Casio px-130 or Yamaha p85 who can give me some information as to the two digital piano?
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Thanks for the tip.I actually ended up getting the AP-220 for $650, Guitar Center had a $150 off coupon. That was less than Amazon has ever sold it so I jumped on it.$500 is a great price for the PX-130 with all the extras though... all you'd need is a stool, and maybe a cover for the keyboard to keep dust off when not playing.
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Thanks so much for your info Eric. It will be truly helpful when making my decision. Also the diagrams of the side profile were beautiful :)
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Eric, that sounds good. I am stuck on that same decision.I know nothing about this except for what I can find on the web. My wife is going to be picking up piano, so I don't want to loose $500 (like all other good husbands out there but i do want her to have the best that we can afford... just in case she becomes a rock star and I can retire early!. Can I connect them both to computers? And is that a good option to have? I read on the Casio one you can but not on the P95 one. Also what about the noise interference on the casio some people talk about, have you experienced that? my last question do people install an amplifier to this as a normal set up for homes or just to play in gigs?Thanks Eric, that sounds good. I am stuck on that same decision.I know nothing about this except for what I can find on the web. My wife is going to be picking up piano, so I don't want to loose $500 (like all other good husbands out there but i do want her to have the best that we can afford... just in case she becomes a rock star and I can retire early!. Can I connect them both to computers? And is that a good option to have? I read on the Casio one you can but not on the P95 one. Also what about the noise interference on the casio some people talk about, have you experienced... » Read More Eric, that sounds good. I am stuck on that same decision.I know nothing about this except for what I can find on the web. My wife is going to be picking up piano, so I don't want to loose $500 (like all other good husbands out there but i do want her to have the best that we can afford... just in case she becomes a rock star and I can retire early!. Can I connect them both to computers? And is that a good option to have? I read on the Casio one you can but not on the P95 one. Also what about the noise interference on the casio some people talk about, have you experienced that? my last question do people install an amplifier to this as a normal set up for homes or just to play in gigs?Thanks « Show Less
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Eric, Thanks for a well thought out review. It's nice to hear from someone with playing experience who has lived with one of these keyboards over time.I have to ask, what did you think of the Korg? How did it compare with the other two?
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PX-130 WITH stand and pedals at Best Buy for $550 minus online 10% off coupon = $495 if bought in store. I haven't tried the yamaha, but I was very pleased with the action on this casio...shocked, actually, that it was a casio. 128 voice polyphony is great for fast classical pieces using the sustain pedal. This also has some cool electric piano and organ sounds if you mess with chorus and reverb. REALLY a good buy for $495.
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I bought the GEC8 live instead...very reliable with more functionality (midi, etc). Love it
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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 would definitely say "No." Read my review of the NP-30. If you are just learning correct hand technique on the piano, you'll find yourself under- or -overreaching for keys if you try to transition to an acoustic piano. If you can swing the extra money, the best "real piano" experience on a digital for the price, imo, is the yamaha YDP 140.
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Don't know what you mean by 'function limits'. Casio CG10 is best if you've been using the CG83 or 991 before as it works in the same way. The Nspire CX is probably better but is much harder to get started with.
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Hello!There is a free app called "P-255 Controller" available in iTunes. Here's their description:Use an iOS device (iPhone/iPod touch/iPad) for even easier and more convenient control of the P-255. This is a dedicated app that makes the compact and stylish digital piano, P-255, even easier to use. The app supports a wide variety of playing situations on the P-255, from piano practice to live performance or performing at parties.Hope that helps!-Andy's Music
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The best way to find all the differences is to go to Yamaha's site and download the user manual. It is for both models and you will see the features that one has versus the other.
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Both are excellent MIDI controllers.The Novation will work with iPads, as well as a Mac or PC.The MPK comes with more free sounds.The MPK has nicer feeling pads, but the Novation has more pads.The MPK has 8 knobs, plus a joystick, the Novation is just 8 pads.I think I'd prefer the MPK, but I would not be disappointed with either.
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It has a one year warranty out of the box; then if you register online in the Casio website, you get another 2 more yrs of warranty. It kind off shows how serious Casio is in supporting the build quality of their newer Privia lines. So far I've never had any problem with it myself. As far as the keyboard action and feel, and the quality of the sound... the PX780 just blew me away (and I've been playing piano since a kid).
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You do not need 3 pedals with a digital piano; just a damper pedal. The functions that the other 2 pedals would do are done electronically.
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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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The keys are very small on this keyboard, just large enough for entering MIDI data into a music notation program. The range is also very small unless you press the octav up/down button. In both instances it would greatly hinder your ability to learn and practice how to actually play a keyboard instrument. Casio keyboards typically are typically cheapest... you could also find a good deal on a used Yamaha or Roland. Look for something with at least 61 life-size keys. Best of luck!
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The KORG SP280BK is literally AWESOME!! I'm not sure about the Casio, but if you get the KORG you will be GLAD that you did!!
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There are 4 main New Features for the DGX 650 over the DGX 640. These include the STYLE RECOMMENDER (helps you find appropriate backing track (drums etc.) based on the rhythm of a song you are playing), AUDIO RECORDING - the ability to record audio in WAV format (not just MIDI anymore!), SPEAKER OVERRIDE (can route keyboard through sound system and keep the sound coming out of the keyboard speakers also so you can use the keyboard speakers as your monitor). This is very important to me, and AUX INPUT (play along with an MP3 player). --BB
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The PX-150 has fewer sounds than the 330 and it can not save user settings such as layerd sounds (often I layer a Pad sound or String sound under the Piano sound). There is no LCD on the 150, and really no need for it. The sounds between the two are virtually the same and the action is the same, with the 330 stacked with more sound choices.
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I honestly couldn't answer this as I did not compare the two. There were 2 similar models that I was torn between so I ended up downloading both manuals at Yamaha to compare them.
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I don't know as I've never played a px-150, sorry. But it seems that the 150 is a later generation and the 330 has more tones. I am quite happy with the 330 still, and play it almost every day, however, I only use the piano tones, so I could have saved money by just getting the 130.