Even Mozart would play on them: TOP 5 digital pianos

Casio CDP-230R can rightfully be called a universal musical instrument in its price category. The piano has received excellent characteristics, significantly approaching the "live" sound of an acoustic grand piano.

The piano has 88 weighted keys equipped with a hammer mechanism, which allows you to feel the natural impact and perform any nuance. It also provides for setting the sensitivity of the keys (3 types) with the disable function. Despite a decent stabilization system, the keys emit a characteristic tapping when pressed and released (especially noticeable on staccato). Even if you plan to play music with headphones, everyone around you will hear every rhythmic pattern.

Connoisseurs of concert sound will like the Hall Effect button, pressing which will add acoustics to the instrument. The function is unique in that it is emulated using hardware-acoustic modeling, and not through digital conversion, as with models of this class. The upper frequency range of the string group is also significantly expanded here.

The Casio CDP-230R digital piano will delight you with 200 built-in auto accompaniment styles and the ability to create ten of your own. There are also 700 built-in timbres provided. They will help to complement the music library of 152 preset compositions, personally created by ten melodies.

For novice musicians, a useful option will be a built-in learning system consisting of four stages: "Listen", "Observe", "Remember", "Auto". There is also a function of learning the composition in separate batches. Thanks to a simple recorder, you can save your improvisations in MIDI format to an SD memory card.

The complete set includes an adapter, a convenient music stand, a music collection and a semi-damper pedal of the SP-3 type. To simulate a piano pedal, you can connect the SP-20.

The Casio PX-350M model harmoniously combines the functions of a MIDI keyboard with extensive technical capabilities, as well as a digital piano with an authentic sound.

The piano received a 3-touch hammer system of the second generation with 88 weighted keys with a good response, allowing you to get tactile sensations, as on an acoustic instrument. The keyboard cover is made of ivory with a relief effect, which eliminates unnecessary sliding when performing technical passages.

The oscillation of the hammer system of the lower register is much slower and heavier than the upper one. This makes it possible to perform academic works with fine technique and passages in the upper register, but the implementation of jazz compositions with overloaded bass harmonisation can be difficult, since there is a "blockage" of the sound of low overtones.

If you plan to master the barrel house style, which needs an acutely syncopated, percussive manner, the tapping of the keyboard will be an unpleasant moment, both when pressed and when released.

An intelligent acoustic resonator (AIR technology) is integrated into the presented model. With its help, there is a transition between the stereo layers of samples. Thanks to USB connectors and line inputs, the digital piano connects to a computer or tablet, and can also be used as a MIDI connector. To create your own masterpieces, you can use 128-voice polyphony and 250 built-in timbres.

Minor disadvantages include the "swamped" sound of the built-in speakers in the bass register and the inability to adjust the frequencies, which is quite acceptable for a digital piano of this price category. The defect can be corrected with the help of an external amplifier and speakers.

It is worth noting that when using headphones, the defect is not felt. The model will be an excellent solution for beginners, as well as, thanks to its compactness, for touring musicians.

The stylish design model Korg SP-280 will fit neatly into any interior, and the lightweight weight of its design will make it easy to transport the tool. If you choose a piano for teaching a small child, you should pay attention that the set includes a stable metal stand that securely fixes the structure.

A distinctive feature of the presented digital piano was the full-size hammer keyboard Natural Weighted Hamme Action. It gives a sensitive response, and mechanical pressing recreates the feeling of improvisation on an acoustic instrument. Using the Key Touch Control option, the performer can independently choose the level of "rigidity" of the keyboard for his own manner of performance and style of the work.

The keys of the bass register are tougher than those of the violin register. For a novice musician, this will contribute to the performance of nuance, but a professional pianist, brought up by an academic piano, may feel discomfort, since there is a need for a greater amplitude of touch. It is not very convenient for the performance of Glissando (sliding).

For those who plan to use the tool for live performances, the ability to connect monitors and recording devices via LINE OUT outputs will be useful. With the Mini-jack stereo jack, you can output sound to the piano speakers from any audio carrier.

