Yamaha Keyboards

Compact Piano with a Stylish Design

The P series by Yamaha has been known for delivering exquisite digital pianos that offer the very best in form and function, especially for beginners. The P115 is no different and comes loaded with a plethora of features that have been wrapped nicely in a compact and elegant frame. The P115 offers a sleek, modern design that can fit anywhere comfortably without taking much space.

Authentic Playing Experience

One of the main selling points of the P115 has got to be the graded hammer standard (GHS) design, which makes it a joy to play this digital piano. The feel that one gets when pressing the keys gradually changes as you move down the keyboard. This means it will feel heavier on the bass part of the keyboard and lighter while pressing the treble, which gives you an authentic, traditional piano playing experience.

Pure CF Sound Engine

Another major feature of the Yamaha P115 is that it features Pure CF sound engine technology. In short, the sound of the P115 was recorded by using the Yamaha CFIIIS concert grand piano. That’s the piano that’s used to perform on stage so you can get to enjoy the real concert feel while playing the P115, even if you’re a beginner.

Improved Damper Resonance

The P115 comes with many great features that easily makes it a smart choice for all those who are looking for a solid digital piano from the Yamaha lineup. The inclusion of the improved damper resonance in the P115 means that this digital piano is able to recreate the reverberation that’s quite similar to a grand piano, getting you the same about of nuanced expression while playing.  

Three Different Playing Modes

The inclusion of three different playing modes in the P125, such as the Dual Mode (layering), Split Mode, and Duet Play makes it easier for players to customize the keyboard according to their playing style. With Dual Mode, you get to layer the sounds of two different instruments while performing. In Split Mode, you can split the tones into two keyboard zones. With the Duet Play mode, you can split the keyboard into two identical parts to play the same octave range for shoulder-to-shoulder playing.

A Modern Classic Design

The P125 boasts of a compact design that offers the perfect balance between user-friendliness and portability. The P125 features sleek edges, which gives it a distinguished appearance. This digital piano has been build using premium quality plastic, but considering it comes from Yamaha, you can expect only the best. The P125 boasts of heavy-duty plastic keys with only the black ones having a matte coating.

Although the minimalist design is the first thing you notice with the P125, there are some minute design accents that stand out, such as the red felt ribbon that runs across the top of the keys. Don’t be fooled by the compact size of this digital piano because it has lots of amazing features and a few surprises under the hood.

Upgraded GHS Action

Yamaha seems to have perfect its Graded Hammer Standard technology and is showing no signs of replacing it. With the P125, we get the same GHS technology, but it has been slightly upgraded from the P115. The Graded Hammer Action means that the keys go from heavier at the beginner to lighter towards the higher notes, replicating the effects of a traditional piano.

With the P125, key action has been tweaked to improve performance, while providing you with an unmatched touch experience. This alone makes the P125 the smart choice for either beginners or experienced players.

Pure CF Sound Engine

The P125 features the Pure CF Sound Engine, which is the same as the P115. This technology uses samples from the acclaimed CFIIIS concert grand piano by Yamaha, which means each note of the P125 was recorded multiple times at different levels of velocity to recreate a rich, dynamic sound that’s similar to an acoustic concert piano. But, what makes the P125 unique is that it uses 4 layers of sampling to get far better richness in sound quality as opposed to the 3 layers of the P115.

Lots of Voices, Effects, and Accompaniments

Yamaha DGX 650 features 128-note polyphony. This means you can press and hear 128 different notes at one time. This terrific music range allows for a unique “Duet Action.” The Yamaha model also has a wide range of present voices along with 15 drum/SFX Kits and 381 XGlite voices. That’s not all.

The DGX 650 is also equipped with an Intelligent Acoustic Control that lets you enhance the volumes of the tones being played. The DGX 650 includes 44 types of Chorus, 35 types of Reverbs, 237 types of DSP effects, and 4 types of Master EQ effects. With this one, you also get to choose from 195 accompaniment styles with a custom-user style option. The “Style Recommender” can present you with a complete list of all the accompaniment styles present in the piano model.

Instant Connectivity

Yamaha DGX 650 is capable of being connected to various external devices. It has a USB port that can be used for inserting a flash drive. The USB slot further enables you to store and transfer MIDI audio recordings you produce with the instrument. The USB port also lets you transfer WAV files to external devices such as your smartphone or computer. You can also connect external speakers to the instrument via the headphone jack and play the song in a full blast.

Yamaha Educational Suite

This is another terrific feature of Yamaha DGX 650. Yamaha Educational Suite is the most sought-after software that is great for learners. It has all the basic piano-learning features that can help you – as a beginner- excel the fundamentals of piano playing. With this feature on, you can use the DGX 650 to master a song, pitch, or rhythm separately and then go back and combine and play them together.

Y.E.S has a “waiting mode” which will pause all the accompanying songs until you master the correct note. The “tempo mode” will let you examine the accuracy of your performance while the “smart chord” will allow you to focus on a single note while the keyboard handles the rest of the notes for you.

