6/19/2011

Yamaha CP33 Stage Piano Review

Yamaha CP33 Stage Piano
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Nice upgrade from my Yamaha P90.
I purchaed this piano for the piano sound and feel. Any additional instruments or features that come with it are a bonus. The acoustic bass, strings and jazz organ sounds are done very well also.
While nothing replaces the feel of a real piano, this keyboard comes very, very close and the lighter touch on the higher keys really takes you there.
I only wish that the power transformer was inside of the piano instead of requiring a wall wart (transformer).
If you want a great piano sound and feel get this keyboard. If you want speakers to go with it as well as some more sounds, look into the CP300, but then you will need to add $1000, 30 more pounds and a deeper frame.

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The CP33 is made for the serious musician on-the-go. Sit down with one, and the instrument becomes an extension of your hands and your musical imagination. The authentic piano voices and rich expressiveness come alive at your touch, and the sound is big enough to blast through a full band onstage - yet nuanced enough to work magic in an intimate club.Yamaha's extensive experience in crafting fine acoustic pianos helps us in creating the ultimate digital pianos. Our advanced Graded Hammer Effect (GHE) action gives all keys an authentic resistance that increases from the top register to the lower - just as on an actual acoustic piano. Which means that you can naturally pound out thunderous low notes with your left hand and let the fingers on your right dance and fly with the high notes.In crafting the authentic sound of the CP series, we used meticulously recorded stereo samples of top-quality instruments, taken at various playing strengths, and included subtle elements such as String Resonance, Stereo Sustain, and even Key-Off Samples that capture the felt dampers muting the piano strings - providing the most authentic sounding and finely nuanced acoustic piano voices possible.The CP stage pianos are also master keyboard controllers that give you full command of your gear. Play and control external tone generators. Assign different voices to different keyboard sections and create multi-textured layers of sound. Two instrument zones on the CP33 with panel sliders, let you easily tweak the level of each instrument as you play. You can also freely reassign the sliders and wheels to control other sonic characteristics of your gear, such as sound attack, decay, brightness and filter cutoff.At just under 40 lbs. the CP33 is a very compact and portable yet full size stage piano.

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6/18/2011

Casio CTK-3000 61 Key Digital Keyboard Review

Casio CTK-3000 61 Key Digital Keyboard
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This is a very nice keyboard for home use, even more so as the price is right. The digital readout is easy to see, with nice big black letters and numbers for the important information. The sound is crisp and clear. There are many voices and rhythms to choose from. I especially like the "teach yourself to play" system with so many playalong tunes and a nice fat songbook. The folk and classical rhythms and accompaniments are WONDERFUL and not found on other keyboards. I like the piano voices in my CT640 better though. Maybe one day I will have this set up as a MIDI and can download those better voices from the Casio website into this keyboard. It's really a very nice instrument, with a headphone jack that works well, putting out a similar sound to what comes through the speakers. Because the piano voices are not the greatest, I recommend adding a sustain pedal when ordering as well as the power adapter, and, if your earphones have the little pin plugs, you will need a stereo phone plug to stereo pin plug adapter.

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The Casio CTK-3000 is an affordable instrument with a 61 Key Piano Style Touch Sensitive Keyboard, 400 total onboard Tones, 150 Rhythms and Digital Effects. Packed with great features such as Casio's famous Step-up Lesson System, audio inputs for a MP3 player, USB port for MIDI implementation and a pitch wheel for additional expression over sounds. All this makes CTK-3000 more realistic and expressive than ever before at this price range.

Standard-Size Keys with Touch ResponseThe CTK-3000 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).
400 Built-In TonesFind just the right sound with 400 built-in tones, and select from ten different reverb settings to add depth.
USB PortFor many musicians, the computer has become a music-making center. Connect the CTK-3000 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 yourcomputer, or send MIDI data from your computer to the keyboard for playback.
Built-In SamplingYou can use the CTK-3000 to sample a sound from a portable audio player or other device, and then play the sound with keyboard keys. For example, you could sample the bark of your dog and then use the sound in a melody, or grab passages from a CD. The sampling feature is a fun way to create new sounds.
Note: Samples are not stored permanently. Turning off power will cause any sampled sound data on the keyboard to be deleted.
110 Built-In Songs With Step Up LessonsThe CTK-3000 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."
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-3000 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 GameMusic 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 AccompanimentSimply specify a chord and the keyboard automatically produces the matching rhythm, bass, and chord patters. One-touch fill-ins make accompaniments sound interesting and natural. 150 built in auto-accompaniment rhythm patterns.
Transpose FunctionAn easy operation instantly changes the key of the keyboard.
Audio InputPlay along with MP3 or CD players or other devices by plugging them into the stereo mini input jack.
Battery or AC PowerPower the CTK-3000 with six AA-sized batteries (approximately four hours of continuous operation with alkaline 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 BoxCTK-3000 Keyboard, Music Stand, Song Book, Safety Precautions, Appendix, Warranty

