I had reviewed the new Casio PX S1000 not long ago. While that model is mainly focused on piano play, its bigger brother, the PX S3000 is a hybrid of digital piano and arranger. Same like the S1000, it is also the world’s most compact digital piano at the time of this review. The PX … [Read more…]
To celebrate the 15 years anniversary of the Privia product line, Casio has launched two brand new portable digital pianos, the S1000 and the S3000. The S in the model name stands for Slim, as these two models are the slimmest digital piano on the market right now. They can run on batteries, which makes … [Read more…]
Not long ago, I did a review on the new Yamaha YDP-164. It turns out to be a pretty solid digital piano. But if you are interested in the YDP-164, you definitely shouldn’t overlook the YDP-S54. It is identical to the 164 but with a contemporary design. For about $100 less, you get a better … [Read more…]
Do you like the Yamaha YDP-144 but want it to look even more compact? The YDP-S34 might be your answer. It is in many ways identical to the YDP-144 but has a distinctive compact design. Let’s explore further in this Yamaha YDP-S34 review about the look, the playing experience and the features of this contemporary … [Read more…]
I recently updated my Yamaha YDP-163 review and concluded that I can not recommend that model in 2019 facing fierce competition from other models on the market. Yamaha has launched the successor model beginning this year. In this Yamaha YDP-164 review, I’ll take a look at this new model and try to determine how it … [Read more…]
In the digital piano industry, the Yamaha Portable Grand series stands out to be very different from others. The name of this product line is very misleading. It gives the impression that it is all about piano, but in fact, the models have tons of features that go beyond just piano. If I were hired … [Read more…]
The Yamaha YDP-143 was released in 2016. Three years later, we finally see an upgraded version from Yamaha in January 2019. The YDP-144 is replacing the 143. Unfortunately, not much has been changed. They are in many aspects identical to one another. I am honestly quite disappointed with this new model from Yamaha. In this … [Read more…]
Announced in Feb 2018, the YDP 184 is currently the flagship model of the Arius line from Yamaha. There are many advanced features that you would not find on any other models in the Arius line. Its classical look, CFX sound engine and the GH3 key action make this model more like a Clavinova than … [Read more…]
The Yamaha YDP-163 was released in 2016. It has since been a popular and well-received digital piano on the market. Three years has passed since its release. In this Yamaha YDP-163 review, I will showcase all the pros and cons of this console style digital piano. But most importantly, I want to explain why I … [Read more…]
Are you a gigging musician looking for the best portable digital piano? Then the Kawai ES8 is one that you can not overlook. It is built like a tank and has wonderful sound as well as realistic key action. Honestly, what more do you need? In this Kawai ES8 review, let’s find out if this … [Read more…]