Digital Piano Roland GO KEYS Full Review. Is it a good choice?

Digital Piano Roland GO KEYS Full Review.
Is it a good choice?

This is a full review from Roland GO KEYS. Is it the best choice for you? If you have a budget of €280/$325/£259 it could be a good option.  Let’s see it now.

• 61 Ivory-touch keys with velocity sensitivity (no weighted)
• 128 voice polyphony(In other words, the number of notes that can sound at once. This also includes songs that sound at once. To clarify, if you play over an accompaniment sound, more notes will accumulate.)
• Bluetooth 4.2
• MIDI format compatible with GM2(It’s a MIDI sound format that stores information about the musical notes you’re playing.)
• 500+ Sounds(Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
• Multi-effects/Chorus/reverb(To clarify, reverberation effect is a reflection effect of the sound)
• Transposer(Transposition allows you to move the note spectrum of a keyboard. In other words, this allows you to play with transposing instruments. It is not an easy concept, but it is made to facilitate the writing of an orchestration for instruments with very different bass and treble registers.)
• Over 12 sets of loops mix
• Over 672 patterns (12 sets x 56 patterns)
• 10 interpretation pads
• Functions: Bender: pitch bend(To clarify, this is a functionality that changes the sound wave of what you play and then returns to its original state) / Modulation; Effect: Roll / Filter
• Recording function
• LCD display
• Two x 2.5W speakers
• Possibility of operation with batteries
• Includes power supply (PSD-230 EU)
• Usb to Host(It’s a more modern MIDI connector. MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack and with certain programs pass, with a single click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store note information)
• Sustain pedal(The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard, is the sustain pedal and it’s used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.) input (not included)
• Headphone output and auxiliary input
• Dimensions: 877 x 271 x 82mm (W x D x H) and a weight of 3.9kg.

Now that we’ve listed and described the features of this digital piano; There’s no better than taking a look at the following video where they tell us more about the Roland GO KEYS, and you can hear the different sounds of this piano.

Related post you can be interested in

• Ranking with the best digital pianos
• My selection of cheap musical keyboards.
• Basic concepts you need to know about digital pianos.
• The best resources to learn to play the piano by yourself.
• The best Roland Digital Pianos.

Now let’s compare the Roland GO KEYS with its more common alternatives. In addition, you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano at the end of the post. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button..

Roland GO KEYS vs Roland FP 30

The digital piano Roland GO KEYS is usually about€280/$325/£259 and the Roland FP 30 is €619/$700/£555.  However, the two of them have different features but you must look carefully to learn which one is perfect for you right now. I just introduce you this piano because it is piano portable most sold worldwide. So it is important for you to know it

Roland FP 30 is the most portable digital piano nowadays with 88 keys and weighted keyboard. So it is perfect if you want to learn classical music in a proper way (weighted keys it a good point for this)

Now that you know every Roland GO KEYS feature we’ll just compare with Roland FP-30 features.

First of all, notice that Roland FP 30 has 88 keys with hammer action and velocity sensitivity which is different from the 61 keys with velocity sensitivity of Roland GO KEYS.

To clarify, Roland GO KEYS imitates the sound effect of making the volume louder or softer according to how hard or fast you press the key while Roland FP 30 additionally, simulates the weight of acoustic piano keys.

Roland FP 30 offers a more real and comfortable experience.

Roland FP 30 also has more powerful speakers than Roland GO KEYS. The first one has Two x 11 W – 12 cm while the GO KEYS has Two x 2.5 W speakers.

Furthermore Roland FP 30 offers the option of playing the same pitch with a partner on Twin piano mode. In addition, it has available layering and splitting sounds, transposer, built microphone and SMF recorder.

Roland GO KEYS has definitely more sounds (500 sounds) than Roland FP 30 (35 sounds) and it also has 12 sets x 56 patterns available.

Another feature of Roland GO KEYS different of Roland FP 30 is MIDI format compatible with GM2 and Multi-effects/Chorus/Reverb option available.

In short, you can choose the best for you depending on how you want to use it and how much would you like to spend.

