When you said 140 pounds more, I thought you meant "weight", and I almost shat myself thinking how on earth I'm gonna wheel this thing back to my room from the shipping office. Then I realized you were talking about price. thank god Lol
I signed up for piano lessons today and was in the store talking to the sales rep for a digital piano to use. He recommended either the P115 or the P45 to start out as a beginner. This video (and your blind sound test) helped a lot in the selection process for my first piano. One thing to note, is the I/O connectivity on the two. the P45 has a USB port and a Headphone jack, while the P115 has 2 headphone jacks, auxiliary out, and usb.
I am now retired. Used to play accordion and dabbled in piano in my youth. Stopped the accordian ( was concert level player) when it could not satisfy the depth of emotions I wanted to express. Started Piano when 13 but soon had to go out and work to help support the family. Now at 71 I am ready to tackle the piano. For me the p115 was the obvious choice. But I saw that in april 2018 the p125 replaced the p115 and although there are not many extra bells and whistles I opted for the p125. I will receive it in 3 days. Cant wait. I am from across the pond and will let everyone know how it works out. Funny thing I picked up some sheet music and I can still sight read all the notes. Guess this is one thing you dont lose when you get older.
Thank you very much for the video, i'm a beginner and i'll probably go for the p45 because even though this video conviced me that the p115 has a better sound, it still costs 140 pounds more than the p45 and as a beginner i'll probably need quite some time to feel a really big difference between the two. Keep going !
I almost got the P45 because it was cheaper, then I thought, “I paid more for my phone, why am I complaining about the price of a nice piano?" I got the P115.
i own the p45 after 3.5 yrs on casio px300 which has a clank everytime you hit, thus poor to no dynamics. The p45 is excellent value for money, my first impression was uncertanty, dynamic range is huge, i have repertoir of 112 pieces, classical & jazz marathons only, it has made my going over these pieces first time feel like a playful new world. Very happy!
This is what a salesperson should be explaining the differences of each models.Well done and good job.You just made me to buy the P115 soon.Thumbs up.Thanks
This is a very well made video from a nice, pleasant gentleman from the great vicinity of the UK, clarifying important features of both. At 8:43 minutes: I love the way he expresses and feels the music after pressing the play button without playing anything.
I'm a piano player and i have 2 kids. I needed something to both gigging and use as a home piano for my kids to learn. The ability to take it off the stand and disable the monitors and use it with a mixer, made the decision so more easy, even against Arius 142! Great video! Cheers.
So what kind of capability does it have in terms of being able to connect to computer, or recording device to record with it--even amplify it further? does it have 'line in" "host .."etc...? thanks
@@MiguelCatalaoMusic thanks! --so I'd need a midi interface or a usb interface to do that; and could i use a cheaper chromebook--and it work (without crazy latency)--of is the latency i got before not due to the chromebook but to the program running recording--(like perhaps get Audacity program but woul dhave to get that through making linux enabled on chromebook)....sorry, just if you know; thanks!
Glad to help. I realise that when you're new to piano there are so many things to learn and it can be daunting, so I try and keep that in mind and explain things in simple terms.
Excellent educational videos and comparisons from Chris at ePianos. I'm a complete beginner and found the information here very useful. I also got on to an online chat with Chris, received some great advice and now I'm standing by the front door, waiting for my shiny new P115 plus accessories.
Wow that's really useful..I'm a beginner & I'm confuse in choosing between this 2 models,& after watching this video, I think I have made my choice to buy my very first piano,Thanks !
+Zefotru Between the P115 and P45, you made the better choice by far. The inclusion of 1/4" L/R Aux Outs on the P115 is worth the price difference. Without them, you cannot connect them to an audio interface to record, external speakers or an amp. That is a huge deal. I played the P115 yesterday, it's really nice.
That was a super and clear demonstration! I was looking to buy my daughter a P45 but will now look at the P115 especially for the additional pianos, record feature and the increased polyphony..well worth the extra hard earned money..once again, thank you so much for making my decision easier.
Regarding speaker theory: It is very hard to built a single speaker that is capable of playing the full frequency spectrum without a high amount of distortion, especially in higher frequency regions. By using a two-way speaker system, you gain level in lower regions without raising the distortion level in higher regions. So you could say that the p115 is MORE RELAXED when it comes to playback.
