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I have this one too. For composing on the go or at home, it's the perfect size. With USB, a laptop and a pair of headphone, you have an entire studio
@sonic2000gr
28 күн бұрын
This sells for 85 euros here and it's a real steal. The keybed is the same used in the yamaha reface synths that sell for 300+. Long time ago I learnt to play on a 4 octave PSS 480 which was amazing. I hope yamaha expands the range.
@ita7940
20 күн бұрын
I have one too! One cool thing is that you can actually use a power bank or just connect it to your phone with a simple adapter (e.g., regular USB to USB-C), allowing you to take it anywhere without relying on AA batteries
@eltonwild5648
28 күн бұрын
Can you explain the setup to video record your keyboard in the back? I want to record my mands playing in a vertical angle. I have a mic tripod. What camera are you using?
@jimpeter3453
28 күн бұрын
What a cute keyboard!
@davidbernalpianista
24 күн бұрын
Hi, could you evaluate the folding pianos? Are they worth it?
@Ekomshiro
28 күн бұрын
Do you think this could be a good keyboard to start learning piano? I'm an amateur violinist and just want to learn some piano to improve my violin playing (better understanding polyphony, chord progressions etc) But I also want to avoid any bad habits to ruin the possibility of more serious piano learning in the future.
@sonic2000gr
28 күн бұрын
I would suggest getting something with more keys, 49 or preferably 61. You can just get a MIDI controller and use it with your PC as well.
@thepianoplayer416
28 күн бұрын
What can people practice with 37 keys? For the money there are folding keyboards with 88 keys. And some travel keyboards have built-in rechargeable batteries. If you can get even 6 hours on a single charge, more convenient than having to buy batteries all the time. The main problem with a keyboard with small keys is that the fingerings can be off when you switch back to a full-size keyboard or piano later on. Besides touch sensitivity, would be nice to have weighted keys which hardly any travel keyboard has at the moment. Travelled with the Piano de Voyage from France. Comes in 4 modules you can carry in your suitcase that adds up to 88 keys: 15 (controller module) + 24 + 24 + 25. The keys are full-size semi-weighted for about $1500. Better than entry level keyboards like Yamaha Piaggero, Roland Go or Casio CTK.
@sonic2000gr
28 күн бұрын
37 keys is a compromise. It's not too bad for sketching musical ideas or trying out chords etc. Maybe play a synth part (There are more than a few synths with just 37 keys). But putting both hands on is more or less a stretch. 49 would be much better. On the other hand 49 becomes too large already. Most people with small to average sized hands can adjust to small keys easily as long as the keybed feels ok. The keybed on this is fine (same as the Reface synth series). PSS A50 can also run on rechargeable AAs if you wish (stated in the manual). But of course another option is to get similarly sized MIDI controller and use with your laptop/tablet. An Arturia Keystep 37 for example has an amazing keybed and build quality. But as you say none of this is a substitute for a piano, if you are solely interested in piano practice. It can be a nice way to enjoy yourself when travelling though.
@smithjason5887
28 күн бұрын
For composing, teaching demonstration purpose, it's absolutely fine
@thepianoplayer416
27 күн бұрын
@@smithjason5887 Not saying the Yamaha keyboard is the best or the worst in the market. For the money you're paying there are alternatives. I have both the 1st release of the Folding Piano 88 from Carry-on that is NOT touch sensitive for $100 and the later release of the folding keyboard that IS touch sensitive for $150. I have all 88 keys for composing or arranging music. I still need to try my pieces on a full-size keyboard since the smaller keys would throw off the fingerings. As a practice instrument I prefer a folding keyboard with 88 full-size keys. Even a smaller keyboard with an octave up/down buttons is not ideal for learning proper fingerings and big jumps when switching to a regular keyboard later.
@othinus
25 күн бұрын
for vocalists who mainly need a piano for a company man, 37 keys is more than enough for chords and basic melodies. like what Lewis capaldi does in most of his songs.
@thepianoplayer416
24 күн бұрын
@@othinus Guess if you're just using a keyboard for church hymns iwould be ok. But when doing more complex stuff like Beethoven or Mozart probably not.
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