Roland go keys is a really good option if you has less of 300 euros (350 USD) but if you study classical music or you want a real piano feeling when you play Roland FP 30 is the most popular option as portable piano. And in addition brings a mic to sing. What i really love it

And below a video of the Roland FP 30:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62_LCDLQsU4

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our Roland FP 30 review

Roland Go Keys vs Yamaha PSR E353

We are comparing two models from two of the most well known keyboard and piano manufacturers. Both models are aimed at the low to mid-range of keyboard instruments, and at a beginner audience or one whose requirements are not demanding. Although the price difference is remarkable (€280/$325/£259 for the Roland and about €198/$230/£180  for the Yamaha, which would be a difference of 90 euros) . In this case the Roland has more features than the Yamaha, but the Yamaha is adigital keyboard for tighter budgets. Let’s go on to describe and compare its main features:

• Same number of keys (61) Both cases have touch-sensitive keys with dynamic volume control at the touch of a button (the more you press it, the louder the note will sound).
• The Roland can have more notes in polyphony. It also provides the possibility of making Loops (repetitions of compositions or musical sequences, repeatedly or in a loop).
• The Yamaha presents more variety of sounds with the Roland, but beats the latter in patterns compared to the amount offered by the Yamaha PSR-E363.
• Both feature Reverb and Chorus effects. It also features transposition, which helps to move different tones of scale.
• Both models have sustain pedal input. An advantageous resource when learning to play the piano and improving the expressiveness, quality and quantity of the songs we can play.
• Both have a USB MIDI connection, which allows you to record songs using MIDI tracks to take them to the computer, and do things like pulling out your sheet music.
• The Roland doesn’t have a metronome, whereas the Yamaha keyboard does.
• Both have batteries (they can be easily transported anywhere without depending on the power supply) and are very lightweight:
  • Roland Go Keys: 3.9 kg (incredibly light).
  • Yamaha PSR-E363: 4.6kg.
• Both have 2.5W speakers, very little power to be well heard in rehearsal rooms or live performances such as bars or pubs.
• The Yamaha has a duo function (it allows you to split the keyboard into two keyboards with half of the keys each, and you can play one person accompanied by another, for example a teacher). The Roland does not have this function.
• Only the Yamaha keyboard has an auxiliary input (minijack). This allows you to put an mp3 or an instrument in it and have it play through the speakers.
• Possibility of making arpeggios (musical phrases or sequence of notes) in the Yamaha PSR-E363. The Roland does not have this function.
• The Roland features modulation and slide with Picth Bend adjustment, of this function and others. The Yamaha features a joystick that does similar functions for control. In contrast, the Yamaha features an equalization system (Master EQ).

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

 

Roland Go Keys

Yamaha PSR-E353

61 Ivory-touch box-shaped keys with velocity response 128 Voice polyphony Bluetooth 4.2 MIDI format compliant with GM2 Over 500 sounds Multi Effects / Chorus / Reverb Transpose function Over 12 loop mix sets Over 672 patterns (12 sets x 56 patterns) 10 Performance pads Functions: Bender: Pitch Bend / Modulation Effect: Roll / Filter Recorder: Standard MIDI Files – Format 0 LC-Display 2 Speakers with 2.5 W each Battery operation possible Dimensions (W x D x H): 877 x 271 x 82 mm Connections: Phones Out, AUX In, Pedal, USB to host Weight (without power adapter): 3.9 kg Power supply unit (PSD-230 EU) included

61 Standard keys with touch response 574 Sounds – including 18 drum / SFX kits, 339 XG lite and 20 arpeggios 165 Styles 154 Internal songs 48-Voice polyphony 2 Track sequencers / 5 user songs 1 One-touch setting per style Effects: Reverb, Chorus, Master EQ, Harmony, Arpeggio 150 types Duo mode SMF (format 0 & 1) Registration memory Metronome Transpose Backlit LC display USB to host AUX in (Stereo mini) Headphone jack Sustain pedal connection Speaker system: 2 x 2.5 W Battery operation possible Dimensions (W x D x H): 945 x 368 x 118 mm Weight: 4.2 kg Successor to the PSR-E353 Colour: Steel Includes Yamaha Education Suite, PA-130 power adapter and music holder iOS apps are available for iPhone / iPad (additional connection cable i-UX1 article no. 312469 required – not included)

Now have a look to this short video review:

Don´t miss our full review of this top seller. The Yamaha PSR E363

Roland GO KEYS vs Startone MK 300

The digital piano Roland GO KEYS is usually €280/$325/£259 and the Startone MK 300 is around €115/£102 . But if you live at Europe the Startone brand could be a really good option if your budget is around 120 euros. For this price you have the Startone MK 300 that has sensitivity keyboard, sustain pedal input and MIDI. It is like the Yamaha PSR 363 but a little worst. But it is a really good value for the money.

Startone MK 300 can play just 64 voice polyphony while Roland can play 128 voice polyphony. Also, Roland has more sounds (500 sounds) than Startone MK 300 (390 sounds)

Both models has 61 Keys with velocity sensitivity and can operate with batteries. Also, both of them possess two speakers: Roland GO KEYS has two x 2.5W speakers and Startone model has two x 3W speakers.

Additionally, both models have recording function, Headphone output and USB to Host.

Importantly, Roland GO KEYS has a few features not available on MK 300 these are some of them:

• MIDI format compatible with GM2
• Multi-effects/Chorus/Reverb
• Transposer
• More than 12 sets of loops mix
• More than 672 patterns (12 sets x 56 patterns)

And below a video of Startone MK-300

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our Startone MK 300 review

Where to buy Roland GO KEYS

Amazon

• Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
• Full warranty, but they’re not experts in music equipment.
• Sometimes better price.
• Particularly, he’s got worse stock than Thomann.

 

Thomann

• Free shipping.
• Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
• 100% reliable payment.
• Leader in trouble-free shipping.
• Usually best price.
• Best reputation: They’re the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.

Related models

Check below related models with similar price and features:

Thomann	Korg	Roland
DP 26	Tiny Piano	Roland GO KEYS
SP 320		GO PIANO
Yamaha	Startone	Casio
NP 32 Piaggero	Startone MK 300	SA 46
PSR E463	Startone MK 200	SA 47
PSR E363	Startone MKR 61	CTK 240
EZ 220		CT X700
PSR E263	Midiplus	LK 280
PSR EW300	Stage 88	SA 76
sonogenic SHS 500		CTK 3500
YPT 260		LK 265
		LK 136
		CTK 1500
		SA 77
		SA 78
		CTK 2500

 

 

Digital Piano Roland FP-60 Full Review. Is it a good purchase?

Roland FP-60 Digital Piano Review Complete. A Good Choice?

Roland is a Japanese electronic musical instrument company that has always been known for its electronic synthesizers and keyboards, as well as professional products for electric guitars, drums and more. This portable digital piano offers exceptional sound and touch sensitivity in a stylish cabinet that looks great and is easy to transport. The specially designed on-board speaker system produces impressive, luxurious sound with wide projection for small room performances, while the selection of sounds from other instruments allows you to cover a variety of musical styles. You can’t expect anything less than a €1.329/$1500/£1,199 instrument.

The Roland FP 60 is a more advanced version of the ultra-modern Roland FP 30. Let’s go with your analysis and that of your competitors:

• SuperNatural Sound Engine
• 88 weighted keys (Weight that the keys of an acoustic piano have and that digital pianos try to imitate to equal the touch of the piano. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less. This is different from the sensitivity on the keyboard which serves to regulate the volume of the note. But a counterbalanced keyboard always has sensitivity in the keys) with escapement and ivory touch
• 288 notes of polyphony (Number of notes that can be played at once. This includes accompaniments that also consume notes. So if you play over an accompaniment more notes will be accumulated)
• 15 sounds (different piano sounds and other instruments) from acoustic pianos
• 16 electric piano sounds
• 11 types of sound
• 15 organ sounds
• 15 pad controls
• Metronome (Basic study element to study and practice the tempo of a piece of music)
• Transposition function (Transposition allows you to move the note spectrum of a keyboard. This is to be able to play with transposing instruments. It is not an easy concept but it is made to facilitate the writing of an orchestration for instruments with very different bass and treble registers)
• 30 tracks for the user to create and store their own sounds
• Dual mode (Dual mode allows you to combine two sounds to create a more complete one. Typical is the combination of piano + string sound)
• Duo mode (Duo mode allows the keyboard to be divided into two pianos so that four hands can be played or the teacher and student can play on the same keyboard) with adjustable midpoint
• Split mode (Split the keyboard into two different instruments)
• 3-band equalizer between effects
• Effects for organ tones
• Effects to enrich electric pianos
• Recording in SMF format while playing
• Plays audio in WAV and MP3 format (requires flash memory)
• USB midi (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect your keyboard to your computer, record a sound track and with certain programs click through what you’ve played to musical notes on a score. MIDI tracks store the information of the musical notes), it is also capable of playing and storing midi files (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connecting the keyboard to the computer, recording a sound track and with certain programs passing with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store the information of the musical notes) in their internal memory
• High quality LCD display
• 8 very powerful built-in 12 cm speakers
• Line input and output for live
• Accept three pedals. All you need and a sustain pedal is included (The sustain pedal of a piano or keyboard is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key)
• It has Bluetooth 4.0 MIDI and a USB for pendrive
• Includes network adapter and comes with lectern
• 2 helmet jacks
• It weighs 19 kg and has dimensions of 1291 x 344 x 125mm (width x depth x height)