I want a keyboard for christmas but no way my parents will pay for the p115 😂😂. so p45 it is i guess. still looks like a good product. Great comparison btw
I asked my parents to buy me one for my birthday.. I'm a beginner though and my first choice is the P45 but after some research and watching this I changed my mind.. I will go for P115 :) God! Choosing between P45 and P115 sure brings back the memory when I first play Pokemon Emerald (Choosing my starter) btw nice video and thank you.
absolutely great video, you got all important facts. watching and listening to you is really fun and the songs you played are wonderful. thank you so much.
Great review! Thanks a ton, it helped me decide which one to get! Gonna go with the P45 for now. I'm a complete noob and just need something to practice on. When I can play like you I'll get the upgrade!
Great video! Thanks for the presentation and for having an opinion! You've convinced me that the p115 is not only the better instrument, but the better value, as well.
Thank you very much for the video. My son has just started learning and we have been advised to opt between p45 & p115. Your video has helped a lot for layman like me and we were investing good amount of hard earned money. now I have decided to buy P115 for my son. Thank you once again.
Thanks for putting those videos together. Very informative also for a non-musician, who never played a piano but has to decide which one to buy for his talented kid to practice as she learns.
Andy Brandt Thanks Andy, its too easy for us musicians to forget that not everyone knows the jargon - so I try and remember this when filming these videos. I hope your daughter enjoys getting involved in music, it adds so much to life!
just want to say thank you so much for these videos. have been looking for videos like this with regard to keyboard for so long now, and you nail it. bravo
(01/07/2021) Hello, @chrisonpiano! I saw this video a few years ago (I want to say around 2016 - 2017?). Your video helped me choose between the two models as I was looking to add a full size, 88-key weighted piano for rock piano and the sensitivity of playing softer ballads (primarily the reason why I chose the P-115 for it's sound sampling and higher polyphony than the P45...not that the P45 isn't a good digital piano). It was an excellent purchase for me, and still remains to be. I also use a Yamaha MX-61 to have for my synth sounds, so the P-115 was a great add-on in general for my music creativity. Just wanted to say "thank you" for helping me with my purchasing decision. Not only is the P-115 a great practice piano, but it definitely does more than it's fair job on stage when you play keyboards for a band. Cheers from the USA!
@@ePianoscouk - Hi, Chris! Thanks again for the recommendation. I'm not nearly as experienced a piano player like yourself, but I did agree with a lot of what you had said about the P-115. While the P45 is a great digital piano for beginners or for people looking for a more bare-bones sound, I do appreciate the sensitivity and dynamics of the piano patches of the P-115. Although my piano playing chops are not up to par, I still like to play with sensitivity and emotion behind the notes and chords, and the P-115 helps me do this in heaps. I had to go to our band's rehearsal studio to bring it over to my mother's place so that I had somewhere I can have access to it. Thanks again, and cheers!
The P-115 is the way to go. If your going to make an investment in a digital piano, its just a better piece of equipment and sound than the P-45 hands down. Both bang for the bucks.
You sir just explained everything I wanted to know and the seller couldn't tell me at the store. I just thought he wanted to upsell me. Now I know I want a P115. Thanks a lot!
Thank you for a great comparison :) I´ve bought the P-45 2 years ago, and it worked great for me since i was a beginner. But now, i´m going to "upgrade" it to P-115, and i´m looking forward to it.
ePianos.co.uk Many thanks Chris for your brillient presentation between the P115 v P255 although as stated there I'd already decided last week on the P255 which arrived a couple of days ago. I am very pleased with my purchase/decision and even more so since watching & listening to your excellent presentaion
Thanks for a great comparison. There really appears to be no contest. One thing that you just skimmed, was for me very important and that the P45 has no dedicated aux output. Where as the P115 Does. This for a gigging musician is critical as for me it's important not to shut off the monitors when you have line out to the desk unless you have headphone provision. Having switchable monitors with two outputs obviates the issue and for me it's a deal breaker, not having this option.
Thanks that was helpful. I play the harp and never really wanted to play piano. But over the years I ask my harp if she didn't mind my studying the piano so I am just starting the piano but as it seems a bit in the harp ram it will do well. Because I have been playing harp for 20 years I think I will try your p115. I love creating my own. But it will have to be in the US.
Very helpful video, I was planning to buy Yamaha P-115 but was still searching if am I making the right choice. This video cleared my all doubt about p-115 I’m going to buy this right now! Thanks for posting the video ❤️
i have to say i am pleased that i watched your demo video, as for me, the P115 has much better features that i would really benefit from especially the 3rd piano sound, which is much more my style. One note, however, is that it may be hard for viewers to get a balanced perception of the comparison if you are using just one mic, as the mic sounds like it is positioned closer to the P115, and if so, and the mic is a large diaphragm condenser mic, there may be some proximity effect taking place that will enhance the low frequencies emitted from the P115 (due to the mic being closer to it). Personally, sound quality and the feel is more important than how many programs it has, or how many other features outside the normal piano features and Midi. As i personally would use it as a piano feel midi controller or a stage piano. Where quality is more important than quantity. So, yep pleased i watched your video, as i was planning on buying a P45 to replace an old Roland Stage Piano that i had which recently broke down, now i will definitely not instead opting for the P115. Unlikely that i will use the speakers, the record function or any other program but the piano's. But still, decent product for the money,. These days you get a lot for your money! i remember not so long ago, any stage piano would cost over £700 for entry level. So awesome what you get for your money.
I bought a p45 yamaha. I use external speakers : Eris E5 monitors. The sound quality is alot better if you use a good amp. I like the keys feel good. It has 2 good piano sounds.
kamran hamidfar Glad to hear you're enjoying it. You make a good point about using extra speakers, you can really improve the sound that way. It's worth noting however that the polyphony remains the same so the piano is no more sensitive than it was using the built in speakers it's just louder. Thanks, hope you have fun using your new P45.
@ePianos.co.uk I think you're just trying to push a more expensive piano mate. The p45 has graded hammers and the only real difference is the matt black keys. Yes, there's more polyphony, however, beginner students and even intermediate, learning good technique playing Mozart for example will not use much damper (sustain) pedal. I know, I'm a concert pianist. Piano technique is the utmost importance and when I play Liszt, Chopin and Beethoven, the use of the right pedal is still used sparingly, because otherwise you will have muddy sounds. 64 note polyphony is enough. Also, watching your technique and playing just makes me feel very very sorry for your students.
Great video :) usually when I see 2 very similar instruments with a big price difference I tend to feel ripped off :( but for £140 the p115 is totally worth it :O .. liked and subscribed :D
I am begginner adult, looking to buy a good digital piano, but don't want to break the bank, in case it's not for me. I was looking at Yamaha NV80 but saw that P45 price has come way down, the difference in price between these two is, P45 cost £20 more which is a awesome price when you see what you get with P45. I have decided to go and order the P45.
good videos, but it is my humbble opinion that for sound comparison videos, the sound should be captured from the line output into a recording interface or mixer, rather than capturing it with the video shotgun microphone. Just putting my two cents hehe. great video!
+Elvis Sanchez Thanks Elvis, I chose to record the sound from the separate mic so the performance of the speakers could be appreciated. You make a good point though, and I think in future I will give both a line output sample and a separate mic.
The most important thing is actually to know how the speakers work... It's absolutely necessary to hear the speakers. Line recording would not allow this.
Polyphony for most musicians, I think, would be of vital importance unless you are an amateur or part of a group who doesn't need much of the piano sound or a student just beginning. The difference in the two as far as that is concerned is huge, I mean huge.
Yamaha keyboards & digital pianos usually come in 2 colors (black / white). Aesthetics aside, one would assume a higher model would be better than a lower model in some way... sound quality, more features, more voices, etc. You go up to a P255 you get a 3-channel equalizer which allows you to alter your piano sound to suit your surroundings (a dry room, church hall, etc). If you have all the money in the world you'd probably buy the higher model by default. If you are on a tight budget, you'd go with a lower model. If you are just a beginner, you wouldn't be so concerned with sound quality so you may decided to pay less for a lower model and upgrade as you improve. If you are a professional musician, sound quality means a lot to your performances so you would pay more for a good sound. Unless 2 keyboards sound virtually identical except for a few extra buttons, then even pro musicians may decide to buy the lower model unless the extra features are really necessary.
Great video. I was on the fence about getting a P45 bundled with all notable accessories at my work for 400 usd, but this video convinced me to look for a P115 instead. I tend to get frustrated & discouraged easily when I cannot learn to play both halves of a piece of music, so the play-back feature should help keep my interest as you had described. Thanks.
P45: 16:02
P115: 16:32
P45: 17:12
P115: 17:44
P45: 18:54
P115: 19:22
P45: 20:57
P115: 20:49
Thank you very much dude.
