Musical Instruments

Yamaha YDP 160 Arius Digital Piano

2009-06-14T12:20:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792880174
Model:YDP160

A year ago, I was looking for an inexpensive digital piano

very good quality

After sampling several options at places like Guitar Center and the like, I reduced my choices to three: the YDP-160 and Casio's PX800 and AP200

Built-in AWM stereo sampled instrument Voices faithfully reproduce their complete range from the soft, dark lows to the glistening, bright highs.

Despite costing a lot more, I went with the Yamaha

Rating 5

After almost daily (OK, nightly) use, I can say in full confidence that I'm happy with the choice I made

2009-06-03

Unlike the Casios, the Yamaha piano is sturdy

The Arius series digital pianos feature Yamaha's sophisticated AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) with Dynamic Stereo Sampling for the ultimate in instrument realism

Built-in AWM stereo sampled instrument Voices faithfully reproduce their complete range from the soft, dark lows to the glistening, bright highs.

Taken at different 3 levels of soft, medium and loud each key is comprised of multiple stereo recordings of an actual grand piano. This provides subtle differences in volume and timbre depending on how you play the keys, and gives you full expressive control over the sound

Casio CDP 100 88 Note Weighted Hammer Action Digital Piano

2009-06-14T12:19:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
Model:CDP-100

It all starts with the sound and feel, and thanks to the carefully sampled grand piano sound and scaled hammer action, the Casio CDP-100 Digital Piano gives you both

88 keys

The HL Sound Source and 88-key, naturally scaled hammer action with three levels of touch sensitivity give you a realistic and satisfying piano experience in a portable, affordable digital piano. It has five sounds including stereo grand piano, 32-note polyphony, eight digital effects, five demo songs, layer and tranpose function, speaker system, MIDI I/O, plus headphone and sustain pedal jacks

76 Key Portable Grand with power

2009-06-14T12:18:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792306216
Model:DGX230AD

I can't say that this keyboard, though a toy, isn't worth the going price

Not for gigging

I picked it up at the urging of a bandleader who is convinced the sound of its bass matches his electric bass on his double-neck guitar

76 Graded Soft Touch keyboard

If I want to make the rest of the band hate me, I simply turn on the automatic songs on break

Rating 4

The keyboard doubles as a "juke box" with keys / karaoke machine and a surrogate piano

2009-06-14

I've used it outside with batteries and find the speakers occasionally convenient

Aside from it now being affordable (I bought it when it first came out at around $900), this is a high quality digital piano

Top of the line

The sound is utterly incredible, clear cut and crisp

76 Graded Soft Touch keyboard

Basic operation is simple, the weighted keys match those of actual piano keys

Rating 5

2009-03-28

The unit is very functional with excellent sound

Review of Yamaha DGX 230

Keys are weighted

76 Graded Soft Touch keyboard

Rating 4

2009-01-18

the harder you press the louder the sound

The Yamaha DGX-630 offers an affordable, feature-packed portable keyboard that boasts an authentic grand piano-like touch: heavy in the low end, feathery light in the highs, and amazingly responsive throughout

76 Graded Soft Touch keyboard

It also includes USB MIDI and USB to Device for removable storage, along with a high resolution Live! Grand stereo sample, song recorder, score and lyric display. The USB facilitates easy transfer with a PC or Macintosh computer for use with many optional software packages that can score, arrange, and sequence your music

Neotech Accordion Harness Strap

2009-06-14T12:17:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Neotech
Label:Neotech
EAN:0711554310025
Model:3101002

This just shows you how personal a thing like straps are

It's a personal thing

I'm delighted with my Neotech straps

Fits most accordions

I find them quite comfortable---but probably the best thing about them is that the material they're made of prevents them from slipping around on my shoulders, like leather straps often do

Rating 4

I think it's just a great design

2009-04-01

Plus, these are professional-quality, wide accordion straps that are at least HALF as expensive as leather straps this size

I would say that this harness is good, because it does support the weight well however, if you are small like me (woman 5'3) it is loose

Good, Not Great

I think they could have made it to be a little more petite friendly!

Fits most accordions

Rating 3

I tried this Neotech strap along with the Neotech Mega Accordion Harness, Black

Not comfortable, difficult to fit

I found the Mega strap to be extremely comfortable, but this one to be very uncomfortable

Fits most accordions

The contoured design did not seem to fit my body shape

Rating 1

Build quality and materials seem very good, though

2007-10-30

Thus the reason for 2 stars

The Neotech Accorsion Harness Strap uses 2 uniquely curved straps with Neotech's internal control-stretch system

Fits most accordions

Bound edges provide the ultimate in comfort. Fully adjustable-approximately from 23" to 49"

Yamaha YPT 300 Full Size Enhanced Teaching System Music Keyboard

2009-06-14T12:15:00.000-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792278315
Model:YPT300

The newer YPT-310 is functionally identical to this earlier model YPT-300

YPT-300 VS. YPT-310

The newer model changes simply made the device more environmentally friendly ("greener")

Keyboard/Polyphony - 61 regular-sized touch sensitive keys and 32-note polyphony.

You can therefore find additional reviews of this device at Yamaha YPT310 61 Full Size Touch Sensitive Keys with 500 tones and 32-note polyphony

Rating 5

The letters at the end of the model number, such as "AD", indicate bundled accessories, such as the power adapter

2009-02-05

Several years we have had this now and it has held up well and the keys are weighted to mimic actual piano keys so it is perfect for kids taking lessons and needing to practice at home

Perfect for beginners as well as those more advanced

Keyboard/Polyphony - 61 regular-sized touch sensitive keys and 32-note polyphony.

Rating 5

I bought this keyboard to mess around and maybe learn a few chords and I was amazed at how cool this keyboard is compared to most

Excellent Keyboard for Beginners

They say Yamaha is one of the best keyboard brands out there and now I'm a believer

Keyboard/Polyphony - 61 regular-sized touch sensitive keys and 32-note polyphony.

I've even recorded with this keyboard, nothing professional, but it works

Rating 5

Has a decent quality of features and the sound is pretty good for it's price range

2008-06-08

A perfect keyboard for any starter

My 8 year old daughter wanted to take piano lessons but we didn't want to invest in a full sized piano

Wonderful keyboard!

So we started looking for a keyboard to suit our needs

Keyboard/Polyphony - 61 regular-sized touch sensitive keys and 32-note polyphony.

We chose this one because the keys are full-sized and touch sensitive

Rating 5

Her piano teacher told us this was essential so she won't have problems switching from playing keyboard to piano and back again

2007-10-06

This one has all the features that we wanted and the price is reasonable

I bought this at Sam's club for $139 and it included power adaptor and stand

Great keyboard

We wanted our kids to learn how to play music but didn't want to spend a lot of money on a full sized piano not to mention we didn't want to deal with the size and mobility issues

Keyboard/Polyphony - 61 regular-sized touch sensitive keys and 32-note polyphony.

This was a great inexpensive keyboard for that purpose

Rating 5

We haven't tried out all it can do yet but we like the sound and the songs programmed into it

2005-12-29

Yamaha YPT-300 is a touch sensitive instrument that features 482 dynamic, authentic Voices, with 361 XGlite Voices and 12 Drum Kits, the YPT-300 also has 106 accompaniment Styles and 102 built-in Songs

Keyboard/Polyphony - 61 regular-sized touch sensitive keys and 32-note polyphony.

Use the Portable Grand button to instantly call up an authentic stereo grand piano sound. An optional USB-MIDI interface allows you to download song data from the Internet and store it to Flash memory on the instrument

Casio 61 Key Portable Keyboard with Stand Black CTK720STAD

2009-05-04T03:37:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0079767343231
Model:CTK720STADV

I got this at a Target during a christmas sale for [

GOOD

61-Key Digital Keyboard

Rating 5

] bucks! Even at 99 I'd have to say for the price it is a a good buy

2009-01-25

I like all the different tones you can choose from

If you are a beginner and want a few songs to play along with or rhythms to improvise to, this keyboard will do the trick

Barely Adequate Keyboard for Beginners or Children

It's OK for young kids, but could use some improvement

61-Key Digital Keyboard

The positives:

* Lots of songs, tones and rhythms (rhythmic patterns), and a piano bank, essentially a group of pre-recorded pieces using the piano sound

* Fairly long battery life (takes 6 AA batteries or a 9V Adapter, included here)

* Shuts off automatically after a few minutes

* Lightweight

* Somewhat sturdy

* Includes USB General MIDI function in order to use it as a MIDI controller with a computer (with music notation software such as Finale or Sibelius, for example)

* Metronome function

The negatives:

* Songs not alphabetized on list printed on keyboard, so finding songs takes longer than it should

Rating 2

* Somewhat worthless, overly complex "Music Information System" information on the front screen (including a keyboard diagram showing which keys you struck - is that really necessary?)

* Keys not weighted, so if does not really feel like a piano, but you get what you pay for

* No velocity sensitivity (loud and soft)

* No native Apple Macintosh OSX support for USB General MIDI (see below)

* No way to prevent the volume slider from being pushed all the way up all the time, so if a children are playing this and they figure out how to adjust the volume, there's nothing you can do other than to keep reminding them to keep the volume at a low level

Unlike a previous reviewer, I didn't encounter any keys out of tune, but the piano sounds (let alone the most of the others) hark back to the 1980s in sound quality

2008-12-29

Regarding the lack of support for Apple Macintosh OSX, you can find an Apple Macintosh OSX MIDI driver for ALL Casio keyboards here:

http://code

My boyfriend loved it as birthday gift

nice

It has everything, no further shopping needed

61-Key Digital Keyboard

I'm stil waiting for a concert though

Rating 5

2008-10-18

Now, it's been ages since I have had a keybaord or piano around the house

You get what you pay for...

I wanted to get myself back into the swing of things again so I thought I would low-ball it on the price and just get something to get the creative juices flowing again

61-Key Digital Keyboard

Well, you get what you paid for

Rating 2

The CTK-720 arrived today perfectly fine (sans a few nasty dings in the box, the unit was unscathed)

2008-06-27

I set it up, hooked it up to my own speaker system to make sure it would have the chance to produce a nice clean sound

61-Key Digital Keyboard

M Audio Keyrig 25 25 note Synth Action Keyboard and Midi Controller

2009-05-04T03:36:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:M-Audio
Label:M-Audio
EAN:0612391701826
Model:9900-52477-00

The product was received on time and was in good condition

Keyrig 25

It seems to be working very well

25-note, synth-action keyboard

Rating 4

2008-10-14

Although advertised to work just fine on Windows Vista, that is misleading to say the least

Wrongly advertised

It comes with two sets of software that the publishers finally admitted will not work on Vista

25-note, synth-action keyboard

They do insist that the keyboard itself will work on Vista, so if you can find and buy some other programs that will run on Vista, it might work

Rating 1

No, they didn't know which software to recommend

2008-04-05

And the instructions on how to use the keyboard were on the non-working software, so even if you do, you would have to figure out on your own how to use it on the new software

M-Audio KeyRig 25 turns your Mac or PC into a mobile keyboard workstation

25-note, synth-action keyboard

Featuring a compact 25-note USB MIDI keyboard and the award-winning Key Rig software for the PC, KeyRig 25 makes it easy to compose and perform computer-based music anywhere you want. Play Key Rig's virtual instrument sounds, or audition loops and compose songs with Pro Tools M-Powered, Ableton Live Lite (included) or other music-creation programs

Yamaha EZ 200 61 Key Lighted Keyboard with Yamaha Education Suite

2009-05-04T03:35:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792304458

Comedy may be hard but music is easy to play

61 Touch-sensitive keys

Whether you're just starting to play or are a seasoned pianist, the portable Yamaha EZ-200 is a perfect, affordable choice. Yamaha EZ-200 lighted keyboard gives you a high-quality instrument with 61-touch sensitive keys that provides a great learning tool for beginners

Casio 76 Key Electronic Keyboard with Adaptor and Stand

2009-05-04T03:33:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0079767342548
Model:WK-110STAD

I got this for my son to start piano lessons, and was told by the teacher to get a 76 key keyboard with touch-sensitive keys, and this was the cheapest one with the best reviews

Wonderful Purchase

And I agree with those reviews - this is a great value keyboard

76-Key Digital Keyboard

It is a nice large keyboard with nice wide keys - feels like a piano, not at all like a mini-one or a toy

Rating 5

My son did his practice, then I took over an reclaimed much of my own childhood lessons in one evening! I like the three-step lesson - they are not hard to setup

2009-02-17

And the thing overall isn't hard to get going

I bought this in store at Target, same price as online

Fun and Functional

I didn't want to wait for shipping to play with my new toy

76-Key Digital Keyboard

It came with the adaptor and a stand that was easy to put together though rather ugly and hard to tuck away in corners

Rating 4

But it does its job of holding the keyboard off the floor

2009-02-05

The lessons are a pretty good function

I like how the only two other reviews for this product are by reviewers who are only associated with items that are "Offered by" some related store

Nice fake reviews.