Sleek Design

Yamaha DGX 660 offers a neat, portable design. It is 55” inches wide, 5 ¾ “tall, and 17 ½ “inches deep, making it a pretty standard piano. The piano weighs up to 20 pounds, which makes it less bulky than most popular pianos on the market today.

The piano comes in two solid colors – black and white. They feature a matching stand that is sturdy and well-built. The piano resembles the Ikea style and doesn’t take more than 20 to 25 minutes to assemble. It comes with clear instructions, so you won’t find any difficulty when it comes to joining the parts together. The best part of the DGX 660 design is its LCD. All the scores and lyrics appear clearly on the display, making the digital piano user-friendly.  

Several Connections and Ports

The DGX 660 is an interactive keyboard with multiple connections and ports. It consists of a traditional DC in power port, sustain pedal jack, one auxiliary input, one quarter-inch stereo output/’headphone jack, and one quarter inch microphone input. Because of these connections, you can easily connect mic and headphones and any external device and transfer MIDI or Audio data in MIDI and WAV formats respectively.

What’s more, is that the DGX 660 lets you store your recordings in the internal flash memory. You can save up to 5 songs of your choice. For each song, you can record 6 tracks in total. Once you have recorded all the songs, you can alter the tempo, change their note/pitch, and rewind or repeat the songs.

Piano Room

Yamaha DGX 660 has all the features of an acoustic piano. An added feature that makes the DGX 660 stand apart from other Yamaha models is the “Piano Room” feature. On the piano, there is a separate button for the Piano Room. When you press it, you get to choose the piano setting of your choice. There are four types of pianos to choose from – Grand Piano, Pop Grand Honky Tonk, and Warm Grand.

There are many other cool things that you can do, such as changing the lid position to get the sound effect you want.  

NH Keyboard

The Korg B1 features the brand’s proprietary technology, NH (Natural Weighted Hammer) keyboard action. This is a great feature to have, especially for beginners, since the Natural Weighting results in a heavier touch when using the lower registers. NH keyboard action also makes the transition towards a lighter touch in the upper regions easier while playing, while making the player feel like they are using a traditional piano. This dynamic response that’s created by the natural weighted hammer keyboard action makes it easier for the player to set the keyboard to match their playing style.  

Improved Music Rest

One of the features that is easily noticeable right out the box with the Korg B1 is its music rest. The music rest of the B1 digital piano boasts of a smartly designed page retention pocket. While this feature adds to the appearance of this digital piano, it also has a functional purpose. The page retention pocket ensures that the folios or music pages that you use while playing do not turn unexpectedly.

The music rest has been designed to hold printed music of approximately 10 mm in thickness. This is another great feature that can be taken advantage of by beginners. Since you do not have to bother about the sheets of music turning while you play, beginners can concentrate more on the playing.

Sleek and Modern Design

Another stand-out feature of the Korg B1 has got to be its sleek, modern design that offers both style and functionality. The simple and streamlined design, coupled with the neatly placed controls, minimizes any distractions while playing.

The compact body also houses a surprisingly powerful speaker system that’s been nicely integrated into the mix. Even with the powerful speakers, the Korg B1 only weighs around 26 lbs. With a depth that reaches up to 13 inches, the B1 can fit comfortably in any room without taking much space. Available in two colors; white and black, the Korg B1 can easily spruce up any home decor.

Rugged Damper Pedal

The B1 also comes with a rugged damper pedal that’s been designed to last. The damper pedal is made of heavy-duty metal, which offers the user some much-needed stability while playing. The well-thought-out design of the damper pedal makes it extremely comfortable to use. While beginners can take advantage of the single-pedal damper that comes along with the B1, piano purists also have the option of a three-pedal unit that is sold separately but is compatible with the B1 digital piano.

Partner Mode

The Korg B1 comes with a Partner Mode feature, which allows the player to split the keyboard into two. This transforms the B1 into a side-by-side keyboard that can be played by two people simultaneously. This is another great feature for a keyboard to have, especially if it’s going to be used by a beginner.

The ability to split the keyboard in two allows two players to play the same passages at once, making it the perfect choice to learn those difficult piano lessons. Keeping this nifty feature in mind, the Korg B1 also works great in a classroom setting where two students can share the keyboard.

Yamaha Authentic GHS Technology

The Yamaha P45 digital piano boasts of the company’s GHS (Graded Hammer Standard) weighted action technology. What makes this feature a key component of the P45’s popularity is that the GHS Weighted Action results in a heavier touch when playing on the lower end of the keyboard while allowing you to have a light, comfortable touch while playing in the high end.

In short, the GHS technology, which has been nicely incorporated into the design of the P45 allows the player to enjoy the same weighted touch as with the hammers in a traditional piano. This makes it a great feature to have for novice piano players who are looking to build their skillset. Additionally, the premium matte finish on the black keys means that they are less slippery, which is a common complaint of beginner piano players who practice for long periods.

