🎹 Top Portable Digital Piano Lines: Your Guide to the Best Options 🎹

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The Ultimate Guide to Portable 88-Note Digital Pianos: In-Depth Reviews and Comparisons
Welcome to today's video! We're rounding up the most prominent portable 88-note digital piano options available and providing you with the pros and cons of each. If you're interested in a deeper dive, we've conducted individual reviews and comparisons on nearly all the instruments we discuss. Stick around until the end, where we'll share our scores for each series, helping you make a more informed decision. Here's what we'll cover:
Casio PXS Series
Roland FP and RD Series
Kawai ES Series
Yamaha P Series and CK Series
Let's get started!
Roland FP Series
The Roland FP Series includes five models: FP10, FP30X, FP60X, FP90X, and the newly arrived FP-E50. This line is renowned for being one of the best-rounded in the industry, particularly excelling in piano action and acoustic piano simulation. Here are the key highlights:
Piano Action: Top-tier action for a robust acoustic experience.
Sound Quality: High-quality voices, including E pianos, pads, strings, and more.
Connectivity: Features both outbound quarter-inch output, Bluetooth audio in, and Bluetooth MIDI out.
Companion App: Adds auto accompaniment and a piano designer for robust expansion.
Speakers: Punchy, full onboard speakers that often eliminate the need for external monitors.
Aesthetics: Can be used portably or permanently in a home setting with a matching stand and pedals.
The FP line is perfect for those who value a premium piano experience along with a range of additional features.
Roland RD Series
The Roland RD Series is a stage piano line with a focus on a vast range of sound options and extensive editability. Here's what sets the RD series apart:
Sound Options: Thousands of sounds for specific presets with splits, layers, and effects.
Action: The most robust action among stage pianos on this list.
Speakers: Functional onboard speakers, though not as high quality as the FP series.
The RD series is ideal for musicians who need flexible tones and setups, especially for live performances.
Casio PXS Series
The Casio PXS Series includes the PXS1100, PXS3100, and the higher-end PXS5000, PXS6000, and PXS7000. This series emphasizes:
Compactness and Portability: Slim, stylish design with battery operation.
Aesthetics: Unique, sophisticated look.
Sound Quality: High-quality core piano samples and innovative categorizations for sound selection.
The PXS series is a great choice for those who value portability and a contemporary playing experience.
Kawai ES Series
The Kawai ES Series is slightly more expensive but offers the best portable acoustic piano experience. Key features include:
Speaker Performance: Lush sound from onboard speakers.
Piano Samples: High-quality samples covering mid-size grands, full-size grands, and uprights.
Action: Fantastic action for an authentic piano feel.
Sound Variety: Less variety in non-piano sounds compared to other brands.
If you're focused on acoustic piano play and onboard speaker quality, the Kawai ES series is unbeatable.
Yamaha P Series and CK Series
Yamaha offers the P Series (P225 and P525) and the CK Series. Here's a breakdown of each:
P Series:
Value and Build Quality: Excellent value with a quality build.
Features: USB audio interface, onboard accompaniment, above-average speaker performance, and companion app connectivity.
CK Series:
Flexibility: Three-zone control with hundreds of sounds.
Interface: Attractive and intuitive for building presets.
Organ Emulator: Best organ emulation among the discussed pianos.
Battery Operation: Ideal for musicians needing portability.
Final Scores
As promised, here are our scores for each series, which will be displayed on the screen. Thank you for watching! My name is Stu Harrison, and this has been Merriam Pianos on KZfaq. We'll see you again soon.
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@ragingwombat5558 7 күн бұрын

Man I could listen to Stu play all day. Great video as always.

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for supporting our channel! Stu is definitely quite the player! :)

@DMcC 7 күн бұрын

I like the addition of the scoring categories. And of course an excellent overview of the various instruments, as always.

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

Thank you kindly! We appreciate the kind words and feedback. :)

@vicmartinez4532 7 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for bringing up the FP series

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

No problem at all! They're excellent pianos. :)

@djcoolcliff 7 күн бұрын

Man i would run with the CK-88!!! It’s killing the bigger Yamaha’s out now too! The absolute best Rhodes sound out!!!!

