Yamaha Piaggero NP-35 Review

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Yamaha Piaggero NP-35 Review

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This is my in depth review on the Yamaha Piaggero NP-35 "piano focused" keyboard (also applies to the NP-15); the long awaited successor to one of the most popular keyboards ever, the Yamaha NP-32/NP-12. The NP-35 is a worthy successor; 76 graded soft touch action keys, and Yamaha has added a built in USB audio interface, compatibility with Smart Pianist, upgraded the piano samples, added damper resonance and added a great selection of 5 NEW sounds.
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Intro: 0:00
What IS The NP-35?: 0:26
Key Action: 0:57
Sounds: 4:57
Sound Demo: 7:37
User Interface: 14:56
Smart Pianist Demo: 18:47
Connectivity: 27:03
Speakers: 29:45
Speaker Demo: 30:38
Other Features: 31:51
What's Missing?: 32:37
Competition: 34:13
The VERDICT: 37:55
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@operationshutdown155 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing up the octave width and key action in your reviews. I also appreciate how you sample all the sounds.

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

Thanks glad you enjoyed the review! And thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

@vovan5409 2 ай бұрын

What's the point of having the keys backwards?

@PianoTone 2 ай бұрын

I'm not sure what you mean?

@vovan5409 2 ай бұрын

@@PianoTone I don't even know how to explain🙂. In Yamaha, the arrangement of octaves looks as if inverted from left to right, compared to a classic piano. Well, the octave is far left and far right

@PianoTone 2 ай бұрын

@@vovan5409 The keys are arranged the same as on all pianos; keep in mind this is a 76 key keyboard not 88 keys so the left and right ends might look strange; the left side starts on E note, where an 88 key piano starts on an A note. Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

@vovan5409 2 ай бұрын

@@PianoTone Yes, thanks, I saw it, Indeed, keyboards with 76 keys basically look like this, The only model CME UF7 76-Key with a regular layout

@Cacheola Ай бұрын

Thankyou. I'm irked by the speakers hogging valuable space up on the sides. I mean, the reason we want these portable keyboards is for the compact width, is it not??!! I prefer the full sized keys, so this video was an eye opener and will cross these Yamaha's off my list, cheers

@PianoTone Ай бұрын

If you're looking for a super portable "piano focused" option with true full size keys, check out the Korg Liano; still not fully weighted keys but a very piano like action/feel, super light, good sounds, and full size keys. Did a review here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qr57qJCY3N28paM.html Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

@Cacheola Ай бұрын

@@PianoTone Hey, thanks very much. I own a P-515 but prefer a 61 or even a 76 for my sailboat. Watching your vid on the Recital 61 atm... Do you have a review of the go keys 5 buried in your media somewhere? Sub'd

@PianoTone Ай бұрын

Only reviewed the older GO:Piano haven’t seen the new ones yet

@Cacheola Ай бұрын

@@PianoTone Just watching your review of that now lol. The go keys 5 looks pretty sick, but will have the synth feeling keys. Seems I can still order a go:piano 61 in Canada... hmmm

@re-duke Ай бұрын

Great review. Btw, I'm not sure if it was mentioned but after listening to the Sound boost comparisons I'm not sure what does that change.

@PianoTone Ай бұрын

Thanks! The sound boost just bumps up the speaker output volume a tiny bit. Kind of like "turning it up to 11" ;) Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

@mfurman 3 ай бұрын

Tony, have you already got your Hammond SKPRO? Did you also ever consider Yamaha YC61? I am finally happy with my Roland RD-08 Michael Ps. I have to admit that not standard key size on Piaggero eliminates it from my potential interest. Are you considering it for yourself?

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

I just got it a week ago; it's absolutely amazing (but it's a beast to learn, soooo many features, and I've been too busy to play with it much yet! This weekend hopefully). I would have loved to try out a YC but the stores here never stock them, so I would have had to buy one to try it so ... And I probably would have liked it but knew I always wanted a real Hammond so likely would have ended up with this anyways. Almost kept my Studiologic Numa Compact 2X for piano and opted for the XK-4 (organ only) instead but the SK Pro with amazing piano and EP sounds gives me a single keyboard solution with my band. No, not considering the NP-35 for myself, definiitely have all the keyboards I'll ever need now lol. Glad to hear you're happy with your RD! Saw one in a store last week and played it for a couple seconds looks cool

@mfurman 3 ай бұрын

@@PianoTone I am really looking forward to your review of SK Pro, Tony! Thank you, Michael

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

@@mfurman It's probably going to be a super general quick intro/overview, followed by lots of small "how to" videos; it's crazy how much this can do and how complex it is :)

@mfurman 3 ай бұрын

@@PianoTone Thank you Tony!

@simonrobert9858 3 ай бұрын

Hello, I found out your video very helpful, especially about DGX 670. I'm drummer and with age near 40s, find better put money in DGX and learn something new. I know, from scratch, being 5 string bass player more easy than learn 88 key, but with long long deep review you made, you convince me. And just know CK series can use with one (or two) midi keyboard in this channel; I'll watch your video about CK series later. For DGX video about three pedal, Yamaha has launch portable three pedal, works with P series also DGX (if mad enough to gigging), with code FC35, you can find out (and if possible, please do some review) Thank you so much.

