Beginner Pianos - Musicians Actually Want | TOP 3
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2024
- 🎹🎹🎹 There’s no doubt that the world of Digital Pianos can be overwhelming. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of different Digital Pianos available and it can be extremely difficult to know where to start.
We have whittled down our huge range of digital pianos to just 3 models - all with weighted piano-like keys, internal speakers and the ability to be used as a MIDI controller. Perfect to learn piano with. Mark takes you through the individual benefits for each.
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0:05 Why weighted keys?
1:03 Hear all 3 (Comparison)
2:30 Roland FP-10 INFO
4:12 Hear all 3 (Comparison)
5:34 P-45 INFO
7:21 KORG B2 INFO
9:58 Honourable Mentions
10:42 Hear all 3 (Comparison)
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Roland FP-10 Digital Piano
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Korg B2 Digital Piano, Black
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Yamaha P-45 Digital Piano
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Other Honourable Mentions
Roland FP-30 Digital Piano, Black
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Yamaha P-125 Digital Piano, Black
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Yamaha P121 Digital Piano, Black
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After doing quite some research I found a shop that had all 3 models so I went there to try. I ended up purchasing the Korg B2 for 2 reasons: 1) the key action felt a lot more solid than the other two; 2) being a fan of electric pianos, I liked the Rhodes sound emulation much more on Korg than on the other two. Design was also a plus, the unit looks just beautiful!
This is the one I plan to upgrade to in the not too distant future
You're right. The sampling of the E-piano is far finer in B2.
I feel so lucky to come across your comment because I am a huge Rhodes fan too. Have you tried the Roland FP-10 too? If you did, how would you compare it to the Korg B2?
Great...I purchased the b2 two days ago. Great piano sounds, but what I noticed is that some of the keys when pressed generate a loud "clicky-crispy" sound. Did you experience something like that?
thank you for the great review , i'm getting the Korg B2 for my daughter...
This video is great, I'll recommend it to everyone I know who's also looking into this! Can't stand to see it have low views like this...
Good reviews, thanks for The advise
what I can hear from your video is that the Roland FP-10 Digital Piano has the best sound. and alone that can be why I might go for that model. But checking on everything the Korg B2 has to offer, it is the clear winner for me. Amazing video, so easy to watch and enjoy!
Very informative…thankyou
I bought the FP10 for my daughter solely because my local music store only sold Roland keyboards. I was looking for the P45. I have to say I am not disappointed at all; the key action feels very good quality, and while I haven’t used the Bluetooth connection yet, the basic piano is so easy and intuitive, my daughter can already use all the built in functions, and she is only 6.
Thank you very much. Your video is quite helpful for me. Doesn't really know whether to buy the Yamaha or the Korg though :)
I have the P45. It is excellent!!
Thank you for a detailed review! If I am a beginner, aiming more to learn Pop/Jazz style, how will that affect my choice on key action? Will heavier or lighter keys be more suitable?
I have the p-45. The upper range is a little too weak for me and the sampled grands seem to be a bit darker. I think I prefer a brighter sound so the fp-10
Thanks for your comparison. I was puzzled when you were jumping all over the place with the different keyboards, while the piano in front of you is the KORG.
You said they can all be MIDI controllers but the Korg B1 seems to not be.
It's great to hear the Yamaha brighter sound, and the Korg somewhere between that and the Roland.
What I noticed with the Roland and somewhat with the Korg, when you play lots of notes together with sustain, their sounds are more clear and distinct, whereas I heard the Yamaha as a more muddied clash of sounds. Subtle difference, yet I liked the cleaner sounds of the Roland.
It seems that the Korg B1 has not MIDI or USB interface. Is that right? This is important if players want to play to a sound unit to expand the sounds or to input to a DAW.
I have an older Roland piano with weighted keys, which sound technology isn't very good with bass notes. I'm looking at a second hand Korg B1 for my daughter and the review gave me confidence is it being a good option for her.
From what I heard the Roland seems very responsive, but the speakers it had aren't as good of quality as what you have in the other two. It would have been interesting to see how these perform with quality external speakers/amplifier.
If only the Roland FP10 was still available I would buy that bad boy in an instant
It's still available. You can buy it at Costco with the stand and bench included, which goes by the model FRP-1. FRP-1 is just the model name for the whole package with stand included. Or the FP-10 by itself is available at Sweetwater and in stock, including other online retailers.
Tried them all - bought the FP10 without hesitation. The keys are brilliant and are them same up to the FP60 (which is more than twice the price of the FP10). Also you can get another 20 sounds by connecting through the app. Blows the others away in my opinion.
Hey mate, how is it now can you give an update. Some say it starts to feel clicky after a while.
