Yamaha PSS F30 Casiotone CTS 200 Donner DEP-20 / Inovus i88 Yamaha Reface CP Kawai ES110 Yamaha P515 Korg SV2-S Viscount Legend Crumar 7 Kawai MP11se

@jonathansanchezmedina

3 жыл бұрын

P125 down :(

@ThePianoforever

3 жыл бұрын

The Yamaha P125 would be an excellent choice, but I believe the Kawai ES110 is just a bit better at about the same price point.

@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12

3 жыл бұрын

@Ultra Legendary Master yes they do🎹🎶

@jokmong2360

3 жыл бұрын

Shoot i bought fp30 ,,,wish i watch ur video before,,,so sad

@MrJenssen

3 жыл бұрын

@@jokmong2360 I don't think the FP30 is a BAD piano, especially for a beginner or someone who doesn't care too much about all the other sounds beyond the classic piano, and someone who doesn't need to connect it to speakers via line out. Unlike the ES110, the FP30 has weighted Keys, which I think is better for practicing if you're a beginner. It has some issues, but you shouldn't want to get rid of it just because it isn't perfect. No digital piano is perfect, especially in that price range.

Great list and great full length reviews. This is such an awesome channel! Your reviews are amazing when it comes to product details and demos. I love that you are honest when it comes to your opinions. Keep up the good work!

James just can't resist playing the Minecraft music on that P515 Bösendorfer sound.

@ThePianoforever

3 жыл бұрын

I really can't, it just sounds so good.

@KadeSound

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever I know, right? :)

I bought my mp11 SE a year ago. On your advice. It's a joy to play, and, inspiring, which surprised me. I also found the Nord Grand fantastic, but the Kawai had the edge for me as a pianist. My accoustic piano, old Schimmel, needs replacing or a thorough overhaul but I keep putting that off as I now mostly practice on the mp11. Thank you James for the great content. Greetings from Bruges!

I like the little Yamaha PSS F30. I have learned piano thanks to it !!!!! Thanks to your first video also 😍

wow thanks sooo much - great reviews, thoughts, perspectives - all just what I needed to get started and also make an informed decision.

Thank you for your help in choosing, I bought Kawai ES 110.

This is such a brilliant video. You do some great ones kid but you excelled yourself this time. many thanks

after a lot of research I ended up buying an MP11se and it's incredible. Took me months to find one in stock but so worth it.

Since you included the ES110 in your favorite list, I am becoming more excited to have it

I'm happy the P515 made it into your list. I chose it finally after watching the videos you made for it and other similar level keyboards. I love it, and your videos had a great deal to do with that choice. Thank you. :)

@thepocketboy

3 жыл бұрын

Mine just arrived I love it so much already!

@ThePianoforever

3 жыл бұрын

Good choice! So glad I could help you! :D

@twodalec

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever ditto for me... I truly appreciate what you do.. Your reviews are why I upgraded to the p-515 a year ago.. the 515 is an amazing digital piano, and the action is so close to my tutors new upright piano, that I can't tell the difference...

Nice! 14:10 reminded a little of Grease 2 - A girl for all seasons. Very nice fav digital pianos rundown video. Also - for the P-515 and most likely the other instruments ----- there will normally be a setting to adjust the brightness a bit. So if the CFX needs to have brightness lowered a bit, then that's possible to do. Anyway - EXCELLENT video rundown! Really enjoyed that.

Bookmarks 2:03 Yamaha PSS F30 7:13 Casiotone CTS 200

Thanks mate. Great video.

Good demonstration really , thanks

I love the video, it is awesome!

love you, fantastic video

Those Wurlitzer 200a samples are pretty amazing and just like the real thing! Love it.

Thank you very much! I'm ordering the Yamaha PSS F30 😍

I dont even have piano but Im addicted to watch all your reviews 🙃

I totally agree on the key sensitivity with the Casio CT-S200. The keys are really easy to hit accidentally, which pushes me to hit keys correctly (given that I am a beginner).

