Monday, October 31, 2011

Yamaha WB2 Padded Wooden Bench for the Yamaha DGX505 and DGX620, Natural Finish

Yamaha WB2 Padded Wooden Bench for the Yamaha DGX505 and DGX620, Natural Finish Review



Yamaha WB2 Padded Wooden Bench for the Yamaha DGX505 and DGX620, Natural Finish Feature

  • Elegant, traditional-style piano bench for Yamaha DGX505 keyboard
  • Also fits a host of other digital and acoustic pianos
  • Padded seat cushion with strategic air vent for comfort
  • Light-grain wood finish complements classic and modern dcor
  • Easy 4-bolt assembly; measures 22.5 x 19 x 13.75 inches (W x H x D)
Stay comfortable and relaxed while playing your digital keyboard with this Yamaha WB2 bench. Specifically designed to match the DGX505 keyboard but appropriate for a variety of digital and acoustic pianos, the bench is furnished with a thick padded seat and a strategic air vent in the cushion. Combined, the padding and vent support your bottom over long periods while protecting the seat filling from wear and tear. The bench is tough and attractive, too, thanks to its light-grain wood finish and sturdy wooden legs. In fact, its elegant design looks great in everything from Victorian to modern living rooms. It's a particularly good choice for users who value both comfort and portability, as it measures only 22.5 by 19 by 13.75 inches (W x H x D).

The bench comes disassembled but comes together quickly and easily thanks to the included four bolts and assembly tool.

What's in the Box
Bench, four bolts, assembly tool, user's manual. The Yamaha WB2 bench is designed to match the DGX505 keyboard, but it is a sophisticated accompaniment to any instrument. Quality wood construction and a natural finish make this bench an exceptional choice for sturdy support and classical style. The thick padded seat and strategic air vent offer comfort and preservation against usual wear and tear.


Sunday, October 30, 2011

Walnut Leather Concert Grand Duet Piano Bench

Walnut Leather Concert Grand Duet Piano Bench Review



Walnut Leather Concert Grand Duet Piano Bench Feature

  • 100% Genuine Leather
  • Duet Size - 34" long, 14" deep and 19" high
  • Made of solid hard wood
  • Wood trim around the perimeter
  • Available in walnut (brown) with high gloss finish
The Leather Concert Grand Duet Piano Bench with Music Storage Compartment is 34" long, 14" deep and 19" high. It weighs about 19 pounds. The concert grand duet piano bench is made of solid hard wood. The seat is covered with 100% premium genuine leather with wood trim around the perimeter. The leather we use on our bench is the top quality leather you can find. It's thick and soft. Each one is hand picked by our designers to ensure the quality of the leather you expect. There is a very spacious storage compartment. Quick and easy assembly, you just attach the legs with the wrench provided. Available in walnut (brown) with high gloss finish. This product carries a one-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.


Friday, October 28, 2011

Hal Leonard Grand Ole Opry Classic Love Songs arranged for piano, vocal, and guitar (P/V/G)

Hal Leonard Grand Ole Opry Classic Love Songs arranged for piano, vocal, and guitar (P/V/G) Review



Hal Leonard Grand Ole Opry Classic Love Songs arranged for piano, vocal, and guitar (P/V/G) Feature

  • Softcover306 pagesSize: 12" x 9"Artist: VariousISBN: 1423454618
This songbook features 80 country love songs popularized on one of the most famous stages in America. Includes: All I Have to Do Is Dream · Always Late with Your Kisses · Always on My Mind · Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain · Crazy · El Paso · Forever and Ever, Amen · He Stopped Loving Her Today · I Believe in You · I Still Miss Someone · I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry · If Loving You Is Wrong I Don't Want to Be Right · Kiss an Angel Good Mornin' · Leavin' on Your Mind · Make the World Go Away · Ring of Fire · She's Every Woman · When You Say Nothing at All · and more, plus a special photo section featuring couples of the Grand Ole Opry!


Thursday, October 27, 2011

Casio WK-200 76-Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/Audio Connection and 570 Tones

Casio WK-200 76-Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/Audio Connection and 570 Tones Review



Casio WK-200 76-Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/Audio Connection and 570 Tones Feature

  • Recorder for composing and play
  • Storage of keyboard setups for instant recall when you need them
  • One Touch Presets sets up the keyboard to match the currently selected rhythm
  • Auto Harmonize adds appropriate harmony notes to your melody automatically
  • Arpeggiator simplifies arpeggio play
The Casio WK-200 is an affordable instrument with a 76 Key Piano Style Touch Sensitive Keyboard, 570 total onboard Tones, 180 Rhythms and Reverb plus Chorus Digital Effects. Packed with great features such as Casio's famous Step-up Lesson System, audio inputs for a MP3 player, Mic input, 10 seconds of sampling and a USB port for MIDI. All this makes WK-200 more realistic and expressive than ever before at this price range.