Obviously fake and/or payed-off reviews

76-Key Digital Keyboard

Hopefully they are accurate in their deceit

Rating 3

2008-12-13

I received this keyboard yesterday and spent the whole night playing it

great deal

Even though the product description does not say the model number, as you would be able to recognize from the picture, it is WK-110 from Casio

76-Key Digital Keyboard

I owned a 61 key keyboard before, but this being 76 just takes the whole experience to another level

Rating 5

The touch sensitive keys are very responsive and the responsiveness can also be adjusted through the settings

2008-09-26

Besides great sound, USB MIDI connectivity, the on-keyboard piano lessons are incredible

Just got this keyboard for my daughter's piano lessons - wow, didn't expect such a great product in this price range!! it's really impressive - the Grand Piano sounds like a real piano, the keys are touch sensitive - playing it gives you a realistic piano experience! Another amazing thing is that this keyboard is 76 keys (as compared to standard 66 keys), and it is *really big*, giving you the full scale ranges as if you've had a real piano in front of you! I simply cannot believe the value we've got with purchasing this product for just $199 - also comes with free stand and the power adapter

Amazing value!!! Great product!!!

Great job Target \ Amazon! Thank you!

76-Key Digital Keyboard

Rating 5

76-Key Digital Keyboard

Children's Carry Along Keyboard

2009-05-04T03:32:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:ELC
Label:ELC
EAN:5050048207416

Children's Carry Along Keyboard

Children's Carry Along Keyboard.

Introduce your child to lots of different instruments and sounds with this interactive keyboard. Packed with features, your child can create all types of music using a number of different instrument sounds (including drums of course), listen to a variety of musical styles and record and play back tunes

Yamaha PSRE313 61 Key Portable Personal Keyboard Package

2009-05-02T01:29:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0718122383801
Model:PSRE313

While this item did arrive on time, it did not arrive in the condition which was ordered and there were several parts of it missing

DO NOT BUY FROM MUSIC BAY-rude and unprofessional

There were several problems:

1)The item arrived in packaging which was clearly previously opened and re-sealed, thus NOT new

Backlit LCD screen

The box had dents all over it and even a hole, and the tape on each corner had been removed and replaced

Rating 1

The styrofoam meant to protect the sides of the item did not even fit on the item properly

2009-02-19

The notestand was in a plastic bag that had holes in it and thus was also not new-appearing

Since there were no reviews yet, I thought I'd put in my two cents

From someone new to pianos

Mind you, this is my first musical instrument, so I'm not experienced with this sort of product

Backlit LCD screen

However, I've had a friend who is an excellent pianist check it out

Rating 4

Anyways, this seems to be a very good piano so far

2008-03-11

It has a good, stereo sound

The Yamaha PSR-E313 keyboard gives you the touch-sensitive feel of a piano, with a 2-track recorder and hundreds of great voices and styles to spark your creativity

Backlit LCD screen

You can use the PSR-E313's Music Database function to call up 100 song titles, and the keyboard?s settings will automatically adjust its sound and style settings to match the song you choose! With the push of a button, you can call up an incredible-sounding Portable Grand setting, and use the included Yamaha Education Suite to learn how to play and practice on the PSR-E313 with ease!+PLUS+ YAMAHA SURVIVAL KIT. Includes a Yamaha Two-year Extended Warranty, Power Adapter, Footswitch, Stereo Headphones, Bonus coupons and a Yamaha Keyboard DVD-ROM

Yamaha YPT410 61 Full Size Touch Sensitive Keys Bundle Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply

2009-05-02T01:28:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0874171002640
Model:YAC YPT410 PAK

Excellent keyboard for the price

Great Product!!!!!

61 Full Size Keys

Rating 5

as good as a full scale synth!

The stand and the headphones work like a charm

2009-04-27

However the tutorials are not very intuitive!

This keyboard works great

Great Keyboard within an affordable price range

It has many features and true Yamaha voices

61 Full Size Keys

I love it

Rating 4

Only thing is the stand that is not from YAMAHA so it does not fit axatly as it should be

2009-02-07

Other than that, it is perfect

The YPT410 combines traditional learning tools with hands-on performance features like Pitch Bend Wheel for authentic playing of guitar and horn sounds, Control Knobs that allow you to have real time control over filters, effects, EQ, tempo and an arpeggio function for techno and synthesizer keyboard playing that can automatically add the playing of notes in rapid succession in ascending and descending fashion

61 Full Size Keys

These are easy to use professional features that set this keyboard apart from others in its class. You'll sound great!

Roland DP2 Damper Pedal for Keyboard and Midi

2009-05-02T01:27:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Roland
Label:Roland
EAN:0761294009116

The DP-2 is a momentary footswitch for "non-latch" operations such as sustaining notes on electronic keyboards

The DP-2 is a compact model that can also be used for things like punch in/out on Roland/BOSS recording gear, while the DP-8 and DP-10 (not shown) are larger, piano-style pedals.

On Stage Keyboard Dust Cover for 88 Key Keyboards

2009-05-02T01:26:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:On Stage
Label:On Stage
EAN:0659814409785
Model:KDA7088B

A professional keyboard cover to keep your keys free of harmful dust and debris

Fits most 76-88 key models

Dust free spandex material stretches to fit 61, 76 or 88-key keyboards. Comes complete with a built-in bag, plastic cord and locking clasp

Casio WK200 76 Key Personal Keyboard with MP3 Audio Connection and 570 Tones

2009-05-02T01:24:00.000-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0079767313586
Model:CAS WK200

I played piano on my family's old baby grand piano all my life and then I went off to college where I had no piano

Almost like the real thing!

I finally asked for one for my birthday and this is what my family chose for me

Recorder for composing and play

The sound is GREAT (the 5 main piano tones are very nice, I love 002), the keyboards have a very nice weight to them that makes them feel like a real piano (not something cheap and plasticy)

Rating 5

Some accessories I'd recommend for any buyers:

Headphones-- This keyboard can go really loud and if you're around others, you may want to consider headphones so you can enjoy all the sound :) If you use regular stereo-mini phones (like iPod jacks), you will need a Stereo Mini Jack (1/8") to Stereo Standard Plug (1/4")

2009-04-15

Pedal-- This is an M-Audio keyboard so it works with just about any pedal but I really love this one:

http://www

Bought from Costco, adapter included

Poor sound

The sound is pretty bad, even when compared to a 5-yr old Yamaha I'm retiring

Recorder for composing and play

Didn't have a chance to figure out if I can load new tones

Rating 2

2009-01-16

wife didn't like it at all

After reading many reviews I decided upon this product

Really delivers

It is more than I expected and the family is enjoying it

Recorder for composing and play

The only bad thing is it does not come with an electrical adaptor so unless you have a ton of huge batteries hanging around you won't be able to play it right away so I recommend that get the adaptor at the same time

Rating 5

The sound is fantastic!!

2009-01-11

The Casio WK200 Personal Keyboard offers great tones, sampling, and lessons in one great keyboard!This WK200 is amazing! Casio is showing how much they can fit in to this keyboard while offering at a price that makes it impossible to turn down

Recorder for composing and play

The New 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.

Akai MPK 49 Controller Keyboard

2009-04-14T07:54:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Akai
Label:Akai
EAN:0825213002319
Model:MPK49

Maximize musical ideas on-stage or in the studio with the new Akai MPK49 performance controller

49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and full-sized keys

The Akai MPK49 ushers in a new era for USB/MIDI controllers by combining a high-quality, 49-key, semi-weighted keyboard with aftertouch and 12 genuine M.

Elegance Keyboard

2009-04-14T07:53:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Austin Bazaar Affiliate
Label:Austin Bazaar Affiliate

Product does not power on with the supplied adaptor or with the D batteries

CRAP

Purchased as a holiday gift

61 Keys Keyboard

Seller will not exchange or refund money

Rating 1

Item is junk and seller is NOT reputable

2007-12-11

Just throw your money right in the trash rather than be frustrated

My granddaughter loved this keyboard

Birthday Gift

She said that it was the best birthday present ever

61 Keys Keyboard

And I agree it is a great product at a reasonable price!

Rating 5

2007-01-11

This keyboard is excellent value for money, but BEWARE::: The power unit being supplied by Austin Bazaar is incorrect and WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE UNIT

*****WARNING*****

Check that a 9V power unit is supplied and NOT the 12V unit

61 Keys Keyboard

The latter unit will cause the keyboard to overheat and eventually burn out, rendering your money lost

Rating 3

2006-11-06

This product is horrible - complete crime that they're selling this

Horrible Sham of a Product

The quality of the sound is absolutely horrific - that is, if you can get sound

61 Keys Keyboard

i owned this keyboard for a month before it stopped turning on - plugged in or with battery, the keyboard will not turn on, and there is no information for servicing this product

Rating 1

so buyers beware!

2006-06-12

This keyboard is very poor quality

DO NOT Waste Your Money

It rattled when moved as if there was a broken piece inside

61 Keys Keyboard

It only worked on batteries

Rating 1

The power cord did not work

2006-01-04

There were no instructions included

This 61 keys keyboard is perfect for beginners and students or anyone who doesnt havespace for a grand piano

61 Keys Keyboard

It comes with advanced features like Rising/Descending tone function, Single and fingered chord/ auto-base-chord/syn. Also includes features such as Vibrato, sustain, fill in, base effect

Kaysound MC 25 Keyboard with 37 Mini Keys

2009-04-14T07:52:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Kaysound
Label:Kaysound
EAN:0685666000061
Model:MC-25

I bought this keyboard on a whim for my 'almost' 3 year old Granddaughter

Educational fun for your little one

She loves it!! I have ordered two more for my other toddler Grandchildren

8 Rhythms

Rating 5

2008-12-30

This key board is great for children, it has lots of rhythms and cool sounds

Great fun

Amazing for $10

8 Rhythms

The first one didn't work, Maggio Music were very nice and sent a new one out immediately

Rating 3

2008-11-26

Tuning just shy of 1 full tone sharp with no adjustment possible

What can you expect for $10?

