M-Audio Keystation 88ES Midi Controller

M-Audio Keystation 88ES Midi Controller

Regular Price: $249.99 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details 88 velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted keysPitch bend and modulation wheels Advanced function button for programming Sustain and expression pedal inputs Assignable data up/down buttons Powered via USB or 9V DC adapter (sold separately)Mac OS X and Windows XP class compliant Built-in USB MIDI interfaceMIDI out jack routes MIDI signals from keyboard or computer to external devices Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

The keyboard I always wanted
I'm an amateur musician, and I always wanted a big keyboard, something close enough to a piano, but the big keyboards were always so expensive. In top of that, they always come with lots of knobs and features that I never wanted to learn or try. I just wanted a piano-like keyboard to play.When I saw this keyboard for first time, I loved its 'minimalistic' style: no knobs, no screens, no buttons. Just the 88 keys and the minimum necessary controllers (3 buttons, 2 wheels and 1 slider), all in a beautiful and solid silver case. When I checked its price, I suspected maybe its quality was poor, but I had good references for the M-audio brand. So I decided to give it a chance and I'm still very proud of my purchase: just plugged it into the usb port of my PC and it was inmediately recognized. I was using FL Studio, but right now I'm trying Sonar and it works flawlessly. The keys offer some resistance to pressure, so it almost feel like piano keys.If you're...
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September 28, 2006 (Bozeman, MT USA) | Helpful Votes: 97 | Rating: 5

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Great with Garage Band
Great to have a velocity sensitive keyboard controller with full 88 keys at this price! I purchased based on the other reviews here which helped me understand what to expect.The keyboard is completely plug and play with OS X and works well with Garage Band.The velocity sensitivity is not the greatest. Even adjusting the sensitivity in Garage Band preferences, I cannot be anywhere near as expressive in my dynamic range as I can be on a real piano. But, I discovered that some aspect of this is in the digital instrument that the keyboard is controlling, and not the keyboard itself.I purchased the GarageBand Symphony Orchestra Jam Pack after using the keyboard for a couple of days. The Steinway grand in this Jam Pack not only sounds better, but has better...
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September 15, 2008 (Tokyo, Japan) | Helpful Votes: 21 | Rating: 5

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Wow !
A full and affordable lightweight 88 key MIDI controller... what more could one ask for...How about semi-weighted key ??? Done deal !Here's the catch - - mutch to my delight, the action is almost exactly like that of a Hammond Organ - - my main organ and coincidentally I use it with the Native B4.... The feel is so B-3 like I actually prefer the action to any of the other Hammond Clones I owned.Of course, most people aren't going to be buying it for that purpose, but I can tell you... the feel is really nice...If you grew up in the era the affordable MIDI keybaords = junk era, this little baby will change your mind.Good enough for a pro... affordable enough for the serious student who needs all 88 keys.My only issue (and its a minor one) is that the USB connection is on the far left hand of the keyboard... logical if you're going to be setting it up in front of the computer... but I don't think I Macintosh G5...
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January 7, 2007 | Helpful Votes: 28 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

If you appreciate the full range of a piano keyboard in a lightweight package, the 88-note Keystation 88es is for you. You get great-feeling, semi-weighted action that's velocity-sensitive, to convey all the nuances of your playing to your computer and most popular music education and studio software. The pitch and modulation wheels plus slider and buttons make it a great controller for playing and programming synths, samplers, drum sounds and more. At just 22 lbs., the Keystation 88es is equally at home on stage and in the studio. Class compliancy with Windows XP, Vista (32 bit), and Mac OS X ensures easy plug-and-play setup. It's even bus-powered, so one simple USB cable is the only connection you need. Top to learn more

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If you appreciate the full range of a piano keyboard in a lightweight package, the 88-note Keystation 88es is for you. You get great-feeling, semi-weighted action that's velocity-sensitive, to convey all the nuances of your playing to your computer and most popular music education and studio software. The pitch and modulation wheels plus slider and buttons make it a great controller for playing and programming synths, samplers, drum sounds and more. At just 22 lbs., the Keystation 88es is equally at home on stage and in the studio. Class compliancy with Windows XP, Vista (32 bit), and Mac OS X ensures easy plug-and-play setup. It's even bus-powered, so one simple USB cable is the only connection you need.

88-Key Semi-Weighted USB MIDI Controller

Pitch bend and modulation wheels are ideal for controlling synths, samplers, etc.

Easily assign the control slider to different parameters of sound modules or software.

88-note velocity-sensitive, semi-weighted action
88 keys means no constant hitting of an octave switch, an annoyance with smaller controllers. The semi-weighted action gives you a piano feel, and since it's velocity sensitive, your dynamic playing is accurately sent as data.

Pitch bend and modulation wheels
These are ideal for controlling synths, samplers, etc.

Volume/assignable control slider
Easily assign the control slider to different parameters of sound modules or software, for further control over your sound.

Advanced function button for programming
When the Advanced Functions button is pressed, the keyboard goes into "Edit Mode." In Edit Mode, the keys on the keyboard are used for selecting functions and entering data. Black keys are used for selecting functions, while the white keys are used for data entry and channel selection.

Sustain pedal input (pedal sold separately)
Add a sustain pedal, such as the M-Audio SP-1, for piano-like pedal control of your notes' duration.

Built-in USB MIDI interface
Easily interface with most MIDI software using the built-in USB MIDI interface. The standard MIDI "out" jack routes MIDI signals from the keyboard or computer to your external devices.

USB Powered
The 88es grabs power from the USB port on your computer. You can also purchase a 9VDC power adapter.

Mac OS X and Windows XP class compliant
Enjoy plug-and-play operation with both Mac OS X and Windows XP. Ableton Live Lite music production software is included, so you can make music right away on either platform.

What's in the Box
M-Audio Keystation 88es USB Keyboard, USB Cable, User's Manual Top to learn more

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Casio Privia PX-130 88-Key Digital Stage Piano

Regular Price: $699.95 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Reverb (4 types), Chorus (4 types), Brilliance (-3 to 0 to 3), Acoustic Resonance 128-note polyphony 16 tones (with layer and split) 88 weighted, scaled hammer-action keys Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Can this really be Casio?
My first keyboard was a Casio. My brother bought it for me when I was 12. It was little more than a 24 note toy, but it was mine and I was proud to own it. As I grew into my music and more serious about performing, I became jaded and picky about my instruments. Casio had a well earned reputation for being cheap, low end starter boards. The most expensive keyboard I ever owned was a Yamaha DX7 FD. Until now, I never owned a full sized, 88 note keyboard, let alone, a keyboard with realistic action.Enter the Casio PX-130.Exit all my preconceptions about Casio.Look and Feel: I love the classic, uncluttered look of the instrument. It has minimal buttons and lights. There is no screen. It first and foremost wants to be a piano. It succeeds. It will look right at home in a studio, a church, or a living room. As for feel, when playing, I have to remind myself that it is not an acoustic. My fingers are convinced that these keys are attached to...
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December 22, 2009 (Birmingham, AL USA) | Helpful Votes: 273 | Rating: 5

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Absolutely Amazing
There are several excellent reviews already, so I'll try to make this short, and will focus on the specific reasons I bought this keyboard.First, let me say that I've been playing piano for 32 years. 14 of those years I played professionally (as in, I got paid to play; nothing too fancy, but I'm just trying to establish some credibility as a musician). I've played several hundred different pianos and keyboards over the years. I own, in fact, an Alesis QS8 keyboard, which was a phenomenal keyboard when it came out 12-13 years ago, and is still in use and highly sought after today. However, the thing must be made of bricks. And the hard shell case needed to protect it weighs a ton too. And, the amp that you have to take with you everywhere you go wasn't too light either. I found myself missing opportunities to play at times because I just didn't want to lug everything around.So, I started looking for a lighter keyboard, and I came across the PX-130. I...
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June 3, 2010 (Dallas, TX USA) | Helpful Votes: 96 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

The new Casio Privia PX-130 redefines the digital piano category with unprecedented sound quality and performance in a sleek package that is supremely portable. Featuring all new grand piano samples and a new Tri-Sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard and weighing less than 25 lbs., the Casio Privia PX-130 is versatile enough for home, church, school or on stage. Top to learn more

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The new Casio Privia PX-130 redefines the digital piano category with unprecedented sound quality and performance in a sleek package that is supremely portable. Featuring all new grand piano samples and a new Tri-Sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard and weighing less than 25 lbs., the Casio Privia PX-130 is versatile enough for home, church, school or on stage.

A sleek, portable digital piano. Click to enlarge.

Versatile enough for home, church, school or on stage.

Add a wooden stand and three-pedal unit for an even more piano-like experience.