Now that we have listed and described the features of this keyboard there is no better way than to take a look at the following video where they tell us more about the Roland FP-60 and you can hear how its different sounds sound.

Related post you can be interested in

• Ranking with the best digital pianos
• My selection of cheap musical keyboards.
• Basic concepts you need to know about digital pianos.
• The best resources to learn to play the piano by yourself.
• The best Roland Digital Pianos.

Now let’s compare the Roland FP 60 with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button.

Roland FP-60 vs Roland FP-90

Let’s compare the Roland FP-60 digital piano with a price of €1.329/$1500/£1,199  and the Roland FP-90 digital piano with a price of €1.659/$1999/£1,499. We will check according to their characteristics if it is worth choosing the more expensive one or if you keep the FP60. Maybe those almost 300 euros make a considerable difference:

• Both digital pianos have 88 sensitively weighted keys, the Roland FP60 has a PHA-4 exhaust and ivory touch, while the FP90 has a PHA-5 (Progressive Hammer Action with Tapping Point Simulation) that integrates a combination of wood-finished elements and other modern, highly wear-resistant materials, which also emulates the feel of a grand piano. Weighted Keys (This is the weight of the keys on an acoustic piano that digital pianos try to imitate to match the touch of the piano. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less.) and sensitivity refers to the dynamics between notes, when one is played more strongly it sounds higher.
• The Roland FP60 has 351 sounds in total and 288 notes of polyphony, while the Roland FP90 has 350 sounds in total and 384 notes of polyphony, although the manual mentions that for piano sounds polyphony is unlimited. Polyphony means the number of notes that can be played at the same time.
• The Roland FP60 has 7 editable piano parameters, while the Roland FP90 has 13 editable piano parameters.
• Both have 30 tracks (slots) to create your own sounds and store them.
• Both pianos offer Modes: Dual (combining sounds), Split (certain parts of the keyboard with one instrument and another part with another instrument) and Duo for two people to play.
• Both digital pianos have effects such as: Ambience, 3-band EQ, rotary speaker effect (Leslie) and modulation rate.
• Both digital pianos have: metronome, transpose function, MIDI In and Out, a sustain pedal, and input for triple pedalboard.
• A very noticeable difference is the output power which, in the Roland FP60 we have 13W x 2 and in the Roland FP90 we have 25W x 2 and some tweeters (high frequency speakers) 5W x 2, which becomes a much better quality output.
• As far as connections are concerned, both pianos are equipped with MIDI Input and Output, 3.5mm (minijack) and 1/4” (jack) outputs, input for triple pedalboard, auxiliary audio input, and Bluetooth connection for both audio and MIDI (and be used as a MIDI controller in a computer). However, the FP90 also has a 1/4″ microphone input (jack) that can also be modified with effects such as Echo, Compressor, and Dubbing.
• Both pianos can record in SMF format and play audio in WAV and MP3 format
• The Roland FP60 has a weight of 19 kg and dimensions of 1291 x 344 x 125 mm (width x depth x height), while the Roland FP90 has a weight of 23.6 kg and dimensions of 1340 x 390 x 136 mm (width x depth x height).

Both excellent digital stage pianos, however in the Roland FP 90 it has its clear advantages which are: a more realistic keyboard (similar to an acoustic piano), with premium SuperNATURAL sound engine, Bluetooth functionality and triple pedal input.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

And now a video comparison of the Roland FP-60 and the Roland FP90

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N9exacUAwg

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Roland FP-90.

Roland FP-60 vs Roland FP-30

Now let’s compare the Roland FP-60 digital piano priced at €1.329/$1500/£1,199 with its little brother the Roland FP-30 priced at €619/$700/£555, a big difference in price, with one being almost twice as expensive as the other. Let’s review their specifications to see which one suits you best.