Voices crackly

8 Rhythms

Only 2-note polyphony

Rating 2

But considering the price, might be acceptable as a short-term starter instrument for a small child

2006-02-25

Children's Music Keyboard / 25 Mini Keys Vibration effect Volume & tempo controls Requires 3 AA batteries(not incl

8 Rhythms

Casio LK220 61 Key Personal Lighted Keyboard with MP3 Connection, USB port, and 400 Tones

2009-04-14T07:50:00.000-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0079767313524
Model:CAS LK220

I absolutely love this keyboard

Great keyboard for a beginner.

The built-in "song trainer" is quite helpful, teaching you the song one hand at a time and then both hands

New 48-note polyphony AHL sound source

While the built-in songs are your typical public-domain fare (e

Rating 4

2009-01-08

Canon in D, Turkey in the Straw, Ode to Joy, etc

The LK-220 introduces those who are just learning to play the keyboard to the new Step-Up learning system from Casio

New 48-note polyphony AHL sound source

The practice pieces are divided into small learning units, which are easy to learn step by step. And that&aposs not all; the LK220

Yamaha DGX230 76 Full Sized Piano Style Keys Bundle Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply

2009-04-11T02:23:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0874171002664
Model:YAC DGX230 PAK

I bought the yamaha keyboard for my wife for Christmas expecting

a middle of the road keyboard,We are both impressed with the quality,workmanship and endless features of this product for the price

exceptional quality

We would recommend this to anyone from a beginner to an advanced player

76 Piano style keys with Graded Soft Touch

Rating 5

2009-01-18

The DGX230 is the new 2008 base model in the popular Yamaha DGX Digital Piano range

76 Piano style keys with Graded Soft Touch

With a superb stereo Grand Piano sound, and 76 box style piano keys the DGX230 is an ideal introduction to piano playing. Not only is the piano action touch sensitive but this model features Yamaha's 'Graded Soft Touch' offering an authentic key action - heavier towards the bass end lighter towards the treble end

Casio WK500 76 Key Personal Keyboard with MP3 Audio Connection, 670 Tones and Power Supply

2009-04-11T02:22:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0079767313593
Model:CAS WK500

I bought this keyboard for our whole family

I love my keyboard

I am learning how to play with the help of the installed teaching system and my kids enjoy experimenting with the different sounds and beats

Digital Effects

I wanted a keyboard that will grow with me as I become more experienced and I am very happy with my choice!

Rating 5

2009-01-23

With 76 touch-sensitive piano style keys and a host of features, which include 670 high quality tones, recording capabilities and song expansion, the WK-500 as the latest edition to the WK range of Casio keyboards

Digital Effects

Featuring 48 note polyphony, line .

Yamaha YPT210AD Portable Keyboard with Adapter

2009-04-11T02:20:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792293721
Model:YPT210AD

My daughter thinks it is the best keyboard on the earth

keyboard

And it is really good for a kid

61 full size keys

Because of it she is going to take lessons

Rating 5

I am really happy with the purchase

2009-03-20

There isn't much else to say, really, other than "Yamaha makes good keyboards

As good as a beginner keyboard can get

" This model isn't exactly for the super-pros, but for the beginning to intermediate keyboardist, this product will make for a wise investment

61 full size keys

Rating 4

2009-01-15

In order to provide an opportunity to practice in the dorm at college we purchased this keyboard for our child

Works for our child

She can put on ear phones or low volume and practice without having to compete for limited practice room space

61 full size keys

It is also handy for reference when studying music theory

Rating 5

2009-01-06

may be i was a fool expecting this keyboard to be a wonderful instrument, cause this is far not the best keyboard among all of these crapy cheap keyboards

i was rather disappointed but still..

61 full size keys

with its 61 keys it has a beautiful setting that u can extend octaves

Rating 3

this yamaha has no touch sensitivity and it's a pity

2008-09-01

I bought this as a gift for a friend

Great keyboard, great price.

I was very impressed with the quality especially for the price

61 full size keys

My friend was really thrilled with it and is enjoying it every day

Rating 5

A very nice keyboard and a fabulous price at Amazon

2008-06-27

The YPT-210 features 375 natural sounding voices, including Stereo Grand Piano, 361 XGlite voices, 12 drum kits and a sound effect kit

61 full size keys

The YPT-210 also has 100 accompaniment styles and 102 built-in songs. Use the Portable Grand button to instantly call up an authentic stereo grand piano sound

Korg microKORG Portable Synth Vocoder

2009-04-11T02:19:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Korg
Label:Korg
EAN:0603384024770
Model:Micro-KORG

I use this Korg almost everyday at band practice

MicroKORG - Synth for my band

It's a great, portable synth

Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System

I love using it and it produces amazing quality

Rating 5

I really like when people ask about it since it's such a cool product and is small enough to carry around with me

2009-04-09

I highly recommend this to anyone

I don't have much room but wanted a Synth that would also provide MIDI control functions within my cramped PC work area

Size Matters

I lowered a hidden keyboard drawer under my desk that I wasn't using, and it fit there out of the way

Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System

When I go to pull it out, I had to clamp the wires with some "give" so it won't get pulled off the back

Rating 5

Due to its size, it's very convenient with my PC keyboards and monitors just above it

2009-03-07

I got the PDF version of the manual, which was easier to read and also allowed me to magnify it (for my poor eyes)

I bought this unit, and I was immediately on my way to making new music

great vocorder/synth, especially for the money

The wood panels and knobs give it a retro look, but don't be fooled, as it kicks out the latest jams with ease

Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System

If a vocoder is not found in your current gear, then this would be a great addition

Rating 5

I found that it was very interoperable with my existing equipment, so that I could make new fat tunes

2009-03-02

The knobs and controls are almost all cross compatible with my Yamaha synth

bucks but, this product is frekin awesome, i bought it and i am glad i did, the synths are full programmable, the best thing about this synth is that it is SO versatile, has many banks to make and save sounds on, comes with a manual thats clearly laid out

so itll set you back about 400

it has a headphones out (1/4") stereo out L & R (2 1/4") dynamic 1/4" and included condenser mic (with mic in) line in and a midi in, out and thru

Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System

i am glad because i can use some other midi device to control its tiny keyboard

Rating 5

one of the coolest things i didnt know about the keyboard when i bought it, was it has a 6 AA battery panel to power it, so u dont need wall outlet, the sound quality is fantastic, i had it hooked up mono so im sure stereo is phatty

2008-11-18

the synths have a wide range of dynamic controls, and sound like big bucks, for the money you pay for it

If you're looking for a synth, you can stop now

Rather Wonderful

Buy this

Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System

Everyone from Yeah Yeah Yeahs to Boredoms uses this thing

Rating 5

You can get the sound you want

2008-04-29

Korg has introduced a portable synthesizer offering a variety of tools for performers, producers, computer musicians and beginners alike

Sound Generation Method: Analog Modeling Synthesis System

The new microKORG delivers modeling synthesis, vocoding, real-time control, on-board effects, and external audio processing, plus Korg's sound at an affordable price. The microKORG's 37-mini-key compact chassis also makes it ideal for the musician or DJ working in a limited-space environment

Noteworthy YM 3100 61 Key Multifunction Electronic Keyboard With Free Microphone

2009-04-11T02:17:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Noteworthy
Label:Noteworthy
EAN:6936923014982

The Noteworthy YM-3100 61 Key Multifunction Electronic Keyboard is perfect for the beginner or that piano/keyboardist looking for an extremely lightweight and portable keyboard

This Portable Keyboard offers 61 accordian keys

This 61 note keyboard offers 16 different timbre (sounds), 8 different rhythms and 6 different percussion sounds. The YM-3100 61 Key Multifunction Electronic Keyboard also has 8 built in demo songs, tempo adjustment, volume control, external microphone input, stereo speaker output and so many other features, we just can't list them all!!! This portable keyboard runs on 8 "D" size batteries if you need to play outdoors or anywhere that an electrical outlet is not available, or use the included AC power supply

76 Key Portable Grand

2009-04-10T00:36:00.000-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792880310
Model:DGX230

The DGX230 is the new 2008 base model in the popular Yamaha DGX Digital Piano range

76 Graded Soft Touch keyboard

Yamaha NP30 Portable Grand Digital Piano

2009-04-10T00:35:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792863719
Model:NP30

I DON'T HAVE THIS PRODUCT YET

WHAT EVERY POTENTIAL VIRTUOSO HAS DREAMED OF!!!

BUT, IT IS THE EXACT TOOL I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR

Number of Keys: 76

I'VE ALWAYS WANTED

A LIGHT, PORTABLE KEYBOARD SO I CAN PRACTICE MY PIECES, TECHNICAL EXCERCISES AND SCALES WHILE IN THE CAR OR WAITING BETWEEN CLASSES

Rating 5

NOW THE PERFECT PORTABLE KEYBOARD IS HERE WEIGHING IN AT JUST

12 POUNDS!!! I KNOW RIGHT NOW EVEN BEFORE PLAYING IT THAT IT DESERVES 5 STARS

2009-03-27

THANK YOU YAMAHA! I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

Though price is reasonable,there is a serious defect in this piano

Don't expect too many things with cheap stuff.

KEY WEIGHTING

Number of Keys: 76

I've never played with digital piano, but this piano's key weighting is terrible

Rating 3

It is so light, when compared with grand piano, so I feel like l'm playing with toy

2009-02-05

Even though design is great, and sound is so beautiful, if you got used to playing with an acoustic piano, don't buy it, you may not be satisfied with

The sounds are pleasant and the action is much nicer than the PSS-480 I used to own

A very nice, affordable instrument

I wish it had a line-out and the headphones jack was in the front (preferably 2)

Number of Keys: 76

It's awkward to change the battery when bolted to the stand

Rating 4

Other than that, I'm very happy with the design choices and compromises Yamaha made

2009-01-21

The stand for this is: Yamaha L3C Bolt-On Keyboard Stand

I was looking for a "dummy" keyboard on which I could learn and repeat difficult passages hundreds of times in succession without driving the neighbors mad

Perfect practice keyboard

I also wanted to be able to practice late at night or early in the morning at weekends

Number of Keys: 76

The "annoyance to neighbors" factor has always held me back from practicing properly as I'm constantly aware how loud my real piano must sound to the poor folks next door

Rating 5

This keyboard more than meets the requirements

2008-12-29

Although the keys have a spring mechanism and not a hammer action, they feel more realistic than the keys on previous generations of electronic keyboards

Before detailed remarks, here is my reference point

if its features are enough for you, it's good quality and value

Having been spoiled with playing real pianos (I should say "acoustic", for PC :), I wanted a keyboard just to enjoy some classical music on my own, at my amateur level

Number of Keys: 76

I wanted it to be like a piano (in how it feels and sounds) but small and inexpensive

Rating 4

PROS:

PORTABILITY - especially for an (almost) full-size keyboard

2008-12-28

I really didn't want another piece of furniture

The new NP-30 Portable Grand delivers Yamaha digital piano sound and simplicity in a new lightweight, compact design like nothing else you've seen

Number of Keys: 76

Casio PX320 Privia Digital Piano

2009-04-10T00:34:00.001-07:00

EAN:0079767361334
Model:CAS PX320

I purchased the PX-320 in January, 2009 in Japan thinking to revive my skills having grown up playing on an upright

Buyer Beware - PX-320 faulty mechanical keyboard module?

I was overwhelmed by the sound, feel and overall functionality of the keyboard

128 Voice Polyphony^Scaled Hammer Action^202 Tones and 70 Rhythms^SD Card Slot and USB^60 Songs and 8 Digital Effects

The onboard speakers weren't great unless you crank up the volume but with the earphones - AMAZING!! The keyboard also included everything else I needed - pc connectivity for MIDI, learning mode, recording, accompaniment - you name it, it had it

Rating 1

It's also portable with a very low footprint which was just perfect for a small apartment

2009-02-26

Once ordered, I probably got one of the first batch manufactured

The Casio PX-320 is the best keyboard out there under $700, bar none

A Real Sleeper from...Casio!