Realism, Expression and Dynamics
The grand piano sounds in the PX-130 delivers an unprecedented level of realism and expression. Four dynamic layers of stereo piano samples are integrated with Casio's proprietary Linear Morphing System, resulting in a grand piano sound with seamless transitions and a superior dynamic range. For added realism, the PX-130 simulates the sound of the open strings when the dampers are raised by the pedal using Acoustic Resonance DSP. The PX-130 also has 128-note polyphony, enough horsepower for the most demanding musical passages and the ability to layer sounds and use the damper pedal without worry of dropped notes. The result is a grand piano experience that is unmatched at any price.

Expressive Touch
The Privia PX-130 features a new Tri-Sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard. Casio's superior engineering has resulted in an authentic piano touch that captures every detail and nuance of your performance. This scaled hammer action provides the weight, feel and resistance without sacrificing the portability of the instrument.

Education Features
In addition to the superior keyboard action and piano sound, the PX-130 is the perfect instrument for music education. Featuring Casio's Duet mode, the keyboard can be split into two equal ranges, allowing student and teacher to play at the keyboard simultaneously. The PX-130's built-in 2 track recorder and metronome allows you to practice any tempo and later listen back to what you just played. The recording features can also be used to capture moments of creativity and remember song ideas. The optional SP-32 pedal board simulates an acoustic grand piano by providing all three pedals - soft, sostenuto and damper.

Connect and Create
It's easy to connect the PX-130 to your computer with its built in USB MIDI interface. The PX-130's 88-note weighted scaled hammer action keyboard makes it an ideal controller keyboard for using with music software applications. The USB connection also allows you to move songs to and from the computer into PX-130's flash ROM, allowing to you save songs you've created.

Versatility, Portability and Design
Whether you're at home, church, school or on stage, the PX-130 was designed to tackle it all, making it a valuable investment. With its light weight, you can easily take the PX-130 from home, to the classroom or even to the gig and back with no worries. It connects easily to your computer via USB, and its Duet mode is perfect for student and teacher practice. The technology in the Casio PX-130 allows you to do it all.

Plenty of Variety
Choose from 16 built in tones, and combine if desired--layered or split. Further define your sounds with four digital reverbs, four choruses, along with a brilliance and acoustic resonance setting.

Two Headphone Connections
The PX-130 features two headphone connections, ideal for the duet function.

Powerful Speaker System
The PX-130 features built-in speakers, with 2 x 8 Watts of output power, to fill a room with sound.

Accessorize
With the optional SP-32 three-pedal unit, add damper, soft, and sostenuto pedals to the PX-130.

Optional Custom Wood Stand
The CS-67 custom wood stand is available for adding a bit of elegance and holding your PX-130 at ideal level.

What's in the Box
Privia PX-130 Keyboard, AC Adapter, Music Stand, User's Manual Top to learn more

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An Eye-opener
I studied piano for about 10 years when I was younger. 20 years later I decided to take it back up again and went looking for a digital piano that I could live with. I found the Casio PX-130. No, as anybody will tell you, it's not the same as a "real" piano. If you're buying a digital piano thinking you'll get a baby grand in an oblong box, you're kidding yourself. What you will get for your money with this piano, however, is a fantastic digital piano for the price, so let's talk about that.1. The action of this piano is constantly surprising to me with how natural and responsive it feels. It does not feel like a "keyboard" instead, it has the feel of some of the less hammer-y Japanese pianos I've played or a Rhodes that is in good shape.2. Touch response on this piano is good. It is not great but it is definitely "good." No digital instrument is going to be able to reproduce the level of dynamic response which even a cheap piano can make, so...
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July 16, 2010 (Virginia) | Helpful Votes: 103 | Rating: 4

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Yamaha YPG-235 76-Key Portable Grand Piano Premium Pack

Regular Price: $659.95 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Portable Grand Button: industry's best piano 76 piano-style keys with Graded Soft Touch (GST) action Backlit LCD, panel lights, pitch bend wheel 6-track sequencer allows you to record your own music USB & Flash ROM to download new Songs and Styles for playing Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Incredible value/ Awesome product...
I did a lot of research before choosing this keyboard. I looked at it at Fry's Electronics store but they only had the "demonstrator" and it was VERY, VERY used! Due to it's condition, they offered me the "killer" deal of a whopping 5% discount! I went to Amazon.com and found the exact same Yamaha model but, unlike the one at Fry's, the one from Amazon.com included a power adapter, a nice set of stereo headphones, AND a sturdy, adjustable stand...all at the same price. The value was incredible. The keyboard itself was awesome. I've played at playing the piano and various keyboards for over 50 years...always as a relaxing pastime and never devoting the time and practice needed to get "good". This Yamaha YPG-235 makes me GOOD! The built in styles, "voices", effects, etc., coupled with the ability to upload thousands of other sounds from the Internet via the built in USB port which connects it to your PC makes this the most advanced and awesome sounding instrument I've ever seen...
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September 20, 2011 (FL, USA) | Helpful Votes: 13 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