A feature-packed portable keyboard that's perfect for learning. Click to enlarge.

76 touch-sensitive, standard-size keys.

Intuitive editing and controls.

Built-in stereo speakers.

Standard-Size Keys with Touch Response
The WK-200 features 76 standard-size keys and two sensitivity levels for a more piano-like experience, along with 48-note polyphony (24-note for certain tones).

570 Built-In Tones
Find just the right sound with 570 built-in tones, from strings to woodwinds and plenty more. You can layer two different tones (such as piano and strings) or split the keyboard down the middle for an ensemble approach.

Reverb and Chorus Effects
Select from ten different reverb and five different chorus effects to add depth and shimmer to your performance.

USB Port
For many musicians, the computer has become a music-making center. Connect the WK-200 to a computer using a USB cable and exchange MIDI data between the two devices. Send play data from the keyboard to music software running on your computer, or send MIDI data from your computer to the keyboard for playback.

Built-In Sampling
You can use the WK-200 to sample a sound from a portable audio player or other device, and then play the sound with keyboard keys. Sample up to ten seconds, and store up to five sampled sounds to keyboard memory.

152 Built-In Songs and Ten User Songs
The WK-200 comes with a bank of songs for your learning and enjoyment. You can also record your own performances, using up to six tracks of different instruments.

Step Up Lessons
To master a song, it is best to break it up into shorter parts (phrases), master the phrases, and then put everything together. The WK-200 features a "Step Up Lesson" feature that helps you to do just that. The built-in songs are pre-divided into phrases to help you master keyboard play. Step Up Lesson takes you through practice of the right hand part, left hand part, and both hand parts for each phrase of a song. Master all of the phrases and you master the song.

Music Challenge Keyboard Game
Music Challenge is a game that measures your reaction speed as you press keys in response to on-screen keyboard indicators and fingering guide indications.

Auto Accompaniment
With Auto Accompaniment, simply select an accompaniment pattern. Each time you play a chord with your left hand the appropriate accompaniment will play automatically. It's like having a personal backup group along with you wherever you go. The WK-200 features 180 built-in rhythms, and you you can also edit and save up to 10 of your own auto accompaniment patterns.

Auto Harmonize
Auto Harmonize automatically adds harmony to notes you play with your right hand, which adds rich depth to the melody of your performances. You can select from among 12 types of Auto Harmonize to suit the type of music you are playing.

Arpeggiator
The Arpeggiator makes it possible to play an arpeggio pattern automatically. There are 90 different arpeggio patterns from which to choose in order to match the music you are playing.

Transpose Function
An easy operation instantly changes the key of the keyboard.

Line-in and Mic Input
Play along with MP3 or CD players or other devices by plugging them into the stereo mini input jack, or plug a mic right in and sing along.

Battery or AC Power
Power the WK-200 with six D-sized batteries or purchase the AD-5MR adapter separately to power from your electrical outlets. Built-in speakers make the keyboard entirely portable.

An Auto Power Off feature turns off the device six minutes after the last key is touched, helping you save batteries.

What's in the Box
WK-200 Keyboard, Song Book, Safety Precautions, Appendix, Warranty

The Casio WK-200 keyboard is ideal for home/project studio use, open-mic performance, education/classroom applications, or simply for pure musical enjoyment. The WK-200 76 Key Musical Keyboard, with touch response, allows you to select up to 570 tones that include an array of sounds. A large LCD screen graphically shows you fingerings, keyboard keys to be pressed, and notes, making keyboard play more informative and enjoyable than ever before. Want to sound like you are playing in a large concert hall? Consider it done with the on-board Digital Effects which will add another dimension to your playing. This powerful instrument also features an on-board sequencer, for unmatched creative possibilities! You can now record up to 5 songs with 6 tracks each. Computer connectable via USB port, MIDI capable, and MP3/Audio connectivity. The WK-200 also features a new 10 second sampling feature, which will allow you to sample almost anything that you can think of!


Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano, Black

Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano, Black Review



Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano, Black Feature

  • Keyboard: 88 notes (A0-C8), Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH)
  • Maximum Polyphony: 120 notes /60 notes (Stereo)
  • Sounds: 10 Total; Piano x 2; E. Piano x 2; Harpsichord; E. Clavichord; Vibraphone; Pipe Organ; Electric Organ; Strings
  • Effects: Reverb; Chorus (Effect depth is preset for each sound)
  • Demo Songs: 10 songs (1 per sound)
Offering an affordable and rewarding piano solution, the Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano features an authentic feel and a captivating sound to satisfy the student, novice, or seasoned player. With a clean, fresh design that omits the traditional control panel, the portable and stylish SP-170 emphasizes the vital piano elements: a comfortable keyboard and satisfying sound. The two skillfully sampled concert grand piano sounds capture all the nuances of the performer's touch. A total of ten sounds are provided, including electric pianos, harpsichord, organs, strings, and more. Korg's new Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) faithfully reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano and the Key Touch Control offers three levels of sensitivity to match the keyboard response to any playing style. The SP-170's compact body houses a robust, built-in speaker system to deliver a deep and powerful sound along with a Reverb effect which adds depth and spaciousness to the sound; Chorus adds warmth and motion. Two headphone jacks allow for parent/child or student/teacher private practice, or for just sharing with friends. A Damper pedal and music rest complete the SP-170. Compact, unobtrusive, and designed for the modern world, the SP-170 Digital Piano solidly delivers the essential elements of a piano: rich, vibrant sounds and an authentic grand piano feel. Styled to mimic an acoustic piano, the SP-170 boasts a simple and clean design which eliminates the need for a control panel. In place of knobs, buttons and switches, the SP-170 relies on the keys themselves to perform these functions. The built-in stereo sound system features two efficient speakers housed in a bass reflex enclosure to deliver powerful sound. You can choose from two colors - chic black and elegant white - to match the decor of any room. The SP-170 is also lightweight and easy to transport, making it an ideal choice for concerts or live use.


Monday, October 24, 2011

Yamaha PSR-E413 61-Key Portable Keyboard

Yamaha PSR-E413 61-Key Portable Keyboard Review



Yamaha PSR-E413 61-Key Portable Keyboard Feature

  • Pro Features: Cool easy to use
  • State of the Art Features USB : Flash ROM
  • 6-track sequencer: record your own music
  • Sound Quality: 2-way stereo
  • Speaker system
The Yamaha PSRE413 offers the newest options and several innovative features for keyboard players from beginner to professional. The Yamaha Education Suite and features like realtime control over effects, filters, tempo, and 100 arpeggiator/groove patterns make things easy when it s time to play. The Yamaha Portable Grand voice and over 500 other voices plus onboard speaker system make sure things sound good, too. You also have a 300-title music database, 6-track sequencer, and USB port for computer connectivity. The PSR-E413 offers Sound Control Knobs and five types of master EQ that you can tweak to tailor sounds and effects. The Arpeggiator delivers 100 different patterns and beats.The PSR-E413 also includes USB connectivity, allowing for the transfer of songs and styles between the keyboard and your computer. This can be used for educational purposes or for musicians to play along with pieces that are downloaded into the Yamaha PSRE413. For aspiring music artists, recording original pieces is quick and simple with the 6-track/5-song capacity onboard sequencer. And, with Yamahas Performance Assistant technology, anyone can play a song even novices. When the keys are struck in time with the music, the notes are corrected to match chords of the song being played. No matter what keys are hit, the Yamaha PSRE413 keyboard plays the correct notes..


Sunday, October 23, 2011

Yamaha YPG535 Portable Grand Piano Package

Yamaha YPG535 Portable Grand Piano Package Review



Yamaha YPG535 Portable Grand Piano Package Feature

  • Keyboard: 88-key box type (A1-C7) with Touch Response, Graded Soft TouchDisplay: Large backlit LCD (320 x 240 dots) displays notation, lyrics and chords with LCD Contrast controlYamaha Education Suite: Waiting, Your Tempo, Minus One, Chord DictionarySongs: 30 Preset Songs + 5 User Songs + 70 on CD-ROM Song Clear, Track Clear, Song Volume, Song RecordingSong control: REPEAT & LEARN, A-B REPEAT, PAUSE, REW, FF, START/STOPPerformance Assistant Technology: Chord, Chord/Free, Melody, Chord/MelodyMusi
The Yamaha YPG535 88 Key Portable Keyboard gives to the sound and feel of a grand piano in a portable package at an affordable price. The YPG535 offers a graded soft touch action that everyone from the beginner to the professional will love. The YPG535 also includes a stand along with a sustain pedal and power adapter. For the beginner, the built-in interactive lessons provide a user definable tempo that allow for learning at your pace. Yamaha YPG535 Features 88 piano-style keys with Graded Soft Touch 6-track sequencer allows you to record your own music USB & Flash ROM to download new Songs and Styles for playing 5 types preset Master EQ Interactive Lessons: Your Tempo mode helps you learn to play Backlit LCD, panel lights, pitch bend wheel Portable Grand Button: industry's best piano Yamaha XGlite/GM voices plus Sweet!, Cool!, Split & Dual voice Performance Assistant guarantees a rewarding music experience Music Database 267 keyboard setups by song title Optional BB1 keyboard bench. Click for more information.Piano Centric Features The Yamaha Portable Grand, YPG535 has an easy to use panel, a wealth of piano-centric features including 88 piano-style keys, Graded Soft Touch (GST) action with different levels of resistance, high resolution stereo piano sample and comes with an attractive matching stand, PA