I like the Viscounts, they look so vintage! (just like the Korg SV pianos) Another Favorites of mine are the Refaces,the Casiotones (even todays ones) & the Portatones (even todays ones) & that Crumar!

I loved this video. Even at the crazy length. Thanks for doing it. I fell in love with the es110 and the Viscount Legend!

@ThePianoforever

2 жыл бұрын

😊👍

Cool pianos! Makes me want to buy more pianos.......

I've heard some anecdotes on forums and such that digital piano actions such as the pha-4 will get 'clicky' over time. The ES110 keys are said to get 'bouncy' or the keys can scrape together due to imperfect spacing. Do you have any thoughts on which mechanisms are the most durable over time or are issues related to wear just inevitable on entry level-ish keyboards no matter the make/model? Is it expected for people to open up relubricate and replace the cushioning strips inside every so often? I'd like an affordable unit for my first board, but I don't mind spending twice as much if it'll last twice as long thanks, love your work

This is so epic🎹🎶

Great video!👏👏👏 I would really love to see a video about Kawai MP11SE vs MP7SE keyboard action in the future. I can imagine the wooden keys of MP11SE are better but how much better? On the other hand, MP7SE has 256 voices of amazing quality I guess? and in my country, Slovenia MP7SE is cheaper for 1000€.😁 Is it still worth buying MP11SE instead?

Does anybody know the name of the tune James was playing on the red Casiotone CT-S200? I really liked that!

Thank you, James.

Great to see someone as enthusiastic about the low-cost keyboards as they are about the top-end. That Korg SV2 is a hoot - how do the acoustic pianos stack up against (say) ES-110?

@ThePianoforever

3 жыл бұрын

As much as I like the SV2, the acoustic pianos are honestly a little weak for its price class to me. They're OK for general live stage use, but they don't sound incredible on their own, or compared to something like the ES110 which has a more realistic tone and response in my opinion.

@markpeam8549

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever That's great info. I'm replacing a dumb MIDI controller with a DP and the ES110 still looks like great value, despite its age. Thanks for all your hard work on these reviews.

Another great video! Since MP11SE is your #1, would love to hear your take on the MP7SE which is more affordable and has many of the same sounds. Thanks!

I'm surprised that you didn't cover the Nord Grand. (It's action is made by Kawai). I was wondering if the Nord Grand form factor is available with Nord Piano 5 internal specs (?)

47:00 That is absolutely beautiful

The PSS-F30 is an example of the price fixing these manufacturers are doing. They hold back on providing more sounds and rhythms and features on their models costing 10-12x as much.

my daughter fell in love with the P125. she calls it her "grand piano". she wasn't even interested in the SV2; and it was about the action

The only piano reviewer that DARE to not included any Nord. Always think those pianos are overrated and overprice anyway. Played them before, not as good as what everyone says on KZread. Glad to see unbiased KZreadr like Jacob still going strong with his channel. Keep it up man. We need this type of unfiltered piano review to guide us. You've become the ONLY piano reviewer I trust.

After watching his reviews on both Casiotone CT-S1 & S400, I guess I now know what could replace the CT-S200's spot here on the list

Hey James, just wondering what you think of the vintage Yamaha CP-70 Piano or the CP-80? Maybe you can do a review someday cheers

james i was wondering if you heard of the donner-100 the reviews on amazon look very promising.

Have you had a chance to play the Artist-W wooden key version of the Viscount 70's? I would like to know how it compares with the action of the MP11SE. I hope to buy something in the next couple months, but that 75 pounds for the MP11SE is most likely a deal breaker for me.

Will you ever do a review of the Nord Grand? Still deciding if I should get the Nord Grand or the Kawai MP11se

Thanks for making such helpfull videos, I have not got an electric piano yet (but hope to get one in a month or two) I'm leaning towards the KAWAI ES110, even more so after you did the comparison of the es110, es520, and the es920. Anyway what is the name of the first tune you played on the es110?

