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Hey there! Couple of options; the first is the simpler one; just get a lightning adapter that also has a 1/8" headphone port - then you can connect either headphones or speakers (with a cable) to hear your iPad sounds: geni.us/lFfiMCN Or, you can get a powered USB hub and an audio interface (geni.us/cDBVze); the interface will have a headphone port; that will also allow you to record microphone etc (this is more $, more to carry around and bit more complex setup); if you just want to hear both things at once, I'd just get the lightning connector with a headphone port) Hope that helps!

@@PianoTone Thanks for this info, I will check them out today.

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Exactly the same problem i'm facing too! I have also noticed 2 other people having the p225 face connectivity issues with smart pianist app.

Mine worked fine; wonder if it's the model of iPad? Mine is an older one . . .

@@PianoTone I do not own an iPad. My realme 7 android just would not connect to my P225, tried 3 cables! It connected once after i spent hours reconnecting and now that i disconnected the cable it doesn't work anymore. Shows " target instrument not found " I bought the P225 after watching your review on it , and definitely felt it was a worthy successor of the P125 but it seems that the newer piano has more connectivity problems on android devices.

@@LoneWanderer66 Oh ok sorry - I don't own any android devices. The Yamaha site does say it's compatible with Android, but there are so many Android versions out there . . .

Thanks! My iPad is an old one; I actually almost never use MIDI sound apps, I always just use onboard keyboard sounds. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

Never used FL studio but I don’t see why not (almost every keyboard on the market nowadays sends midi over usb) - no idea if you may need a Korg driver or not if you’re on a pc. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

They’re both great choices! They both have good sounds and good key action. Casio Advantages: - can run on batteries (portability) - all functions are labelled on the keyboard so you don’t need an app - has a jazz organ (if you care) Yamaha Advantages: - better strings voice - built in audio interface (you can make audio recordings way easier including piano videos just with your phone - with the Casio you need to buy an external audio interface box) - compatible with Smart Pianist app (awesome app, adds a lot of useful functionality) Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

I use a UA Volt and it works nicely: geni.us/zkf9w I used to use (and really liked) a Roland GO:Mixer Pro - it's a bit $$$ but the cool thing is it also works as a mixer (you can have your 125A and a mic and another iPhone/iPad streaming music in and even a friend playing guitar all at the same time). Given your 125a has no audio input, you can use the Roland one just for practice too (connect your piano, a mic, an iphone/tablet/pc to the aux in and your headphones to the out and practice hearing everything at once). And it can run on batteries. geni.us/TcWs The most popular one out there is the Focusrite Scarlett - I've never owned one but everyone says they're great: geni.us/cDBVze The UA Volt and Focusrite both only allow the piano to be connected, the Roland allows a bunch of stuff. To use any of these, you will need 2xTS 1/4" instrument cables (just normal guitar cables) to connect your piano to the interface. Hope that helps!

@@PianoTone Thank you a ton man!

I’ve never seen any of the Tyros keyboards so I can’t say for sure, sorry! That came out in 2002 though so it is pretty old. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

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It’s not a function of the app it’s the piano - the P-125a doesn’t have an audio interface built into the usb port (the P-125 and P-225 do). So to record a piano video or direct audio you will need an external audio interface like a focusrite scarlett. You connect the LR line outs from the piano to the interface and then the interface to the pc/phone/ipad. Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@@PianoTone ohh that makes more sense. Would the video you linked in the description help with my solution?

Yes (intro to recording piano videos) it’s old but still applies

Here’s a link to my review which will have links to the battery - make sure the link takes you to the correct one (the video will explain the specs) Talentcell Battery Review kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ns6if6eWsanFhJs.html

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I’m actually not sure about that sorry!

@@PianoToneThanks for answering. I've just tested it again and again and it seems like it not has midi thru. He can't work in a midi chain envoirement with other instruments.

Not sure what the downweight is; it's very similar to the Privia PX-S in feel, but because the PX-S has the extra software assisted sensor, it's not quite as responsive as the PX-S (but it's still a bit on the light side, and I still prefer this to the Roland action). And yes, Casio did the same thing with this action as with the Privia. and weighted the black keys slightly lighter than the white to compensate for the extra bit of heaviness due to the compact depth. But as with the Privia action, doesn't affect my playing at all. (It bugs some people, some people shrug and say "no big deal")

@@PianoTone Thank you Tony. If it had not been such a problem, people would not buy acoustic or hybrid pianos and some artists would not spend hours (if not days) to choose the proper piano. Michael

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I reviewed the P-225 here if you want to check it out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r6xnea-WlsqnqWg.html Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

The CT-S1 is a very cool keyboard for the price; the 160 is also a great deal for a fully weighted action.