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

The CK88 is a very solid instrument that offers some impressive value.

@graigbing 7 күн бұрын

Buona sera Stu, seguo tutti i tuoi video di recensioni dei nuovi piani digitali in uscita, complimenti per la chiarezza e le spiegazioni dettagliate, grazie mille se per caso riuscissi a recensire anche i piani Numa studiologic x73 grazie

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

Hi! Brent here! Thanks for tuning in! We're glad you enjoy our videos. :) We are not Studiologic dealers, so it is a bit tougher to review their models. With that said, we will do our best to do so if the opportunity presents itself.

@Zoco101 7 күн бұрын

Thanks Merriam for this clever analysis and summary of these pianos. According to Stu's criteria, the Korg SV2S-73/88 deserved a mention too, but I would buy it without the speakers. I'm still sad for 73-key fans that the P-121 got deleted by Yamaha. Perhaps there'll be a P-221.

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

You're very welcome! As always, thank you for tuning in! We're glad you enjoyed Stu's summary of the top portable digital lines. I suppose we will see what the fate for some of those 73-key models are in the near future. Thanks again and happy playing! :)

@randypiano11 5 күн бұрын

And once again..Stu is the man!

@MerriamPianos 5 күн бұрын

@JS45678 7 күн бұрын

I love the Roland FP series! My lovely wife has the FP-30X whilst I have the…FP-90X (😏).

@manu-singh 7 күн бұрын

Fp10 owner here, love the action

@mfurman 7 күн бұрын

@@manu-singhNot clicking yet? 😀

@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12 7 күн бұрын

@@mfurmanhow's the PHA4 on your RD08 holding up?🎹🎶

@mfurman 7 күн бұрын

@@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12 Well, I recorded a piece and when listening to my recording I heard clicks of keys. It is gone and there will be never digital piano with PHA-4 action in my possession 😀 RD-08 was otherwise good and its PHA-4 was better than in other Roland implementations. I know have Yamaha P-525 and I do finally like the action.

@manu-singh 7 күн бұрын

@@mfurman we meet again boss, not bothering me too much, I kind of got used to the sound of the clicking a little over the period of time

@luth8042 5 күн бұрын

Thanks stu, I think the categories help other a lot! Btw, what do you think about Casio PX-5s?, it seems similar with PX-560

@MerriamPianos 5 күн бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! We're glad you found this video helpful. :) In terms of the Casio PX5S, it is a bit of an older model, but, much like all of the Casio PX and PXS models, it is a super solid instrument that offers a very good cost-to-value ratio. The touch is certainly on the lighter side compared to some other manufacturers, but that is the preference for many players (especially those that are gigging with the instrument and use a lot of non-piano tones as well).

@luth8042 3 күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Thanks for the answer Merriam! Now I have ±$500. Once I saw a seconhand PX-5s in my region at $399 and yes its a little bit old, then I saw secondhand Juno DS88 at $799, same as RD300 series. Another alternative is RD-08/88 at $1299/1399. Is it worth to take the PX-5s than Juno/RD300 or save more money to get RD08/88 because its newest model?

@EdPin_ 2 күн бұрын

Yep, graphs and charts, visual language (with bullet point comments on the three most prominent characteristics in the background?)

@MerriamPianos 2 күн бұрын

Our production team is always experimenting with different formats and approaches. It is important and fun to always keep things fresh.

@EdPin_ Күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Experimenting? That's the name of The Game! Exploring is pretty fun too ;-) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mKd5iLtm2J3MgKc.html

@jonathanalfred9847 7 күн бұрын

What was the Kawai es keyboard you were playing in this video ? Was it the 920 ?