The Yamaha YPG235 76 Key Portable Grand Piano delivers a piano-focused sound set that will propel your music to the next level. The YPG235 features 76 Graded Soft Touch action piano-style keys that are perfect for the beginner to the expert. A USB port is also included allowing you to download new Songs and Styles for playing. The interactive lesson feature lets you set your own tempo so you can progress at your own speed. Yamaha YPG235 Features 76 piano-style keys with Graded Soft Touch 6-track sequencer allows you to record your own music USB and Flash ROM to download new Songs and Styles for playing 5 types preset Master EQ Interactive Lessons: Your Tempo mode helps you learn to play Backlit LCD, panel lights, pitch bend wheel Portable Grand Button: industry's best piano Yamaha XGlite/GM voices plus Sweet!, Cool!, Split and Dual voice Performance Assistant guarantees a rewarding music experience Music Database 267 keyboard setups by song title Yamaha PA150 Power Supply (optional) Available as a package (YPG235KIT). Top to learn more

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Replacement seems to work well
I received this keyboard on 2/2/11. As always, I was impressed with how quickly I received my order from Amazon.com. However, within minutes of setting up the keyboard, I noticed that two keys on the right side of the keyboard didn't work. One key simply didn't work AT ALL, and one key seemed to have a short and would only play after pressing it like 3 or 4 times in a row. Amazon is making it easy to return/exchange this keyboard, so I'm hopeful that the replacement is decent. However, after this experience and reading other reviews online of this exact problem, I am very concerned about the build quality of this keyboard, despite having heard good things over the years about Yamaha.I'll update this review after I receive the replacement in a week or so. Hopefully I won't have to switch to another brand, but Casio maybe the next one I look at (need to keep this purchase affordable).UPDATE: I received a replacement keyboard in record time: less than 2...
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February 3, 2011 (Burlington, VT United States) | Helpful Votes: 76 | Rating: 4

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cheap piano substitute
Not bad. I'm pretty happy with the piano. Glad I got it, and would definitely buy it again. A few complaints to consider, but keep in mind I still rated it 4 stars. I'm just being picky here.Keys: very little resistance, therefore does not feel like a piano. Also, I have the impression the keys are narrower than piano keys. While this is not mathematically true, I still have that feeling. And when you're talking about fingers, feeling matters. I think the low resistance contributes to this. You can depress a key just by the side of your finger catching it. Now all this is not to say you can't learn. It's analogous to the difference between typing on a laptop keyboard and a full keyboard. The cogno/psycho/senso/motor skill totally translates over, you just have to get used to a different feel. The transition will seem disproportionately rough, but once you get used to it you will go back and forth fine, and practice on one will appreciate on the other.Range: You...
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May 25, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 27 | Rating: 4

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Williams Allegro 88-Key Digital Piano

Regular Price: $399.99 | Price with discount: $299.99 | You Save: $100.00 (25%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Reverb and Chorus effects Layer, Split, and Transpose modes 88 touch-sensitive, hammer-action, velocity-sensitive keys Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

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Great sound and feel of a real piano
It's a very good sound. I hooked it up yesterday and played a bit. The feel is good. It's a solid piece of equipment. There are like 8 different sounds: Piano 1, Piano 2, Strings, Bass et cetera. It has a Midi port and for $8 or so dollars you can get a 10 foot midi-usb cable. You can interface great programs with that such as educational software. I have not done it yet but plan on doing it. The sustain pedal is fine. You do not need to buy a separate sustain pedal. You will need to buy or make your own stand.
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September 8, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 15 | Rating: 5

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Amazing quality for a great price.
I just purchased this piano a little over 6 months ago and I'm extremely satisfied with it. The weighted keys have nice heavy feel with great pressure sensitivity. They do take a little getting used to if you're more used to playing on a synth keyboard. Each of the instruments sound good and the keyboard has many features listed in the manual such as MIDI functions and control over reverb, etc. The sustain pedal capability makes the piano sound great. The MIDI-in and out function is a great plus, it also has an L an R line out as well as a 1/4" headphone output. The speakers have fairly good quality considering the price, and if you don't like them you can hook it up to an amplifier.Con:The only con about this keyboard which I didn't mark against it is the cheap sustain pedal it came with. It comes with a square sustain pedal which is a nice bonus, but after only a week or two, the pedal stopped working. I purchased an M-Audio SP-2 piano style sustain pedal, and now I have...
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December 20, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 8 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

