If you want the piano to be able to fool hundreds of sounds, rhythms and melodies on board, look at prices comparable or YPG Series Piano Yamaha DGX. But if you're serious about learning the game or games, do yourself a favor and not automation "karaoke with the keys." Insist on an instrument that does not seem made up, toys from each other and that will require you to actually play. If you can manage without anything close to authentic "feel" (remember when the electricity was not even sensitive to touch), and if you like the idea of bringing his instrument with fewer headaches with the guitarist or saxophonist, NP30 is a breakthrough in the field of balancing costs, quality and convenience.
As a professional pianist, would normally require an external amplifier, and keyboard, which can be divided to allow me to walking bass lines in the left hand (for the moment I am inclined to say that it is the cheapest Professional SP2 Kurweil tool for that purpose) . But there are times when I ask for solo piano, or to provide background for the collection of dining, cocktails, etc. In this case, the keypad fills the bill, and in style, comfort and convenience visible. It light as they come, the on-board speakers, and not like one of those chrome or automatic "toys" sold at Best Buy.
No, the piano sounds do not hit me (no, really, no hype, "Kurzweil Triple Strike Piano"), the feel is anything but balanced and realistic, that the speakers are not the strongest or Full frequencied. (But not enough for music in small venues, but I must admit I usually have an amplifier back in the car, just in case.) And for classical music, as opposed to pop tunes, probably the extra load of 88 and not 76 keys. But what are the compromises comfort above.
Ironically, this keyboard may force you to play positively. For example, I want to make extensive use of chains at intervals of one block (Piano Red Garland had a great life in this way), but at this point of view, the keyboard is not very effective solo line in the book of any kind . Instead, I am forced to concentrate more on my finger work and play with great moderation, which in my case, not necessarily a bad thing.
In short, this is probably "low" that you can go to a minimum of professionalism (not to mention personal pride) as a paid translator. It should be noted that the plan even lighter, but he never abandoned the stand - aluminum folding device that uses an X-style belt "fabric" and weighs as much as a pound. Because none of the producers increased the concept that bothers me. I wish I had bought a few more than 25 years.
By Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States)
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