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

Yup - that is in fact the ES920! :)

@marcosandres8055 4 күн бұрын

Hello, I have a question. I have been wondering for months which digital piano to buy, so I would like to ask you which ph4 action piano I bought to connect a piano via midi and using external studio monitors (I am not so interested in speakers) I am more interested in feels like an acoustic piano and has most midi functions. ive heard that the fp30x is good i wanna thank you so much becauso of your videos, you´ve help to to decide and understand a los of pianos and their respective features. (i apologize for my english btw, im not native)

@MerriamPianos 4 күн бұрын

Hi! Brent here! We're glad the videos have been helpful during your process. Given your context of use (i.e. not using the onboard speakers), there won't be much of a difference at all between using the FP30X and FP60X. To that point, the FP30X would be the logical choice as it provides all of the functionality you need, while being a more cost-effective solution. :)

@sonic2000gr 6 күн бұрын

I wish yamaha releases a replacement of the discontinued P121 soon (P221?) I would be really interested in a compact version. But regarding actions I will prefer PHA4 to GHS. Higher end yamaha actions are probably at least as good. I find the nwx action in my P-515 quite premium.

@MerriamPianos 5 күн бұрын

I suppose only time will tell if Yamaha decides to release an updated version of the P121. And I certainly agree with your comments about the PHA4. It is an excellent action! It is quite impressive that Roland is able to offer such a high-quality action in the entry level price categories. :)

@cirisirpula152 6 күн бұрын

Yamaha P series has 3 entries? P145, P225 and P525. Also a bit confusing that Yamaha CK is called on the video as K line, KC line and CK line 😅

@MerriamPianos 6 күн бұрын

Yup - that is correct. And sorry for the confusion, but thanks for catching that! :)

@Emily-nr1tz 7 күн бұрын

Hi Stu, I know this is of no relevance to the video since i am not interested in a portable digital piano, however I really need your help. I have narrowed my choices down to the Kawai KDP 120 and the Roland RP107. Where I live, it is quite difficult to go and see these pianos in person. From watching your videos, I find myself drawn to the Kawai's sound more, however, there seems to be some differences in the action on the two pianos where the Roland seems to have more new technology. For reference, I am pretty much a beginner. I took some lessons when I was younger, and putzed around alittle bit on my family's old acoustic but looking to start from scratch. Any help would be very much appreciated!

@MerriamPianos 6 күн бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks so much for the question! At the end of the day, tone and touch preferences are highly subjective. With that said, I certainly understand that it is not always possible to test out these pianos in person. For me personally, the Kawai KDP120 has a more authentic piano sound and a more rewarding sonic experience. In terms of its touch, I would put it right in the middle in terms of weighting. It is not a particularly light action, nor is it a particularly heavy action. On the other hand, the RP107's PHA4 action is certainly on the heavier side, which some players may prefer depending on their tastes. Thanks and hope this helps! :)

@Emily-nr1tz 6 күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianos this helps a lot, thank you!

@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12 7 күн бұрын

When ever I had Yamaha brochures I always find the DGX660/DGX670 included in the P series for some reason🎹🎶

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

They seem to be grouped in with the P series due to some of the overlapping features/specs.

@FirstLast-nr6gf 6 күн бұрын

On Yamaha web site all of them are on Portable Digital Pianos page, but DGX-670 is completely different instrument. I have DGX-670 and I love it. It replaced my P-125.

@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12 6 күн бұрын

@@FirstLast-nr6gf I have it too, and yeah it's amazing. Originally before I wanted to get the P125A, however when I tried the DGX670 it completely changed my mind🎹🎶

@tangopaparomeo338 7 күн бұрын

Nice video Stu and team. How would you compare the Roland FP series action to the Yamaha P series? Thank you!

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you so much! We appreciate that. We have numerous videos on our channel that compare the Roland FP models with the comparable Yamaha P series models. :)

@FirstLast-nr6gf 6 күн бұрын

You did not mention Yamaha DGX-670. It is not as portable as P and CK series, but has better speakers and more sounds / voices including drum kits. Also it supports both MIDI and audio over USB.

@MerriamPianos 6 күн бұрын

The DGX670 has excellent value of course, but it is a one-off model. This video is focused on exploring multi-model digital piano lines. :)

@FelipeVillelafdbva 7 күн бұрын

Can you give some insight into why the yamaha key action is considered worse than kawai and roland? What's missing, what's different? And what's considered here? Within brands the models shown have different actions I believe, at least on paper. It would be very interesting to be a similar video to this one, but fully focused on key action. Where I live I have no way of testing most of the models, so any kind of shopping is blind, buying online.