Advanced Wave Memory Technology 

What makes the P45 especially attractive to beginner piano players is that it features Yamaha’s classic sound engine, the Advanced Wave Memory (AWS) sampling, which utilizes the latest digital technology for the recording of sounds of an acoustic piano.

With AWM technology, you get to enjoy a deeper and richer sound quality, which makes it appear that you are playing in a large spacious hall. By using pairs of waveforms, mainly R and L, that are captured via a microphone, the P45 is able to recreate a truly breathtaking sound.

Lightweight and Compact

One other feature that any beginner will appreciate with the digital piano they choose is its ability to be placed in a minimum amount of space. The Yamaha P45 not only looks great and delivers an excellent performance, but it also passes the test in portability in flying colors.

With a depth of just 12 inches and weighing just 25 lbs., the P45 can be conveniently placed almost anywhere in a room without you having to bother about it taking up too much space. This level of portability also means that this digital piano can be easily stored away when not in use, making it a smart choice for those who are looking to purchase their first keyboard.

Single-Button Operation

Another great advantage of using the Yamaha P45 is its efficient and easy-to-use design. From the design of the keys to the placement of various controls, it’s easy to see that the P45 has been designed, keeping the user in mind. In fact, using the P45 is so easy that all you are going to need is a single button to change the settings of the P45 while playing. All you have to do is hold down the ‘Grand Piano/Function’ and press the keyboard keys to make the necessary changes, from the voices to configuring the metronome and even playing demo sources along with much more. The smart single-key function of the P45 makes playing it a breeze.  

Auto-Power Feature Helps Conserve Energy

The Yamaha P45 also comes with another nifty feature that’s extremely useful for both beginners and experienced pianists. The P45 includes an auto power feature that shuts down the unit after sensing a period of inactivity. Furthermore, this feature can also be customized depending on how long you want it to wait before the auto power feature kicks in and shuts down the unit. This is a welcome addition and will certainly be appreciated by anybody who wants to do their part for the environment.

Layer and Duo Mode

Two of the other important features that come in the P45 is the keyboard layer mode which allows the player to create more complex sounds. The Duo mode is also another important feature for those who are looking to use the keyboard for practicing with a partner. The addition of the Duo mode makes the P45 a smart choice for all those beginners who are looking for a keyboard for practicing.

Keyboard Quality

Made from high-quality plastic and rubber-coated keys, the Yamaha YPT 360 is highly durable, abrasion-resistant, and provides an excellent grip on the keys. Even if you accidentally drop your piano, you can rest assured that your keyboard won’t be harmed. It is compact yet highly durable and tough.

Sound Quality

The Yamaha YPT 260 features AWM Stereo Sampling that produces high-quality sound. Moreover, it comes with 400 voices of different instruments that allow the user to play any kind of music they wish to play. In addition, it also comes with 130 accompaniment styles that enable the user to play any style or note in the background to produce a more attractive and professional sound using their basic digital keyboard.

Song Bank

The Yamaha YPT 260 also features a song bank with 112 songs, ranging from songs for kids to classics like Mozart and Beethoven. All you have to do is select a song and play along!

Yamaha Education Suite

With the Yamaha Education Suite, you get to learn the basics of playing the piano through a 9-step lesson that takes you through various aspects step by step, aiding you in your journey of mastering the piano playing skills. Apart from this, it also comes with numerous other features that make learning to play the piano simpler and easier.

On-Board Recording

You can record your performance or snippets of it to listen to them later. This feature helps you analyze where you stand and identify the areas where you need to improve.

Duo Function

With the Duo function, you can split your keyboard into two halves, each with a middle C key. It makes it possible for two users to play the piano at the same time. This feature is specifically helpful for students and teachers.

Keyboard Quality

The Yamaha YPT 360 features a touch-sensitive keyboard with 61 weighted keys that make it superior to other beginner-level keyboards. It offers an enhanced experience that is close to the feel of a traditional, acoustic piano.

Sound Quality

The Yamaha YPT 360 features the AWM Stereo Sampling technology that ensures a high-quality sound every time you play your keyboard. In addition, it is equipped with 574 sound effects, 150 arpeggio types, and 165 auto accompaniment styles, allowing you to produce sounds that give you an experience similar to that of playing with a live band.

Learning Features

The ‘Keys to Success’ is one of the most prominent learning features of the Yamaha YPT 360. The numerous learning features of the Yamaha YPT 360 make it an ideal keyboard for beginners who’re willing to polish their piano playing skills.

On-Board Recording

You can record up to 2 tracks and 5 songs for the future. The onboard recording feature is a great way to keep up with your progress and focus on areas that need improvement the most.

Connectivity

One of the features that make the Yamaha YPT 360 one of the finest choices is its USB and MIDI connectivity that allows you to connect your keyboard to various apps and software on your computer or iOS devices and makes recording and creating great music a lot easier and fun!