I have demo'd them all, I mean all of them

128 Voice Polyphony^Scaled Hammer Action^202 Tones and 70 Rhythms^SD Card Slot and USB^60 Songs and 8 Digital Effects

The PX-320 has the best grand piano sound period, and the Rhodes EP is excellent as well

Rating 5

I know, you think of Casio as a major player amongst the Rolands and Yamaha's and most snicker

2009-02-22

STOP! The engineers at Casio really put their soul into this one

Purchased this item for my 20 year old son

Casio PX320 Privia Digital Piano

Has been playing it for 3 weeks

128 Voice Polyphony^Scaled Hammer Action^202 Tones and 70 Rhythms^SD Card Slot and USB^60 Songs and 8 Digital Effects

The sound is good and he says it is better with headphones

Rating 5

He uses many of the extensive number of features

2009-01-07

This piano is full size and heavy so it needs a sturdy stand

I have played the Casio PX-320 for a couple weeks and am a beginner/intermediate piano player

If the recessed screws underneath the back are loose

The PX-320 keys have texture and shape and pressure and volume range and return speed that invites making music

128 Voice Polyphony^Scaled Hammer Action^202 Tones and 70 Rhythms^SD Card Slot and USB^60 Songs and 8 Digital Effects

The PX-320 is scaled (graded) so that treble notes are easier and quicker versus bass notes are harder and slower

Rating 5

The keys are weighted and have a simulated hammer action

2008-09-22

For my taste the keyboard is a joy to play and is close to an acoustic piano

For the price paid, the Casio Privia PX-320 delivers much more than the products from competitors

A lot of didgital piano for the price and more

See the description

128 Voice Polyphony^Scaled Hammer Action^202 Tones and 70 Rhythms^SD Card Slot and USB^60 Songs and 8 Digital Effects

The multiple voices provided sound ok through the speakers, but they sound better through a decent pair of headphones

Rating 4

I bought mine to replace a Yamaha P-120, that was too heavy to carry around

2008-09-06

I consider the action of the Casio to be very close of the Yamaha's in terms of quality - even if they feel different

The PX-320 is lightweight and fully portable stage and studio digital piano weighting under 30lbs

128 Voice Polyphony^Scaled Hammer Action^202 Tones and 70 Rhythms^SD Card Slot and USB^60 Songs and 8 Digital Effects

It includes the advanced AIF sound source providing 128 note polyphony as well as 88 weighted scaled hammer action keys. Other features include over 2

Casio PX120 Privia Digital Piano

2009-04-10T00:33:00.001-07:00

EAN:0079767361310
Model:CAS PX120

My daughter flat out loves this piano

Great little piano for the money

It has it's drawbacks but for what we paid (399

88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response^128 notes^Effects: Brilliance (3 to 3), Reverb (4 types), chorus (4 types), Acoustic Resonance^60 Songs^Auto Accompaniment

00) what do you expect? I have better things to do then pick apart a budget piano

Rating 5

Let's see any of you "closet critics" design (LOL) and build one of these for 499

2009-03-28

We bought the Casio PX120 Privia Digital Piano mainly for our 6 year old daughter, who has been asking to play piano since she was two years old

Extremely Pleased with Casio PX120 Privia!

We do not have the space or weight allowance for a real piano and needed the next best thing

88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response^128 notes^Effects: Brilliance (3 to 3), Reverb (4 types), chorus (4 types), Acoustic Resonance^60 Songs^Auto Accompaniment

We researched several months for "weighted key" digital pianos and are very pleased with the look, size (small and lightweight) and sound of this piano - perfect for our beginner!

Rating 5

2009-02-03

As a university music student, my main use for this instrument is for practicing with headphones for long periods of time

Unbelievably high quality for the price point

My goal was to find the instrument within my budget that would most accurately reproduce the feel of an acoustic piano, as practicing for hours on non-weighted keys was really hurting my finger development and subsequent transitions to the real thing

88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response^128 notes^Effects: Brilliance (3 to 3), Reverb (4 types), chorus (4 types), Acoustic Resonance^60 Songs^Auto Accompaniment

After reading a few reviews, I decided to roll the dice and try the PX-120

Rating 5

2009-01-03

I received my PX-120 yesterday

Great, Except...

I can affirm both the positive and negative aspects of all the previous reviewers

88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response^128 notes^Effects: Brilliance (3 to 3), Reverb (4 types), chorus (4 types), Acoustic Resonance^60 Songs^Auto Accompaniment

However, I would like to emphasize certain aspects of this keyboard

Rating 4

The body of the PX-120 is very thin, so it is ideal for small spaces

2008-07-18

The keys feel absolutely amazing

I got the Casio PX-120 because it was the least expensive digital piano that met my requirements -- it's a full keyboard, has a very life-like piano feel, will allow you to practice with headphones, and -- with 128 note polyphony -- does not suffer from drop-outs in complex playing contexts

Wonderful budget digital piano if you get a good one

The keyboard instruments (two grand pianos, two electric pianos, a harpsichord, and a pipe organ) and the vibraphone are all pleasing to my ears

88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response^128 notes^Effects: Brilliance (3 to 3), Reverb (4 types), chorus (4 types), Acoustic Resonance^60 Songs^Auto Accompaniment

My worry with this and its Casio and Yamaha cognates were that a depressingly large number of people seem to report defective products in this price-range

Rating 5

It appears that M Williams was saddled with one of the bad ones -- there appears to be a tendency for the speakers to be defective in this model (although I have not seen anyone else report having problems with the headphone jacks

2008-06-23

) Since everything that I researched that was within a couple hundred dollars of this unit also had a fair number of reports of failures out of the box, I decided to take a chance on this one

The Casio Privia PX-120 has a a full, rich sound with grand piano keyboard touch in a lightweight portable digital piano

88-key piano keyboard, with Touch Response^128 notes^Effects: Brilliance (3 to 3), Reverb (4 types), chorus (4 types), Acoustic Resonance^60 Songs^Auto Accompaniment

The advanced AIF sound source provides 128 note polyphony providing you with full musical expression where notes reverberate na.

Yamaha 76 key Digital Piano YPG235 Yamaha YPG235

2009-04-10T00:32:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:YAMAHA
Label:YAMAHA
EAN:0008679288033

After having played the Yamaha YPG-535 88-key Portable Grand Piano Keyboard in a showroom and loving it, I was torn, wondering what all I would be missing out on if I went with the more economically priced YPG-235

Considerably better than anticipated!

I now own the 235 and it appears as if I am missing out on twelve keys

76 piano style keys

That is, I am not experiencing even an ounce of buyer's remorse after opting for the cheaper 235

Rating 5

This is a lovely keyboard with more beautiful voices than I will ever know what to do with and extremely user friendly functionality

2008-10-12

Of course, my opinion should be taken with a grain of salt as I will be the first to admit that my experience with other products of this variety is extremely limited

Includes Yamaha YPG-235 76 key Digital Piano Music rest Accessory CD Manual

76 piano style keys

Yamaha DGX530 88 Full Sized Lightly Weighted Piano Style Keys AC Adapter Included

2009-04-09T15:52:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792880303
Model:YAC DGX530

Nice features on this model, however the keys are extremely clicky, when pressed

Nice Sound, But.....

I hear the clicking more than the note, which is distracting

88 Piano style keys with Graded Soft Touch

It is also confusing to get one's recording from the piano, onto a computer

Rating 3

The tone quality is very luxurious, and the clicking is not heard when playing back a recording

2009-02-28

Next time, I will spend a little more, and make sure the keys don't click like a typewriter

Tried this instrument out in the store and could not figure out what the difference was between this one and the 520 I previously reviewed on amazon

Excellent instrument, but probably no need to upgrade

Sound qualities, voices, layout, display, and software all seemed identical to me to the 520

88 Piano style keys with Graded Soft Touch

Finally, after a direct inquiry to Yamaha, I was told that the only difference between this model and the 520 was that the 530 contained 10 more rhythm sequences

Rating 4

So, if you're one of those who would use this instrument heavily for recording and composition, and just could never find the right rhythmic background, you can try this one and see if one of their ten extra sequences works for you

2008-12-05

If you're like me, however, who use the keyboard mostly for performance purposes and only occasional composition and recording, it really isn't worth upgrading

The 88-key Yamaha DGX-530 offers Graded Soft Touch action, 500 voices, USB connectivity, a built-in sequencer, a stand, adapter and sustain pedal

88 Piano style keys with Graded Soft Touch

Performance Assistance Technology ensures error-free performances and a Music Database provides complete keyboard setups by song title. The song recorder is easy to use, and five types of Master EQ allow players to adjust the sound

Casio CTK2000 61 Key Personal Keyboard with MP3 iPod Connection

2009-04-09T15:51:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0079767313517
Model:CAS CTK2000

Solid product for beginner- no thrills and none of the manipulations you can do with other versions

It is What you expect for the price- no thrills but solid

I got this for my daughter because she wanted to keep learning piano but did not like having to sit before the upright in the music room at home

61 piano-style keys

This qas a nice change and she can do some nice background things with it

Rating 3

2009-01-07

After looking at several reviews and product informatiom of various priced keyboards, and wanting to stay in budget , we decided to purchase this one for our son for Christmas

Great Keyboard at affordable price

He is 12 and a budding musician, he absolutely LOVES this keyboard

61 piano-style keys

The only downfall is it did not come with it's own AC adapter, which may be common but would have been nice to know to have on hand Christmas morning (it takes a lot of batteries)

Rating 5

Other than that it shipped super fast, great packing, good prduct, we are very pleased!

2009-01-06

The Casio CTK-2000 musical keyboard is ideal for beginners, children, and adults alike

61 piano-style keys

The CTK-2000 has updated built-in tones, including stereo piano and acoustic instrument tones. The CTK-2000 has 61 piano style keys

Yamaha DGX630 88 Full Sized Keys with Weighted Graded Hammer Action AC Adapter Included

2009-04-09T15:50:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792881065
Model:YAC DGX630

I bought this for my fourteen yr

Love it!

old daughter

88 Piano style, weighted keys with Graded Soft Touch

She loves it! Having a blast! It's 55" wide so make sure you have a place for it

Rating 4

The only problem we had was the LCD was solid blue when we turned it on

2009-02-24

I haven't figured out the exact problem

We received this keyboard, set it up very easily and began to bang away on it right away

Excellent alternative to a piano!

It's classy, compact yet not small, and has a great tone!

88 Piano style, weighted keys with Graded Soft Touch

Rating 5

Very natural piano sounding with appropriately weighted keys up and down the keyboard

Very Affordable and Really Lives Up To The Name 'Yamaha'

USB features that allow you to save, transport, etc

88 Piano style, weighted keys with Graded Soft Touch

your music

Rating 5

Easy to connect to a computer for using great software out there to enhance your creative abilities

2009-02-23

etc, etc,

Thanks for reading this,

Mark

We are pleased with the product, the delivery and ease of Amazon to purchase

Karen's Piano

88 Piano style, weighted keys with Graded Soft Touch

Rating 5

The new top of the range 88 keys Yamaha DGX-630 features a fully weighted 88-note Graded Hammer keyboard action, a new piano sound with 64-note polyphony and over 500 high quality sounds

88 Piano style, weighted keys with Graded Soft Touch

The 88-key Yamaha DGX-630 is a weighted graded hammer action portable keyboard. Upgrades from the previous model include 64-note polyphony, a beautiful matching stand and an optional three-pedal unit, along with additional DSP (Digital Signal Processing) effects that enable realistic sounding Distortion Guitar and Rotary Organ

Yamaha YPT310 61 Full Size Touch Sensitive Keys with 500 tones and 32 note polyphony

2009-04-03T08:01:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792859415
Model:YAC YPT310

Before buying this keyboard, you should know that this cannot and is not meant to replace a piano

Touch sensitive is a must!