The Allegro 88-Key Digital Piano from Williams features 88 touch-sensitive, hammer-action, velocity-sensitive keys which provide you with the realistic touch and feel of a full-scale piano in an affordable, portable solution. At a price that is perfect for beginners looking to hone their piano skills, the Allegro is also a great fit for pros with its 64-note polyphony and 8 different piano/keyboard sounds. With the Allegro you also get Layer and Split modes, Reverb and Chorus effects, a Metronome feature, and 2-track recording with song recording and playback. It has a headphone jack so you can work out compositions without disturbing those around you, MIDI In/Out connections so you can use it as a basic controller with your favorite DAW, and stereo/mono line outputs to hook up to a monitors during recording or speakers or a live set. Top to learn more

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Amazing for the price
I recently purchased this unit from Musician's Friend for around $300.00. It arrived quickly and I immediately set it up and took it for a spin.The pros: The keyboard itself is one of the most realistic I've seen in a digital piano. The keys are weighted, not "graded", and there is a very big difference. I haven't been playing piano for awhile, (synth fan) and it took a bit of getting used to. Today, I had the opportunity to play a Yamaha Grand piano and I can say that the feel of the Williams was somewhat comparable. Amazing! The sounds are quite realistic as they should be as these are digitally sampled. The little built in speakers are not worth the material they're made of, but I fed the output to two fender amps and it made a world of difference.The cons: While the controls are fairly straight forward, there are sub menus after sub menus and as the display is made of a simple 3 digit red LED, it is sometimes hard to figure out what it's trying to tell you...
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February 25, 2011 | Helpful Votes: 54 | Rating: 4

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Casio PX-100 Privia 88-Key Digital Piano

Regular Price: $699.99 | Price with discount: $474.00 | You Save: $225.99 (32%)

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details 88-Key Scaled Hammer Action keyboard with touch sensitivity Sound Source rivals the sound quality of a grand piano Complete orchestral accompaniment on command Auto-Accompaniment provides exciting dynamic and realistic background arrangements for pop, jazz, rock, and other genres Also includes strings, pipe organ, and other tones, 10 in total Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

One of the best
I am obsessed with this keyboard. Why? Because it's the first one that I've seen and played so far that has PERFECT weighting on the keys, beautiful sound, and a GREAT price. This keyboard has been on my wishlist for a while now, ever since I first saw it at Sam's. I just want to reiterate how well Casio has done with this keyboard - While there are a limited range of tones available on the PX-100, there are plenty of features for someone who is like me - If you want the feel of a real piano with the weight of an electronic keyboard, this is the keyboard you want to look at. I just couldn't help but fall in love with the keys on this baby, I've played on keyboards with weighted keys before, but this one just takes the cake - The keys are weighted propertly, they spring back like they should, and the weight is ranged just right - the lower keys are just the slightest bit heavier than the higher end. This thing is a DREAM to play! Featuring midi input/output ports, two headphone jacks,...
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August 20, 2004 (Panama City, FL) | Helpful Votes: 173 | Rating: 5

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Excellent, excellent excellent for the price
I had a Privia PX100 for about a month before I decided to upgrade to (what I thought was) something nicer. So I returned my $500 Privia for a $2500 Yamaha Clavinova, and while I don't exactly regret buying the Clavinova, I also must tell you that even though I spent five times as much on the Clavinova, I certiainly don't feel like I got five times the value, not even close. Only after getting the Clavinova do I see what a truly remarkable instrument Casio's Privia PX 100 is.Yes, the Clavinova is nicer, but it's not $2000 nicer, and yes its sound is richer, but not $2000 richer. Yes, the keyboard has a better touch, but not $2000 better. Most of the extra features I paid so much for in the Clavinova are things that are cute to have but not necessary for a real pianist, like extra voices (also, 7 temperaments? I just don't remember the last time I wished I had a piano in mean-tone tuning).The Privia even has some features that my $2000 Clavinova doesn't have,...
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October 22, 2005 (East Coast) | Helpful Votes: 111 | Rating: 5

