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Yamaha Tyros 5 vs Korg Pa4X Arranger Workstation Keyboard – When it comes to pro arrangers, you have Yamaha and Korg dominating this space and you have their set of hardcore fans. But if you are not prejudiced and looking to choose between the two, what should you choose? For that, you also need to […]

Roland FA series include the FA-06, FA-08 keyboards that pack a ton of power into an easy to operate, lightweight instrument. Lot of musicians see value in an all-in-one synth/production workstation, and such keyboards have been around for quite some time now. Roland has produced several synth/production workstations that could be used for composition, recording […]

The Bösendorfer Oscar Peterson Signature Edition piano pays homage to the late jazz icon, who treasured his own handpicked Bösendorfer Imperial grand piano. This piano faithfully recreates note-for-note performances that Mr. Peterson had personally recorded in the 1970s (on the Pianocorder, an advanced player piano from that era). These digital recordings, which accurately captured the […]

The Casio PX-5S piano is part of the Privia line of digital pianos, and is more of a gigging keyboard. It doesn’t come with built-in speakers but is powered by AIR sound source for incredible realism, detail and expression for grand piano sounds. You get a collection of acoustic pianos, vintage synth sounds, and it […]

Korg LP380 Home Digital Piano reviewed here. If you’re looking for a good home piano around the thousand dollar mark, you now have a worthy piano from the Korg brand. This is a much better looking & sounding piano (compared to its SP series pianos). The piano sounds are taken from the popular Kronos workstation […]

Motion Sound Keyboard Amp reviews. Known for making premium keyboard amplifiers with focus on quality and tone, MOTION SOUND keyboard (and guitar amplifiers) are used by well-known artists around the world. They make some of the best keyboard amps in business. Introduction Motion Sound keyboard amplifiers produce some of the best keyboard amps, giving all […]

If you live in Europe, you may have heard about the Thomann brand; Thomann is a German-based retailer of musical instruments, studio, lighting, and pro-audio equipment. Now, under its own brand, they have launched their own range of affordable digital pianos. Thomann makes Stage pianos, Upright Digital pianos (all under the DP series) and accessories […]

MIDI Controller guide: Learn about the various types, their features & uses. While keyboard midi controllers are extremely popular, you also get other types of midi controllers (guitar, wind, pedal, etc).  MIDI Controller: Guide A midi controller is an important part of most studio setups, alongside the computer/laptop, DAW, audio interface, headphones, and studio monitors. […]

Roland RD-300NX is a lightweight stage piano that reduces your traveling load but doesn’t sacrifice on any musical features. Roland RD-300NX provides a good balance of simplicity and depth. Priced around 1000 bucks, this is a quality and versatile digital stage piano. Roland RD-300NX Pros & Cons PROS: Easy to Use. Portable. Pre-programmed music. Realistic […]

Casio Privia Pro PX-560, a bestselling mid-range stage piano, comes packaged with innovative performance features, new tones, user-programmable rhythms, and built-in speakers. Fully weighted hammer action keyboard, 5.3″ color display, PX-560 can be used for stage performance or in the studio as a synthesizer. See PRICE on Amazon. Casio PX-560 Features at a Glance Tri-Sensor […]

Top Yamaha Piano Pedals, including 3-Foot pedals. Popular Yamaha pedals for piano keyboards (like the FC series) and other sustain pedals reviewed here. On most pianos, a sustain pedal is built-in to the design, however if you have bought a portable piano keyboard, chances are that it didn’t come with a pedal, in which case […]

Roland FP Series Pianos reviewed here. Includes mid-range portable stage pianos that can be used for performance (smaller venues) or for education/practice. You get Roland’s acclaimed piano sound and feel in a more compact and portable instrument. Skip to the best [easyazon_link identifier=”B01MQE976V” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]Roland FP piano on Amazon[/easyazon_link]. Best Pianos in FP Series […]

The Casio CTK-4400 PPK 61-Key Keyboard (with touch-sensitive Keys) sits in the middle of the CTK series of keyboards. It comes with enhanced tools and instructional features that makes it suitable even for amateurs and the intermediate keyboard players, besides the absolute beginners. Although it comes with several pro-like features, its not really built for […]

