I’m a pianist whose only interest in digital pianos is the ‘acoustic’ piano sound and feel. I like the fact that this keyboard doesn’t have buttons, screens and stuff to make it look like the control board in an airplane cockpit. The Yamaha P45 feels and sounds good, and I also use it for gigs without problems. You need a cable with a 1/4 stereo jack in one end (plugged into headphone jack), splitting into two 1/4 mono jacks (L/R) at the other end. The instrument is fairly sturdy, so it will last for some time if treated right. The only weak spots for a gigging pianist would be the flimsy AC adaptor, which must be very carefully handled, and the included sustain pedal, which should really be upgraded. I am quite convinced that there would be a market for digital pianos with only a handful of quality sounds, but with top notch action, dedicated outputs, large polyphony, and portability. The P45 is not quite there, but still an excellent choice for pianists who do not need all the bling.
I 100% agree. I've been playing piano for 4 years and I've been looking for a new keyboard and I've been looking for a realistic sound. This piano is that. It doesn't have many features but I just want good sounding piano and good feeling keys and that's what this is.
I have always been impressed with Yamaha pianos and keyboards ever since I bought a used PSS-480 in 1992. No matter what the price they're always great instruments. Make mine Yamaha!
I think the piano sample quality and touch response are still what beginners and people on budget look for in P45 even though it lack functions like Bluetooth, Aux in/out etc.
I just bought the P45. I wanted a piano that sounds like a piano. I don't need all the bells and whistles. I don't have room for an acoustic piano. This is a close second. I figure if I had an upright or baby grand it would have one sound to choose from.
I've had this piano for 6 years too. The hammer action is good, and the piano sound more than adequate. For its price and value, I'd rate it at 8/10. However (I thought it would be mentioned in this review), I believe this keyboard would have been a real gem, if the speakers weren't buried underneath the casing (that small linear gap where the sound escapes isn't enough). I know it's a design compromise, but had it adapted the PSR speakers-style, the volume would be louder and the tone would be more clear.
I taught myself to play the piano on a used CASIO LK-240. Although it has more voices than this Yamaha (400 tones amongst piano, harpsichord, dulcimer, xylophone, bass, violin, viola, drums, etc.) This Yamaha sounds SO much more like a "real" acoustic piano. I am also looking forward to the "real" feel of the weighted keys. On my CASIO, regardless of which key you press, up and down the entire keyboard, they all feel exactly the same. I.e. NO resistance at all! Great review! Thankyou.
This was my starter piano almost 10 years ago now, once I went to a dgx series 3 years ago it became a hand me down for my younger brothers to play on and it still works pretty well to this day 🙂
I would say budget friendly home digital piano something under $1000 should have the following:- 1. Very good Keybed and Graded Hammer action. 2. Atleast 2 or 3 piano tones like a Grand, a Bright and a Mellow. Other tones doesn't really matter. 3.Good build quality. 4.Very good, clear and loud Speakers. 5. Some effects like Key on/off noise, damper noise, reverb and also could be some fancy effects like String Resonance.
I bought this one today after a decade of putting it off. Now that I actually earn money and can spend it, I got an impulse to look for a piano again (tomorrow is my 26th bday so maybe that was an influence) and found the p45 on a really low price and just got it. I am a bit blown away the whole day by that action. It didn't sit in yet. I guess it will when I get it. What I am looking now for is a stand and stool that are portable haha...damn...anyway thanks for the video
Thanks for the review, I own a P-45 and for my beginner level of piano playing I`m very happy with it. I often go to the music store and play with other Digital Pianos from competing brands. Eventhough those Digital Pianos have better quality sounds, technology and aesthetics , I find their actions to be "wobbly". The Yamaha GHS Action feels very sturdy. I`ve also connected my Yamaha P-45 via USB host to my Mac and used it as MIDI Controller with the Garage Band Software and it works great. The Speakers are not that powerful but I bought a Peavy K1 (20 Watt) Amp ($110.00) and it became a Yamaha P-45 on "steroids" and sounds awesome (very loud and clear). It`s light enough to move around effortlessly as I often practice in my living room as well as my bedroom. So for beginners I think this is a safe, budget friendly and smart choice.
How are you enjoying your new keyboard? I’m thinking of getting one to learn how to play. I play guitar and saxophone and have always wanted to learn piano and I’m looking for the best sound for a reasonable price for a newbie. It sounds like you’ve picked up another amp to get the volume your looking for. I don’t think I need hundreds of voices and think the basic sounds should fit my needs.
I had a P-45 for a few years, and it is an excellent inexpensive piano for the home. It is a little delicate, though, and doesn't handle the stresses of gigging all that well. I had four keys stop making any sound after about five years.
