Hello. I'd like to know if the keys on this digital piano are weighted?
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Yes they have progressive weighting. Which means harder to push on the low notes just like a real one. Some say slightly less then some other digitals but a very nice feel in my opinion.
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Most people were very adamant on choosing a keyboard with weighted keys - to allow the child/player to learn what it feels like and get used to the feeling of a "real" piano. So I ended up spending a lot more (although I look at it as an investment - since 2 other younger kids may use it).I bought a Casio CDP-100 (cheapest "electric piano" keyboard you can buy that also has weighted keys - $400 new) for about $300 on eBay used.Other choices I seriously considered were the Yamaha P80/P85/P90 - more expensive (by $200+) but had a few more features (built-in metronome, sequencing for recording, etc) - but for a complete beginner, I decided to go cheaper and get a used Casio. Most people were very adamant on choosing a keyboard with weighted keys - to allow the child/player to learn what it feels like and get used to the feeling of a "real" piano. So I ended up spending a lot more (although I look at it as an investment - since 2 other younger kids may use it).I bought a Casio CDP-100 (cheapest "electric piano" keyboard you can buy that also has weighted keys - $400 new) for about $300 on eBay used.Other choices I seriously considered were the Yamaha P80/P85/P90 - more expensive (by $200+) but had a few more features... » Read More Most people were very adamant on choosing a keyboard with weighted keys - to allow the child/player to learn what it feels like and get used to the feeling of a "real" piano. So I ended up spending a lot more (although I look at it as an investment - since 2 other younger kids may use it).I bought a Casio CDP-100 (cheapest "electric piano" keyboard you can buy that also has weighted keys - $400 new) for about $300 on eBay used.Other choices I seriously considered were the Yamaha P80/P85/P90 - more expensive (by $200+) but had a few more features (built-in metronome, sequencing for recording, etc) - but for a complete beginner, I decided to go cheaper and get a used Casio. « Show Less
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Hello Catherine (my Mom's name.. also spelled with a "C") Yes and No....... They are standard sized piano keys made of lite plastic.. They are "weighted" to "mimic" the "feel" of real keys.. there are 61 not 88... as this is a keyboard. It is missing some "octaves"... not an issue for general playing .. the unit has good "note" sound reproduction.. I bought it mainly for the CASIO song "learning system" witch is first rate I have a full sized "high end" YAMAHA digital piano...which is my main instrument ... but, they cost many, many times this Casio . A necessity ONLY if you want to be "serious player". REC III
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The keys are weighted. It really feels like a real piano. There is an output so you can use other speakers, but I have not used it. The built in speakers are plenty loud and it sounds great.I'm not sure what you mean by the last question.
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Yes. It has weighted keys. My daughter has used several keyboards with weighted keys and this is her favorite.
674151
Weighted is the resistance of the keys to feel real and touch sensitive has to do with the amount of speed you press the keys, another words the faster you press the keys, the louder the sound. Touch sensitive works great but I would say the weight is not all there. I enjoy playing it as if it was a real piano.
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That's strange, from what I've read it has a heavy touch. I have the piano (but I'm not a pianist) and I'd say the touch is heavy. Either way, if you're concerned I'd recommend going to a local music shop and comparing the available models.
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Yes. You may be able to find one cheaper, but this is a good piano for practice if you don't want to spend the money required to buy an actual acoustic piano. It has 88 keys and sounds terrific for a digital piano. I'm in the same boat as you - haven't used the electronic features at all; I just turn it on and play. It also has a headphone jack which is nice for playing when you don't want to disturb the rest of the house.
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I don't. I have a Fatar 88 key weighted keyboard... It is heavy as hell. It has never moved on me at all while playing, standing or sitting.The frame itself feels wobbly but has never collapsed on me. I have to say that I am pleasantly surprised with it considering it is a pretty cheap stand. So far it has exceeded expectations.
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I have a piano, at my better half's house. It felt much like those keys, of the Yamaha, of course we are talking about a piano some 100 years old. It's still different, one wood and wire cord, they are heaver while the Yamaha's keys are some king of plastic while electric switches provide four different levels, under touch sensitivity, with four settings from soft to medium hard or off
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The product itself is 20.6 pounds, as per the description. If you're referring to the key feel, it's heavier than classic "plastic synth" keys but not nearly as heavy as the keys on a Yamaha CP or fully-weighted keys such as my older Alesis QS8. The keys also snap back quickly; there's very little sense of 'throw' in them. I wanted the range of 61 keys without having to constantly flip octaves, but as far as playing, I much prefer the feel of my smaller Alesis Q25 and wish I'd purchased the Q61 before the Axiom.
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The keys are feel like plastic and are slippery. They are quite noisy when played by an accomplished pianist. The keys are not sloppy like the Casio. The DGX650 is fun to play and sounds great. The Yamaha P255 has the nice Ivory touch, precision, quiet keyboard most pianists would prefer.
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It plays and feels like a piano keyboard. I would says it's more weighted than sensitive. I hope that helps answer the question :)
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Hello These are semi weighted, synth keyboard action, Thanks 8thstreet Music
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The keyboard lacks an actual counterweight system, which is what "weighted" usually means. You would generally need to spend another $200 (minimum) to get that. Though the spring system and the keys themselves are the highest quality you will find for a "non-weighted" keyboard (my opinion), and have a resulting weight that ends up coming very close to "actual" weighted keys. For this price range, it is a very impressive feel.
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The keys are weighted like an actual piano keyboard, if that is what you are asking. Instead of the cheap plastic surface and feel, you get an almost genuine sensation when you press the keys, and it enhances the playing experience so much more. The keyboard itself is a decent weight for its size (88 keys), but I don't know how much it weighs. Hope this helps.
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It is not - you are not going to get a weighted keyboard at this price point. They will cost significantly more.