Do the keys feel "life-like" (like a "real' and not like a toy electric piano)? thanks.
1643094
Yes they do feel more like real keys than toy keys. I didn't think that they would, but I was pleasantly surprised when they did.
1643095
Absolutely. This keyboard at no time feels or sounds like a "toy"--it is probably the best imitation of a real piano for the price. Any differences found in more expensive models tend to be nuanced and nitpicky.
1643096
yes. I purchased this for my grandchildren, but I play some, and have played this. I find it more like a "real" piano than a typical electric. It is still different, however.
1643097
I bought it for my wife, but I can honestly say that not only does it FEEL like a piano, the weight of the keys and all, but the speakers are so quality it SOUNDS like one, too. Deep, rich sound. She LOVES IT. Buy it!
1643098
Super amazed at how this feels exactly like a real piano. From the key weight, key action, and sound response, this couldn't be further from a toy piano. Really amazed to this point!!!
1524116
I purchased this item for my son. His response is as follows: The keys are synthetic ivory and feel very good. Compared to an acoustic pIano, the keys are just as weighted (sometimes heavier than some Grands). Your fingers do not slip on the keys and they are very playable. Hope this information is helpful.
674147
Deana, it is weighted meaning that softly tapping produces a softer note than slamming/pounding (so to speak). The amount of pressure placed on the keys affects to volume of the sound being produced. However, it is, of course, not a real piano. It's electronically produced sound as opposed to a mallet striking a wire. But, yes, it plays like a real piano. The clicks and annoyances spoken of in other reviews are legit, but they don't bother me.
674150
This is not like a real piano. The keys give you no resistance when you press them. However, the harder you press these keys the louder they are.
730013
The flats are normal size and the natural keys are about half the size of piano keys (about 3 and 1/2 inches). The keys are pressure sensitive and feel surprisingly good, not as good as an actual piano but pretty good action non the less.
333941
Since the keys aren't weighted, it doesn't feel like most pianos I have played on, though it requires the same amount of pressure.
1740915
It really is quite quiet, but if you type with nails hitting the keys first, it will still make noise. But the keys feel solid with the click feel that you would expect from a regular keyboard
947545
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
99501
I would say that they're soft enough. I had a keyboard where keys were even softer than here. It was Genius kb-16e, but they don't make it any longer. New Genius keyboards are not that soft, and most of them have flat keys, which I don't like.
1322236
I do not know what an acoustic piano 'feels like'; I do know and can tell you that the weight of these keys are not as 'heavy' as a regular piano key. The SOUND is fantastic. The size of the keys are 'real size'. The keys are 'lighter' and will increase in sound depending on how you 'push' them down, just like a real piano/organ. Hope this helps.
1392963
Hi. The black keyboard feels like a real keyboard. You get the feeling of depressing the key, and the sound and response of a regular keyboard. There is no delay and no "did I press the key?" thoughts. The pink keyboard ("touch") is a less expensive option, but there is no keyboard feel, and I found myself having to carefully type each letter, then checking to make sure it was recorded. The bottom line is that black=touch-typing; pink=slow-typing. Go with the real keyboard.
456150
To me, the keys are felt smooth and the tone is amazing. I like it very much.
429538
Yes - spacebars press easily. Keys feel just like normal - positive feel when pressed and not stiff. The keyboard is great - everything is normal - it's just a much more natural arrangement for your hands, tho the change in position takes a little getting used to.
319778
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.
674146
If you mean is it louder when you press the key harder versus when you press it softer then, yes, it is like a real piano. If you press the key softly the sound is much softer than if you strike it forcefully.
1628342
The keys action is very different to a "real" piano. It takes a while to master it for expression. Depending on your use it might work.I use it for practice only. If you need to practice and them play a "real" piano afterward I would not advise it. The sounds are great if you use headphones.
769513
I don't think so. It's like a regular keyboard, not heavy like a piano. It's more like a child's toy. But great for beginners like me. I'm an adult.