I would really be interested in hearing your opinion on the Casio AP 710.

Have you had a chance to review any of the Dexibell models?

Hi James. Is it true that the black keys on the MP11SE are narrower than they are on an acoustic piano? I don’t recall you mentioning this in any of the reviews you’ve done on this instrument.

in regards to the "heavy" weight on the P515, you can make it lighter in the velocity curves? Does this make a big difference?

Hi James :) This was a very interesting video for sure!!! I have a complex question, sorry :) I will ask it in the simplest form first in case you latch onto what I am asking real quick, and then explain it out further. I sing, but I don't play. Will any of these or some other keyboard be my accompaniment so i don't have to go to Fiverr to get a simple piano track for every song I want to sing? More complex version of the question: Any keyboard, including these, where I can a simple or maybe even better accompaniment tracks as a solo singer. Almost always ballad style and not looking for a whole orchestra lol. Any of these where I can buy off the shelf or even custom (again maybe places like Fiverr or somewhere else) tracks for songs. I am starting simple, real simple, like Christmas songs. Don't want it to sound like midi tracks, which for me equates to a cheap toy sound. But more like a real pianist or keyboard player. Great video, I really liked it - big thumbs up 👍👍👍

1 week with my P-515, it's awesome... Especially compared to my previous P-45! Wooden key, great sound, Jack ports on the front (!), pedals unit, sturdy, connectivity,...

@ac-mb6gj

3 жыл бұрын

Is the action good? Isn't it heavier than almost all accoustic pianos' action?

@southpark4151

3 жыл бұрын

@@ac-mb6gj It is heavier than maybe most - or even all ----- but having only played a spring action keyboard - non-weighted - for 10 years or so, the P-515 action really works excellently for me. The performance of those keys are excellent too. I had to haul my P-515 a flight of stairs by myself - holding it in the vertical position - unboxed of course. It was do-able ------ but was not exactly fun to do. Probably better to get somebody to help out heheh.

I wonder what’s his favourite headphones for digital pianos. Any plan for that James?

Great! Could anybody tell me which one approches better to the fell in a rela piano? Thanks a lot

I like my Casiotone CTS 200 but not the keys as their is no resistance. Thanks though , your videos are great!!

hi, I am from Egypt I wish you get deep into Temperament specs of Roland FP-60x like how to master them, what are pianists best practices using them, Temperament features applye to upper models as well, Temperament types (Equal, Just Major, Just Minor, Pythagorean, Kirnberger I, Kirnberger II, Kirnberger III, Meantone, Werckmeister, Arabic) many thanks in advance from Egypt :)

Great video! I really enjoyed seeing and hearing you fiddling around on all those keyboards. My absolutely favorites are the es110 and p515. Can’t help it. Those are just it. But I can totally understand your love for all of them. It’s a pity you don’t own a mp11se. You deserve it. The scarlatti on the p515 was brilliant, the one on the sv2 brilliant. Really amazing. Thank you for sharing, playing and fiddling around.

What is the song he played at the end on the Kawaii MP11se?

Have you tried the Nord Grand? Seems to get a lot of good press. Would be interested to hear your thoughts.

The GOAT has spoken

The Korg PA 50 had great built in speakers.

Thank you for the nice review; I found it very helpful! I managed to save up enough money to buy a Kawai MP11se but I'm holding out for the MP12. Any ideas when the MP12 might be coming out?

@mpgnz73

2 жыл бұрын

We share the same conundrum...

@collinpople1076

2 жыл бұрын

If it's to be released in 2022 it'll most likely be around NAMM which is in early June.

I would like to see a review of DGX670

You know about the hidden sound in the Reface CP right?

Hey dude, do you use a mixer for all these instruments and some kind of a PA/monitor system? What do you recomment for 4+ keyboards practice room? So far I have a Yamaha AV receiver with passive speakers. I tried some mixers and active speakers, but they didn't sound as good as the current setup so far. I think of buying a mixer with a big input headroom.

Do you think there is a great difference with the MP7?