That's a great entry level 88 weighted key digital piano that is affordable and been around a while, albeit lack of features that years later may be a deal breaker for many, but not all. Your video excellently addresses the pros and cons, and you always come up with great concepts for you videos, even for keyboards you featured previously. I enjoy watching many of these videos repeatedly. Maybe a beginner, or someone getting back into playing just wants something like this and can find a great deal on a used or new one, often because people advance their skills, aspirations, improve their resources, and the newer more advanced keyboards are becoming much more affordable than ones years ago with less features, performance capability and would cost several times more, even a few years ago. A classic personal example was my first synthesizer the Roland JD-3P. It is still a vintage analog early synth for those into that, like the Juno 106 at the same time, but it had mediocre sound quality by todays standards, even compared to my $100 PSS-A50 that has way more than the 6 note polyphony and limited note sequencer, for a paltry $1300. That could buy a Roland RD 88! Now, for 61 note keyboards like it was like buying 6 of the top $200 keyboards and change for sbout 1/6th the capability. But it was metal and solid. But with that $1300 I could get a Casio CT-S1 snd CT-S400 with the BT dongle and sustain pedals, a Yamaha PSR-E373, and Reface CP and the Boss Micro BR 80 multitrack recorder to add to my Go:Keys JD-Xi and PSS-A50. I think you get the idea. For someone wanting more than the P-45/71, you could get a lot more for a few hundred dollars extra with those Alesis models the Casio 88 key models or your Yamaha DGX-670. Right now, an 88 keyboard is not on my current list, plus I have access to use the CDP-S350. But if/when I get the CT-S400 I will get your course to familiarize myself with that and the CDP-S350. But right now, I am addressing my playing skills and found what is perfect to fit exactly what I need and want at www.gospelmusictraning.com I am presently usng my Go:Keys which fine for that and other things, even after getting the 2 Casios, and the Reface CP. I already stated why each one has different features to add to the mix. But down the road, when I progress snd attain a certain level of playability, proficiency and skill, I will get that RD 88 and maybe the V-Combo VR-09/B. That RD 88 has a slim form factor and relatively light like the Casio 88 models, and the V Combo is the perfect second keyboard in a pro gig/performance rig. My JD-Xi would do all the other stuff like synth solos, drum and 4 track backing and vocorder. For a world class pro, the Fantom 8 would blow everything out of the park with that 4 keyboard set up. That should be every keyboard I think I would ever need. The only other ones I might consider is is the Raface YC and DX to have the organ and DX7 variants in a compact mini keyboard rig with the PSS-A50 and my JD-Xi, which makez the analog Reface CS unnecessary. Oh, and the Fantom 7 for 76 key new action. But I told you, unless I was going full upscale music production, that's way over my head, the RD 88 has the Zen Core technology from the Fantom, and Roland now has has a software based platform too, along with their free Z Beats app with virtually unlimited optional add ons. Casio and Yamaha is up there, but Roland still has their own incredible innovations no one can touch. But the winners of the advancement of technology, affordability and everything else is us! I commented in the past about just the general benefits of technology for basic players, like keyboard size and action options, portability and space flexibility options ability to use headphones, portable power options mutiple voice tones layers and splits, effects drum and background tracks, sampling, sequencing, microphone input vocoder/voice processing and more. Who knew years ago one person could carry an 88 key grand piano and everything under your arm? I forgot to mention I even got a used Fender Rhodes 73 stage electric piano. Nice key action, but I never want to deal with that again unless I have the latest model in my own studio and I don't have to carry or transport it. The ultra light option is Spectrasonics Keyscapes, or just whatever any of these new keyboards for your needs. It may be just a CT-S1 or CT-S400.
This model is staying strong in used market with very little depreciation for only around 30%. And, adding a FC3 makes it as good as many console with half pedal dampening.
They have this electric piano in the recording studio where I want to go. This is the reason for researching this one. At home I have got Yamaha Clavinova CLP-920. Which I have had for 6 months painfully. The P45 sounds better than what I have got. I am use to an upright piano so it is very hard for me to use electric pianos. Sadly it’s hard to find a recording studio in the Uk that has an upright piano in my area.
Hej. To niesamowite, ze tylu ludzi na calym swiecie mowi o tych samych pianinach, porownuje czytuje fora ma dylematy, ktory instrument. Ja zdecydowalam sie na Yamaha P-45. Brzemienie jest bardzo dobrei zacheca do gry. Cwicze prawie codziennie. Teraz czekam za zamykany statyw od firmy Podpiano zaprojektowane soecjalnie do tego modelu bedzie wygladac podobnie do Yamaha Ydp S-34 . Pianino musi byc stabilne to wplywa na odczucia gry. Wszystkim zastanawiajacym sie miedzy rolandami casio a Yamaha polecam Yamaha P-45. Sadze ze lepsze moze byc jedynie Ydp S-54 .
I am only using mine as part of my home studio as an accompaniment to my bigger recordings. I use guitars and synths. For my limited keyboard skills it’s ideal and it sounds very realistic to my ear. I use the headphone jack to a left and right jack to record it in stereo and it sounds great.
If I were a beginner, I would buy something newer and something I could grow into. Thinking Yamaha DGX 670. If I were budget conscious, a Casio CT-400 or a Yamaha E series. Not going for units without displays. My "piano feel" keyboard is a Casio PX-560 Good review.
Thanks for explaining and reviewing the P45. I was wondering earlier to buy P45, but there are lacks of features which other digital pianos are more advance.
Beautiful sound but I like choices. My favorite so far it still the Yamaha DGX-670. I would really like to have one of those. Nobody can do piano sounds like Yamaha!