@@davidcrafts I’ve not had any issues at all. I’m still very impressed with it and love the fact that you can use piano designer to modify the tone. Highly recommended. Much prefer the action over the P45/P125 or even the ES110 which just felt odd to me.
@@bryanheap3859 Alright then thank you 👍
@@bryanheap3859how much did you pay for the piano?
Is the built-in speakers on the fp10 sufficient enough? And does it have the connectivity for an external speaker?
How loud would you say is the Korg B2 over the Roland FP-10 at max volume? Is it a very significant difference?
im a KORG user and i have Kronos 88keys..
but that Roland FP10 make me realy wanna buy one
Hi, at the moment I have a Roland GO piano, but since it has no weight keys, I will switch to the Roland FP-10 convinces me best.
I couldn't find any Roland FP10 in my area, so I got the Korg B2 instead.
I am considering to buy a digital piano, thanks for the review. I think it would be very helpful if you put a logo when you are talking about a particular brand as I was listening the video and found it difficult to follow which piano you are referring when I had a quick look to the video screen. Great review tho!
Hey mate, i wonder how you record these piano, did u use the headphones out or the midi, also what windows app u use?
Hello, I have two questions, the keys of which of the 3 pianos you would say are easier to press at the top of each key? I have the Thomann D28 plus and here it is really hard to play at the top of the keys... And which keys are the quietest when you play with a quiet sound? Here my keys are really loud, so that it disturbs the sound... THANK YOU A LOT

If you play them separate the P45 can actually sound good. Now you played it after the FP10, so everyone knows they should buy the P125.
Hello, just a question because i bought it and i may regret the choice.
Is the Thomann Dp-32 at least comparable with the 3 you show in the video at the level of "piano sound?"
Because the price is similar and i couldn't find a single one of the 3 you listed on amazon, they're all out of stock.
The Roland sounds way better than the Korg and Yamaha, to my ears.
I hope have a personal experience and aren't judging them through all the distortions of the video.
The korg and yamaha sound mono while the roland sounds like a stereo / wider sound
What is the name of the last piece you played? Beautiful!
Great video, thanks. I’ve been playing guitar for 20+ years and am an absolute beginner at piano (looking for one now!) but can tell Roland FP-10 has the nicest sound for my taste. That came through very clearly when you play those arpeggios in the end. Korg B2 second place, Yamaha may be popular but needs an upgrade IMHO.
Agreed. I wound up ordering the Korg today after I couldn't find the Roland anywhere.
Would you still say the same?
The Yamaha needs just a little bit more...
Can you please review the alesis prestige and the artist. Thanks.
Perhaps I will be the only person saying this, but... You have a very beautiful carper! 💚
what about the key action?
I have to get one for practice
Would anyone here be good enough for practice sessions for grade exams?
Great videa, thanks a lot!
I wanted to ask you about the korg.
I've got one myself and it's the second one already that makes this static (white noise) kind of sound, with headphones and without.
Do you know anything about this and do the other 2 pianos have any kind of noise like this?
Thanks a lot!
is it too noticable? i have the korg b2sp myself and i do notice the white noice if i put my ear right above the speaker but honestly its not that noticable and after playing for a few mins the white noise stopped. i read that this is a common problem with korg b2
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Thomann DP-28 Plus and Thomann DP-26 are also good options for cheaper
Thanks for you Test.
What are you think. Which digital piano have the best speakers inside? I need a digitalpiano for at home with the intern speakers.
What is the loudess key from this 3 ?
Kurzweil ka90 vs Korg B2
? which you choose?
What’s the name of the song you’re playing at the start of the video?
Is the sound of KORG better than Yamaha, if you play without headphones?
Oh absolutely!!
The mention of the Alisis Recital Pro makes me wary about your opinion on those other keyboards... I've seen reviews of that one and it didn't sound very good. And its key action was really bad (especially on the black keys). One thing you get right then, it's better to try it for yourself before you decide what to buy...
Yeah, he also said another thing that's incorrect.
He said "weighted" means the lower keys on the left of the piano are heavier than the keys on the right.
It is not called "weighted",
it is called "graded".
Any piano key action can be called weighted (more precisessely fully weighted) that has literal weight at the end of the keys inside the plastic piano body to imitate real piano keys' relatively "heavy feel" when playing them.
But not every weighted keys are graded.
Also not every graded keys are wwighted,
for example the Yamaha NP series have graded but not weighted keys. I think the Korg Liano is the same. Not hammer action (not weighted) but graded (the lower notes on the left are heavier when playing compared to the notes on the right, but they are not weighted because they don't have weights on the inside end of the keys hiding in the piano body.