• Both pianos have 88 touch-sensitive weighted keys and a PHA-4 system with ivory touch and exhaust and a sound generator called Roland’s own superNATURAL. Weighted keyboard, is the weight that the keys of an acoustic piano have and that digital pianos try to imitate to equal the touch of it. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less. And sensitivity refers to the dynamics between notes, when one is played more strongly it sounds louder.
• The Roland FP60 offers 351 sounds between acoustic and electric pianos, strings and organs, with 288 notes of polyphony, while the FP30 offers 35 sounds also from acoustic and electric pianos with 128 notes of polyphony. Polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes that can be played simultaneously.
• Both pianos have the modes: Duo, Dual and Split. And they have two headphone outputs. In effect they share the: Ambience and the FP60 has: 3-band EQ, rotary speaker effect (Leslie) and modulation rate. While the FP30 gives us Brillance.
• In speakers the FP60 has 13W x 2 output and the FP30 has 11W x 2 output, being the output of the FP60 more powerful.
• As far as connections are concerned, both pianos are equipped with MIDI input and output, 3.5mm (mini-jack) and 1/4″ (jack) outputs, input for triple pedalboard, auxiliary audio input. The FP60 has Bluetooth connection for both audio and MIDI, where it would serve as a MIDI controller to a music composition or production program. The FP30 also has a 1/4″ microphone input (jack).
• The Roland FP60 weighs 19 kg and measures 1291 x 344 x 125 mm (W x D x H). The Roland FP30 weighs 14.1 kg and measures 130 x 28.4 x 15 cm (W x D x H).
• Both pianos have connections: MIDI input and output, 3.5mm (minijack) and 1/4″ (jack) outputs, input for triple pedalboard, auxiliary audio input. The FP60 has Bluetooth connection for both audio and MIDI, where it would serve as a MIDI controller to a music composition or production program.

Well, given the differences, what we have to do is reflect on what we want this piano for. It is clear that the Roland FP 60 is much superior but the Roland Fp 30 gives a lot for a small price. If we play live from time to time and our level is beginner or intermediate. The Roland FP 30 gives us plenty. That’s all we need. If you’re looking for the Roland FP 60 that’s because you’ve already enjoyed one or more keyboards and you want to go for something more professional.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Roland FP-30.

Roland FP-60 vs Yamaha P255

Finally we will make a comparison of the Roland FP60 at €1.329/$1500/£1,199 euros with the Yamaha P255 which is around 1500 euros to 1600 euros. We will check according to their characteristics if it’s worth signing up for the more expensive one or if you stay with the FP60. Perhaps that nearly 300 euros makes a considerable difference:

• Both digital pianos have 88 sensitively weighted keys, the Roland FP60 with PH-4 technology and the Yamaha P255 with GH technology, both with synthetic ivory touch. Counterbalance is the weight of the keys on an acoustic piano, which digital pianos try to imitate to match the touch of the piano. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less.
• The Roland FP60 offers 351 sounds with 288 notes of polyphony, while the Yamaha P255 offers 24 sounds with 256 notes of polyphony. Polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes that can be played simultaneously.
• Both pianos have the modes: Duo, Dual and Split. In effects they share the FP60 has: 3-band EQ, rotary speaker effect (Leslie) and modulation rate. While the Yamaha P255 features: Reverb, Chorus, Phase, Rotary Speaker (Leslie). Both have a 3-band EQ.
• Both allow for SMF recording and playback of WAV and MP3 audio.
• In speakers the FP60 has 13W x 2 output and the Yamaha P255 has 15W x 2 output, being the most powerful output of the Yamaha.
• The Roland FP60 has a weight of 19Kg, with dimensions of 1291 x 344 x 125mm (width x depth x height). The Yamaha P255 weighs 17.3Kg and has dimensions of 1333 x 351 x 148mm (width x depth x height)

Once again we come face to face, where the Yamaha has certain advantages: its synthetic ivory keyboard helps to simulate a real acoustic keyboard, its curious Rotary Speaker effect (Leslie) gives organ lovers an advantage. However, the Roland FP 60 shines in its amount of sounds and polyphony notes. According to your needs you will make the best decision.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Yamaha P255.

Where to buy Roland FP-60

Thomann

• Free Shipping.
• Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
• 100% reliable payment.
• Leader in trouble-free shipping.
• Usually Best price.
• Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.

Digital Piano Midiplus Stage 88 Full Review. Is it a good choice?

