Some reviews say the PSR-E313 &amp; YPT-310 have smaller keys than a real grand piano, but the description says "full-size." Can someone please clarify?? Thank you so much!
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I have one. The keys are full size but there are only 61 keys (36 white and 25 black). But you don't really use the ones that aren't there anyway. (the ones on the far left hand side). The center C key is not in the "center'...it is more to the left. Hope this helps.
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periwinkles:I may be mistaken, but I believe the previous post you referred to was speaking of a piano keyboard being drawn, not a QWERTY keyboard. I have the pen, and think the piano is more of a demo/gimmick than anything useful. Sorry.
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From my experience and what I can tell, the keys are standard size. I used to own a Korg Tritan back in the day, and from a key size perspective, the keys appear to be the same size.
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I would definitely say "No." Read my review of the NP-30. If you are just learning correct hand technique on the piano, you'll find yourself under- or -overreaching for keys if you try to transition to an acoustic piano. If you can swing the extra money, the best "real piano" experience on a digital for the price, imo, is the yamaha YDP 140.
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It is awesome. Just hit the grand piano button and it sounds just like the best piano. I love mine.
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Sarah, this keyboard does have an impressive grand piano sound, in fact Yamaha's is widely regarded as the best in simulations for the grand piano. There are also many other options of course, but you will not be disappointed with this keyboard, it is truly an entry level, studio quality instrument. I can't recommend it enough, and when you consider the price, you just can't beat it. I would highly recommend this product to anyone considering a keyboard.
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Hi. The 10 are Grand Piano 1, Grand Piano 2, Electronic Piano 1, Electronic Piano 2, Pipe Organ 1. Pipe Organ 2, Strings, Vibraphone, Harpsichord 1, Harpsichord 2. The second voices are mostly brighter. Two Voices can be played together so the range of "tones" is extensive. All the voices sound great when listened to on headphones or ext. amp and speakers. The internal speakers are the "weak link" in the sound quality produced.
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I'm not 100 percent sure I understand your question, but if I do, here is my experience with the model. They have tried to make the keys and their "action" as close to a real piano as possible. In "grand piano" mode, they work very much like a piano -- not like an organ. If you push them down faster/harder, the sound is louder, etc. Hope that helps.
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the px100 is great as far as keyboard touch goes, and if you are a beginner I'd say it's fine to learn on. I would prefer an upright with good touch, generally yamaha or steinway only, but if you are looking between this keyboard and a crummy upright, I'd go with the keyboard. 3.5mm regular headphone jack X2-13 years as a competitive pianist
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Eric, that sounds good. I am stuck on that same decision.I know nothing about this except for what I can find on the web. My wife is going to be picking up piano, so I don't want to loose $500 (like all other good husbands out there but i do want her to have the best that we can afford... just in case she becomes a rock star and I can retire early!. Can I connect them both to computers? And is that a good option to have? I read on the Casio one you can but not on the P95 one. Also what about the noise interference on the casio some people talk about, have you experienced that? my last question do people install an amplifier to this as a normal set up for homes or just to play in gigs?Thanks Eric, that sounds good. I am stuck on that same decision.I know nothing about this except for what I can find on the web. My wife is going to be picking up piano, so I don't want to loose $500 (like all other good husbands out there but i do want her to have the best that we can afford... just in case she becomes a rock star and I can retire early!. Can I connect them both to computers? And is that a good option to have? I read on the Casio one you can but not on the P95 one. Also what about the noise interference on the casio some people talk about, have you experienced... » Read More Eric, that sounds good. I am stuck on that same decision.I know nothing about this except for what I can find on the web. My wife is going to be picking up piano, so I don't want to loose $500 (like all other good husbands out there but i do want her to have the best that we can afford... just in case she becomes a rock star and I can retire early!. Can I connect them both to computers? And is that a good option to have? I read on the Casio one you can but not on the P95 one. Also what about the noise interference on the casio some people talk about, have you experienced that? my last question do people install an amplifier to this as a normal set up for homes or just to play in gigs?Thanks « Show Less
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From the reviews I read, pretty sure it's just 2. Check here: http://www.pianoworld.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2167459/1.html
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This is hard to answer, so I will answer it in this manner. When I first began to play the Yamaha I felt the upright at my church and the Yamaha compared favorably. I could transition between the two more easily than the electronic piano at church. Are they exactly the same? No, but close. You must realize that my perception may be different from yours. Some electronic pianos have the ability to change the sensitivity of the key board. You must realize that this is an entry level instrument and I purchased it to play for my own amusement. It good quality for that purpose. You must decide what quality you want and the purpose of the instrument. This is hard to answer, so I will answer it in this manner. When I first began to play the Yamaha I felt the upright at my church and the Yamaha compared favorably. I could transition between the two more easily than the electronic piano at church. Are they exactly the same? No, but close. You must realize that my perception may be different from yours. Some electronic pianos have the ability to change the sensitivity of the key board. You must realize that this is an entry level instrument and I purchased it to play for my own amusement. It good quality for that purpose. You must decide... » Read More This is hard to answer, so I will answer it in this manner. When I first began to play the Yamaha I felt the upright at my church and the Yamaha compared favorably. I could transition between the two more easily than the electronic piano at church. Are they exactly the same? No, but close. You must realize that my perception may be different from yours. Some electronic pianos have the ability to change the sensitivity of the key board. You must realize that this is an entry level instrument and I purchased it to play for my own amusement. It good quality for that purpose. You must decide what quality you want and the purpose of the instrument. « Show Less
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No, the keys use a spring mechanism rather than a counter-weight system as had been stated already. The Privia pianos have a counter-weighted system that feels as close to an acoustic piano as I've ever played. I also agree that the Casio spring-weighted mechanism on these is pretty close, but for serious piano technique, I'd switch to a true weighted action ASAP. For serious organ technique, these are closer to a typical organ type key mechanism as for example on the Hammond, Wurlitzer, Farfisa etc. organs. Just my opinion.
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I've played piano for 10+ years and I am very much pleased with this keyboard. As far as the "fullness" produced by the speakers - The warmth and color doesn't sound fake and cheap like other keyboards. When compared to my 6 foot grand Kawai, this keyboard has the best possible fullness that a keyboard can offer. I have 2 Yamaha Clavinova electric pianos and to be honest, I prefer the ambiance produced by my Kawai keyboard much better. Also, the keyboard's action is almost the same as the grand. Awesome product! -sophia
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My Yamaha YPG-235 76 Key Portable Grand Piano fits with plenty of room. This is bag is very padded and structured. It is soft but the corners are reinforced and it stands up beautifully. It's like a suitcase for the keyboard. Very nice. Hope this helps.
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I have two 5 octave keyboards on mine top and bottom. One is an Edirol PCR-80 midi controller, and the other is a Yamaha PSR-500 synthesizer. They both weigh about 8 pounds and are about 42 inches long. If you bang on them like a gorilla I couldn't recommend, but otherwise I can't see it being a problem.
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No. I don't understand the other answer about the width being perfect. I have the P115B, essentially the same size as the P105B, but the stand will NOT adjust small enough in the width. So, the piano sits on top and, even worse, it is too wide for the piano to sit on both rubber bumpers at the same time, so part of the piano is sitting on bare metal. Finally - because I have it set to the narrowest width, my knees hit the stand. I'm sending this back. Not the stand's fault, just too big.