The good news is that the FP10 seems to be available again
Hi.. Im looking for a Keyboard for my son who we will enroll in piano/keyboard class. Are these keyboards overkill? He is just 7 years old but I want him to get serious into it. And I want something that will last a long time. Im not a fan of upgrading specially if there's minimal gain. Of course, if there is cheaper that would be much appreciated.
for a 7 year old, I personally think the Roland Go could do the magic, it has 61 keys instead of 88 but that's still quite enough, they are not weighted which would make the learning process easier - however they are touch sensitive, so the kid could get some dynamic feeling. And then in some years you can upgrade, for not really that much money but a big difference. Nonetheless, it has a nice sound and is half the price compared to all reviewed in this video. It's also very light, which makes it easily portable and even works on batteries.
It’s a shame that the fp-10 has been suspended from sale in the us due to supply chain issues.
What about the Casio CDPS100?
You resemble Hugh Grant in your way of talking and acting! Fun to watch.
It is really hard to decide which digital piano is best - I am currently looking for a new one and is struggling to figure out if I want the Roland FP 30, the Kawai Es110, the casio px s-1000... so so difficult!!
from my research, Do not buy a Casio, they do not have good resale value either bc people associate them with Calculators not a piano! stay away.
@@LVgirl71 Thanks! I will listen to you.
Kawai ES120 will probably be better, although I confess that Roland made an impression in this video, with his softness and stereo. Here is the sound of my Kawai ES110 - ruclips.net/video/VMK3GvWvEck/видео.html
Sir please choose one for me between
Korg ek50in vs Roland E09IN vs Roland BK-3 vs Roland E-X30 vs Casio 9000in vs Yamaha i500.
I am from India. I am an absolute beginner and do want to have the best tonal quality. The next big thing for me is the most number of useful external interfaces and build quality. Next comes most features and better specs.
Thank you.
First decide, what you want to learn, piano or Keyboards. I have Yamaha PSR e463. I am from India and also a beginner. You buy a sophisticated car, even as a beginner, you can use most of the advanced features you paid for. But in keyboards, you cannot use those advanced features and your investment lies useless. So start cheap with 5-6 years usability. After that, buy a very advanced version. Then, you will get a far better one at far lower price, as technology percolates down..
I finally ordered the Korg B2sp today after over a month of trying to figure this stuff out. The three you've showcased are the three I ultimately narrowed down to. The Roland would have been my first choice, but it seems discontinued and sold out everywhere.
Are you happy with Korg? I'm thinking about getting one as well. Have you experienced plastic sound in some keys?
Roger your piano? Is it still good or plasticy?
@@Humiliated1234 I decided to get one and I have it for about a month and I’m really happy with it
@SpaceTube Hey, sorry for late response.
Overall I'm pretty happy with the piano. I haven't noticed any big changes since I got the piano, some keys just became a little clicky and you can hear the keys when you play. But you can simply turn the volume up, it's probably not gonna fix the problem completely but it might help. Sound is ok in my opinion, I don't have much experience with other pianos. Just to let you know how big player I am, there are days I play everyday but there are also days I don't touch the piano for weeks. So yeah, I think it's definitely worth the money. Hope you'll still find this helpful.
I cant seem to find the Roland FP-10 anywhere at all, anyone know where to buy em?
i think theyre discontinued in north america :/
Sold out in Australia as well
@@sjazzp I just ended up getting the FP-30X about a month ago, it’s more expensive but if you’re really stuck on getting the FP-10, the FP-30X is your closest bet. The extra features are also really nice, especially the recording function.
Hello, im motivated to learn the piano and how to read music/ notes, my genre i want to learn playing for is mostly the good old classics everyone knows,
I dont wanna buy a new one again quick so it should last at least 3 years
I also want it to sound as good as possible for the buck, to stay motivated
I am currently chosing between
yamaha p45, p 125
Or roland fp10, fp30x
Those are the main ones that caught my eye, just from name and sympathy alone i sympathize with the roland more
Sound is just different, i cant say whats "better"...
What would be your honest recommendation to a friend from sound+longjevety bang for buck perspective?
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Roland is the Best🎹👍
There is a digital piano called Nux wk310 for 40k it comes with the dedicated stand and pedals and then there is Roland fp10 for 50k and need to buy the stand with extra 10k now which one should i get im very confused?
7:40 - I tried the FP10 at one store and the Korg B2 at another. TBH, the action of FP10 seemed way too tight and heavy. And thus, I'm planning to go with the Korg (and also because I prefer the sound). Would I miss out a lot on the connectivity and split function if I go with B2 instead of FP10?
I don't think so if I were you I would choose the Korg B2 instead of the other one
@@lmcu0 What is better in FP10, apart from the action. The E-pianos sound way more authentic and better in Korg IMO. What do you say?