Saturday, October 22, 2011

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Yamaha DGX-230 Keyboard Bundle, 76 Keys - Includes Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply

Yamaha DGX-230 Keyboard Bundle, 76 Keys - Includes Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply Review



Yamaha DGX-230 Keyboard Bundle, 76 Keys - Includes Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply Feature

  • 76 Piano style keys with Graded Soft Touch
  • 6-track recorder
  • Master EQ
  • 489 high-quality tones
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 6-track recorder, Master EQ
If you're looking for a reasonably priced piano-style keyboard, look no further than the DGX230. It's great for veterans and students alike, with 76 non-weighted keys that not only look like piano keys but have a Graded Soft Touch (GST) action with different levels of resistance, making it easier for a budding musician to move to an acoustic or digital piano.

If you're looking for a reasonably priced piano-style keyboard, look no further than the DGX230. Click to enlarge.

2-Way Speaker System
Separate woofers and tweeters deliver sounds in crystal-clear stereo, for more lifelike instrument voices.

Bass Boost System
A special port on each speaker adds a impact to low-ed reproduction.

Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
Enhance sound quality with sophisticated digital effects like Harmony, Reverb & Chorus.

Advanced Wave Memory (AWM)
Yamaha Advanced Wave Memory technology delivers amazingly realistic sound.

Full Keyboard Mode
The DGX230 delivers on its piano theme with a special mode of fingering called Full Keyboard Mode. This allows the player to play the keyboard like a piano; for example a chord with the right hand and bass notes with the left. When using the accompaniment feature, the virtual band will follow these chords. Traditional portable keyboards normally require you to chord on the left side of the keyboard, in the bass section, which is foreign to most piano players. The DGX230 is also capable of this mode, for those who prefer it.

Learn to play using the Yamaha Education Suite.

Interface with your computer and DAW with USB connectivity.

Easy and intuitive controls.

Built-in stereo speakers.

Yamaha Education Suite
The DGX230 has 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on included CD-ROM for you to learn to play using the Yamaha Education Suite. The songs are separated into left and right hand parts, providing 7 levels of lessons plus a convenient chord dictionary.

Learning features are plenty. Waiting Mode stops the song until you find the right note, Your Tempo Mode matches the song's tempo to your playing speed, and Minus One Mode plays the song without your chosen part, so you can play along.

The DGX230 will monitor your progress, giving you grades for each lesson. A Chord Dictionary is also included, displaying notes and chord names on-screen.

6-Track Sequencer
Imagine capturing your child's first performance or writing and recording your own songs. With the DGX230, you have the equivalent of a built-in multi-track recorder to record one or multiple instrument parts at a time and assign each part to a different track. Six tracks are provided to accommodate sophisticated melodies, chord accompaniment and rhythm parts.

Computer Connectivity: USB and Flash ROM
The DGX230 comes with 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on an included CD-ROM and an interactive lesson system, divided into left and right hand parts, for learning them. In addition, you have the ability to connect to a computer via USB, download more songs from the Internet into the internal Flash ROM (PC only), and use all of the Yamaha Education Suite features to help you learn to play them. Yamaha makes it easy to get connected with the new PC button. Now, instead of wading through function menus and fighting through a maze of selections, one button is your expressway to music on the web and your computer. In addition, once connected, you can play your songs into the computer (PC and Mac), edit them if necessary, and e-mail them to your friends and family. And with General MIDI (GM) and XGlite compatibility, song data always plays back with the correct sounds.

Digital Music Notebook
Digital Music Notebook is a multimedia internet service that enables you to preview, purchase, download and print learn-to-play music books and chart-topping sheet music. From scales to chords to your favorite riffs, Digital Music Notebook is jam-packed with all the secrets you need to master your instrument. Add accompaniments, record and mix yourself, sing karaoke with friends, learn new techniques while having a blast--Digital Music Notebook delivers everything you need to bring music alive! And it's included with the DGX230.

Ease of Operation
There are many tools in the keyboard that make it easy to be a power user from the first day you own the keyboard.

