Is this good durable recorder? how does it sound compared to regular yamaha g?
1716239
I'm sorry I can't really help you there. I bought it for my 6 year old. She's started the recorder this year so we didn't need a fancy one. I thought it sounds great, but I'm no expert.
1716240
Yes, it is a durable recorder. It sounds a little bit better. The recorder is little shorter compared to the regular one, so that it is easier to blow better sounds for lower notes. My kid likes this better than his original one obtained from the school.
1716241
It doesn't play in tune. Durable yes to use as tomato plant prop in the garden hehe.
22977
I am not sure... I recorded 4 files, it came up in MIDI format - but when played in other media the accompaniment themes came like static noise. I was opening the files in various programs - the same noise instead of the melodies, even Yamaha itself plays it correctly.
1477811
Highly recommended! Check out my video with this recorder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOQtKBXE3Rk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
1713734
Yamaha recorders are widely available. I'm sure if you damaged a key on your bass recorder, that any local instrument repair shop could order one. Also, I looked up the Early Music shop which sells plastic bass recorder keys, they're at http://www.earlymusicshop.com/More/RecorderRepairs.aspx. The Yamaha bass recorder is an exceptional instrument for the price. The intonation is perfect and it's quite a joy to play.
346546
Comes with a yamaha warranty.I didn't buy the extended one.I find generally with solid state electronics (I used to have a computer repair shop) that if they are going to fail its generally when they are new.My recommendation is to leave it on for a few days and just use it.In case you are wondering It sounds real good seems to have most of the features most people would want at a good price point.One of the reasons I bought it was because of Yamaha's reputation for reliability and good music reproduction.It was a choice between Yamaha Denon and Sony for me and I am not unhappy with this.Hope this has been some help
2064580
I can't tell you how they compare, but I can tell you I have had Yamaha-CDC-697BL-5-Disc-Carousel for over a year, I use it every day. Some days I play up to ten discs, I have yet to experience one problem with the player. Over the years I have bought probably 10 disc players (all brands), Yamaha has always been my top brand and this model is very good. I am hard to please when it comes to electronics involving music, but I have yet to be disappointed with this Yamaha system.
1135388
It's easy to play this instrument. Professional help is good but it's not necessary. You can go on YouTube and watch video of people playing the notes or you can google to get the pictorial view of all the notes on the recorder. I hope my response help with your decision.
597126
I don't know about recording specifically, but I can play my mandolin with just a piezo pickup into passive speakers, and it works great! No unwanted noise unless I turn the gain up all the way.
1742432
Ours has been fine but hasn't been used too much. I'd call Yamaha and/or an instrument repair shop to see about fixing what likely is a minor internal electrical issue (loose wire, burnt chip, cheap stuff). It has the most genuine and beautiful piano action I, and my mom's best friend concert pianist of 50 years, ever have experienced on an electric. It's the action from a real acoustic Yamaha piano that uses electric amplification. About as pure as it gets. Take it in and fix it - cost depending of course - it's too fine an instrument to trash.Good luck,Steve
822011
I.'ve given mine regular use on live gigs, even dropped it on the ground twice. After 2.5 - 3 years of service, this microphone still sounds great. These appear to be built very sturdy. I give this mic a regular work out. It's up to the task.
1524118
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.
1158285
I have used this to record a baby grand and an upright. The built-in mics are great at about a 5' distance. Additionally, you can plug in some other nice condenser mics and record with those as well for a total of FOUR tracks of piano! It's one of the best small, portable recorders, I've owned and I've been a recording engineer and sound for film engineer for 30 years. It's very sturdy and incredibly well-built. SOUND IS MAGNIFICENT.
737722
I think I've had it about a year now, so I can't say but I do think it is sturdy and well made and worth the it, I can't see how it would break down unlesss the recorder does itself, inh any case it's not that expensive.
2111374
Well i like it i use it to record music and it sounds really good for the price you will not find another one like it. I hope this can help you
2233262
it's not the shotest. The Shortest I know of that Yamaha makes is (YRN-22B Sopranino Recorder). Appox. 10 inches long.The Shortest Recorder I know of is a Garklein recorder.Very small appox. 5 to 6 inches. Not know Who mades them at this time.
436834
This takes a lot of practice ...so "No", if you just want to play some musics. Recorders are much much easier to play for everyone. Hope this helps.
967851
Outstanding!!! I've bought many recorders and this one is the best one. I still use it today. The others were more expensive and a lot less quality. Happy for you.