Alesis Recital 88-Key Beginner Digital Piano has Full-Size Semi-Weighted Keys, comes with on-board speakers, features sustain pedal jack (pedal not included), USB-MIDI connectivity and 128-note polyphony. The keyboard has semi-weighted keys with an adjustable touch response, which is perfect for beginners, its easy on the fingers and doesn’t cost much. This is a great beginner […]

Guide to buying a professional keyboard piano such as synths, workstations, stage pianos, electric organs, and pro arranger music keyboards. Why do you need a Professional Keyboard? As a beginner, we tend to pick up something that has several features, but not necessarily the best ones, as they can be expensive. That is fine to […]

More issues related to digital piano keyboard not turning on. Korg C320 Digital Piano Keyboard Won’t Turn On. After not using for quite some time (3 months), I tried turning it on yesterday and no power. check the adapter using a tester and it seems ok. (adapter led is also ok). Opened it and everything […]

Yamaha Montage (6, 7, 8) Synthesizers: Features sophisticated dynamic control, massive sound creation and streamlined workflow. You can craft any sound you like, and control it with the expressive Super Knob. Finally, Yamaha has a worthy successor to the Motif music production synthesizer. Many call the Montage synths as a blend of Motif and DX […]

Casio PX-870 is the flagship model from the Privia series. It’s designed like an upright console piano and comes with top quality sounds in an elegant cabinet with an opening lid. It feels and looks like a real piano. See PRICE on Amazon. Introduction Unlike the other more portable designs in the Privia series, the […]

Kawai ES110 Digital Stage Piano features 88 grade-weighted keys, advanced resonance effects, built-in Bluetooth connectivity. The lightweight, portable stage piano offers great value for money and is suitable for gigging musicians and is also perfect for practice at home. It doesn’t come with an LCD screen but has useful features that makes it a worthy […]

Yamaha AvantGrand pianos (N3X, N2, N1X) have the remarkable ability to recreate the same sounds and action as on a traditional acoustic piano, and are backed by top piano artistes in the world, from pop to classical. The AvantGrand pianos from Yamaha have been around for almost a decade now. If you are looking for […]

If you are an adult beginner keen to buy a piano keyboard and learn to play it, here’s what you should keep in mind. Be Positive and Realistic Whether you’re an adult (or a young) beginner, it’s best to be positive when learning to play the piano, and be realistic about how long it’s going […]

Yamaha Arranger Workstation features the hottest accompaniment styles available on digital keyboards. These keyboards have an excellent collection of real musical instrument Voices, Styles, effects and virtual vocal talent; get your creative juices flowing. These include the top-end models in the PSR series & Yamaha’s flagship ‘Tyros’ keyboard. Introduction If you have been playing one […]

The best digital stage piano for professionals, looking to dominate the stage with an astonishing selection of sounds. Looking for the best digital stage piano for onstage performance? Something that is portable and has a stunning collection of sounds and features? Here, I focus on the top digital stage pianos sold by various manufacturers and […]

Even though a music (electronic) keyboard comes with several voices (instrument sounds / patches), you can create many more interesting voice combinations. The several voices on a music keyboard can be used with features like Split and Dual to get an amazing experience…and a totally new set of sounds. Learn to use these features on […]

Keyboard cases and flight cases for Yamaha Genos Keyboard, Yamaha’s top end arranger workstation keyboard. You have various options – padded gig pads, hard/flight cases. DCFY Music Keyboard Dust Covers for Yamaha Arranger Genos [easyazon_infoblock align=”none” cart=”n” identifier=”B07B6NNRWS” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″] Keyboard Dust Cover made for the yamaha Genos, protects from scratches, spills, animal hair. You […]

A new company called Future Piano is looking to solve the problems associated with a grand piano (as we know it) by introducing a standing grand piano. The issues with owning a grand piano is common knowledge – it takes up a lot of space and tends to be very heavy, thanks to the cast-iron […]

Learn about the various Types of Electric Keyboards, and whether you should consider buying a portable keyboard or a digital piano. Tips on how to buy digital piano or an electronic keyboard. Read this before reading reviews of the the best electronic piano keyboards. When choosing digital products, you should have some basic understanding of […]