  • Expandable Music Database: Complete keyboard setups by song title. The keyboard selects an appropriate voice for the right hand melody, the correct musical style and the correct tempo. Simply call up a song title and start playing.
  • One Touch Setting (OTS): Provides you with a recommended voice with effects for each style. For example, on a jazz style OTS might be piano, for a Latin style it might be acoustic guitar and for a rock style it might be a guitar with overdrive etc.
  • Registration Memory: Set the keyboard up just the way you like and take a digital snapshot by memorizing it to one of the Registration buttons. Load and save up to 16 Registrations to User memory. The Registration buttons are conveniently located just above the keyboard.
  • Performance Assistant Technology: Performance assistant technology is a feature from Yamaha that guarantees that you can't play a wrong note or chord. Here's how it works. Select a song, press the Performance Assistant button and play the keyboard--any notes you like. Every note you play will fit the music. If you move up the keyboard, the pitch goes up. If you move down, the pitch goes down. Play a perfect arpeggio, or play chords in time with the music, or really "go for it" and play a solo. As long as performance assistant is "on," you're "on." In addition to working with any of the internal songs with chords, this feature also works with XF MIDI files.

Master EQ: Tailor Your Sound
Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are provided to give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the instrument's internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system. You're in control.

Easy Song Arranger
You can change the "feel," or arrangement, of songs by simply pressing the Easy Song Arranger button, allowing you to re-mix any MIDI file. For example, you can try your favorite song with a Rock feel, Hip Hop, then Jazz. It's fast, powerful and one-button simple.

Realistic Sounding Voices
The DGX230 comes equipped with 116 panel voices, 12 drum/SFX kits plus 361 XGlite voices. Included in this selection is stereo-sampled Piano, a selection of special voices including brass, woodwinds, electric pianos, organs and more.

2 Note Polyphony and 16 Part Multi Timbrel
In electronic keyboards, the more sounds made at the same time--polyphony--the more memory is needed. Obviously, more is always better, because too little polyphony can cause dropouts in dense passages of music. The DGX230 has 32 notes of polyphony and will play back 16 different parts or sounds at once (16-part multi timbrel); enough for the most demanding needs.

Digital Effects
Yamaha has long been a world leader in digital signal processing technology. In fact, Yamaha professional audio products are found in most professional recording studios around the world. The DGX230 takes full advantage of this know-how, giving you an extensive range of nine, top-quality reverb effects that simulate playing in everything from a small room to a large spacious concert hall and four chorus effects that add richness to electric pianos and guitars in particular. You'll also find 26 types of Harmony effects for your melody part.

Metronome
Just what the teacher ordered! A fully adjustable metronome is just a button push away.

Auto Accompaniment Styles
In addition to the 100 songs mentioned above, the DGX230 also has auto accompaniment styles that "follow" your playing. Simply select a style of music from the 160 built-in styles (example Rock) and start playing. The DGX230 will create a backup band (bass, drums, strings, guitar etc.) and "follow" you through the song. You can play your songs and try different genres of music. And if you can't find the right style for your song, you can go to www.yamahamusicsoft.com, preview from the selection, purchase and transfer it to your keyboard (PC only).

Portable Grand: Industry's best piano
You're never more than a button push away from the most realistic piano sound in portable keyboards today. One press of the Portable Grand button resets the entire keyboard to a stereo-sampled piano--perfect for when it's time to practice. Yamaha is known around the world for the quality of our acoustic pianos and this attention to detail is evident as you enjoy the warmth and clarity of the DGX230 Portable Grand piano. And of course, the keyboard includes a Sustain Pedal jack on the back for practicing and playing piano pieces.

Connectivity
The DGX230 features USB MIDI, Sustain Pedal jack and a Headphone jack for private practice.

What's in the Box
DGX230 Keyboard, Music Rest, Accessory CD-ROM, User's Manual If you're looking for a reasonably priced piano replacement, look no further than the DGX-230. It is the music student or professional musicians answer to I need more keys! and many music teachers encourage new students to get a keyboard that will grow with their needs. It features 76 non-weighted keys that not only look like piano keys but have a Graded Soft Touch (GST) action with different levels of resistance, making it easier for a budding musician to move to an acoustic or digital piano. The DGX-230 delivers on its piano theme with a special mode of fingering called Full Keyboard Mode. This allows the player to play the keyboard like a piano; for example a chord with the right hand and bass notes with the left. When using the accompaniment feature, the virtual band will follow these chords. Traditional portable keyboards normally require you to chord on the left side of the keyboard, in the bass section, which is foreign to most piano players. The DGX-230 is also capable of this mode, for those who prefer it. The DGX230 has 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on included CD-ROM for you to learn to play using the Yamaha Education Suite. The songs are separated into left and right hand parts, providing 7 levels of lessons plus a convenient chord dictionary. Imagine capturing your childs first performance or writing and recording your own songs. With the DGX-230, you have the equivalent of a built-in multi-track recorder to record one or multiple instrument parts at a time and assign each part to a different track. Six tracks are provided to accommodate sophisticated melodies, chord accompaniment and rhythm parts. The DGX-230 comes with 30 built-in songs plus 70 more on an included CD-ROM and an interactive lesson system, divided into left and right hand parts, for learning them. In addition, you have the ability to connect to a computer via USB, download more songs from the Internet into the internal Flash ROM (PC only), and use all of the Yamaha Education Suite features to help you learn to play them. Yamaha makes it easy to get connected with the new PC button. Now, instead of wading through function menus and fighting through a maze of selections, one button is your expressway to music on the web and your computer. In addition, once connected, you can play your songs into the computer (PC and Mac), edit them if necessary, and e-mail them to your friends and family. And with General MIDI (GM) and XGlite compatibility, song data always plays back with the correct sounds. Master EQ: Tailor your sound Five different master equalizer (EQ) settings are provided to give you the best possible sound when listening through different reproduction systems—the instruments internal speakers, headphones, or an external speaker system. You're in control. Included Accessories: Yamaha Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones


Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Casio AP420 Celviano Digital Piano with Bench

Casio AP420 Celviano Digital Piano with Bench Review



Casio AP420 Celviano Digital Piano with Bench Feature

  • New Linear Morphing AiF sound source with 16 tones
  • New 3-sensor hammer action
  • Keyboard with matted "Ivory Touch" surface
  • New 2 x 20 watt speaker system
  • USB terminal, SD memory card slot, Line

The Celviano line of pianos has been refined for those who demand an authentic grand piano experience. The new AP-420’s traditional design houses new stereo grand piano sounds and enhanced “Ivory Touch” keyboard. Utilizing a new tri-sensor spring-less 88 note scaled hammer action, every nuance and detail of your performance is captured. A new 4 layer stereo grand piano sound delivers a natural, expressive and dynamic piano experience.

The AP-420 features a total of 16 built-in tones, with the ability to layer two sounds or split the keyboard to allow a bass sound in the left hand. Its built-in SD card slot allows you to load and save song files and the dual 20W speaker system delivers a sound that will resonate through your home. With 128 notes of polyphony, USB MIDI, Duet Mode, 1/4” audio outputs and more, Celviano’s advanced technology and sound will make the AP-420 the perfect addition to any home.

State-of-the-art high-end digital pianos: the newly developed sound source – Linear Morphing AiF – offers the entire spectrum of authentic grand piano tones from Pianissimo to Fortissimo without abrupt changes to the sound during the transitions. The touch and note replay behavior for the scaled hammer action keyboards has been improved. The new “Tri-Sensor” concept makes even the most complex and demanding playing techniques possible. Developing virtuosos. Virtuoso playing.

Specifications

  • Keyboard: 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action, Tri-Sensor keys, Ivory Touch
  • Touch Response: 3 Sensitivity levels / Off
  • Sound Source: 4 level stereo samples, Linear Morphing System
  • Acoustic Resonance: Yes
  • Polyphony (max): 128
  • Tones: 16
  • Reverb: 4 types
  • Chorus: 4 types
  • Brilliance: Yes
  • Layer/Split: Yes
  • Registration Memory: Yes
  • Duet Mode: Yes
  • Preset Songs: 60
  • Metronome: Beats: 0,2,3,4,5,6 Tempo Range: 20 to 255
  • Transpose: 25 Steps -12 / +12 semi tones
  • Tuning Control: A4=440Hz +/- 99 cents (variable)
  • Temperament: equal temperament + 16 scales
  • Recorder: 2 Tracks / 1 Song
  • USB Storage (to PC): Yes
  • SD Memory Card Storage: Yes
  • Speakers: 4.7” x 2” + 1” x 2”
  • Amplifier: 20W + 20W
Terminals
  • Line Out: 2
  • USB: Yes
  • Pedals : Damper, Soft, Sostenuto
  • Headphones: 2
  • AC Adaptor: AD-24
  • Pedals: (Damper, Soft, Sostenuto) Yes
  • Bench: Yes (height adjustable)
  • Music Stand: Yes
  • Score Book: Yes
Dimensions and Weight
  • Unit size w/stand: 54.9” (W) x 16.8” (D) x 32.9” (H)
  • Unit weight w/stand : 82.2 lbs.
  • Boxed size: 58.7” (W) x 22.6” D) x 20.8” (H)
  • Boxed weight: 141.1 lbs.