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

There are a number of factors when it comes to assessing actions. The pivot length, the number of sensors, the sensor system's processing speed, the key material, the key weight, etc. These are ultimately the parameters that we assess when comparing/ranking actions. We rate things based on how authentic/true they are to an acoustic piano experience, which is what digital piano actions are trying to emulate at the end of the day.

@JoeLinux2000 7 күн бұрын

Probably mostly a difference in opinion. I was told the action in a Yamaha DGX was not very good., but I find it quite acceptable. And much more playable than the PHA-4 which a lot of people claim is the most acoustic piano like. I don't agree with the idea that a digital action has to perfectly mimic acoustic actions which go back to the 1850's.

@Zoco101 7 күн бұрын

@@JoeLinux2000Well said, particularly the bit about 1850s technology. I used to slate the GHS action, because I tried it on the P-45, which has finally been deleted. IMO it works better on some other models, including P-125 and P-121, though these two have been deleted as well. I have yet to try a P-225 (with GHC action) properly, but I'm very happy with my P-255 that has GH. My favourite Yamaha plastic action is probably GH3. Dunno whether that can work in portable pianos, but if it can (without adding too much weight) it should have been placed in all Yamaha portable pianos IMO. Did Yamaha lose an opportunity there?

@mfurman 7 күн бұрын

I would like to understand too. I personally consider Yamaha GrandTouch-S action to be superior to all the actions of the pianos on Stu’s list. I compare it with Yamaha C7 grand piano action that I regularly play! To consider PHA-4 plastic action to be superior to Yamaha action is a big stretch.

@FelipeVillelafdbva 7 күн бұрын

@@mfurman thanks everyone for the replies and additions. I don't have access acoustic or grand pianos to compare. I'm going through a lot of reviews and it's really difficult to try to make up an decision like this. This video review really pushed the LX-9 up. I've been considering the CLP-885 on top of my list (waiting for it to be released in my area). There's an small yamaha retailer near, but he only have a handful of models in store. Seeing the GrandTouch-S being compared to an C7 grand piano does give me some confidence.

@04.anugrahabar25 6 күн бұрын

I think the CK-88 and Kawai ES are the best value for buck

@MerriamPianos 6 күн бұрын

They both provide excellent cost-to-value ratios - that is for sure. :)

@Hasan._.36 6 күн бұрын

do u think roland fp 30x is good piano for playing classical music

@MerriamPianos 6 күн бұрын

Absolutely! The PHA4 action is wonderfully authentic feeling, which makes it an excellent choice for classical playing/studying. :)

@albhem_eh 7 күн бұрын

I wish you also included Nord here like Nord Piano 5. But still great vid nonetheless.

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! We appreciate it. We will do our best to tackle Nord models in the future. :)

@timallen6025 12 сағат бұрын

Yup I searched Merriam music for Nord .. I would love to hear Stus impression of the KAWAI action and the Nord sound.. please 😊

@MartinSc76 7 күн бұрын

Hello, thank you for this contribution. Question: Minute 1:08 and some seconds after…what model does have this wooden side panels? The front sueface looks like my fp90x but the sidepanels look wooden, like I always desired to have them :) Is it a custom made panel? I really am thinking about building them myselfe since warrenty went over recently :) Thank you for a brief feedback. Kind regards, Martin

@DMcC 7 күн бұрын

I don't know about other manufacturers, but the Roland PHA-50 (and I would assume the even higher end Hybrid Grand) action has the wood sides so you find it on any Roland piano so equipped (FP-90X, RD-2000 and Fantom-8 among others).

@MartinSc76 7 күн бұрын

@@DMcC Hi, thanks for that feedback, but that was not my question. If you look closeley to the side panels of the housing of the whole piano, you recognize wooden color. This is not how a fp90x is beimg delivered. I do own a fp90x since two years and thought all the time how kuch prettier wood would be compared to white plastic. Imam aware of PHA-50, PHA-4 amd all the other manufacturers Keybeds. brgds, Martin

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

Hi Martin! Brent from Merriam Music here! That would be the Roland FP90X, which uses the PHA50 action. It is a composite plastic/wood key. If you are referring to the side panel of the enclosure, it is just the lighting that makes it look like wood. It is not though. It is just a white plastic wood side panel like the rest of the enclosure.