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

I'm also ex bass player! And yes the new pedal looks awesome I'm looking forward to renting one when they are available so I can test it

@paulyllow Ай бұрын

If just comparing piano sound alone with the internal speaker and Keybed, despite more polyphony and three samples per note, Liano still does not sound as good as Yamaha NP35?I actually like Casio CTS1 a lot, I think the piano and other sound selection are great. The only draw back for me is the low power speaker and 5 octaves range. In terms of sound selection, I think Yamaha NP35 is way better than Liano. So the only reason to go with Liano is the full size keybed, good piano sound and more powerful speaker. Unfortunately I couldn’t test them side by side. Watts don’t mean anything if the speaker is not great.

@PianoTone Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! And thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@jorgdietz6672 17 күн бұрын

After looking your Korg Liano and Yamaha NP-35 review, i know what I need ;). I'm looking for a lightweight piano for traveling. To have an instrument for boring hotel nights ;) And the Korg is the winner, more keys an really fullsize keys. I saw a NP-35 vs Liano at your chanel, but i didn't found it again. Can you give me a tip?

@PianoTone 17 күн бұрын

The Liano's keys really are awesome. I never made a Liano vs NP-35 video, just talked about it in this review (and I talked about the NP-32, prior version in my Liano review). Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

@jorgdietz6672 16 күн бұрын

@@PianoTone Tanks. My bad. :) Found it in this video. And great review and comparson. Subscribed ;)

@oonnyx6 Ай бұрын

Hey Tone, i can not decide between the NP35 or the P225. What would be the better option for a beginner? I would love to hear your opinion on this one. Thanks for the Video and love

@PianoTone Ай бұрын

The P225 is fully weighted full size keys and also has rhythms and accompaniment, so you can’t really compare the 2 directly. The NP35 is more portable, and is less money, and is aimed at beginners; the P225 would be great for a beginner as well, but would also last you long into intermediate or even advanced levels. An NP35 is a great beginner choice, but if you decide to keep playing long term you might want to upgrade one day. Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@oonnyx6 Ай бұрын

@@PianoTone Thank you so much for your help Tone. Would love to know if you have any other options or should I go for the 225.

@PianoTone Ай бұрын

P-145 is same fully weighted key action without the rhythms, and Korg liano is a competitor to NP35. I have reviews on both of those on my channel. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@user-yx5nh4tm9n 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a great amount of work! Could you please compare the keys on this Yamaha and Alesis Recital 61 to see which is more pianistic?

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

The recital is full width and the NP35 is graded so they each have their advantages - the Yamaha sounds are much better I would lean that way myself. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@user-yx5nh4tm9n 3 ай бұрын

@@PianoToneThanks! I'm just looking for a 61-key digital piano with the most realistically weighted semi-weighted keys. And after your review on Alesis, I was sure that I had found what I needed) But after the review on the Yamaha NP35 came out, and now I'm confused again...

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

@@user-yx5nh4tm9n OK thought about it some more; because the Recital keys are the right size and shape - the Recital keys are going to be a bit more realistic even though the NP35 is graded (remember the 61 key NP15 is NOT graded!). But if it was me I would still buy the Yamaha because a) it's a yamaha b)the sounds are better and c) it has the built in audio interface which is a huge feature So realistic key action = Alesis, features = Yamaha. Hope that helps!

@user-yx5nh4tm9n 3 ай бұрын

@@PianoToneThank you, best KZfaqr!❤❤

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

@@user-yx5nh4tm9n :)

@jamietopolski4019 3 ай бұрын

How do you like the Piaggero NP-35 compared to the Casio CT-S1?

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

That’s a great question - would be nice to try that side by side. From memory I think as much as I like the CTS1 I’d be partial to the Yamaha for the audio interface, smart pianist, extra keys, and graded soft touch action - although the CTS1 does have more sounds…. They’re both great keyboards.

@jamiew4851 3 ай бұрын

@PianoTone same struggle for me as a beginner, from what people are saying, seems that the CTS1 got better key action, not sure if it's really semi weighted keys, and does the active width normal? Thanks

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

@@jamiew4851 The octave width on the CT-S1 keys is also narrow. For key action they're both not bad but the Piaggero is better in my opinion (because of the grading).

@Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShow 3 ай бұрын

I think this has a pretty sound for the buck.... & affordable

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

It is a pretty nice piano for the $!

@amusic9825 3 ай бұрын

Will you review the E383?

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely once they’re available where I am - although I’ve looked at the specs and to be honest I’m not sure it’s much of an upgrade on the 373 but need to see it for sure. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@Zoco101 3 ай бұрын

For some users a smaller octave is an advantage, but there should be two options, and the respective models should be clearly marked. I'm not a fan of unweighted actions, but Yamaha sprung actions seem better than those of some other brands. Ironically, some upmarket stage pianos don't have graded actions, but I like the feature. For my travel piano I purchased the P-121 and not the Studiologic X Piano 73, largely because the latter's action isn't graded. I don't like the speakers being at the ends on the NP-35, because this reduces the portability. I have seen piano students struggle with the NP-32 and I advise parents not to buy these (or similar) as backup/travel pianos for children who are already studying on pianos with better actions.

@PianoTone 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, all good points! I'm actually using a Hammond SK Pro now as a one board solution for playing in my band; it's actual semi weighted (not just heavy springs) and it's a proper organ action but is still usable for piano (I play 90% organ in my band, the rest piano/rhodes, so it works perfect for me. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

@Zoco101 3 ай бұрын

@@PianoTone That's interesting! Good for you! Most "semi-weighted" actions just have firmer springs so far as I can tell. Accordingly, the key return is all wrong for me. I bought one such model as a travel piano (not a Yamaha though) and replaced it with the Yamaha P-121 almost a year ago. Many of us are sad to see these disappear. Yamaha should make a P-221 with 73 or 76 keys.