Loved the video!! whats the name of the song at 20:42

What’s the song he’s playing at 21:00?

Viscount! Now that's a name I haven't seen in a long while.

Have you tried the Dexibell Vivo pro S3?

Yamaha´s dgx 670 appears to be a giant step up in sound fidelity from previous model 660. The 670 is back ordered in all countries, I have checked (US, UK, Germany, Scandinavia, various Asian countries,...) James, are you planning to review it, if you can get your hands on it?

@drizzt197three

3 жыл бұрын

Almost EVERY higher-end digital piano is back-ordered. All makes. All models. :-(

@tellyjoossens4186

3 жыл бұрын

I have a dgx-650 for years and since a friend of mine has 2 music shops I had the chance testing the dgx-670. The newer stuff is great but I don't need those for the skill level I am. So for me I don't need more than the dgx-650 but these keyboards are a huge step up compared with the ones seen in this video. I also have a Casio ct-x5000. if you don't need 88 keys nor weighted keys put your money on that one. Great Voices, rythms, enormous power comes out of those speakers etc... I abuse the Casio every day for more than 6 months now and unless you play with hammers in your hands you cannot break it :-) The dgx-650 doesn't let me down either and I learned to play on it the hard way ;-)

The Kawai will be in my studio soooon

That ES110 sounds beautiful, especially the default piano and for that price range. Obviously doesn't come close to MP11SE IMO, but the price of that instrument is out of reach for many people XD.

Hello! please, what about Korg EX20? Saludos, from Argentina.

Hi James! I love your videos and I was wondering if I could get some advice. I'm a beginner, and I'm looking for a small acoustic piano. I found a nice quality upright with 64 notes. Should I shoot for 88 or should I go for the 64 note one?

@andrewirl2524

2 жыл бұрын

I might be selling my very nice kawai, with 88 keys, in the Orlando area, I just don’t know if I want to, it’s incredible

One day, I may buy the P 515 for the Bosendorfer sound alone.

i-it...it just had to be minecraft music on that Bösendorfer huh? I waited in anticipation got really into it and then I just layed my head back and my hand fell on my bureau as soon as I heard that track xD. Great job thought ^^

Korg d1?

Hi James, there’s not much Korg DP review around, do you have the opportunity to play with their G1 ?

Kudos for omitting Nord models, which have a ridiculously lightweight keybed if you're coming form a piano perspective. Surprised you left out the CP-88, though, which has a beautiful action. Likewise the RD-2000.

Do you have any opinion about Nord pianos?

No Roland stage pianos?

Why the ES920 is not in the list?!

Hey man good job on this roundup and covering as much ground as possible with this one! I like how you evaluate each instrument and gradually work your way up in price keeping all potential markets in mind. If I was in the market for a new keyboard I'd totally use this as a guide. Would you consider doing a video exploring and a teardown of an Yamaha Electone ELB - 02 I would love to see a video in english of someone exploring a modern electone! I am visually impaired and right now, I own an older generation electone from before they stopped making them available for sale in the U.S. As usual it was bought used locally and I would like to see more electone videos! The electone I just got for reference is an electone F-45 from around 1984 or so. I really really want to see what is inside a modern electone! I wonder if there is just a tiny circuit board inside or if they still are very beefy multiboard machines with crazy spinning speakers and whatnot.

I think I found my next keyboard. Donner DEP-20. Reason: budget and sounds. (Mainly because of your review) I have sort of given up trying to find a keyboard with "just what I want." I don't think one exists. But the piano sound is awesome. Organ is awesome. Strings are awesome. All the other weirdo sounds, I could care less. Right now I have a YAMAHA PSR E343....and its time to move on. BUT...before I go. Have you ever previewed any keytars? I also have a YAMAHA Sonogenic 500. If I had my way...I would rip out all the useless sounds and replace them with authentic orchestra sounds. I'd be interested in what you think of keytars and the Sonogenic 500 in particular. Thanks for all your videos.

