Members shakudu Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Title says it all, or much of it. I'm looking for a piano i can use at home for practice/playing. It has to be easy to use so my daughter and wife can turn it on and play it. 88 keys, built-in speakers is a plus, MIDI out, optional USB-power would be nice. Has to have good piano-sounds, strings and all that jazz Today i have an Edirol PCR-800 and i like the weight and feel of it. But it's too much of a hassle to power up the PC and software just to play some quick tunes. And i've discovered i need the extra octaves... The cheapo M-audio prokey 88 looks good but i've heard some complaints about samples and build quality. My price range is below $1000. And i'm not afraid to buy used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tremens Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 roland FP4, FP7, yamaha P140, casio privia etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Pro Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 The M-Audio ProKeys 88 is a dog - avoid it. The Casio PX-330 appears to be the best deal in the sub-$1k piano range. It does everything you asked except get power from USB (it does have USB interface though) and it's lightweight with good action and sound. What sub-$1k piano to buiy is the most asked question on this forum. This should be a sticky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frogmonkey Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 Casio PX-330 looks and sounds good to me, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members piano39 Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 I played a Casio PX-330 at GC last weekend. I was blown away. Really want one. My only problem- I think that it would be pretty easy to hit the wrong button. Why do they insist on silkscreening tiny gray letters on a charcoal gray background? Did it ever occur to them that somebody may be using this on a dark stage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Professiona Posted December 16, 2009 Members Share Posted December 16, 2009 What sub-$1k piano to buiy is the most asked question on this forum. This should be a sticky. Yeah, especially since I never see anyone's thoughts on the SP250, and I think it's a nice little unit for that price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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