I had this piano for years and after a lot of abuse and spillings it finally broke down (100% my fault) I didn't hesitate for a second in buying the same piano again. And it's killing me that it's not here yet... it better arrives tomorrow or else!
Please do make a video on the amplification for keyboards for home ..............means what kind of external speakers or subwoofer should we use(desktop speakers, keyboard amplifiers, monitor speakers, home theatre system etc.) to amplify our keyboard sound and I just only want to amplify piano sound so that I could get loud quality fuller richer sound on the higher and lower notes ................it would be a great help if you tell us the differences
This is on sale in Canada for US$ 368. I wonder if I should get one of those instead of getting the Alesis Prestige Artist (US$ 516). I don't care if the P45 action is more like an acoustic piano, I would be fine with the action offered by the Alesis Prestige Artist.
Hello Jeremy, what is the differences between digital piano and electric piano from Yamaha? From your recommendation, I consider PsR E373 and P45 from Yamaha. Do you recommend further which is better for a beginner at the age of 7?
I've just found this piano for $280 used, and was wondering if it is worth for learning classical technique (i already play the violin). I dont know it having less polyphony would be a problem or better asked, what kind of pieces would be too much for this piano? Would like to make the best out of it
Wow!! I actually just sold my last piano for 280 bucks too. Maybe you are the owner of my old piano 😮. But beware the reason I sold for so cheap is because the pedal wires were messed up. What I mean by this is that whenever pressed it sent out electrical waves which would slightly electrocute my toes. I would recommend wearing plastic boots whenever using the pedals. Stay safe!!! 🙏
Hey Jeremy, I have been struggling with the decision of buying a Casio CDP S-100 and a Yamaha P-45. Which one would you buy and in your honest opinion which one is better?
Great review. I've come across a p45 for $390 (with the stand) but I'm worried about the weighted keys. I haven't played in years but feel is very important to me. It sounds great, but as someone getting back into piano, is this a good buy at $390 with the stand? Sounds great.
Thank you for the great review 🥺 I bought P71 after watching this video. Btw can you tell me what song did you played when you review vibraphone at 3:46 ??
Hi, Jeremy. I know you recive many many request for videos. But I never saw this: Could you compare the entry level weigthed piano Yamaha P45, Roland FP10 and... Medeli SP4000? I thougth some reviews of Medeli piano, but I think never saw a comparation with more extended fame as Yamaha, Roland, Kawai, Alesis and so on. Thank you very much.
I have a P45 to practice when I’m away from home. I’m tempted to sell it and upgrade to a Roland FP30x - has anyone reading this tried both? - is the difference in sufficient to justify spending the money to upgrade?
Kawai is poorly distributed where I am from. And Kawai marketing department doesn't want to get in touch with me. I cannot review something I cannot buy.
It’s poorly distributed no matter where you go, they are struggling to meet demand. I sell them and they are very good sounding but may need a update. The Roland fp30x is a beast though.
Hey Jeremy, I love your vids. I have searched your video list and I don't see anything on the Roland RD-2000. I have to assume this is the case due to the unit's cost. I would still really love to hear your take on this professional grade digital piano. Others have made videos on this unit, but I would trust your review before theirs. Keep up the good work sir.
Jeremy reviews keyboards, if he can purchase it, loan it to use, or someone sends it to test or review. I am very familiar with Roland keyboards, and there are some great keyboard reviews on the RD-2000 that cover lots of the technical aspects and great playing examples. Yohan Kim uses it in many of his videos. If you haven't heard of him, you should watch those. The RD-2000 has been Roland's flagship professional piano. It has tgeir top tier keyboard action, as does the FP-90, and their 88 Key versions or their flagship snd top tier music workstations, but players prefer the key action found on their other digital pianos from the most affordable FP-10 and FP-30/30X. But more recently, Roland released the much more affordable RD-88 at $1200 USD that is more conpact and slim, similar to the Casio digital pianos with built in speakers, whichbus a first on their pro line digital stage pianos. It has lots of sounds, great key action, their supernatural acoustic and electric piano sound technology, even snd even the new Zen Core soubd tecnology from the much more expensive Fantom 8 flagship workstation. To me, that is a dream come true for me, and the one I plan to get in the future. It has all the things I could ever want in a Roland stage pian at an affirdable price. Jeremy does not usual review those professional keyboards, as being a piano teacher, he focuses on more affordable models people could buy. The
Hi i am just starting to go into piano...i have a chance to buy this p 45 and dgx 660 used both pristine condition at the same price of a new casiotone ct-s1...which one do you think should i buy? a new ct-s1 or the P45 or DGX 660?
Hello I just bought a Yamaha P-145 B, I can't find where to adjust the touch sensitivity which is set by default to 2 (medium) and I pressed the D#6 button for the Sound boost in ON mode, this does not amplify the sound much Grand Piano 1 and 2 and Piano 1 and Piano 2 towards the right treble keys, on the other hand in Pipe Organ 1 and 2 mode the sound is clearly louder (That's where the Rhodes key and DX7) Thanks for the response
Hi Jeremy! Thank you for the useful review. I would like to know if this model produces a sound loud enough to accompany a flutist, cellist or a singer? I saw that the sound is 2x6 Watt, and I am afraid it isn't loud enough to play together.