The model has 120-voice polyphony and 20 built-in timbres. By choosing Layer mode, you can improvise with two timbres at the same time. For playing music in the company, the Partner mode is suitable, which allows you to divide the keyboard into two parts that are identical in height range.

The set includes a damper pedal with a soft stroke and the possibility of semi-damping. If necessary, the piano can be equipped with sostenuto and mute pedals

It would be nice if the model had a USB port, as, for example, in Casio Privia PX-350M , but if you choose a tool for academic learning or for the general development of the child, this nuance will not be critical.

The Korg LP-380 digital piano can be safely recommended to both novice musicians and students of music universities. Due to the combination of technical capabilities and authentic sound, the model is in great demand among professional pianists.

The body of the instrument received an ascetic design and small dimensions (1355x772x351 mm with the lid closed), thanks to which the piano will fit even in a secluded corner of your home. Assembling the instrument does not take much time, but those who are interested in the concert version and mobility should understand that the Korg LP-380 is not intended for permanent transportation. The keys are protected by a cover made of wood, the mechanism of which works smoothly, excluding injury to the fingers.

The keyboard consists of 88 weighted keys. The integrated mechanics of Weighted Hammer Action 3 keyboard allows you to get closer to the sensations of playing an academic piano. The sensitive response of each key makes it easy to cope with technical passages and finger Glissando. A heavier pressing of the lower and a quick "rebound" of the upper registers make it possible to perform works with a "pearl" technique.

The digital piano has received the Key Touch Control control technology, which allows you to choose a mode suitable for the technique and artistic tasks of the musician.

The Korg LP-380 digital piano has built-in sostenuto, soft and a damper pedal. The work of the mezzanine is soft, with the possibility of using a half-bed. The design provides for its fastening with a plastic clip on the lower rail of the housing, which does not allow the pedal structure to move.

Using the instrument as a MIDI keyboard, you can transfer data from the piano to a computer or tablet, and connect the instrument to the speaker system using the Line Out connector.

The Korg LP-380 has built-in: multifunctional metronome, transposition, Chorus (Chorus), Reverb (Reverb) demo melodies.

A distinctive characteristic of the tool is its energy saving. With a high—quality and voluminous sound, the piano consumes only 15W (other models of this class — at least 40W).

An insignificant disadvantage, which will be particularly noticeable by professional pianists, was a small music stand. A light score of several sheets will fit on it, but the HTK or the Traviata keyboard will not be able to stand on a thin bandwagon.

A significant drawback is the lack of jack Line In. However, in this model, the emphasis is on acoustic parameters and maximum approximation to the "live" sound, so the model will be more interesting to professional musicians.

The Yamaha CLP-545 case is made of natural wood and will be a decoration for any interior

The model differs from its classmates with the Natural Wood X keys. They are made of a special kind of wood. Such a keyboard in a digital piano is a rarity: not every elite model can boast of it. This execution of the keys allows you to get closer to the tactile sensations that arise when playing the academic piano.

The hammer mechanism is weighted in the lower and lightened in the upper registers, which recreates the feeling of playing an acoustic instrument and allows you to perform works of any style. He also received a sensitive three-touch touch recognition system that can adapt to the style of the game.

With the help of acoustic optimization, control over the sound of high and low frequencies is carried out without changing the quality and accuracy of the reproduced sound.

Japanese masters have put a lot of effort into developing technologies that allow you to accurately sample the sound of a concert grand piano. When playing a classic piece, even a musician with experience will appreciate the authenticity and similarity of the sound. This is achieved using the Damper Resonance function, which creates an imitation of resonating strings under the pressure of the right pedal. The String Resonance function creates reverberation between adjacent strings that complement each other. These functions allow you to achieve the natural sound that the pianist puts into touching the keys and pedals.

The Yamaha CLP-545 digital piano can be used in chamber halls, as two additional speakers are located under the keyboard. This arrangement allows you to cut off the sharpness of the upper overtones and get a soft and deep sound at the output. The total power of the built-in acoustics is 100 watts.

There are 303 lessons for beginners, with the help of which you can gradually master the basics of piano art. The instrument also received a number of electronic piano options: metronome, rhythm, harmonization, transport.