Thanks..!
Can we add pedal on p45?does it play forte and pianissimo too?
Vaso Seitanidou
Yes it can
Thank You!
When you said 140 pounds more, I thought you meant "weight", and I almost shat myself thinking how on earth I'm gonna wheel this thing back to my room from the shipping office. Then I realized you were talking about price. thank god Lol
looooooooool
ffs
+David Li hahahaha
David Li 469 pounds.. thats heavy as fuck
are u American? lol
Just got my p115 today. Best choice ever. The difference is huge. Go for the p115 you won´t regret it
Octavio12341000 can you use it as a midi keyboard? How much did you buy it fir cause I'm deciding to get one too
Octavio12341000 what about connecting P115 to PC ? Any software you needed ?
No it's a digital piano which mostly (as in this case) has weighted keys.
Octavio12341000 for about 15$ more, You got the Roland FP 30 that is a better piano
¿What about the P45 vs the P105? They are roughtly the same price here in my country!
I signed up for piano lessons today and was in the store talking to the sales rep for a digital piano to use. He recommended either the P115 or the P45 to start out as a beginner. This video (and your blind sound test) helped a lot in the selection process for my first piano.
One thing to note, is the I/O connectivity on the two. the P45 has a USB port and a Headphone jack, while the P115 has 2 headphone jacks, auxiliary out, and usb.
One of the best piano reviews I've seen on the internet. He explains it really clear for all of us beginners who have no idea about pianos.
I am now retired. Used to play accordion and dabbled in piano in my youth. Stopped the accordian ( was concert level player) when it could not satisfy the depth of emotions I wanted to express. Started Piano when 13 but soon had to go out and work to help support the family. Now at 71 I am ready to tackle the piano. For me the p115 was the obvious choice. But I saw that in april 2018 the p125 replaced the p115 and although there are not many extra bells and whistles I opted for the p125. I will receive it in 3 days. Cant wait. I am from across the pond and will let everyone know how it works out. Funny thing I picked up some sheet music and I can still sight read all the notes. Guess this is one thing you dont lose when you get older.
Great choice! Happy playing Russell! - Isaac
I was Going To buy p-45 but you have changed my mind with this comparison . Thx for the video
Glad to help.
same
Me too lol
Same
same
My parents gave me a p45 on my birthday. I have realized it has some limitations comparing to p115, but it's pretty good any way. I love it.
You have good parents, i'm working my job saving up for this but the struggle is real atm! wish me luck
good luck :D
@@freemank8207 eg?
@@freemank8207
No advantage 🌟😙
hey, do you know how we can connect the p45 to a computer and listen to it using software?
I like the sound of P45 more. It’s mor soft, gentle and warm.
15:37 Voice crack
15:39 "A cracking piano" xD
A very good review, sir. I'm thinking of going with a p115!
15:41 cracking up!
Thank you very much for the video, i'm a beginner and i'll probably go for the p45 because even though this video conviced me that the p115 has a better sound, it still costs 140 pounds more than the p45 and as a beginner i'll probably need quite some time to feel a really big difference between the two. Keep going !
How you getting on with it?? I'm interested in starting and so confused about what to get :(
I’ve been playing for about a year and a half and I think I am going to get the p45
I almost got the P45 because it was cheaper, then I thought, “I paid more for my phone, why am I complaining about the price of a nice piano?"
I got the P115.
Your chair needs some WD40.
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂 why not use one of the chairs behind him
😂😂😂
Yeah i hate that's sound
Sounds like a motel bed
Got my P115 from you guys today. Delivered as promised and so far I am loving it. Thanks for such great service and a very easy purchasing experience.
hello ! stiil happy with it?
I can only play from 21:05 to 21:06
HAHA
You made my life
So can I 8:12
Fernando Lugo same here
hahaha i laugh this whole day hahaha but me too haha😂😂😂😂
i own the p45 after 3.5 yrs on casio px300 which has a clank everytime you hit, thus poor to no dynamics. The p45 is excellent value for money, my first impression was uncertanty, dynamic range is huge, i have repertoir of 112 pieces, classical & jazz marathons only, it has made my going over these pieces first time feel like a playful new world. Very happy!
jack22van 2 weeks later would you still recommend it?
jack22van would you recommend the P45 of a beginner? I'm looking for a weighted keyboard with good speakers.