However, if you're looking for a low-budget, space efficient option to soothe your craving for a keyboard/piano, then I recommend this product

61 Full Size Keys

Whether or not you have any experinece in playing the piano/keyboard, a few extra dollars for the touch sensitive option is a must

Rating 5

If you're a beginner starting your music career, this is definitely a good place to start

2009-03-19

It Sounds Great i can't beleive the sound that comes out of it I bought this to learn on i plan on getting a bigger full sized piano when i get good at the keyboard its great buy it if you want learn how to play piano if you already know how theres better out there but dont get me wrong it is a great instrument but there is better

best Keyboard at the price!

61 Full Size Keys

Rating 5

Reviewers have a wide range of opinion regarding this keyboard, with some claiming it is terrific and others that it is awful

A Long, Detailed Review, Especially About Sound Quality

This note attempts to reconcile these different claims and help potential buyers make the best decision

61 Full Size Keys

Rating 5

The YPT-310 is functionally identical to the earlier model YPT-300

2009-02-05

The new model changes simply made the device more environmentally friendly ("greener")

It is nice if you're just learning how to play the piano

Its nice..... a good beginners keyboard

61 Full Size Keys

Rating 4

2009-01-24

Many different sounds available, and lots of non-musical sounds (screams, sound effects)so it offers endless opportunities for creativity

Excellent keyboard!

Excellent sound quality, not like many of the cheaper ones we checked out in the store

61 Full Size Keys

Be sure to buy the stand for it, tho

Rating 5

We didn't and now its sitting on the sofa until we get around to it!

2009-01-17

The Yamaha YPT-310 is a touch sensitive instrument that features 482 dynamic & authentic voices with 361 XGlite voices, 12 drum kits, 106 accompaniment styles and 102 built-in songs

61 Full Size Keys

Its music database contains 100 songs for instantly setting entire instrument to match a desired music genre. Special two-track Easy Recording lets you record and save up to five of your original songs, great for composing and practice purposes

Casio LK270 Premium Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones

2009-04-03T08:00:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0718122065493
Model:CAS LK270 PPK

I relly enjoy learn on my keyboard

there are so many things you can do on this keyboard

Excellent for me to learn at 24

I am kind of getting everything together making up a little studio

61 piano-style keys

It was definitely a great gift

Rating 5

2009-02-26

this product is great for the beginer

great for the money

it works great even if you know how to play

61 piano-style keys

the features are good and you can put other songs in your bank so you can play along

Rating 5

2009-02-03

This is a *fantastic* learning keyboard from Casio

Great Keyboard, but skip the accessories

But I would order it *without* the accessories - by itself - if possible

61 piano-style keys

The keyboard stand had a horrible paint chemical smell which took over a month to dissipate, and the headphones and mic couldn't be made any more cheaply

Rating 5

The full-size to mini stereo adapter is so out of spec it is almost non-functional

2009-01-24

If I had it to do over again, I would order the bare keyboard and then search Amazon for well-reviewed accessories and buy them a la carte rather than as part of this bundle

Sounds - 5/5

The sounds are very realistic, with the new sound engine they have put in place, when playing the piano sounds beside a real piano, the difference is almost impossible to notice, the tones and accompaniments are also very great

This keyboard is great!!!!!

Step up lessons - 5/5

The lessons are great, they phase the music, and you take it in steps, and if its too fast for you, you can by the press of a button, slow it down to your speed, its user friendly

61 piano-style keys

Connections - 5/5

The USB MIDI function just works effortlessy, works with keyboard learning software, Finale 2009, and much more, when I opened Finale with the MIDI connected, it just started interpreting what I was playing without have to configure anything in the software

Rating 5

Look & Layout - 5/5

It looks great, although 61 keys, very convenient, its very light, u can easily carry the stand and the keyboard around without much effort, the layout is very user friendly and its easy to navigate, and the user manual tells you how to perform tasks in detail not readily seen

2009-01-18

The Key-lighting function is really cool and very helpful in the step up lessons, only 10 can light at a time, but its also very cool for night playing as well

This was a great package deal

Great Keyboard

We had a bit of a problem with the stand (factor error I'm sure, one of the screws was in so hard and totally stripped, we were unable to get it out without a drill) however Amazon was very accommodating and we are overall very pleased

61 piano-style keys

The Keyboard works great and has LOTS of functions

Rating 5

2009-01-08

The Casio LK270 Personal Keyboard is a great tool for teaching both beginners and more advanced players! The LK270 includes a Step-teaching function to get great instruction from the very beginning

61 piano-style keys

The Step Lesson's songs are separated into smaller phrases that is easy for anyone to understand and recreate. The keyboard will have you play a phrase of music and when that phrase is mastered you are ready to advance to the next phrase

Yamaha YPT310AD Portable Keyboard with Adapter

2009-04-03T07:58:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792293745
Model:YPT310AD

Reviewers have a wide range of opinion regarding this keyboard, with some claiming it is terrific and others that it is awful

A Long, Detailed Review, Especially About Sound Quality

This note attempts to reconcile these different claims and help potential buyers make the best decision

61 full size keys

Rating 5

The YPT-310 is functionally identical to the earlier model YPT-300

2009-02-05

The new model changes simply made the device more environmentally friendly ("greener")

The ketboard arrived in perfect condition snd very fast service

Great Product--Great service

I give boty five stars

61 full size keys

Rating 5

2009-01-11

I'm 24, learning to play the piano

Loving it

I wanted a keyboard that had touch-sensitive keys (louder when you hit them harder)

61 full size keys

Rating 5

2008-10-21

that was my main requirement

This seems to be a great keyboard for my 6yr old daughter

Nice Keyboard for my daughter

She has just started Piano lessons and is really into them

61 full size keys

This Yamaha was at a great price point and is one that i am told she will be able to use for several years to come

Rating 4

Typical Yamaha quality and build - solid and well made

2008-10-21

I bought this over a few other similar models as it came with the power adapter and the "piano" mode so that when you strike a key soft or hard it is like a piano in that the sound producesd is more realistic and louder or softer

Great starter keyboard for my 7 year-old

yamaha keyboard

Her teacher was impressed with price and features

61 full size keys

It's light weight and easy to move, yet sturdy with stand(this was extra but worth it)

Rating 5

The adapter was well worth too

2008-10-14

Great buy for the money

The Yamaha YPT-310 is a touch sensitive instrument that features 482 dynamic & authentic voices with 361 XGlite voices, 12 drum kits, 106 accompaniment styles and 102 built-in songs

61 full size keys

Casio PX800 Privia Digital Piano with Weighted Scaled Hammer Action Keys

2009-04-03T07:57:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0079767361235
Model:CAS PX800

Very nice piano

Such a very nice piano. Feels and sounds like a grand piano.

I assembled it myself, but i suggest assembling it with 2 people because i had a hard time(yeah, it's kind of heavy for one person)

162 tones^82 songs^Expanded song memory^SD card slot (for song storage)^USB/MIDI

the sound and the feel is very much like a real grand piano

Rating 5

i like how the piano responds when you strike softly or hardly (it will sound as softly or loudly as you want it to be)

2009-03-19

it fits nicely in my small room, and i was surprised that it did

I have had this piano for almost a week, and it is wonderful

Almost Perfect

Those before me have praised its good qualities, so this will not be a long winded review, just the main points I feel have not been addressed

162 tones^82 songs^Expanded song memory^SD card slot (for song storage)^USB/MIDI

PROS:

Exceptional sound quality

Real piano feel, with the advantages of a keyboard

CONS:

Although most of the piano is of exceptional quality, some things are a bit chincy

Rating 4

Out of the box the foot pedal support bar (spanning from bottom side to side) had a stress fracture

2009-03-15

I am still undecided about whether I want to deal with getting it fixed

I researched many different digital piano options before settling on this one

Great piano, as long as it's not defective

This piano has a great sound and feel

162 tones^82 songs^Expanded song memory^SD card slot (for song storage)^USB/MIDI

The wood frame also makes it an attractive furniture piece

Rating 5

It is also fairly easy for two people to assemble

2009-02-26

It's rather heavy, so I couldn't have put it together by myself

This is a great product

Wonderful Little Piano!

It's compact size fits easily and it is simple to put together

162 tones^82 songs^Expanded song memory^SD card slot (for song storage)^USB/MIDI

The sound is amazingly good, and it has the full keyboard and the three pedals! If you don't have the space (or the money) for a piano, this Casio is just right

Rating 5

I'm enjoying it immensely!

2009-02-05

I played the piano from the age of about 5 up to around 15 or so, now returning after a further 25 years

A good purchase

I searched the net to find a decent piano which would not take up much space and would still perform to a high level, as well as look good

162 tones^82 songs^Expanded song memory^SD card slot (for song storage)^USB/MIDI

I am very happy to have made this selection

Rating 5

The sound, the touch of the keys, the pedals are all very authentic to me

2008-12-06

I had been a little worried about any possible digital sound that might not sound like hammers on strings, but there was no need to worry

Tempo Range 20 to 255 * Tempo Range 20 to 255 * Controllers START/STOP, INTRO/ENDING, SYNCHRO/FILL-IN * Auto Accompaniment Auto Accompaniment modes: NORMAL, CASIO CHORD, FINGERED, FULL RANGE CHORD * Accompaniment Volume Level Adjustable * Demo Songs 72 (All-song repeat playback) * Number of Tunes 60 (Users songs: Up to 10 (3

162 tones^82 songs^Expanded song memory^SD card slot (for song storage)^USB/MIDI

1MB total memory capacity; up to approx. 318 KB per song)* * Tune Volume Adjustable * Demo All song repeat play * Part On/Off Left hand, Right hand * Functions Real-time Recording, Playback * Number of Songs 5 * Number of Tracks 2 * Capacity Approx

Casio LK220 Premium Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones

2009-04-03T07:56:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0874171002602
Model:CAS LK220 PPK

7 year old has had a blast with this so far

Excellent value for a quality item

The Headphones included in order did not fit without an adapter, they were poor quality and have already stopped working

New 48-note polyphony AHL sound source

Stand and keyboard are quality items

Rating 4

2009-02-11

I did a little research and found this keyboard to be what I and my family needed

GREAT KEYBOARD!!

Out of the box and it is awesome

New 48-note polyphony AHL sound source

Great sounds and rythms

Rating 5

We have fun with it!

2008-12-26

The LK220 introduces those who are just learning to play the keyboard to the new Step-Up learning system from Casui

New 48-note polyphony AHL sound source

The practice pieces are divided into small learning units, which are then learned step by step. And that's not all; the LK220 has plenty more to offer, including the new AHL sound source boasting 48 notes, 150 rhythms, an extended automatic accompaniment feature with ON-bass chord and a large, easy-to-read display

Yamaha YPG 635

2009-04-03T07:55:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792881089
Model:YPG635

The other reviews cover the good points: the keyboard, the sounds, and the features

Nice, but needs more cowbell ... I mean volume.