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6/17/2011

Casio CTK2000 61 Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/iPod Connection Review

Casio CTK2000 61 Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/iPod Connection
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After looking at several reviews and product informatiom of various priced keyboards, and wanting to stay in budget , we decided to purchase this one for our son for Christmas. He is 12 and a budding musician, he absolutely LOVES this keyboard. The only downfall is it did not come with it's own AC adapter, which may be common but would have been nice to know to have on hand Christmas morning (it takes a lot of batteries). Other than that it shipped super fast, great packing, good prduct, we are very pleased!

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The Casio CTK2000 is ideal for beginners, children, adults, everyone!And it's loaded with features like a USB port to connect to your computer, plus 48-note polyphony so you are always in control.The CTK2000 keyboard features a 61-key full-size keyboard with MP3/iPod connectivity, an LCD display, and a 3 Step Lesson learning system.The CTK2000 allows you to select up to 400 tones that now include a world music library.There are also 150 versatile rhythms to help add plenty of life to all your keyboard performances.The CTK2000 comes with a total of 110 built-in tunes.You can play back built-in tunes for your own listening pleasure, or you can use them for practice or even sing-alongs.

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New Huntington 54 Key Electronic Keyboard Full Size Electric Piano Review

New Huntington 54 Key Electronic Keyboard Full Size Electric Piano
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This keyboard is just Ok. You can't use a headset for private practice because there is no jack for it. The BLACK keys do not compress in the natural way of a keyboard and some of the tones, although labeled differently, share the same sound. If you are a beginner and others are not bothered by your practice then for the price it is good.

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6/16/2011

KORG SP-250 Portable Digital Piano with Stand and Pedal Review

KORG SP-250 Portable Digital Piano with Stand and Pedal
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I cannot distinguish a difference between the sound of this Korg and my Baldwin Hamilton studio piano. The only thing it lacks is a real piano's "oomph". The tone is beautifully rich. The keys respond like the Baldwin, both in touch and sound. It never needs tuning. The keys have the look and feel of a real piano. The sound doesn't fade no matter how many keys are played at the same time.
This keyboard weights around 45 pounds. It isn't really ideal for portability, if that's what you need.
It comes with built-in sounds that can be combined to your taste (choir,organ, strings, etc), as well as a metronome. You can also adjust the tension of the keys to accommodate a light to heavy touch. It does not have a means for internal recording.
The earphone jack is wonderful. You can play this thing at 3 AM and no neighbors will complain. It actually accommodates two sets of earphones.
The stand is very sturdy. No wobble. The keyboard rests squarely on top with no jiggle room. No need to worry about knocking this off the stand.
A metal stabilizing bar rests on the floor and attaches to the bottom of the legs. The sustain pedal hooks over that bar to prevent it from sliding and getting away from you.
The quality cabinet is rich looking.
I've owned this Korg for two months. I haven't touched the Baldwin since I bought it. You might be able to talk me out of my Baldwin studio, but you'll never get my Korg.*** IMPORTANT UPDATE *** 5/24/2010 - This Korg has developed a ringing/vibration in its left speaker. It started a couple months ago, very slight and only occasionally at first, but it has been increasing in both volume and annoyance. It becomes noticeable within 30 minutes of activating the keyboard. It worsens the longer I play.

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The KORG SP-250 Portable Digital Piano has the finest keyboard touch, a wide variety of detailed and authentic sounds, assignable effects, a robust integrated sound system and a solid matching stand.

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6/15/2011

eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method Deluxe v3 Review

eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method Deluxe v3
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At the same time I purchased Alfred's book method. I use the software and then folow up with Alfred's books as theory homework. Between the two I am doing quite well never having touched a piano nor read music before. The fact the software shows me the keying from the animated keyboard and I can hear fwhat it is supposed to sound like. I like that I can use each hand seperately and with the midi keyboard the feedback is fantastic.