Tuesday, October 18, 2011

4'8" Petite Grand Piano (Mahogany Polish)

4'8" Petite Grand Piano (Mahogany Polish) Review



4'8" Petite Grand Piano (Mahogany Polish) Feature

  • Solid spruce soundboard
  • German hammers
  • 17 ply hard rock maple pinblock
  • Wet sand cast plate
  • Hardwood ribs and posts
The finish is incredible, the tone incomparable, and the playability exquisite. Shipping is free for a limited time on all Rawlings pianos! With every new Rawlings acoustic piano, we ship via our exclusive, fully-insured "Baby Your Grand Service." We do away with the normal headaches of arranging for delivery of your new piano. This service virtually eliminates the problems of moving and un-crating an instrument that weighs several hundred pounds. Once you place your order, your new piano will be delivered to your geographic location. Upon reaching your area, our shippers will contact you to set up a time for you to receive your new piano. Finally, upon arrival, our team will uncrate and set up your piano in your home, and remove all shipping debris. Total shipping time from order to delivery can take anywhere from three to four weeks, depending upon your location. After the piano is delivered, we will have one of our Concert Piano Technicians contact you to tune and make any necessary adjustments to the instrument.


Sunday, October 16, 2011

Yamaha YPT-220 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter

Yamaha YPT-220 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter Review



Yamaha YPT-220 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter Feature

  • 61-key portable keyboard with 375 high-quality instrument voices and 100 accompaniment styles
  • Portable Grand button lets you instantly call up Yamaha's world-famous grand piano sound
  • Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) feature; 102 built-in songs for easy learning
  • Reverb effect with 9 different reverb types
  • NOTE: power supply is located in the end caps of the keyboard packaging - be careful to avoid discarding it when unpacking your new keyboard!
A great choice for beginners on the go, the 61-key Yamaha YPT-220 personal keyboard features 375 natural sounding voices--including Yamaha's world-famous grand piano sound--and the Yamaha Education Suite of learning tools (with 102 built-in songs) that make piano practice fun. Other features include 361 professional sounding XGlite voices, 12 drum kit sounds, 100 accompaniment styles, and rich reverb effect that adds concert-hall ambience to any performance.

This Premium Package also comes with power supply adapter (NOTE: power supply is located in the end caps of the keyboard packaging - be careful to avoid discarding it when unpacking your new keyboard!)



The 61-key Yamaha YPT-220 portable keyboard.

Key Features

  • Voices & Styles: Total of 375 high-quality instrument voices (Stereo Grand Piano, 361 XGlite voices, 12 Drum Kits and Sound Effect Kit) and 100 accompaniment styles.
  • Sound Effect Kit: Try out each key and enjoy the sound of a dog burking, running water, a creaking door and many other unique effects.
  • Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) is an advanced set of helpful learning tools built into the instrument, letting you teach yourself how to play and perform. Y.E.S. helps you master a song with easy lesson steps. Each lesson can be done in isolation with either your left hand or right hand, or both.
  • Portable Grand Button: Playing piano is fast and easy with Yamaha's Portable Grand function. One dedicated button brings up a great sounding piano, stunningly rich and authentic in its sound and exceptionally responsive to your playing touch, as well as setting up the keyboard to play as a piano.
  • Reverb: Different reverb types let you add rich, concert-hall ambience to your performance.

Specifications

  • Number of keys: 61 (organ style)
  • Number of voices: Stereo Grand Piano + 361 XGlite + 13 Drum/SFX/SE Kits
  • Display: Custom LCD
  • Tone generating technology: AWM Stereo Sampling
  • Reverb: 9 types
  • Number of preset styles: 100
  • Number of preset songs: 102
  • Amplifiers: 2.5W + 2.5W
  • Power: 6 AA batteries or AC adapter
  • Dimensions: 37.2 x 4.6 x 13.7 inches (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 9 pounds, 11 ounces


Saturday, October 15, 2011

Yamaha PSR-290 61-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable Electronic Keyboard without Adapter

Yamaha PSR-290 61-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable Electronic Keyboard without Adapter Review



Yamaha PSR-290 61-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable Electronic Keyboard without Adapter Feature

  • The PSR-290 has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice which gives you excellent tonal quality.
  • The keyboard also uses a sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave memory) tone generation system.
  • It also works in conjunction with the Dynamic Filter, which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of a voice according to your playing strength.
The PSR-290 has a special Portable Grand Piano Voice which gives you excellent tonal quality. The keyboard also uses a sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave memory) tone generation system. Additionally, with the natural Touch Response feature, with a convenient front panel on/off switch, you'll receive maximum level control over the voices. It also works in conjunction with the Dynamic Filter, which dynamically adjusts the timbre or tone of a voice according to your playing strength. Included with the package is the Yamaha Education Suite, a set of learning tools to make studying and practicing music more fun. Each style has memory space for two One Touch Settings, and you can change them to your own desired voice setting letting you save your custom panel settings for instant recall. The built-in stereo amplifier/speaker system come with a special Bass Boost feature. The keyboard runs on six D batteries or through household current using the adaptor (not included.)