This is what a salesperson should be explaining the differences of each models.Well done and good job.You just made me to buy the P115 soon.Thumbs up.Thanks
This is a very well made video from a nice, pleasant gentleman from the great vicinity of the UK, clarifying important features of both. At 8:43 minutes: I love the way he expresses and feels the music after pressing the play button without playing anything.
Sorry I was on the wrong side of the pond to purchase from you but thanks to your videos, we are loving our p115, Keep the videos coming
+gavin Slattery Oh come on Gavin, get on a plane and come visit the store. You can take one home with you.
I'm a piano player and i have 2 kids. I needed something to both gigging and use as a home piano for my kids to learn. The ability to take it off the stand and disable the monitors and use it with a mixer, made the decision so more easy, even against Arius 142!
Great video!
Cheers.
So what kind of capability does it have in terms of being able to connect to computer, or recording device to record with it--even amplify it further? does it have 'line in" "host .."etc...? thanks
@@georgebazley1808 I thought nk you can connect it to a pc throug USB but it's only midi connectivity.
@@MiguelCatalaoMusic thanks! --so I'd need a midi interface or a usb interface to do that; and could i use a cheaper chromebook--and it work (without crazy latency)--of is the latency i got before not due to the chromebook but to the program running recording--(like perhaps get Audacity program but woul dhave to get that through making linux enabled on chromebook)....sorry, just if you know; thanks!
@@georgebazley1808 no, as p115 has usb it is already a midi interface so it will appear to your daw as any other midi device.
BTW, the p115 is discontinued and the nearest model this day is the p125.
2019 and still watch it! Thanks for the review mate, decided already for my kids
I love your way in explaining everything and how you simplify it to beginners like me..great video keep it up :)
Glad to help. I realise that when you're new to piano there are so many things to learn and it can be daunting, so I try and keep that in mind and explain things in simple terms.
you did :) thanks again
Excellent educational videos and comparisons from Chris at ePianos. I'm a complete beginner and found the information here very useful. I also got on to an online chat with Chris, received some great advice and now I'm standing by the front door, waiting for my shiny new P115 plus accessories.
This is Excellent. Great presentation. Extremely useful.
I'm literally buying a P-115 tomorrow.
Thanks again!
Luke McKELVEY Thanks Luke.
How much you spent.
Really your reviews are awesome, simple and to the point. Big Thank You 👍
I am considering learning the piano as an adult. Thank you so much for this video!
aren't we all, friend
This was very helpful, informative and concise. Thanks so much!
Wow that's really useful..I'm a beginner & I'm confuse in choosing between this 2 models,& after watching this video, I think I have made my choice to buy my very first piano,Thanks !
Crystal Su Ai Jing Thank you
Hi! Which one did you choose?
navs4028 i chose p115 hope its worth my money :^)
Zefotru I thought u'll answer I chose the Kawai ES100
+Zefotru Between the P115 and P45, you made the better choice by far. The inclusion of 1/4" L/R Aux Outs on the P115 is worth the price difference. Without them, you cannot connect them to an audio interface to record, external speakers or an amp. That is a huge deal. I played the P115 yesterday, it's really nice.
That was a super and clear demonstration! I was looking to buy my daughter a P45 but will now look at the P115 especially for the additional pianos, record feature and the increased polyphony..well worth the extra hard earned money..once again, thank you so much for making my decision easier.
Regarding speaker theory: It is very hard to built a single speaker that is capable of playing the full frequency spectrum without a high amount of distortion, especially in higher frequency regions. By using a two-way speaker system, you gain level in lower regions without raising the distortion level in higher regions. So you could say that the p115 is MORE RELAXED when it comes to playback.
So far this is for me the Best and Most Helpful review and comparison. Thank you very much! :)
I have the P-45 and I absolutely love it!
I want a keyboard for christmas but no way my parents will pay for the p115 😂😂. so p45 it is i guess. still looks like a good product. Great comparison btw
OVO_SAV omg, same situation
Same but hey the p115 is better but p45 is by no means bad
OVO_SAV same here! i m looking for a new one and dont know what to buy 🙄 have u purchased the p45 one ?
OVO_SAV
P45 is really good but if u can get p115
It may be a wee bit late, but you could also pay some extra of your own money to get the P115 ;). That's what I did and I sure don't regret it. :D
I found this video extremely helpful. I feel more confident going with the P115.