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eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method Deluxe includes everything you need to learn to play with over 450 audio- and video-enhanced lessons and more than 150 songs in a variety of musical styles. You'll be playing in no time by following the animated keyboard as it displays correct fingerings as the music plays or for any note or chord you choose. When used with a MIDI controller, eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method Deluxe provides specific feedback on playing mistakes, including wrong notes and rhythms. Other features include a metronome, recorder, variable-speed MIDI keyboard tracks, accompaniment tracks, and ear training exercises. eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method, included in eMedia Piano & Keyboard Method Deluxe, has received top ratings and honors from PC Magazine (4.5 out of 5), Music News, MacHome (4 Apples), Clavier Magazine and American Music Teacher Magazine which called it "an impressive and thorough piano teaching program." eMedia Intermediate Piano & Keyboard Method continues your musical journey with a focus on improvisation. eMedia Piano & Keuboard Method Deluxe includes many popular songs like: "Candle in the Wind" by Elton John, "Ode to Joy" & "Ecossaise" by Ludwig van Beethoven, "Minuet in G" by J.S. Bach, "Tishomingo Blues" by Spencer Williams, "The Entertainer" by Scott Joplin, "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" by Bob Dylan, "Hungarian Rhapsody" by Franz Liszt, "Swan Lake" by Pyotr Ilich Tchaikovsky, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" by Paul Dukas, "Fourth Ballade" by Frédéric Chopin, "The Schoolhouse Blues" by Irving Berlin, "Third Piano Concerto" by Sergei Rachmaninoff, "Twenty-First Piano Concerto" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, "Jelly Roll Blues" by "Jelly Roll" Morton, and "Piano Man" by Billy Joel

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Casio LK-100 Lighted Keyboard with LCD Display Review

Casio LK-100 Lighted Keyboard with LCD Display
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We bought this keyboard last week and are having a blast with it!
I've always wanted to learn to play the piano, and while this isn't a piano, it's as close as I can get while I'm living in an apartment.
It came with a stand and power supply, but not headphones like the premium version, all for less than $100 at Target.
There is a song bank with over 100 songs to choose from, and it teaches you to play 3 different ways. It has a voice to tell you which fingers to use to play which can be turned off with the push of a button. The keys light up really well, and the sound is acceptable for the price.
The only thing that I don't like is the display. It's a little hard to see when you're sitting down and playing. It would be nice if it was angled a little so there wasn't a glare on the screen.
Overall, I'd say it's worth the money.

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The LK-100 incorporates the 3-step lesson system to help you learn to play quicker and easier. This unit also features auto accompaniment system to generate complete backgrounds with drums, bass and chord parts with the left hand, while playing melodies and solos with the right hand. Includes 61 Full-Size Illuminated keys, 12 note polyphony, 100 tones, 50 rhythms, 100 tunes, LCD display, dual speakers, 3-step lesson system, microphone jack with volume control for sing along, MIDI, and auto-accompaniment.

61 Lighted Keys The "LK" in LK-100 stands for "Lighted Keyboard." Designed to provide a fun way to learn how to play music, the keys illuminate to show you what notes to play in lessons or built-in songs.
On-Screen Fingering and Timing Indicators Easy-to-understand on-screen indicators help to simply keyboard play, even for novices.
Amazingly Realistic Tones Pick your sound from 100 different presets, and bring on the big chords with 12-note polyphony.
100 Built-In Song Bank tunes A total of 100 built-in Song Bank tunes come built in for playback enjoyment or play-along practice.
3-Step Lesson System Develop your musical skills by following the keys as they light. First, you become familiar with the timing of the notes by watching the keys light as you playback one of the 100 built-in Song Bank tunes. Next, practice playing along at a pace that's comfortable for you. Finally, try playing along at the normal tempo.
A simulated human voice is used during the Step 1 or Step 2 lesson feature to call out the fingers you should use to play the required notes (Voice Fingering). The timing of notes is also indicated on the display screen.
Auto Accompaniment Simply specify a chord and the keyboard automatically produces the matching rhythm, bass, and chord patters. One-touch fill-ins make accompaniments sound interesting and natural. 50 built in auto-accompaniment patterns.
Transpose Function An easy operation instantly changes the key of the keyboard.
MIDI compatibility Connecting to another MIDI device lets you sound notes on both this keyboard and the connected device by playing on this keyboard.
Microphone jack Connects a commercially available microphone and you can sing along with Song Bank tunes.
Battery or AC Power Power the LK-100 with six AA-sized batteries (approximately four hours of continuous operation with alkaline batteries) or purchase the AD-5 AC adapter separately to power from your electrical outlets.
What's in the Box LK-100 Keyboard, Music Stand, User Manual

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