I just couldn't fall in love with the Kawai sounds ( out of box anyway ) compared to other models. The way the resonances are done and sound as well is another, even the higher end models I actually tried I thought ( CA67/CA17 through decent headphones ), just not quite my cuppa, a bit synthetic for some reason as well and not so organic/natural sounding, but to each their own. but I often find it is in the midrange where you really hear tone best, and that is where it goes down for me on those octaves above/below middle C. If I were to put my finger on it, For me the midrange seems lacking in the Kawais, not enough body to the tone, higher up there is some nice sounds, and plenty bass too. In my case I pretty much always prefer the sounds of the yamahas anyway in most cases out of the ones I heard and tried in terms of timbre/tone, but the OP may feel different. I never tried one though, the Shigeru EX as found on the higher end kawai models appeals more to me, then again, entirely subjective. I wouldn't rate it any higher than what is in the PX Casios in terms of appealing to me, rather than saying is it less realistic or whatever the case may be, just stating preferences.

Personally I am not a big fan of the sample of the grand pianos in that model. Yamaha is no longer fixing them under warranty now.įWIW, the ES100 seems popular, I am sure you have your own taste, just as anyone else, so you may care to listen to some of the demos as well to get an idea. )Ĭan anyone suggest any older models that might fit the bill that are worth looking at ? I do like the S08 and would be happy to get it repaired - but only if the key problem could be solved. I do like the Korg but it does seem a bit sparse for functionality. I've already followed the YouTube video on how to fix it and managed to get a few more years out of it but it's gotten worse now so I've decided to buy another sub $ 600 one.

I have a Yamaha S08 but a few keys are broken on it and stick down - an inherent problem with some of these series Yamahas apparently. Yamaha P35 - Only 32 note poly but at least it has 5 pin DIN midi outĬasio anything - None seem to have Midi out. (EP, Vibra, Strings, Rhodes, or similar)Īlesis Coda Pro - Discontinued after a very short time The main criteria is that it has midi out on it via 5 pin DIN (without using a converter) and have good sound for piano and a few other simple ones. Not being a keyboard guy but needing a keyboard for the odd jam, would any one have any suggestions for an inexpensive 88 key weighted Digital Piano or similar ?

88 key weighted keyboard casio