What's in the Box
Keyboard, music stand, song book, owner's manual, and one year warranty. Yamaha PSR-290 61-Note Touch-Sensitive Portable Electronic Keyboard without Adapter


Friday, October 14, 2011

Casio CTK-2100 61 Key Personal Keyboard Premium Package with Headphones, Stand & Power Supply

Casio CTK-2100 61 Key Personal Keyboard Premium Package with Headphones, Stand & Power Supply Review



Casio CTK-2100 61 Key Personal Keyboard Premium Package with Headphones, Stand & Power Supply Feature

  • Easy-to-play keyboard 61-key portable keyboard with wide range of tones, rhythms and learning capabilities
  • Premium package includes professional closed-cup headphones, single x-braced stand, and World Tour brand power supply
  • 400 high-quality tones, 150 rhythms and auto accompaniments for Latin music
  • Voice Pad allows you to play sampled sounds; connect CD or MP3 player for practicing along with favorite songs
  • Powered by 6 AA batteries or included AC adapter
A great choice for both piano beginners and intermediates, the portable Casio CTK-2100 personal keyboard offers 61 piano-style touch keys and step-by-step lessons that help just about anyone learn to play. Offering a wide range of features and functions, the CTK-2100 keyboard includes 400 tones and 150 rhythms, sampling function, an audio-in jack that lets you play along with your favorite songs, USB port for connecting to a PC, and AHL audio technology for reproducing amazingly real grand piano and acoustic musical instrument sounds. It's powered by 6 AA batteries.

This Premium Package also comes with professional closed-cup headphones, single x-braced stand, and World Tour brand power supply.

Key Features

  • AHL sound source (Acoustic & Highly-compressed Large-waveform): All built-in tones, including piano and acoustic instrument tones, now sound better than ever before! 48-tone maximum polyphony provides plenty of margin to minimize the chance of notes being dropped when tones are layered and when playing with Auto Accompaniment.
  • Piano-style keyboard: An easy-to-play keyboard with an appearance resembling that of an acoustic piano.
  • Digital effects: Use effects to add reverb for more depth and breadth in your music.
  • Step Up Lesson: Pieces are divided into short, easy-to-master phrases making it easy for just about anyone to learn to play. After you master a phrase you advance to the next one. With this new lesson function, you keep building up your collection of mastered phrases and soon you are able to play the entire song.
  • Scoring system: Your lesson score appears on the display screen.
  • Voice fingering guide: If the keyboard senses you are having problems, it will help you by calling out finger numbers in a simulated human voice.
  • Metronome for lesson support
  • Sampling function: Sample a sound and you can play it on the keyboard! You can create sound effects for a party or other events, or use sounds to compose music (1 sound; 1-second sampling time). The potential for fun is virtually unlimited!
  • Audio-in jack: Connect a digital audio player, CD player, or other audio device and you can play along with music played through the keyboard's speakers.
  • Wide selection of tones (400 high-quality tones) supports play of songs from various genres.
  • 150 rhythms and auto accompaniments for Latin music and other styles from around the world. In addition to Bossa Nova, Samba, and other basic rhythms, you also get Cumbia, Reggaeton, Calypso, and more USB port for computer connection
  • General MIDI (GM Level 1) support allows connection with a computer or another GM-compatible device

Specifications

  • Keyboard: 61 standard-size keys
  • Touch Response: 2 types, Off
  • Key Light System: Up to 4 keys can be lit at the same time
  • Maximum Polyphony: 48 notes (24 for certain tones)
  • Effects: 10 types
  • Reverb: 1 to 10, Off
  • Metronome: beats per measure -- 0,2 to 6; tempo range -- 30 to 255
  • Step Up Lesson:
    • Lessons: 4 (Listen, Watch, Remember, Auto)
    • Lesson Part: L, R, LR
    • Functions: Repeat, Voice Fingering Guide, Note Guide.
  • Music Challenge: 20 notes
  • Auto Accompaniment: Rhythm Patterns -- 150; One Touch Presets -- 150
  • Musical Information Function: Tone, Rhythm, Song Bank, numbers and names; staff notation, fingering, pedal operation, tempo, measure and beat number, chord name, etc.
  • USB port: Yes
  • Sustain jack: Standard jack (sustain, sostenuto, soft, rhythm start/stop)
  • Phones/Output jack: Stereo standard jack
  • Output Impedance: 200 Ohm, Output Voltage: 4.8 V (RMS) MAX
  • Audio In jack: Stereo mini jack
  • Input Impedance: 40 kOhm, Input Sensitivity: 200 mV
  • Mic In jack: Standard jack
  • Batteries: 6 AA batteries


The 61-key Casio CTK-2100 portable keyboard makes it easy to learn to play the piano (see larger version of keyboard plus a detail of the keyboard controls.