@@PianoTone this is true but I think I would go with the Yamaha updated p145, but this is just conjecture on my part...

I agree the Casio app is awful in my opinion i installed it but I never ever use it

Depends what you want to do. To connect the 1100 and send MIDI data to an app on your laptop, you would use the USB port and a USB cable. To send audio from your piano to your laptop you would use the L/R line outs with audio cables to an external audio interface box (like a Focusrite Scarlett) and then connect that box's output via USB to your laptop.

They’re both good beginner keyboards. The CT-S1 has a nicer keybed action, the Yamaha has more sounds, rhythms and accompaniment to play along with, and better recording features, so it depends what is most important to you. If you are a beginner and not sure I would recommend the Yamaha since it has way more features. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@@PianoTonethanks a lot for clarifying

Replied to your question on the other video :)

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I’ve never tried the kawaii (no store where I live sells them); I personally wouldn’t pay more for the 5000 over the 1100 I think it is very overpriced. Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@@PianoTone thanks for info. Then I will reduce my research only on casio 1100 and kawai es 120. Probably only the "size" matters now. I'm not sure what would be better for my hands without piano experience. Only one little problem is that my pinky finger on the right hand works only "partly". I can not lift it up more than 70% of finger bending. But as I can see there a lot of pieces, which are highly played with pinky...

@@nik9470 From what I have heard of the ES120, it has a more "piano like" action which will mean it is likely heavier to play than the Casio so if you have issues with your fingers maybe the Casio might be a better choice. Can you go try out the actions in a store? That's always the best idea if you can

​@@PianoTone thanks for feedback!:) Yeah I was also thinking about it, that bigger action - harder to play. The only 1 aspect what people say is that the longer keys are - the easier is it to play near the end of the key, whats important for having a contro over dynamics. But to be honest, I'm ready to sacrifice this aspect if all other aspecs will be easier to me :D And yes, I've been in the store and tried them both, also roland and yamaha. Kawai and casio were the best. But... Its same when I started guitar. If you don't have experience at all, you can not rate it adequately. First impression could be reeeeeally wrong, FIrstly I started with dreadnough guitar, because its has so much power, volume etc, but later I realized that its a hell to keep training with dread everyday for many hours.... Then I bought 00-sized guitar (Grand Concert), it was awesome and convinient to play fingerstyle, but later I realized that I'm really limited in dynamics aspect there... And later on I went to Grand Auditorium. And now with all my experience I'm sure, that its exactly what I need :D I think its really same with piano, if buying the first one. This is why just wanna hear and trust to experienced people, as I would give same good recommendations in acoustic guitar topic, based on preferences/physical limitations etc :D

If you're talking about installing that 3rd party code go plus and using commands on your computer to access the individual tones that make up the actual voices? Yes I've heard of that, but that's not something I would ever bother doing myself. Thanks for checking out the channel

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Well I am blonde … lol

Thanks so much! That feature would only work with compatible keyboards with full arranger features. The drumbeats and backing bass on the P-125 aren’t technically “styles”. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

@@PianoTone I had a feeling that was the case. I appreciate your reply. 😎

That sounds strange - sorry, I have no idea!

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My CK61’s keys made zero noise maybe the display model you’re looking at is defective (or has been abused on display). Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

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Hi there! I actually sold the EK a couple years ago, but it was an awesome keyboard. I never loaded MIDI files so not sure about that, and I have no idea what MIDI sound bank it uses; the Rhodes sound was good and I used various walking bass sounds alot in the left hand with piano in the right. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

There is one; I never use metronomes when I play, I always play along with drumbeats (they not only keep you in time, but they also add what a metronome does not which is the "feel" of a song). But there is a metronome (on pretty much every keyboard). Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

@@PianoTone Is there nice drumbeats for jazz, is it possible to tweak a simple jazz drum for instance with brushes and hi-hat?

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

@@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

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

@@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

I would choose the Numa since it has extra built in MIDI functionality that you might be able to take advantage of

Just add a new song and choose Ultimate guitar and it will search their database (see this video: SongBookPro Review kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qrp4drWZt5qZqYU.html) Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe

I actually traded in the CK88 towards the Numa and my Hammond M-Solo; just more appropriate for my needs with my band

To be honest it's bizarrely not rigid - not in a way that ever bothered me, but if you tried to, you could twist it corner to corner. Part of why it's so light I guess. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe

You record your 16 track midi file (defaults to onboard) then you can use the menu to copy it to a flash drive. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe