console style makes for beautiful addition to a room
it has richer sounds & louder speakers compared to cheaper options
best feeling keys in its price range
I'm glad I saw this, but maybe not so high-end.
I'm intrigued - what's the best that $ can buy?
Cheapest option with realistic piano feel
Yamaha - P45
~$500
realistic weighted keys feel
comes from very reliable brand in music
lacks depth of sound & speaker power
Yikes...$500. How about cheaper?
What are higher end options?
Are you primarily looking to do music production / live performing?
Yes - I need to get these beats out of my head.
That doesn't sound like me.
Best pick for most people
Roland - FP30
~$700
Weighted keys are a must for anyone actively learning / playing
All weighted key pianos are > ~$500
This piano is the best feeling for < $1000
It also has the best speakers for < $1000
What are other digital piano options?
Digital!? What about old-school acoustic pianos?
Best MIDI Keyboard for Most Cases
Arturia KeyLab
~$140
Arturia has a solid reputation for MIDI & Synth products
The keys & overall frame of the instrument feels great
It's a pretty cheap device for covering most bases
Best digital piano if cost isn't an issue
Clavinova CLP-735
~$2700
most popular digital piano when cost isn\'t an issue
feels and sounds great
A step up from the Yamaha-P45
Yamaha - P125
~$650
similar pros to Roland FP30 (our top pick), though weaker key action and speakers
better investment than the P45 if you can swing it because speakers / recorder / depth of sounds
Yamaha is a great, consistent piano brand
Just want something piano-like to play
Casio - Casiotone
~$100
solid option for just dabbling
doesn't have realistic feeling weighted keys
but feels solid / not toy-like
that said, there are only 61 keys (vs. the usual 88)
Acoustic pianos
Although there's nothing quite like a beautiful acoustic piano, buying one can be a labor of love. The handcrafted nature means that there are many different sizes / colors / materials / etc to choose from, especially for used pianos.
Consider these resources to further guide you...
Best pick for most people
Roland - FP30
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