@MartinSc76 7 күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Dear Brent, thank you very much for your quick response. I was wishing for a second that you already are in posession of a fp100 :)....with 256 Styles, an 8 inch sliding Display, Line Outs without hiss and a Piano Designer that sends to Line Out, too :) No seriously, thank you very much and all the best!

@MartinSc76 7 күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianos...now after you explained it...I can see it, too ❤😊 thank you!

@alexeykulikov2739 7 күн бұрын

Imagine there a piano with desent onboards, latest Casios’ looks, Kawai top action and Nord sounds… Oops, it doesn’t exist… I would get in line to have one.

@Ismsanmar 7 күн бұрын

It exist, and it's called Nord Grand 2.

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

I certainly understand the sentiments of being able to combine your favourite aspects of each piano line into one super line. Perhaps, that will be a possibility in the future. ;)

@Miloykus 6 күн бұрын

Hi Stu, great video, as always, but I expected something portable, like something I would take on a train on a daily basis or an airplane if I travel for work and I will be away for a month so I can practice in my free time. How about that Studiologic Numa SE (says 7kg) or Korg Liano or fill in the blanks. Not something that I need an SUV to make it portable :)

@MerriamPianos 6 күн бұрын

Hi! Brent here! Portable/slap style digital pianos range in size and weight of course. The term "portable" simply refers to any piano that does not have a built-in stand. Thanks for the suggestions! We will do our best to tackle those models in a future review/comparison if at all possible. :)

@Miloykus 6 күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianos I see you have a review of Yamaha NP32, but why buying that one when there is Korg Liano now with full-size 88 keys that has the same lenght, but why not buying Numa SE that has more features... not that I need all those features as I would be using just a few piano and electric piano sounds, but overal comparison of the weight, sound engine, built-in speakers and key action wouldn't hurt. :)

@FirstLast-nr6gf 6 күн бұрын

For portability I would go with a laptop (e.g., MacBook Air 13") and 49-key MIDI controller, e.g., M-Audio KeyStation, or maybe even mini keyboard. I own M-Audio KeyStation 49. It has decent key action especially for synths, organs, basses, strings.

@uvz6539r 6 күн бұрын

Looking to get a digital piano to play and practice on. Simply stock between Rolans fp30x and Kawai es120. I love the fun idea of Roland can record to pc and so on.... However the es120 is cheaper. Have rumored to have high quality piano sound.... However. Between these two with headphones on... what is the difference in their piano tones? While the es120 have a really rich tone, does it have the somber depth like a upright piano? To bright? How does the Roland compare??? In the end.. just asking. What would be your choice in my case?

@MerriamPianos 6 күн бұрын

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! They are both excellent models, but they offer very different musical experiences. At the end of the day, this is a decision that will be based on the preferences of the player. For me, I prefer the sonic experience of the ES120. I find it to be a more authentic sounding piano. However, I prefer the action of the FP30X. Given that the action is the more invariable component (in other words, you can change the piano sound via VST plugins), I would give a slight edge to the FP30X in this particular case.

@toonnoppen 7 күн бұрын

Is the ES-series by Kawai considered superior to the MP-series?

@mikergage 7 күн бұрын

The mp series is generally considered more of a stage piano for playing gigs. No onboard speakers - you have to play through monitors or an amp. I’d say the mp series is nicer overall especially the 11, but you do have the drawback of no speakers and it’s also really heavy compared to the es series. I love the es series but for me I don’t care about sounds beyond the piano and e piano. If you care about the other sounds especially drawbar organ that’s when I’d start looking for a stage piano.

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

They're very different offerings. The ES series are designed to be at-home pianos, whereas the MP series instruments are designed for professional stage use. The ES series pianos have built-in speakers, whereas the MP series pianos do not.

@Hewdiddy 3 күн бұрын

Internet: Merriam is not fair to Yamaha pianos because they aren’t a Yamaha dealer This video: Yamahas are focused on value. Moving on.