Hola perfecto! 😎🙏✌️⭐️

That Yamaha CP is still a beast

You are considering the affordability for general people. Thank you 🙏

My favorite is the Yamaha P515

Anyone know what tune he played on the kawai mp11se? That was lovely

@hhicks2979

3 жыл бұрын

I believe he composed it himself.

@andrewirl2524

2 жыл бұрын

@@hhicks2979 do you know the one on the kawai es110

Was surprised to see the CP88 didn’t make the list!!

@ThePianoforever

3 жыл бұрын

You know, that totally could have been on the list, but since I don't own one at the moment it sort of slipped past me.

@hishamdahud

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever makes sense... I own one and was veinly searching for some buyers reassurance. :) I know you love that SV2 though, anyway-keep up the great stuff!

@BillVincent

3 жыл бұрын

@@hishamdahud I will give you that reassurance. I rent the CP88 when I'm traveling and I absolutely LOVE that board.

Yamaha P515 Yes!!!

So tempted to get the SV-2 but the decision to put delay and reverb in the same section, meaning you can have only one active at any given time, is a really poor design decision. Wish the Legend was more widely available in the UK.

*CAN YOU SPELL THE NAME OF THE PIECE? @**24:00*

Yes, I made it! I watched the whole video and I actually enjoyed watching it a lot. Your list is very interesting and gives some good hints in terms of what to buy for which purpose. One question: Do you know the Medeli SP201 Plus, and is it about the same instrument as the Inovus i88? They almost look the same (same design etc.), and would the Inovus be an acceptable instrument for a pianist who studied classical piano on a pretty tight budget?

Guitar player here. After all these year I'm thinking of learning piano. What would be a decent product that would give the most realistic "piano" feel and sound? Since I'd be leanning, not sure Id take advantage of a lot of advanced controls. In terms of budget, I'd like to stay under $1,000. Can these digital keyboards output to wired or wireless headphones?

@EphemeralProductions

2 жыл бұрын

I’m all but sure to can find INCREDIBLE pianos for under $1000. There’s quite a few of them. Id say several of these He reviews would fit the bill

My favorite is the Kawai CN29 😏

Thoroughly enjoyed the video. I have been looking for a keyboard for my grandson to learn on and the MP11SE and Stage 3 are the 2 choices I'm torn between. Leaning towards the MP11SE even more now.

Question. Will you do reviews or ever talk about studio monitors (and or subwoofers) that pair well to digital pianos? I'm looking at buying some for my new p515 :)

@tomgnau

3 жыл бұрын

As a new P515 owner, I concur.

You have to test Nord Grand, strange that you haven't tested so far.

@ThePianoforever

3 жыл бұрын

They're very expensive, which is why I haven't purchased one for review yet.

I use my cts 300 daily and it’s great, it works more than ok plugged into ableton. I don’t know why Casio doesn’t market it more as a midi

@Psztyk236

3 жыл бұрын

It sucks that Casio just doesn’t want to put traditional MIDI ports on any of its keyboards. I would buy the CT model instantly to control my synths with it and still have some sounds

Guys should i buy Yamaha P-515 or Kawai ES920?

@guinhomusico9504

3 жыл бұрын

P515

I agree with the Casio PSS keyboard for a beginner keyboard and price. It was released in 2019.

question for you but also for other players: if you can get brand new P515 or used Roland RD-800 which one would you buy?

@ThePianoforever

2 жыл бұрын

P 515 for sure.

@Adam-rh9my

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever I appreciate the answer but isn’t RD800 still far superior piano? Unfortunately I cannot try any of them, but I remember rd700gx had amazing feel and beautiful sound.

@ThePianoforever

2 жыл бұрын

Not in my opinion. I would call the P515 best in it's class.

@Adam-rh9my

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePianoforever would you say it's in the same class as FP90x ? Unfortunately there is no way for me to try any of these two..it will be a blind buy. That's why I'm asking. It's between these two. p515 vs FP90x. Thanks a lot for ur time.