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Best value available.
I'm not raving about this instrument--there are a lot of others I'd rather own.But you can't get those, complete with furniture-grade stand, for $500 like you can this one--if your a member of everyone's favorite warehouse club based in Kirkland, WA.Key action is decent, if a little light. Doesn't take long to accustom yourself to it. Samples are quite good, for such a cheap piece. Not long ago, you couldn't get piano sound this good from the $6000 Kurzweils, Rolands and Yamahas. Now everybody's got a new, improved piano sample, and they just keep getting bigger and better.If you've been waiting for quality and price to converge at a point where it just makes sense to not go without a piano anymore, this might be your ticket. Any player will tell you you really need a real piano if you're really going to play. But as a low-budget piano alternative that doubles as a really fancy MIDI controller for your computerized composition needs, this thing is...
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January 2, 2005 (York, PA, USA) | Helpful Votes: 72 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

Casio PX100 Privia Digital Piano - High-quality, versatile tone, with layer and split and grand piano tones, Privia also includes strings, pipe organ, and other tones, 10 in total. A layer feature allows simultaneous play of two tones and a split feature lets you split the keyboard between two different tones.Lesson function is a collection of functions that provides for a more productive practice session. Practice sessions can be devoted to right-hand part only, left-hand part only or both hands. Sessions can then be devoted to exactly the part that requires practice. Memory Recording and Playback - Make the lesson and composing sessions more productive by recording piano play for later playback.Metronome - Adjustable tempo and beat make this the perfect tool for lessons and practice. Digital Effects - Adding effects makes notes sound richer and deeper. PX-100 includes 8 effects - 4 reverbs, 4 choruses. Music Library - The built-in music library can be used to help practice session. There are 30 tunes available, plus memory storage for 10 downloadable songs. Auto Acompaniment mode Has MIDI in/out, Headphone out, Mic in ports Includes Pedal, AC adapter, and Piano instruction book Top to learn more

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The slim, lightweight, and overall compact nature of Casio's Privia PX-100 digital piano means you can pack it just about anywhere. When you're not tickling its full 88 keys, you can stash the polyphonic keyboard in a closet, under a bed, or in other compact locations where most digital pianos refuse to fit.

The scaled hammer-action keyboard offers touch sensitivity for beautiful piano tones and a feature called New Sound Source which is said to give the PX-100 sound quality to rival that of an actual grand piano. Auto-accompaniment provides exciting, dynamic, and realistic background arrangements for pop, jazz, rock, and a range of the other genres. The PX-100 can provide complete orchestral accompaniment on command, too.

Other primary tones (voices) include strings and pipe organ, with 10 total tones. A layer feature allows simultaneous sounding of 2 tones, while a split feature lets you split the keyboard between 2 different tones. Lesson assembles functions that enhance your practice sessions, which you can devote to right-hand part only, left-hand part only, or both hands--whatever requires the most practice. You can also record songs for playback at a later point (up to 5,200 notes).

An onboard metronome offers adjustable tempos and beats. Adding effects makes notes sound richer and deeper, and the PX-100 includes 8 effects: 4 reverbs and 4 choruses.

Use the built-in music library to learn songs and develop coordination. There are 30 preloaded tunes plus memory storage for 10 downloadable songs. The PX-100's 30 preloaded piece include Chopin's Fantaisie-Impromptu Op.66, Satie's Gymnopédies 1, Beethoven's "Für Elise" and Sonata Op.27-2 "Moonlight" (first movement), as well as classic songs like "Over the Rainbow," "Someday My Prince Will Come," and "Let It Be."

What's in the Box
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Yamaha DGX-530 Keyboard, 88 Full-Sized Lightly Weighted Piano Style Keys

Regular Price: $899.95 |

Got a Question for me? Powered by Aol.com   Product Details Stereo Speakers, Master EQ 500 high-quality tones 6-track recorder 88 Piano style keys with Graded Soft Touch Dear visitor! This website has been designed to help you find THE BEST PRICE. When you are ready to buy, your payment will be processed through one of the most TRUSTED SUPPLIERS directly. Thank you for shopping with us!