I asked my parents to buy me one for my birthday.. I'm a beginner though and my first choice is the P45 but after some research and watching this I changed my mind.. I will go for P115 :)
God! Choosing between P45 and P115 sure brings back the memory when I first play Pokemon Emerald (Choosing my starter) btw nice video and thank you.
great contrast,which covered the most significant features and additons and differencies in both.thanks a lot
I think I'll go with P115B. Thanks for the nice comparison.
This video was exactly what I needed, thank you very much.
What's your take? Which one would you go for?
Glad this guy was British, made the videos credibility easy to trust .
Can't tell if joke or xenophobic 🤔 (still assuming that it is a joke tho)
EXCELLENT video. Probably picking up a P115 today, but gonna try out a couple. Nice to know the differences beforehand.
The BEST keyboard comparison video ever! Thank you so very much.....you answered all of my questions and more.
Exactly the two I've been considering. So helpful thank you!
absolutely great video, you got all important facts. watching and listening to you is really fun and the songs you played are wonderful. thank you so much.
the extra speakers really make a big difference, the sound is so much richer
+ItsKimiK totally agree. I really can hear it
Thanks for you review! I wish I was still in Britain so I could buy it from you as a way of showing my appreciation for you time. Cheers!
Thanks Scott, glad to hear I helped. I wish you the best of luck.
Great review! Thanks a ton, it helped me decide which one to get! Gonna go with the P45 for now. I'm a complete noob and just need something to practice on. When I can play like you I'll get the upgrade!
Great video! Thanks for the presentation and for having an opinion! You've convinced me that the p115 is not only the better instrument, but the better value, as well.
I also bought a p115 today and it’s amazing .Glad I bought it!!
How much you pay for it， i want to have one also
Thank you very much for the video. My son has just started learning and we have been advised to opt between p45 & p115.
Your video has helped a lot for layman like me and we were investing good amount of hard earned money. now I have decided to buy P115 for my son.
Thank you once again.
amit patel Thanks! I hope your son enjoys his new piano.
Thanks for putting those videos together. Very informative also for a non-musician, who never played a piano but has to decide which one to buy for his talented kid to practice as she learns.
Andy Brandt Thanks Andy, its too easy for us musicians to forget that not everyone knows the jargon - so I try and remember this when filming these videos. I hope your daughter enjoys getting involved in music, it adds so much to life!
just want to say thank you so much for these videos. have been looking for videos like this with regard to keyboard for so long now, and you nail it. bravo
+Brian Bernstein You're welcome Brian.
Was gonna get the P45, but decided to go with the P115 after seeing this video.
Expecting it by Tuesday.
Been debating between the two for some time. You helped me make up my mind - thanks for posting!
+PG GBtwo Thanks, glad to help.
(01/07/2021) Hello, @chrisonpiano! I saw this video a few years ago (I want to say around 2016 - 2017?). Your video helped me choose between the two models as I was looking to add a full size, 88-key weighted piano for rock piano and the sensitivity of playing softer ballads (primarily the reason why I chose the P-115 for it's sound sampling and higher polyphony than the P45...not that the P45 isn't a good digital piano). It was an excellent purchase for me, and still remains to be. I also use a Yamaha MX-61 to have for my synth sounds, so the P-115 was a great add-on in general for my music creativity.
Just wanted to say "thank you" for helping me with my purchasing decision. Not only is the P-115 a great practice piano, but it definitely does more than it's fair job on stage when you play keyboards for a band. Cheers from the USA!
Hey eat_pray_dog - I really love that you took a moment to send me this message. I needed it right now. Thanks, Chris.
@@ePianoscouk - Hi, Chris! Thanks again for the recommendation. I'm not nearly as experienced a piano player like yourself, but I did agree with a lot of what you had said about the P-115. While the P45 is a great digital piano for beginners or for people looking for a more bare-bones sound, I do appreciate the sensitivity and dynamics of the piano patches of the P-115. Although my piano playing chops are not up to par, I still like to play with sensitivity and emotion behind the notes and chords, and the P-115 helps me do this in heaps. I had to go to our band's rehearsal studio to bring it over to my mother's place so that I had somewhere I can have access to it. Thanks again, and cheers!
The P-115 is the way to go. If your going to make an investment in a digital piano, its just a better piece of equipment and sound than the P-45 hands down. Both bang for the bucks.
Excellent review. Thank you very much for sharing this for us.