Hi Eszter, if you like how the piano feels, you could possibly buy a small amplifier that would help to accompany other musicians. Even if you don't want to get an amplifier, you could try the piano out for some time. You should be able to return within 14/30 days if it's too quiet, depending on store policy.
How does the Alesis Recital Grand/Prestige stand against this in terms of quality of sound and build? If portability is not an issue are both on the same level or Yamaha is better in Sound quality? Alesis one is 100$ cheaper than this and has a Graded Weighted Keys
Hi from Spain and thanks for yours videos. I have a question, can you tell me wich piano is better Yamaha P45 or Artesia Performer, please? Thank you very much in advance. Cheers
Guys the pedal of the P45 makes your feet very itchy. Maybe it’s because the wire connecting to it broke a bit and is electrocuting me a bit. Also the pedal recently broke off the wire.
I've noticed that the grand piano sound compared to VSTs doesn't seem very dynamic. If I play softly, the volume just seems to decrease, whereas with a VST, the tone actually becomes more soft/subdued, as well as quieter. Is this just a limitation of the p45, or is that how the piano it samples from sounds?
It’s probably a limitation. The keyboard is only 600-500$. I’ve had it for three years+ years now and it’s amazing for its price and the speakers are quite good.
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hi jermy can you do a review on nux wk310 piano
I want to lern piano i need teacher would you?
I notice that you never cover or feature the Kawai brand. Any reason for this?
Is Casio Ctk 240 good for beginner children? Please help me😭
I shudder that "iconic"s have reached the language of music . Please may we leave MSM buzz-words to MSM.
I’m a pianist whose only interest in digital pianos is the ‘acoustic’ piano sound and feel. I like the fact that this keyboard doesn’t have buttons, screens and stuff to make it look like the control board in an airplane cockpit. The Yamaha P45 feels and sounds good, and I also use it for gigs without problems. You need a cable with a 1/4 stereo jack in one end (plugged into headphone jack), splitting into two 1/4 mono jacks (L/R) at the other end. The instrument is fairly sturdy, so it will last for some time if treated right. The only weak spots for a gigging pianist would be the flimsy AC adaptor, which must be very carefully handled, and the included sustain pedal, which should really be upgraded. I am quite convinced that there would be a market for digital pianos with only a handful of quality sounds, but with top notch action, dedicated outputs, large polyphony, and portability. The P45 is not quite there, but still an excellent choice for pianists who do not need all the bling.
Can I play some Danny Elfman songs with this piano? Do recommend this piano?
agree 100%
I 100% agree. I've been playing piano for 4 years and I've been looking for a new keyboard and I've been looking for a realistic sound. This piano is that. It doesn't have many features but I just want good sounding piano and good feeling keys and that's what this is.
A piano with 4 voices and a 100% accuracy hammer action would be perfect for beginners and long term piano players alike
yeah, i agree with the airplane cockpit part-i wanted to replace my old keyboard with this due to it’s beautiful simplicity.
It's an affordable and compact keyboard. Easy to use and got fully weighted keys. Sounds are good.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
I have always been impressed with Yamaha pianos and keyboards ever since I bought a used PSS-480 in 1992. No matter what the price they're always great instruments.
Make mine Yamaha!
I’ve had this piano for I’m not sure how many, I think 10 years… I love it.
I think the piano sample quality and touch response are still what beginners and people on budget look for in P45 even though it lack functions like Bluetooth, Aux in/out etc.
Also for a practice instrument I don't think the Yamaha P-45 not being able to run on batteries is a deal breaker🎹🎶
does it work with headphone?
I mix both piano sounds, with max hall reverb on each, and it sounds the best in my opinion.
@@xenoks_CLIPS it does, just make sure you have a 1/4" headphone jack adapter.
I’m still on a Yamaha P35 in my dining room. As a basic digital piano, it still sounds great and the weighted keys still feel very nice.
I just bought the P45. I wanted a piano that sounds like a piano. I don't need all the bells and whistles. I don't have room for an acoustic piano. This is a close second. I figure if I had an upright or baby grand it would have one sound to choose from.
I've had this piano for 6 years too. The hammer action is good, and the piano sound more than adequate. For its price and value, I'd rate it at 8/10. However (I thought it would be mentioned in this review), I believe this keyboard would have been a real gem, if the speakers weren't buried underneath the casing (that small linear gap where the sound escapes isn't enough). I know it's a design compromise, but had it adapted the PSR speakers-style, the volume would be louder and the tone would be more clear.
I taught myself to play the piano on a used CASIO LK-240. Although it has more voices than this Yamaha (400 tones amongst piano, harpsichord, dulcimer, xylophone, bass, violin, viola, drums, etc.) This Yamaha sounds SO much more like a "real" acoustic piano. I am also looking forward to the "real" feel of the weighted keys. On my CASIO, regardless of which key you press, up and down the entire keyboard, they all feel exactly the same. I.e. NO resistance at all! Great review! Thankyou.