Customer Review

Great board
This is a great board to play on. It's full sized (all 88 keys), comes with everthing need, stand, book rest, A/C adapter, and even comes with a sustain pedal, which a lot of other boards don't and you have to buy the sustain separate. The sound quality is great and can be very loud when turned up :).I read a review on here that said something about the keys 'clicking' when they were struck. I haven't had this problem, the keys strike nicely and smoothly. I think this is a great product for anyone who wants a nice keyboard without spending wads of money.
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March 16, 2010 (Pittsburgh, PA USA) | Helpful Votes: 52 | Rating: 5

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Far Superior To What I Expected
About 7 years ago I walked into a Sam's Club and saw a Yamaha keyboard that looked exactly like this. I was amazed at how nicely it sounded but I had a piano at home and at $999.95 I didn't really need it. Now I'm in Louisiana and my piano is at my parents house in PA.I was hard pressed between getting the DGX230 or the DGX530 and after spending a week mulling it over I logged on planning to purchase the 230. But when I got online I saw that the price of the 530 had dropped considerably and before I knew it I clicked on the ADD TO CART button and then sealed the deal.I was a slightly leery about the few customer reviews stating that the keys clicked but here I am almost 3 months later with no clicking noise at all. I couldn't be happier with this purchase. They keys have a great feel to them and the sound is amazing. I know my piano will find its way back to me but in the mean time this is a perfectly acceptable work around for me. Now I'll admit that...
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March 1, 2011 (Louisiana) | Helpful Votes: 28 | Rating: 5

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Product Description

All the best sounds are available at the push of button and recording virtuoso performances is simple with built in recorder. The Yamaha DGX530 features 88 Graded Soft Touch keys. The Yamaha Education Suite and USB connectivity (USB to Device) add functionality. 88 Graded Soft Touch keyboard Acoustic, super-expressive Live, Cool and Sweet Voices (127 + 361 xglite + 12 Drum/SFX Kits) Easy Song Arranger feature and Performance Assistant Technology USB connection for convenient storage and song data playback Pitch bend wheel to add smooth pitch variations to notes played 6 recordable tracks, 5 recordable songs 32 note Polyphony Master EQ, Reverb and Chorus Effects Graded Soft Touch Keyboard Just as on an actual piano, the lower keys are heavy in touch and the higher keys are light, with soft touch of digital keyboard for beginners. Amazingly Realistic Sounds Yamaha's highly acclaimed Sweet! And Cool! Voices deliver incredibly natural and dynamic sound. Use the Pitch Bend wheel, and hear these Voices especially the Sax and Trumpet truly come alive, Live, Cool and Sweet. Voices a huge palette of acoustic and electronically amplified instrument sounds. A blend of long, stereo and multi-layered samples is used to fully capture the natural presence, resonance, expression and vibrato of the real instrument. Easy Song Arranger In addition to each song's default style, you can select any other style to play the song with the Easy Song Arranger feature. This means that you can play a song that is normally a ballad, for example, as a bossa nova, as a hip-hop tune, etc. You can create totally different arrangements by changing the style with which a song is played. You can also change the song's melody voice and the keyboard voice for a complete change of image. Performance Assistant Technology (P.A.T.) Play along with a song on the instrument's keyboard and produce a perfect performance every time. Even if you play wrong notes! All you have to do is play on the keyboard. Top to learn more

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Yamaha's DGX530 Portable Grand Piano features 88 piano-style keys with Graded Soft Touch, a matching stand, a sustain pedal, USB storage, backlit LCD displays, notation and lyrics, and plenty more.

An 88-key keyboard with piano-centric features. Click to enlarge.

Matching stand included.

Brilliant, easy-to-navigate LCD.

Built-in stereo two-way speakers with bass ports.

Piano-Centric Features
The Yamaha Portable Grand, DGX530 has an easy to use panel, a wealth of piano-centric features including 88 piano-style keys, Graded Soft Touch (GST) action with different levels of resistance, and high-resolution stereo piano samples. Included are an attractive matching stand and sustain pedal.

USB Connectivity
The DGX530 has 2 USB ports on the back, each with a different use. "USB TO HOST" is plug-and-play connection for recording and playing back MIDI files, as well as transferring data to and from your computer.

"USB TO DEVICE" is for connecting peripheral USB storage devices such as hard drives or portable thumb drives. You can save user songs and settings, or transfer song data downloaded from the Internet to the instrument, where it can be used with the performance assistant and Yamaha Education Suite features.

Lyric, Chord and Notation Display
Have you ever played a song and wondered what it would look like as sheet music? The DGX530 can display the score to a song whether it comes from the Internet, the internal selections those you record yourself. Pages scroll automatically when a song is played back--no more page turning! For singers, the screen also displays chords and lyrics to XF compatible songs.