The only minus is that you played not the same pieces to compare. All the rest is great in the review
Thank you very much for this good video. Professional and straight to the point. Great job! It will be the 115 for me.
Dude! You play beautifully!
You sir just explained everything I wanted to know and the seller couldn't tell me at the store. I just thought he wanted to upsell me. Now I know I want a P115. Thanks a lot!
Thank you for a great comparison :) I´ve bought the P-45 2 years ago, and it worked great for me since i was a beginner. But now, i´m going to "upgrade" it to P-115, and i´m looking forward to it.
Nooooooooooo!!! Doooooooonnnnnnn'''''tttttttttt!
Don't do that!
yeh I bought the 115 cos of this :). next mozart incoming ;)
Godspeed
Yeah another good comparison look forward to your Yamaha P115 v P255 Comparison, What piano should I buy' you promised soon thanks
James Wood As promised James, here's your P115 v P255 video: ruclips.net/video/I9vcKWAmpNY/видео.html
ePianos.co.uk Many thanks Chris for your brillient presentation between the P115 v P255 although as stated there I'd already decided last week on the P255 which arrived a couple of days ago. I am very pleased with my purchase/decision and even more so since watching & listening to your excellent presentaion
I was given a P45, as a leaving present, when I left work.
We have worn that joke out completely here!
It's the way we all tell them.
i was about to say "wow youre lucky"
I just watched your video. So helpful thank you!! Keep up the great videos. Just started to follow you. Yay!
Thank you so much for the review. I feel like I'm better informed now.
Congratulations to you, this really was very helpful and educational. I learned a lot about those pianos. Thank you very much for making this video!
Great comparison! I've now made up my mind on which model to get. Thank you!
Thanks for the review and comparison! Definitely going with the 115.
Best objective comparison,
Excellent job.
Thanks
These are such good videos for beginners. Thank you so much for all the great advice.
You're welcome, glad to help.
Thanks for a great comparison.
There really appears to be no contest. One thing that you just skimmed, was for me very important and that the P45 has no dedicated aux output. Where as the P115 Does. This for a gigging musician is critical as for me it's important not to shut off the monitors when you have line out to the desk unless you have headphone provision. Having switchable monitors with two outputs obviates the issue and for me it's a deal breaker, not having this option.
Thanks for the video, I was going to buy the p-45, but now you've completely convinced me to by the p-115
Outstanding review and comparison. Helped me decide the p115 was worth the extra money.
Thanks that was helpful. I play the harp and never really wanted to play piano. But over the years I ask my harp if she didn't mind my studying the piano so I am just starting the piano but as it seems a bit in the harp ram it will do well. Because I have been playing harp for 20 years I think I will try your p115. I love creating my own. But it will have to be in the US.
Very helpful video, I was planning to buy Yamaha P-115 but was still searching if am I making the right choice. This video cleared my all doubt about p-115 I’m going to buy this right now! Thanks for posting the video ❤️
i have to say i am pleased that i watched your demo video, as for me, the P115 has much better features that i would really benefit from especially the 3rd piano sound, which is much more my style.
One note, however, is that it may be hard for viewers to get a balanced perception of the comparison if you are using just one mic, as the mic sounds like it is positioned closer to the P115, and if so, and the mic is a large diaphragm condenser mic, there may be some proximity effect taking place that will enhance the low frequencies emitted from the P115 (due to the mic being closer to it).
Personally, sound quality and the feel is more important than how many programs it has, or how many other features outside the normal piano features and Midi. As i personally would use it as a piano feel midi controller or a stage piano. Where quality is more important than quantity.
So, yep pleased i watched your video, as i was planning on buying a P45 to replace an old Roland Stage Piano that i had which recently broke down, now i will definitely not instead opting for the P115. Unlikely that i will use the speakers, the record function or any other program but the piano's.
But still, decent product for the money,.
These days you get a lot for your money! i remember not so long ago, any stage piano would cost over £700 for entry level. So awesome what you get for your money.
love your video Provide very comprehensive comparison between the two. Definitely go for p115
I bought a p45 yamaha.
I use external speakers : Eris E5 monitors.
The sound quality is alot better if you use a good amp.
I like the keys feel good.
It has 2 good piano sounds.
kamran hamidfar Glad to hear you're enjoying it. You make a good point about using extra speakers, you can really improve the sound that way. It's worth noting however that the polyphony remains the same so the piano is no more sensitive than it was using the built in speakers it's just louder. Thanks, hope you have fun using your new P45.
@ePianos.co.uk I think you're just trying to push a more expensive piano mate. The p45 has graded hammers and the only real difference is the matt black keys. Yes, there's more polyphony, however, beginner students and even intermediate, learning good technique playing Mozart for example will not use much damper (sustain) pedal. I know, I'm a concert pianist. Piano technique is the utmost importance and when I play Liszt, Chopin and Beethoven, the use of the right pedal is still used sparingly, because otherwise you will have muddy sounds. 64 note polyphony is enough. Also, watching your technique and playing just makes me feel very very sorry for your students.
Thank you for this review i'm a beginner, after 3 months searching what kind of digital piano i'm going to take, i decided to buy P115 today.
Great, but beware that it has been replaced by the P-125. Watch our video review.
Great video :) usually when I see 2 very similar instruments with a big price difference I tend to feel ripped off :( but for £140 the p115 is totally worth it :O .. liked and subscribed :D
Excellent video. I know now that it's 115 I have to go for. Thanks!
+Odd Magne Granli Glad to help, enjoy it.
Damn that's a heavy piano.. oh you're british
I always enjoy this.
Excellent review, very nice of you to explain things especially for beginners ("
Amazing video! Really helped me decide.
Thanks a bunch.
I am begginner adult, looking to buy a good digital piano, but don't want to break the bank, in case it's not for me. I was looking at Yamaha NV80 but saw that P45 price has come way down, the difference in price between these two is, P45 cost £20 more which is a awesome price when you see what you get with P45. I have decided to go and order the P45.
These videos really streamline the research portion. =) Thanks so much!
Thanks Dougy.
Really helpful video, thanks! I'm going with the P-115 after seeing this.
I've got one of those crappy Yamaha £50 pianos :( doing grade 4 really think p115 will keep me happy for years
I think if you are a beginner buy a p 115 but if you are a experienced player buy the p45
IllusionX shouldn’t that be other way around?
Srijan Kumar Singh Yes, according to the video, but what I said is just my opinion.
very helpful video! am beginner piano player and this definitely gave me some insight in which piano to buy
wow, youre very good at explaining stuff. thank you
good videos, but it is my humbble opinion that for sound comparison videos, the sound should be captured from the line output into a recording interface or mixer, rather than capturing it with the video shotgun microphone. Just putting my two cents hehe. great video!
+Elvis Sanchez Thanks Elvis, I chose to record the sound from the separate mic so the performance of the speakers could be appreciated. You make a good point though, and I think in future I will give both a line output sample and a separate mic.
The most important thing is actually to know how the speakers work... It's absolutely necessary to hear the speakers. Line recording would not allow this.
They only have headphone outputs and they sound like trash
This vídeo really helped me to decide. I went for the P115.
Merci beaucoup pour la comparaison!!
Thanks for the video!!! Your reviews are the best!
Thank you, sir. Great help!!
Polyphony for most musicians, I think, would be of vital importance unless you are an amateur or part of a group who doesn't need much of the piano sound or a student just beginning. The difference in the two as far as that is concerned is huge, I mean huge.
Yamaha keyboards & digital pianos usually come in 2 colors (black / white). Aesthetics aside, one would assume a higher model would be better than a lower model in some way... sound quality, more features, more voices, etc. You go up to a P255 you get a 3-channel equalizer which allows you to alter your piano sound to suit your surroundings (a dry room, church hall, etc).
If you have all the money in the world you'd probably buy the higher model by default. If you are on a tight budget, you'd go with a lower model. If you are just a beginner, you wouldn't be so concerned with sound quality so you may decided to pay less for a lower model and upgrade as you improve. If you are a professional musician, sound quality means a lot to your performances so you would pay more for a good sound. Unless 2 keyboards sound virtually identical except for a few extra buttons, then even pro musicians may decide to buy the lower model unless the extra features are really necessary.
Amazing video! Many thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise! Decision made - 115 it is.
Great video. I was on the fence about getting a P45 bundled with all notable accessories at my work for 400 usd, but this video convinced me to look for a P115 instead. I tend to get frustrated & discouraged easily when I cannot learn to play both halves of a piece of music, so the play-back feature should help keep my interest as you had described. Thanks.
+Brushstroke Thanks, enjoy it!
Thx for this top comparison!