So, I'd like to cover one relatively small disappointment: the maximum volume

Sequencer 6 Track / 5 Songs / 10,000 Notes

The built-in speakers seem decent enough, but the keyboard needs to be played at maximum volume in order to be heard

Rating 4

We bought this keyboard so that a parent could play along with our kid during practice

2009-03-24

We have an upright piano with above-average projection (i

I have been wanting to upgrade my keyboard for a while, and I finally decided that I was ready for the investment

Great digital piano

I wanted to do it right

Sequencer 6 Track / 5 Songs / 10,000 Notes

I live in an apartment, so I wanted to play a "real" piano in a more manageable way

Rating 5

I only did a few hours of research, and it seemed to be clear that Yamaha manufactures solid digital pianos and are the industry leader

2009-03-08

The YPG-635 seemed to be right in my budget and had everything I wanted

I am very pleased with this keyboard after owning it for a month

Great keyboard for the price

I like the action of the keys and the "ease of use"

Sequencer 6 Track / 5 Songs / 10,000 Notes

I have played many keyboards the past 20 years and this is one of my favorites

Rating 5

Although the sound reproduction through the speakers is very good, there is nothing like a good set of headphones attached

2009-01-04

Close your eyes and it's easy to imagine the original instrument playing

If you've ever moved a real piano, you know the problem

Amazing Keyboard Feel - Great Sound

Moving a piano needs to be done by a professional

Sequencer 6 Track / 5 Songs / 10,000 Notes

Pianos need tuning

Rating 5

But, at the same time, nothing is quite like a real piano

2008-12-05

The feel of playing one, the sound - hundreds of years of development have combined to bring the sound and feel to its current state and, when it all comes together, there is nothing quite like it

Wow! I couldn't be happier with this keyboard

Amazing keyboard!

It feels and sounds just like a real piano, not to mention the other 500 sounds you can get from it

Sequencer 6 Track / 5 Songs / 10,000 Notes

We were looking for something for our 9 yr old son to start piano lessons on without buying a piano that might just gather dust in a few years

Rating 5

The entire family has been enjoying this keyboard

2008-12-02

In fact, our kids are choosing to play it over video games and tv

Includes Yamaha YPG-635 88 Key Digital Piano Music Rest Accessory CD-ROM Keyboard Stand Owners Manual Footswitch FC5 AC Power adaptor

Sequencer 6 Track / 5 Songs / 10,000 Notes

Yamaha YPG 535 88 key Portable Grand Piano Keyboard

2009-04-03T07:53:00.000-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792880280

We received the keyboard very quickly and in perfect condition - which was a concern because we are an FPO address overseas

Great Keyboard

It sounds great and the keys are semi-weighted

Graded Soft Touch action

I doubt we will ever need to upgrade this keyboard - since it has so many features and we are recreational players

Rating 5

Great choice if you want something more than a standard keyboard and less than a digital piano

2008-12-27

Nice keyboard, nice sound, feels like a real piano and it's got all the keys

Great so Far

I like that it includes a nice, stable music rest, keyboard stand, footswitch and power adaptor

Graded Soft Touch action

Lots of features too: fun sounds, (drum, maracas, bongos, etc

Rating 5

plus sound effects like phone, ufo, dog barking, etc)

It has a super metronome which you can adjust the tempo of, set the number of beats per measure, adjust volume, etc

2008-12-08

It records your performance which is nice, so my piano teacher can play something she wants me to learn, record it, then I can replay that when I'm practicing

The Yamaha YPG-535 portable grand keyboard offers you a great-feeling 88-key graded soft touch action and a sturdy, good-looking built-in stand

Graded Soft Touch action

It also has Performance Assistance Technology ensures error-free performances and a music database that provides complete keyboard setups organized by song title. The onboard song recorder is easy to use, and 5 types of Master EQ allow you to adjust the sound

Creative Prodikeys Pc midi

2009-04-03T07:52:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Creative Labs
Label:Creative Labs
EAN:0054651122116
Model:70CF004000010

The product works fine , The sound delay between actually pressing the keys and what actually plays is a bit off, but you get use to it quickly

Prodikeys are..... special =)

The Keys are also not full length keys and have a plastic feel to them , so it feels a bit like a toy at first as well

37 touch-sensitive music keys

But overall It is a pretty fun keyboard, I am glad I bought it

Rating 4

On the flip side of this

THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!

The Music portion of the Prodikeys is NOT supported with VISTA

2009-02-22

I searched for hours upon hours to find a way to make it work with my vista computer and I never succeeded

I was searching for a portable musical keyboard to use with a music synthesizer software then I happen to stumble upon this fascinating keyboard and I must say this is an awesome fusion of technology

Awesome fusion of technology

Its a must have for those aspiring musician

37 touch-sensitive music keys

Its a plug-and-play device and works like a charm!!! My investment is worth it

Rating 5

2009-02-01

Keyboard is excellent quality, and the piano keys are good too

Rarity these days

I use this to control my Guitar Rig 3 setup

37 touch-sensitive music keys

I just use sticky labels and put them on the keys and change them at will

Rating 5

I have never really played them as they were intended

2009-01-12

For some unknown reason, even to the management in customer support, there are no drivers for XP available online

Drivers not available online

I got the "in an ideal world every company would have every driver available but we don't live in an ideal world

37 touch-sensitive music keys

" He also told me that Creative makes a lot of products and I suppose that means they can't afford the bandwidth or the time to make it available

Rating 2

I've been a customer of Creative Labs for years and years, and honestly, this is the first time I've been disappointed

2008-12-02

I hope they correct this problem

For the price, I was happy with the quality of construction

Great concept, poor execution.

No where in the product specifications does Creative claim that it'll work with Windows Vista or MacOS X, and it certainly doesn't work with either; but it's almost 2009! They need to get their act together and write drivers for modern operating systems

37 touch-sensitive music keys

(Most PC manufacturers aren't even shipping computers with XP anymore!)

If you've got XP, it's a fun device, and it works well with the software provided by Creative

Rating 2

It's been a little flaky for me when I try to use it as a MIDI device in more advanced, third-party software (like Reason), but that's usually cured with a reboot

2008-11-13

If Creative wrote MacOS X drivers, this thing would be fantastic with GarageBand

A fusion of computer and music keyboard abilities, Creative Prodikeys PC-MIDI is here to redefine digital life

37 touch-sensitive music keys

It not only gives you the best of both worlds, it is armed with shortcuts that make it remarkably convenient to run tasks and programs. To top it all, its innovative software suite will elevate your music experience to a new high

Casio CTK2000 Premium Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones

2009-04-03T07:51:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0874171002541
Model:CAS CTK2000 PPK

This is a fun keyboard

Great product.

It does everything

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I just need to learn to play better

Rating 4

I would recommend this keyboard to anyone that likes to play and have fun

2009-01-19

For the price it is well worth it

Love it

Casio CTK2000...Nice!

The headphones make it nice to practice so you're not bothering anyone else in the room

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Sound is awesome, and learning is simplified into stages which makes it fun to learn songs

Rating 5

2009-01-15

This product came before the time suggested and the seller was helpful and communicated via email to me in a timely manner

Great product and communication

I was pleased with the packaging and condition of the product and will always consider this seller when ordering other products

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Thanks you seller

Rating 5

2009-01-07

Bought this in Sept 08 for Xmas present for one of my kids

Nice keyboard, but....

The keyboard sounds nice and has two speakers built in

61 piano-style keys

I'm happy with the keyboard but there are many keyboards at this price point, so I would suggest people do their research for the features they desire

Rating 4

The stand is much more solid than I anticipated, so I was more than happy with the stand

2009-01-04

However the headphones and adapter don't work

The keyboard is fantastic but I bought it in a promotional package that included headphones

great keyboard but defective headphones

The latter was very disappointing and it was not functioning properly

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Rating 4

2008-12-16

The Casio CTK2000 produces a wide variety of sound courtesy of the new AHL sound source

61 piano-style keys

400 tones plus 150 rhythms - ranging from pop/rock to global music - await the intrepid musician. The audio input is another practical feature - simply connect a CD or MP3 player and you will soon be playing along to your favourite song on the keyboard

Casio CTK4000 Premium Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones

2009-04-03T07:50:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0874171002558
Model:CAS CTK4000 PPK

I got this as a Christmas present for My boyfriend

Christmas Present

He loves it

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and its amazing

Rating 5

2009-01-19

This ended up being the perfect gift for a college student who was missing his piano

This is great!

The piano feel is really good and it has so many features

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It isn't overwhelming in the dorm room and the headphones ensure no one is irritated! Definitely a good purchase

Rating 5

Casio CTK4000 Premium Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones

2009-01-17

I'm very happy both with the performance of the Casio CTK4000 keyboard and with the promptness of delivery

Very happy with keyboard and service

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Rating 5

ACE PHOTO HAS NOT RESPONDED TO MY REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ON MISSING PARTS

CASIO CTK 4000 KEYBOARD FROM ACE PHOTO DIGITAL (A.P.D.)

I HAVE CONTACTED THEM A FEW TIMES SINCE CHRISTMAS, AND THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT HAS NOT RESPONDED

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THE KEYBOARD SEEMS TO BE QUITE GOOD, AND OUR DAUGHTER WAS PLEASED WITH IT

Rating 4

HOWEVER, I AM NOT SURE I WOULD PURCHASE ANYTHING ELSE FROM ACE PHOTO DIGITAL (A

2009-01-11

The Casio CTK4000 61 key portable keyboard is crammed with great sounds and music-making features, so it's great for beginning players, advanced players, and everyone in between! 570 sounds, 180 rhythms, and 152 songs/lessons keep the Casio CTK4000 interesting, while a new sampling function makes it more fun than play with than ever

61 piano-style keys

Pick a sound - up to 10 seconds - on your portable audio device, then play the sound as you press piano keys to spice up your playing. Built-in lessons, facilitated by the graphic screen, are great for beginners, and a USB port makes it easy to connect the Casio CTK4000 to your computer

KORG nanoKEY 25 Key USB MIDI Controller Keyboard

2009-04-03T07:49:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:KORG
Label:KORG
EAN:0411378093592
Model:nanoKEY-WHITE

I got this to help me noodle around in Garage Band on my MacBook (typing music is just, well, wrong)

Great for what it is

For that, it's perfect

eyboard: 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves; CC MODE button

As someone that played piano in high school, playing chords and melodies on it's two octaves and small keys is fine

Rating 4

The keys are definitely "laptop keyboard" feeling as people have described them, but velocity sensitive

2009-03-30

When I plugged it into my MacBook and brought up Garage Band it worked right out of the box

The Korg Nano Series is, quite simply, among the most useful sets of tools ever produced for the COMPUTER

An AMAZING Little Helper!

eyboard: 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves; CC MODE button

Rating 5

Let me say that word again: "COMPUTER

2009-03-12

"

I write, arrange and orchestrate music for a living

This little device is great for my small desktop homestudio

Best music tool, i've bought in a long time!