Easy to Use
The DGX530 is a breeze to use. Dive right in with convenient tools and features:

• Expandable Music Database: Complete keyboard setups by song title. The keyboard selects an appropriate voice for the right hand melody, the correct musical style and the correct tempo. Simply call up a song title and start playing.
• One Touch Setting (OTS): Provides you with a recommended voice with effects for each Style. For example, on a jazz style OTS might be piano, for a Latin style it might be acoustic guitar, or for a rock style it might be a guitar with overdrive.
• Registration Memory: Set the keyboard up just the way you like and take a digital snapshot for instant recall. Load and save up to 16 Registrations to User memory. The Registration buttons are conveniently located just above the keyboard.
• Performance Assistant Technology: Performance assistant technology is a feature from Yamaha that guarantees that you can't play a wrong melody note or chord. Here's how it works. Select a song, press the Performance Assistant button Chord Mode and play the keyboard--any notes you like. Every note you play will fit the music!

Yamaha Education Suite: Helps you learn to play
The DGX530 has 30 built-in songs (plus 70 more on the included CD-ROM) for you to learn to play using the Yamaha Education Suite. The songs are separated into left and right hand parts, providing 7 levels of lessons plus a convenient chord dictionary.

• Three keyboard lessons for each hand:
  
  
  • Waiting Mode--Stops the playback of a song until you find the correct note and then continues.
  • Your Tempo Mode--Learn to play the correct notes with the correct timing. Song playback tempo will vary to match the speed you are playing at. The song will slow down when you play wrong notes, so you can learn at your own pace.
  • Minus One Mode--Here's where you can perfect your technique. The song will play at the normal tempo, minus the part you have chosen to play. Play along while listening to the song.
  
  
• Lesson Grading--Monitors your progress as you practice each lesson and gives you a grade.
• Repeat and Learn--The song location will move back four measures from the point at which you pressed the button, and playback will begin after a one measure count-in. This section will repeat allowing you to practice until perfect!
• Chord Dictionary--Shows you how to play chords and tells you which chords you are playing by displaying the notes and chord names on the LCD screen.

6-Track Sequencer
With the DGX530, you have the equivalent of a built-in multi-track recorder. Record one or multiple instrument parts at a time and assign each part to a different track. Six tracks are provided to accommodate sophisticated melodies, chord accompaniment and rhythm parts.

Quality Sound
The DGX530 sounds as good as it plays. A two-way speaker system with separate woofers and tweeters delivers clear and lifelike instrument voices. Bass Boost ports add deeper low-end impact, and true stereo sound adds spatial depth and realism.

Realistic Sounding Voices
The DGX530 comes equipped with 127 panel voices, 12 drum/SFX kits, plus 361 XGlite voices. Dual and Split modes allow you to combine sounds.

Full Keyboard Mode
The DGX530 delivers on its piano theme with a special mode of fingering called Full Keyboard Mode. This allows the player to play the keyboard like a piano; for example a chord with the right hand and bass notes with the left. When using the accompaniment feature, the virtual band will follow these chords. Traditional portable keyboards normally require you to chord on the left side of the keyboard, in the bass section, which is foreign to most piano players. The DGX530 is also capable of this mode, for those who prefer it.

Digital Music Notebook
Digital Music Notebook is a multimedia Internet service that enables you to preview, purchase, download and print learn-to-play music books and chart-topping sheet music. From scales to chords to your favorite riffs, Digital Music Notebook is jam-packed with all the secrets you need to master your instrument. Add accompaniments, record and mix yourself, sing karaoke with friends, learn new techniques while having a blast--Digital Music Notebook delivers everything you need to bring music alive! And it's included with the DGX530.

What's in the Box
DGX530 Keyboard, Music Rest, Owner's Manual, Accessory CD-ROM, Keyboard Stand, Footswitch FC5, Power Adapter Top to learn more

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Excellent instrument, but probably no need to upgrade
Tried this instrument out in the store and could not figure out what the difference was between this one and the 520 I previously reviewed on amazon. Sound qualities, voices, layout, display, and software all seemed identical to me to the 520. Finally, after a direct inquiry to Yamaha, I was told that the only difference between this model and the 520 was that the 530 contained 10 more rhythm sequences.So, if you're one of those who would use this instrument heavily for recording and composition, and just could never find the right rhythmic background, you can try this one and see if one of their ten extra sequences works for you.If you're like me, however, who use the keyboard mostly for performance purposes and only occasional composition and recording, it really isn't worth upgrading. If you're diligent enough and have the software (pretty much any layered music recording sequence will do; I happen to use Cakewalk 4), you can make and save your own...
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December 5, 2008 (Mountain View, CA United States) | Helpful Votes: 129 | Rating: 4

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