AD-5 AC adapter separately to power from your electrical outlets. Built-in speakers make the keyboard entirely portable.
An Auto Power Off feature turns off the device six minutes after the last key is touched, helping you save batteries.
What's in the Box
CTK-4000 Keyboard, Music Stand, Song Book, Safety Precautions, Appendix, Warranty, Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Headphones.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Yamaha DGX-530 Keyboard, 88 Full-Sized Lightly Weighted Piano Style Keys
!±8± Yamaha DGX-530 Keyboard, 88 Full-Sized Lightly Weighted Piano Style Keys
Post Date : Sep 02, 2011 00:49:06 | Usually ships in 1-2 business days
- 88 Piano style keys with Graded Soft Touch
- 6-track recorder
- Master EQ
- 500 high-quality tones
- Stereo Speakers
- Stereo Speakers, Master EQ
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Yamaha DGX-530 Keyboard, 88 Full-Sized Lightly Weighted Piano Style Keys
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Yamaha DGX-230 Keyboard Bundle, 76 Keys - Includes Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply
!±8± Yamaha DGX-230 Keyboard Bundle, 76 Keys - Includes Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply
Post Date : Aug 25, 2011 09:05:56 | Usually ships in 1-2 business days
If you're looking for a reasonably priced piano replacement, look no further than the DGX-230. It is the music student or professional musicians answer to I need more keys! and many music teachers encourage new students to get a keyboard that will grow with their needs. It features 76 non-weighted keys that not only look like piano keys but have a Graded Soft Touch (GST) action with different levels of resistance, making it easier for a budding musician to move to an acoustic or digital piano. The DGX-230 delivers on its piano theme with a special mode of fingering called Full Keyboard Mode. This allows the player to play the keyboard like a piano; for example a chord with the right hand and bass notes with the left. When using the accompaniment feature, the virtual band will follow these chords. Traditional portable keyboards normally require you to chord on the left side of the keyboard, in the bass section, which is foreign to most piano players. The DGX-230 is also capable of this mode, for those who prefer it. The DGX230 has 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on included CD-ROM for you to learn to play using the Yamaha Education Suite. The songs are separated into left and right hand parts, providing 7 levels of lessons plus a convenient chord dictionary. Imagine capturing your childs first performance or writing and recording your own songs. With the DGX-230, you have the equivalent of a built-in multi-track recorder to record one or multiple instrument parts at a time and assign each part to a different track. Six tracks are provided to accommodate sophisticated melodies, chord accompaniment and rhythm parts. The DGX-230 comes with 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on an included CD-ROM and an interactive lesson system, divided into left and right hand parts, for learning them. In addition, you have the ability to connect to a computer via USB, download more songs from the Internet into the internal Flash ROM (PC only), and use all of the Yamaha Education Suite features to help you learn to play them. Yamaha makes it easy to get connected with the new PC button. Now, instead of wading through function menus and fighting through a maze of selections, one button is your expressway to music on the web and your computer. In addition, once connected, you can play your songs into the computer (PC and Mac), edit them if necessary, and e-mail them to your friends and family. And with General MIDI (GM) and XGlite compatibility, song data always plays back with the correct sounds. Master EQ: Tailor your sound Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are provided to give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the instruments internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system. You're in control. Included Accessories: Yamaha Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones
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Yamaha DGX-205 76-Key Portable Keyboard with MIDI and Built-In Song Sequencer
!±8± Yamaha DGX-205 76-Key Portable Keyboard with MIDI and Built-In Song Sequencer
- 76-key portable keyboard with preloaded Yamaha Education Suite IV software
- General MIDI (GM) and XGlite capable for downloading MINI songs and styles
- 487 built-in voices, 10 drum kits, and 2 sound effect kits
- Built-in Flash ROM memory stores up to 99 songs
- 2-way stereo speaker system with digital signal processing
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Yamaha DGX-205 76-Key Portable Keyboard with MIDI and Built-In Song Sequencer
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