The Nano Key doesn't take away space, i can just put it in front of my typing keyboard or on my lap and start playing and recording

eyboard: 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves; CC MODE button

When i'm done with making music, i just put it beside my monitor

Rating 5

Since i am not a serious piano/keyboard player, i don't need the full range of keys, however there are 2 buttons; ocatve up/down with which you can go an octave higher or lower

2009-03-03

I mainly use it to play some chord changes, easy melody lines and to trigger drum sounds for midi recording

Sadly, the downloaded M1LE Virtual Synth does not work at all (the sounds are missing), but I have other Sequencer software that works with it (as well as some Java Midi/Sound programs I've written)

Keyboard works great, perfect for my cluttered desk area

The velocity curve choices work well for me, since I will mostly be using this for creating music sequences and I need the ability to vary the velocity in order to have realistic drum sounds

eyboard: 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves; CC MODE button

I use it with Windows XP, but will try it on Linux later to see if it works the open source Music applications I run

Rating 4

2009-02-24

This keyboard is okay, and for the price that okay turns out to be a pretty good

A decent keyboard, great for the traveling musician on a budget

This keyboard is decent for the price, but the poor construction limits the musician to only playing simple melodies

eyboard: 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves; CC MODE button

I've seen people give this thing a pounding though, and this keyboard can handle it too

Rating 3

If you are a pro or almost pro, and you are trying to build a small studio, I would recommend a keyboard with keys that actually feel like keys, since these feel like laptop keys, making the velocity input a little difficult

2009-01-27

But all in all, this is a decent player, with no compatibility issues (at least not for me, works with Reason, FL Studio, Samplitude, etc

When Korg set out to build a slim-line MIDI controller keyboard, they utilized their years of experience in manufacturing innovative MIDI keyboards to create a great-feeling, velocity sensitive keyboard based off a laptop keyboard

eyboard: 25-key with velocity and 4 velocity curves; CC MODE button

The resulting 25-note keyboard on the nanoKEY will transmit your playing dynamics to your software accurately and expressively. In CC (Control Change) MODE, the keys become MIDI controllers, allowing you to control any MIDI assignable parameters within your software

M Audio PROKEYS 88SX 88 Key Lightweight Stage Piano with Semi Weighted Action

2009-04-03T07:47:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:M-Audio
Label:M-Audio
EAN:0612391760106
Model:9900-41309-00

This keyboard is a great little keyboard, 7 solid sounds, minimum frills, great price and easy to transport

ProKeys 88SX - the real deal

I use it mainly for recording

Premium stage piano loaded with 14 world-class instrument samples

It is not really what I would call a road-worthy board, but in a static set-up, it's perfect for me

Rating 5

2009-04-01

I'm a classical piano player and have had this keyboard for a few weeks now

Excellent digital piano

I am quite pleased with it

Premium stage piano loaded with 14 world-class instrument samples

It has great sound and is solidly built

Rating 5

As several others have mentioned, you will need external speakers or headphones and probably an adapter as well (male 1/4" to female 1/8")

2009-01-28

The foot pedal that is included does not actually depress, which makes for a very weird feel at first

This was perfect for my needs

Great for the price

I wanted something I could use as a MIDI controller for myself, and that my kids could take thier piano lessons on

Premium stage piano loaded with 14 world-class instrument samples

Rating 5

2008-12-23

This is a wonderful piano

Excellent instrument at a great price

I played the piano when I was younger and am trying to reteach myself how to play

Premium stage piano loaded with 14 world-class instrument samples

I knew this would be much more affordable than a standard piano

Rating 5

The feel of the keys is great

2008-12-21

Like one user said, it almost feels like a hammer action piano

I purchased this for my daughter, who is taking piano lessons and needed something for practice

excellent for the price

This keyboard does not have speakers of its own, so you will need to supply some

Premium stage piano loaded with 14 world-class instrument samples

It has two 1/4 inch jacks for headphones on the front as well as a 1/4 inch jack for output on the back

Rating 4

I have ours plugged into my stereo system, so we have good sound

2008-12-08

The sound is not quite that of a real piano, but it is very close; my daughter and I are both very pleased with the sound

The ProKeys 88sx digital stage piano delivers excellent sound in a package so light that you can carry it under one arm, because this piano is only 17 pounds! Its must-have complement of instruments grand piano, electric pianos, organ and clav sound better than anything in its price range

Premium stage piano loaded with 14 world-class instrument samples

The piano's semi-weighted action also delivers the best feel you can get without the added cost and weight of hammer action. This Piano has 2 stereo headphone jacks that could be used for private practice or teaching

Yamaha L3C Bolt On Keyboard Stand

2009-04-03T07:46:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792274072

Three screws/bolts that tighten by hand - less than 5 minutes to put together

Works Perfect for the PSR - E413

Doesn't tip easily at all

Durability - A+

Height: 25.63 inches.

Steadiness - A+

Portable - B+ (could be if you need it to be - just three screws and folds easily)

Recommend to anyone

Rating 5

2009-01-18

This stand holds my Yamaha EZ 200 very well

Hold my keyboard well

If your not going to take it off the stand often

Height: 25.63 inches.

and you keep it setup most the time

Rating 4

I recommend this stand, very steady

2009-01-10

I am pleased

After some research, I decided that, although it's not advertised to, this would probably fit my NP-30

Fits Portable Grand NP-30

In fact, it does

Height: 25.63 inches.

It is the same stand that you will see on Yamaha's promotional YouTube video for the NP-30

Rating 5

The alternative to this stand would be a generic folding stand

2009-01-08

For my purposes, this is superior

This stand fits perfectly with the Yamaha YPT 310

Exact Fit on a Yamaha YPT 310

It is not even mentioned on their website that this is compatible with the YPT 310

Height: 25.63 inches.

I just got the hint from another buyer here

Rating 5

Quality is very nice

2008-10-02

Stability is tops once the keyboard has been bolted on

This goes with the Yamaha bolt on keyboards, it is excellent, and very sturdy

Excellent stand

The only drawback is you cant adjust the height

Height: 25.63 inches.

Rating 5

2008-09-29

Yamaha meticulously fashioned the L3C to bolt directly to a variety of PSR keyboards

Height: 25.63 inches.

The L3C offers exceptional stability and a collapsible design convenient for travel. Compatible with DJX and PSR models 280 and lower

M Audio KeyRig 49 key USB MIDI keyboard

2009-04-03T07:45:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:M-Audio
Label:M-Audio
EAN:0612391701857
Model:9900-52239-10

All you have to do is plug it in to your computer's USB port, turn it on, and run SimplePiano, or any other similar free Windows program that takes input from a MIDI device and outputs it to the MIDI sound output that comes with Windows, and start playing

Perfect for me

It's perfect on my lap, with my laptop computer on the table

49-note, synth-action keyboard / assignable modulation wheel and volume slider / pitch bend wheel / assignable octave +/- buttons / edit mode button / sustain pedal input / USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 compatible / connection and power via a single USB cable

You can play 4 octaves on it without having to use the octave-shift buttons

Rating 5

This has been perfectly adequate for me to learn piano and just fool around with melodies and chords

2009-02-10

DO NOT BUY IF YOU HAVE WINDOWS XP MEDIA CENTER EDITION Midi devices and media center edition are not compatible and I didn't know that because they don't put that on the product description

Windows Media Center Edition

So now I have to pay for shipping ($15) to return a product that doesn't work on my computer

Rating 1

2008-08-01

This keyboard is perfect for basic MIDI entry, which is all I need - it's compact, light, portable, and USB powered

Great keyboard, no gig bag fits it though.

The only problem is, there is no gig bag that I can find that fits a keyboard like this

All gig bags are 14 to 15 inches deep and 5 inches high, while the keyboard is only 8 inches deep and 3 inches high

Rating 5

The box that it came in has a plastic handle, but who wants to use a cardboard box as the carrying case? I ended up getting the Musicians Gear 49-Key Keyboard Gig Bag, but the keyboard swims in it

2008-05-08

I would love to know if there were a compact gig bag that fit this keyboard

This is exactly the keyboard you need if have a computer that does it all

Just Right

This keyboad is compact, well made, and has all the features you need for simple MIDI entry

I don't recommend it for performance, though - not at all rugged

Rating 4

Great for Apple-based studio (or Wintel)

2008-03-31

The M-Audio KeyRig 49 turns your Mac or PC into a versatile keyboard workstation

Featuring a 49-key, synth-action USB MIDI keyboard and the award-winning Key Rig software for the PC, KeyRig 49 makes it easy to start composing and performing music with a computer. Use KeyRig 49 to play Key Rig's virtual instrument sounds, or audition loops and compose songs with M-Audio's Session, Apple's GarageBand, Ableton's Live Lite (included) or other music-creation programs

Yamaha YPT310 61 Full Size Touch Sensitive Keys Bundle Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply

2009-04-03T07:44:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0874171002633
Model:YAC YPT310 PAK

If anything, I thought it would take forever to get shipped to my location but I got it fast as hell, nice work on the shipping

Keyboard Review

And obviously works great

61 Full Size Keys

Rating 5

2009-02-19

Great keyboard as far as I can tell

Awesome

I've been using it for a few weeks now and it sounds great, has tons of features, comes with everything I need

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Rating 5

2009-02-16

It'd ok, but the feature is not strong, and its price is a litle bit too high

It is not what I am expected

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Rating 3

this is a great keyboard for the beginner

nice keyboard

i am just starting to teach myself and this keyboard is perfect for that

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it has good sound and plenty of voices or instruments to choose from

Rating 4

i am very happy with my purchase

2009-02-06

the built in teaching y

Reviewers have a wide range of opinion regarding this keyboard, with some claiming it is terrific and others that it is awful

A Long, Detailed Review, Especially About Sound Quality

This note attempts to reconcile these different claims and help potential buyers make the best decision

61 Full Size Keys

Rating 5

The YPT-310 is functionally identical to the earlier model YPT-300

2009-02-05

The new model changes simply made the device more environmentally friendly ("greener")

Yamaha YPT310 61 Touch Sensitive Keys Full-Size Keyboard

61 Full Size Keys

Casio CTK3000 Premium Pack with Power Supply, Keyboard Stand and Professional Closed Cup Stereo Headphones

2009-04-03T07:42:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0874171002596
Model:CAS CTK3000 PPK

Wahooo is a perfect piano for learner, amazin and comes with the stands headphones and everythin its simply great

Very good piano

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Everything arrived on time and in good shape

Casio CTK3000 Premium Pack

No problem with keyboard stand

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I got this for my daughter and she loves it

Rating 5

2009-03-19

I bought this for a friend who needed an inexpensive practice piano, thus Casio came to mind

Good for Practice and Midi Controlling

What surprised me (and somewhat disappointed me, because of the shipping costs) was that 80% of this package's weight is solely devoted to the stand

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The stand is supposedly a Stage Stand, even though being a bit flimsy

Rating 4

The keyboard is ready to plug n start playing

2009-02-13

The sounds aren't the best, but for the price it serves as a home practice or for classes/schools who need an extra keyboard

If you want to learn piano, this is the best product on Amazon

A Fantastic Deal

It's the best deal for your money

61 piano-style keys

The accessories are must haves, and the keyboard itself is in great shape and has everything you could need for a beginner

Rating 5

It doesn't have the full 88 keys of a regular piano but that's not necessary for a beginner

2009-02-08

If you're thinking of buying a "starter piano" this is the best one there is

The product was as great as it was advertised

Great!