This piano is good for beginners and intermediate level players. I've had one for 5-6 years and it held strong 🙏
This was my starter piano almost 10 years ago now, once I went to a dgx series 3 years ago it became a hand me down for my younger brothers to play on and it still works pretty well to this day 🙂
Loved you rendition of As the Deer
I would say budget friendly home digital piano something under $1000 should have the following:-
1. Very good Keybed and Graded Hammer action.
2. Atleast 2 or 3 piano tones like a Grand, a Bright and a Mellow. Other tones doesn't really matter.
3.Good build quality.
4.Very good, clear and loud Speakers.
5. Some effects like Key on/off noise, damper noise, reverb and also could be some fancy effects like String Resonance.
You can go to the settings to make it bright or mellow if you want to🎹🎶
Any recommendation?
I bought this one today after a decade of putting it off. Now that I actually earn money and can spend it, I got an impulse to look for a piano again (tomorrow is my 26th bday so maybe that was an influence) and found the p45 on a really low price and just got it. I am a bit blown away the whole day by that action. It didn't sit in yet. I guess it will when I get it. What I am looking now for is a stand and stool that are portable haha...damn...anyway thanks for the video
Wow same . I just started earning and P45 looks like a budget friendly option. I'm thinking of buying it. How is your experience so far?
Any answer guys? How is it going so far
Thanks for the review, I own a P-45 and for my beginner level of piano playing I`m very happy with it. I often go to the music store and play with other Digital Pianos from competing brands. Eventhough those Digital Pianos have better quality sounds, technology and aesthetics , I find their actions to be "wobbly". The Yamaha GHS Action feels very sturdy. I`ve also connected my Yamaha P-45 via USB host to my Mac and used it as MIDI Controller with the Garage Band Software and it works great. The Speakers are not that powerful but I bought a Peavy K1 (20 Watt) Amp ($110.00) and it became a Yamaha P-45 on "steroids" and sounds awesome (very loud and clear). It`s light enough to move around effortlessly as I often practice in my living room as well as my bedroom. So for beginners I think this is a safe, budget friendly and smart choice.
How about Velocity? i use as Midi controller but cant reach 127 even i trying hit keys so hard
How are you enjoying your new keyboard? I’m thinking of getting one to learn how to play. I play guitar and saxophone and have always wanted to learn piano and I’m looking for the best sound for a reasonable price for a newbie. It sounds like you’ve picked up another amp to get the volume your looking for. I don’t think I need hundreds of voices and think the basic sounds should fit my needs.
Thank you for your update
@@JSBach-pd4yg did you find out?
Is it still good now? It's almost 8 years old. Tried today, feels good but I'm afraid there are better choices these days
Yamaha p45 is a good digital piano. Budget friendly, and can be used on midi setups, such as particle video effects
It doesn't have Midi
@@sonicmistress it has a usb output that sends a midi signal.
@@sonicmistress USB to host is used as the midi port instead of the missing 5-pin IN OUT and THRU connections.
Thank you Jeremy, I was considering it as an inexpensive gig option, but you just saved me the money ;)
and playing the Rach! wonderful. Came here from Yunchan Lim. Nice review, thank-you.
I had a P-45 for a few years, and it is an excellent inexpensive piano for the home. It is a little delicate, though, and doesn't handle the stresses of gigging all that well. I had four keys stop making any sound after about five years.
Yup..it isn't made for gigs. 😔
what means gigging? i want to buy the piano but idk what giggin means
@@TheSecondC2 playing live shows in places like pubs or bars
What do you do with dead keys?
@@TheSecondC2 taking it to places to play with it
This was a nice review, very concise and informative 😊
That's a great entry level 88 weighted key digital piano that is affordable and been around a while, albeit lack of features that years later may be a deal breaker for many, but not all. Your video excellently addresses the pros and cons, and you always come up with great concepts for you videos, even for keyboards you featured previously. I enjoy watching many of these videos repeatedly.
Maybe a beginner, or someone getting back into playing just wants something like this and can find a great deal on a used or new one, often because people advance their skills, aspirations, improve their resources, and the newer more advanced keyboards are becoming much more affordable than ones years ago with less features, performance capability and would cost several times more, even a few years ago.
A classic personal example was my first synthesizer the Roland JD-3P. It is still a vintage analog early synth for those into that, like the Juno 106 at the same time, but it had mediocre sound quality by todays standards, even compared to my $100 PSS-A50 that has way more than the 6 note polyphony and limited note sequencer, for a paltry $1300. That could buy a Roland RD 88!
Now, for 61 note keyboards like it was like buying 6 of the top $200 keyboards and change for sbout 1/6th the capability. But it was metal and solid.
But with that $1300 I could get a Casio CT-S1 snd CT-S400 with the BT dongle and sustain pedals, a Yamaha PSR-E373, and Reface CP and the Boss Micro BR 80 multitrack recorder to add to my Go:Keys JD-Xi and PSS-A50.
I think you get the idea. For someone wanting more than the P-45/71, you could get a lot more for a few hundred dollars extra with those Alesis models the Casio 88 key models or your Yamaha DGX-670.
Right now, an 88 keyboard is not on my current list, plus I have access to use the CDP-S350.
But if/when I get the CT-S400 I will get your course to familiarize myself with that and the CDP-S350.
