15:38 - edit: I use the word "polytonality" to describe the limit of sounding pitches that this piano can support, but I meant to say "polyphony" haha. The point I'm making here is unchanged, but what I did fail to mention was that the piano is a stereo system, and each note takes 2 of those 128 "sounding slots" -- right and left. I think this effectively makes the piano have something like a 64-key polyphony (which is why that "falling away" effect is possible to hear with the glissando demonstration).
Will this serve a different function that your other keyboard there? Also, it didn't come with a bench, right? So is it a decent height to play standing?
Currently, this one turns on way quicker than my other piano, and it seems to STAY on even after long periods of inactivity, so it's my go-to for recording stuff quickly or doing transcription work. And correct: there is no piano bench included. I just use my desk chair for all piano stuff, and I think any kind of stool or common bench will be appropriate with this piano. The height of the piano keys are about 28 inches (71 cm) from the floor, so it matches the industry standard
12 am 12/16/24 I wonder if you were sent a different piano than I received. Out of the box, I turn it on at 1/4 volume, & there was NO sound. At 1/2 volume minimal sound, like roughly 20 to 30db. At maximum volume it finally sounded more normal vol, but there's no increase from there. And talk about sound quality!!! When I play a B chord simultaneously with left and right hands, it sounds like I'm playing a B at the right, and who knows what at the left! Muddy tones, brassy, indistinct. Awful!! I've contacted Glarry and sent videos, and their comment was " push the volume button and then turn it up to see if it gets louder". Really???!!! What is your opinion of all this??
Hmm, this all sounds like weird behavior in the piano to me. My 203 seems to have 3 audible volume modes below 1/8th vol, but all of them are possible to hear (unless the knob is all the way left). From about 1/8th and onward, it gets progressively louder like you would expect. With the knob all the way to the right, mine blows out the speakers. So, I always have it at the halfway mark (notch at the center of the dial). It's possible your piano may have a defective volume knob? 2:36 in the video is where I've demonstrated the loudness range in the one I have (without clipping the mic), and 23:55 is where you can hear it from the camera microphone across the room. I'd be curious to listen to the sound quality in your piano too. Your piano may very well not sound like it should, but the glarry pianos do seem to have a linear velocity mapping (rather than a more curved one that you might find in a high end model or a real grand piano). Are you playing the B's with an octave of spacing between them? If so, the D# in your low B chord may be taking over the sound in the low register. If it sounds better to you when played higher (or when you play a less sharp-dense chord like C or Em with right and left hands) then I don't think this is something that will be fixed with another model. Truthfully, I very rarely play 3+ pitch chords in the left hand below the 3rd C on the keyboard. I wish I could have included a comparison for you in the review -- I'll remember to record that sort of thing in future videos.
15:38 - edit: I use the word "polytonality" to describe the limit of sounding pitches that this piano can support, but I meant to say "polyphony" haha. The point I'm making here is unchanged, but what I did fail to mention was that the piano is a stereo system, and each note takes 2 of those 128 "sounding slots" -- right and left. I think this effectively makes the piano have something like a 64-key polyphony (which is why that "falling away" effect is possible to hear with the glissando demonstration).
Nice to see you uploading again man! Great review! 🎹
Great job covering everything so thoroughly, appreciate it big time, helped make a decision over the 104 series
Will this serve a different function that your other keyboard there? Also, it didn't come with a bench, right? So is it a decent height to play standing?
Currently, this one turns on way quicker than my other piano, and it seems to STAY on even after long periods of inactivity, so it's my go-to for recording stuff quickly or doing transcription work.
And correct: there is no piano bench included. I just use my desk chair for all piano stuff, and I think any kind of stool or common bench will be appropriate with this piano. The height of the piano keys are about 28 inches (71 cm) from the floor, so it matches the industry standard
Could you show us the harpsichord tone if it comes with one?
if you message me on bluesky or email, I can send you a quick phone video^
What’s the difference with the glarry 206
The 206 has a piano lid^
David Potter.
I bet the keys last about 6 months before they start to fail. Good review though but I'll never be buying a Chinese keyboard again.
12 am 12/16/24
I wonder if you were sent a different piano than I received. Out of the box, I turn it on at 1/4 volume, & there was NO sound. At 1/2 volume minimal sound, like roughly 20 to 30db. At maximum volume it finally sounded more normal vol, but there's no increase from there.
And talk about sound quality!!! When I play a B chord simultaneously with left and right hands, it sounds like I'm playing a B at the right, and who knows what at the left! Muddy tones, brassy, indistinct. Awful!! I've contacted Glarry and sent videos, and their comment was " push the volume button and then turn it up to see if it gets louder". Really???!!!
What is your opinion of all this??
Hmm, this all sounds like weird behavior in the piano to me. My 203 seems to have 3 audible volume modes below 1/8th vol, but all of them are possible to hear (unless the knob is all the way left). From about 1/8th and onward, it gets progressively louder like you would expect. With the knob all the way to the right, mine blows out the speakers. So, I always have it at the halfway mark (notch at the center of the dial). It's possible your piano may have a defective volume knob? 2:36 in the video is where I've demonstrated the loudness range in the one I have (without clipping the mic), and 23:55 is where you can hear it from the camera microphone across the room.
I'd be curious to listen to the sound quality in your piano too. Your piano may very well not sound like it should, but the glarry pianos do seem to have a linear velocity mapping (rather than a more curved one that you might find in a high end model or a real grand piano). Are you playing the B's with an octave of spacing between them? If so, the D# in your low B chord may be taking over the sound in the low register. If it sounds better to you when played higher (or when you play a less sharp-dense chord like C or Em with right and left hands) then I don't think this is something that will be fixed with another model. Truthfully, I very rarely play 3+ pitch chords in the left hand below the 3rd C on the keyboard. I wish I could have included a comparison for you in the review -- I'll remember to record that sort of thing in future videos.
Please share your ig account. :(