The price was the cheapest around and it was shipped in great time

61 piano-style keys

Rating 5

2009-01-20

The Casio CTK3000 employs Casio's newly AHL sound source technology, which enables the realistic reproduction of a wide range of tones from acoustic instruments like the piano and more

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The maximum polyphony of 48 notes -- an improvement from 32 notes -- ensures that no sound drops out, even when playing complex parts with auto-accompaniment. These Casio keyboards also feature piano-style keys to satisfy more users

Yamaha YPT210 61 Full Sized Key Keyboard with 375 tones

2009-04-03T07:41:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0086792859323
Model:YAC YPT210

This keyboard has clear and loud speakers with lots of different functions, more than enough for beginners

Yamaha YPT210 61 Full-Sized Key Keyboard with 375 tones

I gave it four stars because I had to buy the adapter separately

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other than that this is very nice

Rating 4

2009-02-27

I got this keyboard for learning and it's been holding over well

Great for learning

One thing I don't like is the speaker quality

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When I have my headphones on it sounds better, I practice, practice, practice and then when I want to play for someone, i feel embarrassed with how it sounds

Rating 3

2009-02-26

This is a great keyboard for a beginner

Good for beginners

61 keys is all they'll need

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There is no action on the keys, but then, for a beginner, that isn't too important

Rating 4

Like all Yamahas the sound is very good

2009-02-21

It is a great product for the price, however if you are planning to go prof

I've owned my YPT-210 for two weeks now, after having purchased following a lot of research and consideration

Sleek design, quality sound

This piano is ideal for any beginner wanting to learn the ropes of playing

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As another reviewer points out, upon powering up, the piano reverts back to default settings - however, it is noted in the manual that if you simultaneously press down the lower volume key, and the power button, the piano will automatically start in silent mode

Rating 5

It's a handy function, but buried in the user manual

2009-02-16

Another reviewer mentioned the song list being on page 20 of the user manual being frustrating - there is a solution to this as well

This keyboard is more than I expected

Yamaha YPT210 keyboard

I purchased the keyboard for my twelve year old grandson for Christmas

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I did not expect such a marvels instrument

Rating 5

My son, who is pianist, was amazed at its quality too

2009-01-08

Amazon, you do not disappoint your customers when we order not really knowing what to expect

The YPT-210 features 375 natural sounding voices, including Stereo Grand Piano, 361 XGlite voices, 12 drum kits and a sound effect kit

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The YPT-210 also has 100 accompaniment styles and 102 built-in songs. Use the Portable Grand button to instantly call up an authentic stereo grand piano sound

Casio LK100 Lighted Keyboard with Premium Accessories Package

2009-04-03T07:40:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0874171001810
Model:CAS LK100 PPK

I was very happy with my purchase

Good Service

The keyboard plays great and the service was very fast and efficent

On-screen fingering and timing indicators

Rating 5

2009-02-24

I bought this keyboard for my 9 year old daughter on the advice of an elementary school music teacher

Great keyboard

She loves it and so does my wife, who plays with it also:)I would highly recommend it

On-screen fingering and timing indicators

It has too many bells and whistles for me to mention here

Rating 5

But I mostly recommend it because it is good quality and my daughter has been learning new songs all on her own because the keys light up and she can follow them

2009-02-01

Excellent product but have encountered great difficulty connecting it to computer, the main reason I purchased it

evaluation

On-screen fingering and timing indicators

Rating 5

This keyboard is great for anyone who is interested in learning to play

Casio Lighted Keyboard

The keys light up to show you what keys to press and it speaks to you to tell you what finger to use

On-screen fingering and timing indicators

It has 3 different modes to move the student gradually on to more advanced lessons

Rating 5

Great price

2009-01-19

Highly recommended

This was a Christmas present for me mom (who I live with) and I think I use it more than she does! She loves keyboards and the last one we had was so obsolete

OMG I LOVE IT!!!

On-screen fingering and timing indicators

Rating 5

LOL

2009-01-09

So I decided to save up some money and got her this one, which I thought was cool because now my little brother can learn to play it! I love the fact that it lights up, it comes with the stand, the headphones, the ac cable (although I thought it was supposed to come with it anyways?) but who cares, I thought it was great! I LOOOOOVE it!

With the LK-100 100 tones, the 50 enhanced auto-accompaniment patterns, the 100 built-in song bank tunes and the 3-step Lesson System you will be equipped to develop your musical skills

On-screen fingering and timing indicators

KORG KO1 KAOSSILATOR Pocket Sized Synthesizer

2009-04-03T07:39:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:KORG
Label:KORG
EAN:0603384054821

KORG just made it's awesome products accessible to those who can't put a well spent US$2000-$4000+ to their better products, which are well worth it also

An amazing device

This product knocked my socks off and those of other people

Included Items: Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries

I took some time off work when it arrived and not only was I wowed, but I'm already getting a "Fan base" from an afternoon performance in the electronics department

Rating 5

I was just showing some workplace acquaintences the product and so I hooked it up to a large stereo system through the jacks

2009-02-14

After showing a few samples I really wowed them by timing a drum beat and then playing the electric guitaur

The Kaossilator is a lot of fun

The most fun I've had with music in a decade

Every time I touch it, an hour disappears and I walk away smiling

Included Items: Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries

The Kaossilator is unlike any of the other musical tools I've used

Rating 5

I mean, sure, I've always liked to write music, but usually it's a time-consuming, difficult task

2008-12-21

I can spend hours just getting a short segment to sound right, and weeks finishing a single song

I purchased two of these units, on for myself and one for my son

An Overpriced Toy

This is an overpriced toy that should cost about $80

Included Items: Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries

Rating 2

The plastic switches and plastic case feel very cheap and the yellow color makes it seem like a Fisher-Price toy

2008-12-19

Yes, you can make a lot of neat sounds with the presets, and it basically does what it is advertised to do

This thing is amazing

Portable WOW!

Fits in a pocket (OK, a big pocket, but still), and it rocks, grooves, funks, moves

Included Items: Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries

Rating 5

2008-11-22

it does what you want to hear

This little thing is freakin sick

Kaoss,,, mmmm....

Included Items: Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries

Rating 5

100 sounds/loops and hours of fun

2008-11-12

It can be a little tough to hit the exact notes you want

The KAOSSILATOR is a new pocket sized instrument that packs Korg's world-renowned synthesizer sound along with innovative performance features into an ultra-compact unit

Included Items: Owner's Manual, parameter sheet, four AA "test" batteries

Anyone can instantly play musical phrases by simply tapping or sliding their finger across the KAOSSILATOR's touch pad with no previous skills required. The KAOSSILATOR is a portable, travel friendly device that runs on batteries, so you can have fun creating music anywhere your life takes you, with seemingly endless possibilities

Yamaha EZ200 61 Full Sized Touch Sensitive Lighted Keys Bundle Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply

2009-04-03T07:37:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0874171002657
Model:YAC EZ200 PAK

For someone looking for instant gratification, this keyboard offers just that

Start playing within minutes

Open the box, read the simple instructions and begin playing even classical pieces because the keyboard will tell you where to put your fingers exactly! From there you can memorize the piece yourself so you can play without needing the assistance

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Great Idea

Rating 5

2009-03-22

We purchased the Yamah EZ200 61 Full-Sized Touch Senitive Lighted Keys Bundle for our daughter and gave it to her on her 13th Birthday

Love It!

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Rating 5

boy, was she surprised! She has learned so much w/this keyboard and the learning CD has been a plus!

The product arrived undamaged and I am greatful for the care you took in packaging the product

2009-03-12

I would reccomend this to anyone! It is so enlightening!

This keyboard is great! I bought it because I started taking piano lessons and it is perfect to practice on

Yamaha EZ-200

The keys light up which help you so you know what keys are being pressed

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If you don't want the keys to light up, simply turn them off with the touch of a button

Rating 4

The keyboard is light and doesn't take up much space

2009-02-27

I found the assembly of the stand to be easy

The keyboard is amazing

Great keyboard, stand does not fit

Has good sound, easy learning features

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The kids enjoy it a lot and so does my husband

Rating 4

The only problem with this bundle is that the stand does not fit very well and as a result the keyboard is a bit unstable

2009-02-25

Not only did this ship really quickly, but it arrived it wonderful condition

Great!

The stand is a little bit unsteady, but its nothing unmanageable

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I love the keyboard, though

Rating 5

I was playing Fur Elise within the first hour

2009-02-01

Definitely a great keyboard for those just starting out!

Never played before? The EZ200 lighted keyboard from Yamaha will have you playing songs from the very first day

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Just call up a song from the 100 songs built-in to the keyboard, select if you'd like to play the left or right hand part and hit "Start". The keyboard will light up the key that you're supposed to play, and in fact, the song will actually stop and wait for you to find the correct key! All of the tools you need are found in the keyboard, including how to play chords

Casio SA75 Keyboard with Headset Microphone

2009-04-03T07:35:00.001-07:00

Manufacturer:Casio
Label:Casio
EAN:0079767321017
Model:CAS SA75

It is good for my kids and even my 1yr old baby can use it with ease

good for beginners

My older kids 3,5 & 7 loves it

On-screen music staff displays notes played while icons indicate the beat

Rating 4

2009-03-23

It is good for my kids and even my 1yr old baby can use it with ease

good for beginners

My older kids 3,5 & 7 loves it

On-screen music staff displays notes played while icons indicate the beat

Rating 4

2009-03-23

I needed a first keyboard for our son, who loves music

Awesome Value on a Casio Keyboard

This is sooo worth the money

On-screen music staff displays notes played while icons indicate the beat

This keyboard feels like a good keyboard and plays beautifully with even dollar store batteries! The volume can be set really high or low and the microphone feature is a lot of fun too

Rating 5

Great buy

2009-03-05

My daughter absouletely love this key board, I initially purchased her another brand and she wasn't feeling it at all but when I got her this one she wouldn't put it down

Happy kid

On-screen music staff displays notes played while icons indicate the beat

Rating 5

I purchased this keyboard for my 7-year old son for Christmas

Gift for Young Son

He played with it for more than an hour the first day and each day there after for about a week

On-screen music staff displays notes played while icons indicate the beat

He is enjoying exploring the options including laughing at some of the set "songs"

Rating 4

He is still at the experimenting stage, not having official lessons yet

2009-01-28

This keyboard would be good for beginners since it can do limited chords (only 4 notes at the same time)

Recorder? Violin? Xylophone? Cool Kids want to hammer the keys

On-screen music staff displays notes played while icons indicate the beat

Minikeyboard SA-75 already offers all keyboard novices 100 top-notch tones as well as 30 accompaniment patterns (10 rhythms, 10 free-session, 10 funny). In addition, it features an LCD musical information system as well as the option of turning off the melodies of the 10 built-in songs, so that learners can play them themselves

Yamaha YPT210 61 Full Size Key Keyboard Bundle Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply

2009-04-03T07:13:00.000-07:00

Manufacturer:Yamaha
Label:Yamaha
EAN:0874171002626
Model:YAC YPT210 PAK

Yamaha YPT210 61 Full-Size Key Keyboard Bundle - Professional Headphones, Keyboard Stand, and Power Supply

Performs as stated

Yanaha 61 Full - Size Keyboard Bundle ....

Great sound effects! Teaches you to play as you play

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Shows you chords on a digital screen

Rating 5

Wonderful item for beginners or professionals

2009-04-02

Price is very good too!

I would highly recommend this product and am thinking of buying a second one for my other daughter

I like it very much!

Its timber sounds really like classical piano and you can choose many other tones and timbre

nice,sound and cheap

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Rating 5

This is actually the third one I have purchased

Awesome electric Keyboard

I started piano lessons last year and didnt want to purchase a large piano until I saw how well I was going to do

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Rating 5

2009-02-25

I purchased this for my 9 yo daughter who was just beginning to take piano lessons

Excellent Buy for an Excellent Price

Since we did not have a piano and I did not want to invest $1000+ for a 'full' keyboard not knowing if she would stick with it, we tried this Yamaha from Amazon

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com for an awesome price!

I was impressed from the moment it was out of the box

Rating 5

My daughter, within 5 minutes, figured out how to operate it

2009-02-24

The stand was easy to put togehter and I like that it is adjustable to her seat and size

I am amazed that Yamaha can produce such an amazing instrument for such a low cost

Great value for money electronic keyboard

The choice of different sounds are numerous, and the quality of each sound selection is faultless

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I have never purchased a keyboard before so I was somewhat in the dark, and chose mainly by the price I was willing to pay, I am delighted with my purchase

Rating 4

2009-02-18

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