But right now, I am addressing my playing skills and found what is perfect to fit exactly what I need and want at www.gospelmusictraning.com
I am presently usng my Go:Keys which fine for that and other things, even after getting the 2 Casios, and the Reface CP. I already stated why each one has different features to add to the mix.
But down the road, when I progress snd attain a certain level of playability, proficiency and skill, I will get that RD 88 and maybe the V-Combo VR-09/B. That RD 88 has a slim form factor and relatively light like the Casio 88 models, and the V Combo is the perfect second keyboard in a pro gig/performance rig. My JD-Xi would do all the other stuff like synth solos, drum and 4 track backing and vocorder.
For a world class pro, the Fantom 8 would blow everything out of the park with that 4 keyboard set up.
That should be every keyboard I think I would ever need. The only other ones I might consider is is the Raface YC and DX to have the organ and DX7 variants in a compact mini keyboard rig with the PSS-A50 and my JD-Xi, which makez the analog Reface CS unnecessary.
Oh, and the Fantom 7 for 76 key new action. But I told you, unless I was going full upscale music production, that's way over my head, the RD 88 has the Zen Core technology from the Fantom, and Roland now has has a software based platform too, along with their free Z Beats app with virtually unlimited optional add ons.
Casio and Yamaha is up there, but Roland still has their own incredible innovations no one can touch.
But the winners of the advancement of technology, affordability and everything else is us!
I commented in the past about just the general benefits of technology for basic players, like keyboard size and action options, portability and space flexibility options ability to use headphones, portable power options mutiple voice tones layers and splits, effects drum and background tracks, sampling, sequencing, microphone input vocoder/voice processing and more.
Who knew years ago one person could carry an 88 key grand piano and everything under your arm?
I forgot to mention I even got a used Fender Rhodes 73 stage electric piano. Nice key action, but I never want to deal with that again unless I have the latest model in my own studio and I don't have to carry or transport it.
The ultra light option is Spectrasonics Keyscapes, or just whatever any of these new keyboards for your needs. It may be just a CT-S1 or CT-S400.
I owned one had to sell it when I moved countries. I hope they make some killer upgrades for the new version or p50. It had great key action.
Well, I just bought a p45 for half price. Very happy
This model is staying strong in used market with very little depreciation for only around 30%.
And, adding a FC3 makes it as good as many console with half pedal dampening.
My father said that Digital Pianos of Yamaha is better than Roland, when it comes to budget price and sound quality
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He's right about the sound quality🎹🎶
Your review is so amazing you have deep knowledge about voices on this keyboard few people like you would explain so much like that❤️
They have this electric piano in the recording studio where I want to go. This is the reason for researching this one. At home I have got Yamaha Clavinova CLP-920. Which I have had for 6 months painfully. The P45 sounds better than what I have got. I am use to an upright piano so it is very hard for me to use electric pianos. Sadly it’s hard to find a recording studio in the Uk that has an upright piano in my area.
nice and simple piano..with a few added touches and for me it's great.
Hej. To niesamowite, ze tylu ludzi na calym swiecie mowi o tych samych pianinach, porownuje czytuje fora ma dylematy, ktory instrument. Ja zdecydowalam sie na Yamaha P-45. Brzemienie jest bardzo dobrei zacheca do gry. Cwicze prawie codziennie. Teraz czekam za zamykany statyw od firmy Podpiano zaprojektowane soecjalnie do tego modelu bedzie wygladac podobnie do Yamaha Ydp S-34 . Pianino musi byc stabilne to wplywa na odczucia gry. Wszystkim zastanawiajacym sie miedzy rolandami casio a Yamaha polecam Yamaha P-45. Sadze ze lepsze moze byc jedynie Ydp S-54 .
Have watched a lot of your videos - thanks for the update!
I am only using mine as part of my home studio as an accompaniment to my bigger recordings. I use guitars and synths. For my limited keyboard skills it’s ideal and it sounds very realistic to my ear. I use the headphone jack to a left and right jack to record it in stereo and it sounds great.
Great choice. Have fun!
If I were a beginner, I would buy something newer and something I could grow into. Thinking Yamaha DGX 670. If I were budget conscious, a Casio CT-400 or a Yamaha E series. Not going for units without displays. My "piano feel" keyboard is a Casio PX-560
Good review.
Thanks for explaining and reviewing the P45. I was wondering earlier to buy P45, but there are lacks of features which other digital pianos are more advance.
Which one did you settle on?
It's worth it, I haven't played in ages now i got it for 250 it was on sale took it home 👍
from where was it on sale ??
Beautiful sound but I like choices. My favorite so far it still the Yamaha DGX-670. I would really like to have one of those. Nobody can do piano sounds like Yamaha!
Does DGX-670 have weighted😊 keys?
I had this piano for years and after a lot of abuse and spillings it finally broke down (100% my fault)
I didn't hesitate for a second in buying the same piano again. And it's killing me that it's not here yet... it better arrives tomorrow or else!
How to avoid breaking it down then? 😅
@@bangbangbou7781Abuse
I want one but, I might spring for the P125A
Great video imma buy one for me on November XD
Please do make a video on the amplification for keyboards for home ..............means what kind of external speakers or subwoofer should we use(desktop speakers, keyboard amplifiers, monitor speakers, home theatre system etc.) to amplify our keyboard sound and I just only want to amplify piano sound so that I could get loud quality fuller richer sound on the higher and lower notes ................it would be a great help if you tell us the differences
Why is it also called the P71?
