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I'm not giving it back...
By: Norton Lawellin
Submitted: 5/9/2014
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I really like it, but it took a little getting used to.
Quality seems good - no problems so far.
If all you want to do is play piano, it's easy. But other features - layers, splits, alternate sounds - are hidden under multiple button presses with no LCD screen for visual feedback. It works, but it's challenging to get there.
Surprise - there is no mono out, like to feed a PA system. In fact, there are no outputs at all, other than "headphone." I'm using one of the headphone outs, but you have to use BOTH left/right channels. One side by itself sounds mysteriously out of tune.
Piano sound is awesome if you take it "stereo" into a stereo PA. Good comments from other musicians in the audience. Lots of mid-range clarity. Other sounds usable; fine, but not outstanding.
Well, it's a portable "slab" piano, but I'd say the action is well above average. I've been using Kurzweil and Casio, and this is better. Other adjustment controls are so well hidden that you need the manual in one hand.
It's very good value for the price, especially considering the good piano sound. Competing brands are easier to operate, but don't sound as good.