Keyboard Guide

Circuit Board Problem, Damaged, Faulty Motherboard on Digital Piano, Synth Keyboard Question: Hi I think that my Casio PL40r digital piano has a faulty motherboard. I am looking for someone to help me fix this or search for a replacement card. It can be used as well. I am also looking for someone who can […]

Yamaha Tyros 5: One of the most powerful, easy-to-use, and versatile arranger keyboard workstation available in the market. The Tyros 5 is Yamaha’s flagship arranger synth, packed with top-quality organs, orchestral sounds, ensemble voices, sweet on-screen effects, and more! The sounds and styles are top-class (as if you’re listening to a audio recording). Is Yamaha […]

Plixio 61-key electric piano keyboard is an entry-level portable keyboard with a wide range of features, available for entry-level price. Comes with 40 tones, 100 rhythms, 60 demo songs, sound effects, record functions, USB & MP3 Input. Its a lesser known brand but if that doesn’t bother you, this could be the right keyboard for […]

Roland DP-10 Damper Pedal reviewed here. Its sturdy, is a real-feel pedal, comes with a non-slip rubber plate, is compatible with Roland half-damper capable keyboards. Roland Roland DP-10: Review gives a real-pedal feel and comes with a non-slip rubber plate to minimize movement on the floor. It comes with extended cable (2.2m), suitable for keyboard […]

Kawai has been crafting world-class pianos for decades, and their experience in crafting acoustic pianos has helped them create top-class digital pianos as well. Kawai digital Pianos can be used for learning to play piano at home, for recording in the studio, or playing on stage. Their digital pianos can be categorised under CA, CN, […]

Casio Electric Piano for stage performances! Casio is gradually introducing performance keyboards keeping in mind amateurs and professional musicians. Do the following characteristics apply to you? You rank yourself as a novice or intermediate keyboardist. You’re looking for ways to improve your keyboard playing skills. You would like to record works you’ve done and swap […]

Here are some tips on how to make your Keyboard stand more stable. These tips apply to Amp, Rack, Mixer, Keyboard stands. Some keyboard stands are wobbly, and while they are designed to handle weights as mentioned in its specs, some players find it irritating (the fact that it wobbles). You always have the option […]

Here’s a complete review of Yamaha P255B 88-Key Digital Piano, its one of the best 88-key digital pianos in its class, especially if you’re keen on top-notch piano sounds and a simplified feature-list. Graded Hammer weighted keys with Synthetic Ivory Keytops, 256-fold polyphony, Yamaha CFIIIS concert piano sound samples, live performance features, Controller app for […]

LCD display-related issues on piano keyboards. LCD Display of Digital Piano appears dim, screen doesn’t show anything or shows wrong information? Find all the tips, suggestions and solutions for display problems on electronic keyboards & pianos. It is similar to a computer screen, and on most computers you do the screen brightness settings from the […]

Best digital piano for church would depend on the size of the church, whether it already has PA/sound systems, and what type of music is played (hymns/classical or gospel). In most churches, space is a constraint so something that is compact and lightweight is more preferred, but if space i not an issue, you may […]

Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show featured a circular piano, with 294 keys. I guess the keyboardist with Lady Gaga’s band figured out that a circular piano suits him well onstage. Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl halftime show was full of music, fire, swinging on wires, and torches — but one thing that really stood out […]

Yamaha NP Piaggero Pianos: If you are looking for a good practice piano, and don’t want to buy a keyboard, then this can be a very good alternative. Yamaha has several series of keyboards ad digital pianos. The NP series keyboards have good piano sounds, simplistic layout, fewer features (focus is on playing the piano) […]

Roli Seaboard reviewed here: A totally unique piano keyboard, with a soft, continuous surface that puts expression back at your fingertips. Allows unprecedented creative possibilities in a joyfully-crafted avatar of the keyboard. The Roli Seaboard is an innovative rubber-keyed Piano that lets you control Pitch, Volume and even Timbre via just touching the keys, and […]

A USB Piano Keyboard comes with a USB slot which makes it easy to make the connection between the keyboard and the computer, so that you can work with the various music software programs. Best USB Piano Keyboards Why USB? Before USB became popular, the way to connect a keyboard to a computer was through […]

Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano review. While Roland calls the RD-2000 as a digital stage piano, it comes with a lot more. Dual sound engines, premium feel, advanced controller features, the Roland RD-2000 Stage Piano can be used as a main keyboard for professional stage and studio work. SuperNATURAL acoustic pianos, classic EPs, vintage effects, and […]

If you want a piano that you can carry around easily in your backpack and play it anywhere without it sounding like a kids piano, Xkey Portable Musical Keyboards from CME is what you should consider. The CME Xkey is the world’s only portable piano (definitely among the lightest), and seems to be the answer […]

Guide to Piano Tuning: An essential maintenance work that is required because acoustic instruments go out of tune every few months due to various reasons. Piano tuning is a surprisingly simple process, although it doesn’t seem so when you look at it the first time. There are many who want to learn how to tune […]

The Roland RD-800 is Roland’s flagship RD stage piano and is powered by Roland’s world-famous SuperNATURAL piano engine. You get concert quality patches, 88 fully weighted hammer-action keys, you can customize the pianos and EPs on the color LCD (making it easier to play on stage). Layering and switching between the various instrument sounds is […]

Temperature in the northern hemisphere can fall several degrees below zero during winters. As you prepare to keep yourself warm, make sure you also take good care of your piano, so that its ready to be part of the holiday fun with friends and family. Here are some useful tips on how to maintain your […]

Music Keyboard Workstation guide: These keyboards have everything you need to make professional quality music, in one single instrument. These come equipped with all the tools needed for performance and for music production. Has a Synthesizer, Sequencer, Sampler all rolled into one instrument. Its the ultimate in digital/electronic keyboards; Introduction When you reach the stage […]

Want to fix the keys of your piano keyboard, you will first need to learn how to remove or disassemble Keys / Keybed from the Piano keyboard so that you can fix the problem. Steps to open an electronic music keyboard Open up your digital piano/keyboard using a screwdriver. On most keyboards, these screws are […]

Theremin Music Instrument: Eerie, sci-fi sounds at your fingertips. One of the earliest electronic instruments, you don’t have to touch it, just play it with a wave of your hand. We have reviewed various Moog theremins and have listed the factors to consider before buying a theremin. You may checkout the Moog Etherwave on zZounds. […]

The new “VIVO” digital Piano line-up from DEXIBELL use a completely new technology called T2L (True to Life), sampling and modelling methods, and comes with seductive aesthetics thanks to the Italian Design. Dexibell VIVO Digital Pianos: VIVO HOME VIVO STAGE VIVO PORTABLE Watch: Dexibell Vivo Digital Pianos Watch: Dexibell Vivo Digital Pianos Watch: Dexibell Vivo […]

Use your electronic piano keyboard to save your song data to external storage devices or load external song data form a computer to the keyboards built-in memory Since the music keyboard is a digital instrument, all the songs, styles, tones, effects, etc. is basically stored as digital data by the keyboard instrument. This data can […]

Here’s a complete review of Yamaha YDP-S51 Arius Digital Piano. Yamaha pianos are known for their authentic piano tone, durability, and good keyboard feel. For serious pianist, the touch of the keys is a very important factor in determining the overall quality of the piano. The new YDP-S51 piano from Yamaha has several features to […]

Yamaha electronic keyboards have specific features which are aimed towards learning and mastering the instrument. You will find these features only on a Yamaha keyboard. In addition to the standard keyboard features like Sounds, Accompaniments, Digital Effects, Sequencer, Connectivity to computer and USB devices, you will find that the Yamaha digital keyboards & pianos employ […]

The Williams Legato 88-Key Digital Piano is one of the cheapest 88-key (semi-weighted) digital pianos that you can get on the market. It comes with built-in speakers, basic piano tones, and is great for practicing the piano. Williams recently introduced the Williams Legato plus digital piano, which is a slightly improved version (slightly better sounds). […]

Latest news of the Piano industry/business, find Digital Piano Market Research Reports. Piano Manufacturing Piano Manufacturing Business The number of pianos sold has gone down drastically in the last few decades, and its no longer serves as the family entertainment center, with children easily entertained with tablets, pianos are now owned only by specific sets […]

Yamaha Reface series is a collection of mini keyboards, inspired by Yamaha’s popular keyboard instrument lines – CS and DX synths, the CP stage pianos and the YC combo organs. These have been relaunched as a 3-octave mini keyboard, with re-imagined interfaces, new (as well as classic) patches, built-in speakers and a battery powering option. […]