@@pranavgautam96 Well I prefer the Korg piano because of its prize and the quality but yeah you're right the FP10 sound better but I think there isn't a big difference betwen both.
which of the Pianos action's do you like the most? Great video :)
Genuinely I like them all for different reasons. What is important to you? Soft/hard action? Realism? I do go through it all in the video :)
@@GakCoUk Hello, what piano (in order from 1 to 3) has the most realistic keys for somebody who wants to learn the right actions feeling before buying a acoustic piano ?
@@GakCoUk Do you believe Roland offers the most realistic action? Is the heavier Korg better to learn on?
price casio cdp s 100/ great keybed
best piano for gig or band ?
Casio pianos are good for that
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Casios are the worst. No pros will take the seriously.
and B2N? super cheap at thomann right now
To my ear B2 sounds a bit warmer than the other two
The concept of this review is good, and I appreciate the sincerity, but the reviewer implies that unerring faithfullness to a typical piano sound should be the sacred mission of a digital piano. And that digital pianos are not real pianos. I disagree.
IMO it's principal mission should be to substitute for an acoustic piano, and not necessarily trying to sound exactly the same. Electric speakers work differently to wooden soundboards, and the resulting soundwaves act differenty on our ears, so the experience can never be exactly the same. But a digital piano can sound very beautiful in its own way. What works, works.
I agree with the main points and conclusions about these specific instruments. It's very hard to define a category for a review. Should instruments be grouped more on price or more on features? It was very good to mention the Yamaha P-121 and Alesis Recital Pro, which are surprisingly inexpensive, as is the Casio CDP-S100. The Casio CDP-S350 (bursting with features) is about the same price as the FP10, but this is not Casio's entry level instrument - the cheaper CDP-S100 is. Maybe this price oddity is why Casio is not in the review. Anyway, the review still gets a like from me.
The Korg B2 is an underrated instrument. It has nice crisp sounds (less detailed than the FP10) a120-note polyphony, a very firm action, powerful speakers, both audio and MIDI over USB and proper line outputs. The optional 3-pedal unit is a real bonus too. There have been concerns about build quality in some reviews, but I think Korg got the priorities right for the average beginner/hobbyist.
The PF10 is a bit pricey for an entry level digital piano, and there are no dedicated line outputs. It's action and sound are very highly regarded, so it remains a much favoured beginner piano for music students that follow the classical route and will take piano exams later.
The P-45 has many fans, but it's very old technology, and it is feature poor. The price has dropped recently, so maybe it's still woth buying. I'd prefer the very slightly more expensive 73-note P-121 with CF sampling and a few extra features.
@Ultra Legendary Master What you say makes sense. The P-45 and P-125 & p-121 use the (inferior) GHS action. The best of the bunch you mention is the FP-30x, because it's the newest and the most expensive - therefore it has the most exciting features. In theory, it is not Roland's entry level piano, even thou it is often viewed as such. Roland has played a good marketing trick in this way. As soon as we complain about the price we'll be reminded that there is a cheaper Roland FP, but beginners will try to buy the 30x.
what about the casio cdp-s100?
There is a comparison with Yamaha P-45 (the worst out of these 3 pianos, in my opinion) and Yamaha sounds better.
It has very short, fast-fading samples, hence not great for classical piano music.
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Why does only Roland sound like stereo? Much better sound!
Korg
I take piano lessons for 1 year which is better for me?
And which one is the cheapest?
@@islamicworld6882 The Korg B2 is my recommendation from this group. Alesis Recital Pro (mentioned but not shown) is the cheapest piano that I would suggest. You have been playing for a year, so spend as much as possible on the piano with the best action. Consider the Yamaha Arius YDP 164, which would make an ideal home piano - comes with a nice stand and speakers. Costs around 1000 euros. There are not many extras on it, but I prefer it to most upright pianos.
I apologize but I have hated Yamaha sound at all. I have tried all my life and I can't do it 🙄
О блин, знакомый ковёр...
"stay tuned to the end for my conclusions" waits till end. No conclusions whatsoever other than "they're all different from each other." Engagement farming at it's worst.
Am I the only one who thinks this guy is seriously cute 😊
Wow, I had no idea that Roland produced ANY keyboards at about the same price point as a Korg or a Yamaha! Back when I was studying music (mid-90s) and back when I bought m first digital piano (2007), Roland was renowned--or so I thought--as producing only higher end products! The only musician whom I knew who could afford a Roland was a fellow music student who'd been blinded at bird from the incubation chamber.
I ended up buying a Korg, because it's what a gigging musician had recommended. I'll have to rethink buying a Roland my second time around.