@MerriamPianos 3 күн бұрын

We are very upfront with the lines that we are dealers for, but we always pay credit where credit is due. There are many reviews and comparisons where Stu discusses giving the edge to Yamaha models even over the lines that we represent. There is no denying that Yamaha make excellent instruments. They wouldn't have stayed in business as long as they have if they didn't. At the end of the day, so much about piano decisions comes down to subjectivity and the personal preferences of the player.

@hyperseah 6 күн бұрын

According to Stu, the Yamaha P series has 'above average speaker performance' and yet scored a low 6 for it. 😮

@MerriamPianos 6 күн бұрын

On a scale of 1-10, 5.5 is the mathematical average so 5/6 are slightly below and above average respectively. To that point, I think the rating is aligned with Stu's commentary.

@victoriousfox 6 күн бұрын

What about dgx670?

@MerriamPianos 6 күн бұрын

The DGX670 is a one-off model and not part of a multi-model line, which this particular video is centred around.

@FirstLast-nr6gf 6 күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Actually on the Yamaha web site both DGX and P serias are on the same page - Portable Digital Pianos. Yamaha CK series is different and was introduced recently. At the end of your video you mentioned Roland Juno and Fantom 08 which are different from FP line. Yamaha MODX+ was not mentioned, but it is in the same price range as Fantom and FP-90X. I think Yamaha still sells MX88, which could be cheaper alternative to CK88. There are so many instruments these days so you have to compare specs, watch different reviews, try in store if possible, before buying

@cirisirpula152 6 күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianosDGX is to P series basically what FP50e is to rest of the FP series. Roland just happens to use the same prefix. Also honorable mention?

@mfurman 7 күн бұрын

I am done with Roland PHA-4 clicky action. I tried a few times, with a hope the Stu may be right and PHA-4 got better. My last attempt was RD-08. I liked PHA50 in FP-90X but Roland piano sounds are inferior to anything Yamaha (and perhaps Kawai) offer. Casio has inferior action (short pivot). Kawai plastic actions are also clicky (perhaps ES120 has the most quiet and less bouncy action). Kawai digital pianos with the exception of some hybrids do not have Digital Audio Interface. Neither do Casio digital pianos. I am currently happy with Yamaha P-525. Yamaha GrandTouch-S is a great action (much better than anything Roland or Casio can offer)

@MerriamPianos 7 күн бұрын

There was a batch of PHA4 actions that had some lubrication issues, which led to clicky keys. With that said, Roland supported those units and resolved the issues. The new batches of PHA4 pianos do not have these issues. At the end of the day, everything comes down to personal preference. While the P525 might be the ideal instrument for you, there will naturally be many players with different preferences. Tone and touch preference is deeply subjective. Happy to hear you're enjoying your P525 though! It is important to find an instrument that inspires your playing. :)

@mfurman 7 күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianos Since late 2020, I had the following PHA-4 based digital pianos (including a MIDI controller): FP-10, A88 mkII, FP-30X, FP-10, FP-10 ARC, RD-08. Each and every time I heard about “a bad batch with lubrication issue” or that “the clicking noise of PHA-4 has been resolved”. I heard the clicking noise of RD-08 in one of my recordings of a music piece.

@mfurman 7 күн бұрын

@@MerriamPianosThe action noise can be considered objective. To hear the illustration of what I have been saying, please check FP-10 (PHA-4) Action Noise Test video on KZfaq Michael

@johnleslie2315 7 күн бұрын

"I am currently happy with Yamaha P-525. Yamaha GrandTouch-S is a great action (much better than anything Roland or Casio can offer)" please note that the black keys are entirely plastic made on the 525 too and that it is the only portable in the test that is not capable of sending variable note-off midi values. Good if you like it , but in my humble opinion this is not the pinnacle of piano actions.

@mfurman 7 күн бұрын

@@johnleslie2315 What is your favourite action then? I have tested practically all the actions in digital pianos within $5000 range.

@giovannidelogu 6 күн бұрын

I would not disregard Dexibell pianos...

@MerriamPianos 6 күн бұрын

Dexibell are a bit tough to find here in Canada. To that point, we have not had an opportunity to thoroughly investigate their lines and review/compare their pianos. With that said, we will do our best to tackle them in the future. :)