Hammond XK-1c Organ: Smallest and lightest Genuine Hammond Organ. Features the same virtual tonewheel engine as the flagship B3-mkII organ, comes with a digital Leslie onboard. Offers the famous Hammond tone and playing experience in an easy-to-carry package. The makers have taken the legendary B-3 and crammed it all into a tidy box. Weighs only […]

A digital stage piano is a portable piano used by gigging pianist (instead of taking a real one on stage); these have authentic piano sounds and action, and comparatively easier to carry. The more affordable stage pianos (portable pianos) are used by beginners to learn the piano (or for practicing). Stage Pianos: Buying Guide Stage […]

Digital Piano Buying Guide: Digital pianos are available in several variants and can range from the very basic (with limited features) to full featured digital pianos. Here’s how to choose the best digital piano for home use (learning or for practice) or stage/studio performance that matches your skill level and of course budget. Understanding the […]

Questions: I have a HD-AEKN5000 hardrive for a Technics Keyboard KN-5000 which needs repair and also I would like to buy another vintage one which “WORKS”. In essence I’m looking to someone who could help me solve my problem. Soft Service which was working in the early 2000’s is no longer functional. (I think they […]

Digital Piano Repair: Some of the most common problems that music keyboard and digital piano owners face, and their possible solutions! Common Problems Faced Digital keyboards and pianos are usually sturdy instruments and do last a long time without giving any problems, especially if you have been taking proper piano care But then there are […]

Looking for cheap pianos & keyboards? Here are some useful ways to find them at discount prices. Although electronic keyboards are getting cheaper day by day, I am sure you would still be interested in opportunities to buy them more cheaper. If you are a beginner, you may not be sure whether you want to […]

Yamaha PSR-EW310: 76 touch-responsive keys that lets you master more complex piano pieces. Input to plug in music players, and a lot more. A great beginner keyboard with lot of features, nice sounds, powerful speakers, it has everything you need to play music. Yamaha PSR-EW310 Review The Yamaha PSR-EW310 is a nice 76-key keyboard that […]

Keith McMillen Instruments’ introduce K-Board Pro 4, 4 octave MPE keyboard controller that feels and responds like a true musical instrument. K-Board Keyboard MIDI Controllers The K-Board series include midi keyboard controllers that allows for quick music production, feature touch sensitive keys, works with all of your music software out of the box, connecting to […]

Yamaha vs Roland vs Korg Digital Piano Keyboard! Each of these piano brands has its own fan following and have strengths in their respective areas. I guess, only Yamaha has a wider range of products catering to entry level requirements. But when it comes to synthesizers, digital pianos, and high end professional keyboards, Yamaha, Roland […]

The Korg SP-280 is a fantastic 88-Key weighted hammer-action digital piano, with a responsive grand piano sound & touch, and the on-board speakers are wonderful as well. Korg SP-280 is a nicely designed digital piano that combines authentic sound, natural feel, and eye-catching style. The versatile 88-key home/stage piano can be used at home or […]

The Korg SP170s piano is an 88-key digital piano with a clean and simple design, minus all the bells and whistles, and perfect for playing the piano at home, church or even in the studio. It looks elegant, has a minimalistic (practical) design, with great sounds and key action. Instead of several commands, the front […]

Best Casio Portable Keyboards: These are beginner music keyboards that are perfect for learning to play the keyboards. Popular Casio Portable Keyboard Series Here are the popular Casio Portable Keyboard series: Casio LK Keyboards: 61 key arranger keyboards with lighted Keys that guide you through a song. Designed for the beginner player. Casio CTK Keyboards: […]

Yamaha YDP223 home digital piano: Read reviews of these value for money Home Digital Pianos with great feel, sound, and quality. One of the best in digital home pianos. Yamaha YDP213 Digital Piano: Highlights Want a digital piano that has become a standard in homes, studios, churches and performance venues across the globe? A digital […]

Classic Cantabile DP-50 Electric Piano Package A great digital piano for intermediate level piano players that comes with a useful set of piano accessories. Watch: Classic Cantabile DP-50 demo Key features of Classic Cantabile DP-50: 88 weighted hammer action keys and touch response max. 32-note polyphony 14 voices, 13 effects Layer, Split, Twin Piano function […]