My piano is also p45 thankyou for the tips
But, can you connect a midi and control which sound you use? Like using different pluggins and such?
You are the nicest Singaporean I've ever seen! And perfect English accent.
Thank you for your kind compliments. ❤️
thought he was malaysian instead
All u have to do is add an interface to the headphone jack for AUX out, I have a IPOD already, so I'm set.
This is on sale in Canada for US$ 368. I wonder if I should get one of those instead of getting the Alesis Prestige Artist (US$ 516). I don't care if the P45 action is more like an acoustic piano, I would be fine with the action offered by the Alesis Prestige Artist.
This model is the P-45. This really gets my vote. Thanks!
Use a computer of effects pedal if you want weird stuff. It’s about the feel and action.
Should I buy this for ABRSM grade exam
Hi sir,
Is it still worth to buy in 2024?
I found a good deal and it cost 300 USD
I bought Yamaha p45 in the end of 2023 and it was my best decision
Hello Jeremy, what is the differences between digital piano and electric piano from Yamaha? From your recommendation, I consider PsR E373 and P45 from Yamaha. Do you recommend further which is better for a beginner at the age of 7?
I've just found this piano for $280 used, and was wondering if it is worth for learning classical technique (i already play the violin). I dont know it having less polyphony would be a problem or better asked, what kind of pieces would be too much for this piano? Would like to make the best out of it
Wow!! I actually just sold my last piano for 280 bucks too. Maybe you are the owner of my old piano 😮. But beware the reason I sold for so cheap is because the pedal wires were messed up. What I mean by this is that whenever pressed it sent out electrical waves which would slightly electrocute my toes. I would recommend wearing plastic boots whenever using the pedals. Stay safe!!! 🙏
Does the yamaha p45 have a headphone jack?
Greetings from México bro, good video
Yes, the P45 has headphones jack that is located at the back of the instrument.
Thank u for telling the info about this keyboard
Was that a song you were playing for grand piano 2 or was that your own original tune? I want to know what that was
Time stamp : 1:30 song is called “As the deer pants for the water”
Can I use it with Ableton?
Can you suggest other 88 keys piano which has left a nd right output jacks at this price ?
Hey Jeremy, I have been struggling with the decision of buying a Casio CDP S-100 and a Yamaha P-45. Which one would you buy and in your honest opinion which one is better?
I went to music stores and tried both, and the P45 feels much better, both in sound and key action.
CASIO CDP-S100 doesn't have half pedal function while Yamaha P-45 has it. Yamaha P-45 can't be battery operated.
@@williamvbj3618 i thought casio feels better becuz of the ebony and ivory finish
@@sudahgilamakingila how abt the feeling of the keys?
I had that P71 piano after you!
I read that the action wears out soon after regular use????
Hey sir, is this still worth it to buy now? Thank you.
Great review. I've come across a p45 for $390 (with the stand) but I'm worried about the weighted keys. I haven't played in years but feel is very important to me. It sounds great, but as someone getting back into piano, is this a good buy at $390 with the stand? Sounds great.
I mean I just bought it new for $600, so there ya go
$390? like USD? Thats an absolute steal considering it comes with the stand too
@@willpudupakkami saw a P45 in my town sold for 20$ more than a brand new CT-S1...now i am in dillema should i get the P45 or just a new CT-S1 😅
You got an excellent deal! I got mine new from Guitar Center in 2021. I paid much more than that. Congrats!
@@muhammadarham7457the fuck are you thinking about! Go for it dawg
Would it be worth to buy one in 2023 off of Facebook marketplace at $300?
Certainly yes
Amazing review❤️. Please, is it possible to use the P45 with MainStage
A lot of complaints out there about keys clicking noise, what do you think?
Hello.
Your review is very good. I'm wondering if this piano can connect to the music learning app on Android?
YeS
Where are the videos that were mentioned during this video to be in the description below? I’m looking for the greater than 64 polyphony video.
Thank you for the great review 🥺 I bought P71 after watching this video. Btw can you tell me what song did you played when you review vibraphone at 3:46 ??
Autumn Leaves
Can you connect this to a speaker?
Does it get louder when you press the keys harder like a real piano?
Yamaha P-45 or Casio CDP-S110?
Can you connect it to external speakers or headphones, natively from a 3.5mm jack or with an adapter?
Hows life mr jerremy? This is great decent not so high price keyboard.. nice review
Great overview and lots of helpful information. Those are some impressive looking lenses behind you. Are you a photographer as well?
Sharp eyes! Yes I am. 😁
I found one for 250e, second hand. I don't know if I should go for others because of the polyphony :/
Hi, Jeremy.
I know you recive many many request for videos. But I never saw this: Could you compare the entry level weigthed piano Yamaha P45, Roland FP10 and... Medeli SP4000?
I thougth some reviews of Medeli piano, but I think never saw a comparation with more extended fame as Yamaha, Roland, Kawai, Alesis and so on.
Thank you very much.
I have a P45 to practice when I’m away from home. I’m tempted to sell it and upgrade to a Roland FP30x - has anyone reading this tried both? - is the difference in sufficient to justify spending the money to upgrade?
I Bluetoothed it😮
I bought a kawai ES110. It is best for the value and has more piano sounds than p45. And it sounds so good. You should try reviewing it sometime.
Kawai is poorly distributed where I am from. And Kawai marketing department doesn't want to get in touch with me. I cannot review something I cannot buy.
It’s poorly distributed no matter where you go, they are struggling to meet demand. I sell them and they are very good sounding but may need a update. The Roland fp30x is a beast though.
Is it good as a MIDI controller to use plugins? What is the velocity range? 0 to 127?
Does anyone know??
Hey Jeremy, I love your vids. I have searched your video list and I don't see anything on the Roland RD-2000. I have to assume this is the case due to the unit's cost. I would still really love to hear your take on this professional grade digital piano. Others have made videos on this unit, but I would trust your review before theirs. Keep up the good work sir.
Jeremy reviews keyboards, if he can purchase it, loan it to use, or someone sends it to test or review. I am very familiar with Roland keyboards, and there are some great keyboard reviews on the RD-2000 that cover lots of the technical aspects and great playing examples. Yohan Kim uses it in many of his videos. If you haven't heard of him, you should watch those.
The RD-2000 has been Roland's flagship professional piano. It has tgeir top tier keyboard action, as does the FP-90, and their 88 Key versions or their flagship snd top tier music workstations, but players prefer the key action found on their other digital pianos from the most affordable FP-10 and FP-30/30X.
But more recently, Roland released the much more affordable RD-88 at $1200 USD that is more conpact and slim, similar to the Casio digital pianos with built in speakers, whichbus a first on their pro line digital stage pianos. It has lots of sounds, great key action, their supernatural acoustic and electric piano sound technology, even snd even the new Zen Core soubd tecnology from the much more expensive Fantom 8 flagship workstation. To me, that is a dream come true for me, and the one I plan to get in the future. It has all the things I could ever want in a Roland stage pian at an affirdable price.
Jeremy does not usual review those professional keyboards, as being a piano teacher, he focuses on more affordable models people could buy.
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Is Korg B2 good choice for beginner?
Thinking of getting one and learning keys 😉
what song is he playing when shows the rhodes sound at 1:50?
I've just bought a Yamaha EZ-200 and was just wondering what your thoughts are on it.
Hi i am just starting to go into piano...i have a chance to buy this p 45 and dgx 660 used both pristine condition at the same price of a new casiotone ct-s1...which one do you think should i buy? a new ct-s1 or the P45 or DGX 660?
hello i’m trying to decide in between a yamaha p45 or a donner dep 20? help pleaseeeeee
Hi I would like to record the original sound of Piano. May I know how to record?
Hi. Cn u plz suggest which one is better.
Kawai cl26 or yamaha p45
Hello I just bought a Yamaha P-145 B, I can't find where to adjust the touch sensitivity which is set by default to 2 (medium) and I pressed the D#6 button for the Sound boost in ON mode, this does not amplify the sound much Grand Piano 1 and 2 and Piano 1 and Piano 2 towards the right treble keys, on the other hand in Pipe Organ 1 and 2 mode the sound is clearly louder (That's where the Rhodes key and DX7) Thanks for the response
Hi Jeremy! Thank you for the useful review. I would like to know if this model produces a sound loud enough to accompany a flutist, cellist or a singer? I saw that the sound is 2x6 Watt, and I am afraid it isn't loud enough to play together.
Hi Eszter, if you like how the piano feels, you could possibly buy a small amplifier that would help to accompany other musicians. Even if you don't want to get an amplifier, you could try the piano out for some time. You should be able to return within 14/30 days if it's too quiet, depending on store policy.
I have a U3 but my parents hate me playing in the middle of the night so I’m looking for a digital piano.
How does the Alesis Recital Grand/Prestige stand against this in terms of quality of sound and build? If portability is not an issue are both on the same level or Yamaha is better in Sound quality? Alesis one is 100$ cheaper than this and has a Graded Weighted Keys
Should i get alesis recital grand or the Yamaha p45 ?
Hi from Spain and thanks for yours videos. I have a question, can you tell me wich piano is better Yamaha P45 or Artesia Performer, please? Thank you very much in advance. Cheers
Does this have a line out for an outboard amplifier? If not can the headphone out be used as such?
Guys the pedal of the P45 makes your feet very itchy. Maybe it’s because the wire connecting to it broke a bit and is electrocuting me a bit. Also the pedal recently broke off the wire.
Be careful you don’t want your feet to be electrified also.
should i go for nux npk10 or yamaha p45?
How much this sir?
Brother.. which one is better between psr e463 n i400...in your opinion...prefer it brother...I was suppose to buy ....dis week...
I've noticed that the grand piano sound compared to VSTs doesn't seem very dynamic. If I play softly, the volume just seems to decrease, whereas with a VST, the tone actually becomes more soft/subdued, as well as quieter. Is this just a limitation of the p45, or is that how the piano it samples from sounds?
It’s probably a limitation. The keyboard is only 600-500$. I’ve had it for three years+ years now and it’s amazing for its price and the speakers are quite good.