Digital Piano Midiplus Stage 88 Full Review. Is it a good choice?

A low-end digital piano with features and a decent quality that is presented as an alternative to all students and also for those who want to produce music in a comfortable way, the Midiplus Stage 88 is presented as a simple piano to play and comfortable while combining elements for live performances with other studio functions. The Midiplus Stage 88 costs around €272/$262/£244.

Features

• MIDI (MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect the keyboard to the computer, record a soundtrack, and with certain programs pass with a click what you have played to musical notes in a score. MIDI tracks store information from musical notes)plus Stage 88; Masterkeyboard and Controller functions
• 88 velocity-sensitive semi-weighted keys
• Sound Bank with 64 EMU Sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments) + 128 GM Sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
• 15 Memory locations user setups
• 8 free customizable Rotary Knobs & 8 free customizable 40 mm Fader
• Pitch-Bend & Modulation Wheel
• Layer function
• Integrated Metronome (Element of basic study to study and practice the tempo of a piece of music.)
• Transposer (Transposition allows you to move the note spectrum of a keyboard. This allows you to play with transposing instruments. It is not an easy concept but it is made to facilitate the writing of orchestration for instruments with very different bass and treble registers.)
• Split (Split the keyboard into two different instruments) function
• Connections: Standard MIDI Input / Output, USB Port, Sustain pedal (The most important pedal of a piano or keyboard is the sustain pedal and is used to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key.) input (6.3 mm jack); USB bus-powered or USB DC
• Dimensions 1280 x 280 x 90 mm and a weight of 10 kg

Now that we’ve listed and described the features of this digital piano there’s no better than taking a look at the following video where they tell us more about the Midiplus Stage 88 and you can hear the different sounds of this piano. Here’s a video of a very similar model the Midiplus x8:

Related post you can be interested in

• Ranking with the best digital pianos
• My selection of cheap musical keyboards.
• Basic concepts you need to know about digital pianos.
• The best resources to learn to play the piano by yourself.

Now let’s compare the Midiplus Stage 88 with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post, you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button.

Midiplus Stage 88 vs Thomann DP 26

Although the Midiplus is focused on living rather than studio presentations, the Thomann DP 26 is presented as a contender that outperforms it in several facets, however, the Midiplus puts a new function on the table and it is its connection to different devices that makes its difference in the market. The Midiplus Stage 88 costs around €272/$262/£244 and the Thomann DP 26, €309/£279.

The Midiplus features an 88-key keyboard that also works as MIDI controls, a sound bank with more than 64 EMU sounds and more than 120 GM sounds as well as 15 memory lots and a pitch bend to customize the track while we are playing as well as a control that allows us to configure the different effects we use, a layer function and transposer.

The Thomann also has 88 keys with hammer action, has 20 sounds as well as 2 demo songs, 50 styles and polyphony of 64 voices, LEDs that illuminate the keyboard as well as a layer mode, a four hands mode, effects such as reverb and master EQ among many others.

The digital piano Midiplus Stage 88 is usually about 25 € cheaper than Thomann DP 26, but with so little price difference this can vary.

Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences

And below a video of the Thomann DP 26

 

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Thomann DP 26 review

Midiplus Stage 88 vs Thomann SP 5600

As we compare it with pianos of a higher range we notice the differences between them, considering that the Thomann SP 5600 has functions like the chorus, the reverb as well as the EQ master that the Midiplus doesn’t have, we can see that the price is considerably higher so the Midiplus can be a better option if you are looking for something to practice or a comfortable piano for presentations. The Midiplus Stage 88 costs around €272/$262/£244 and the Thomann SP 5600, €369/£338.

The Thomann has more developed functions than the Midiplus like having 600 integrated sounds as well as a track start function, 230 styles with 128 polyphonic voices, a layer mode as well as four hands, reverb and chorus effects, and an EQ master, it also has a sustain pedal and a transposer.

Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences

And below a video of the Thomann SP 5600

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUMJD2STwBo

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Thomann SP 5600 review

Midiplus Stage 88 vs Thomann SP 320

Comparing it with a rather old model we can say that the Midiplus Stage 88 improves quite well the functions of these pianos usually used for live presentations besides being of a low range, accessible for purchase, the Midiplus improves on functions such as the integration of quality midi connections as well as customizable knobs that can give style to your presentations. The Midiplus Stage 88 costs around €272/$262/£244 and the Thomann SP 320 €239/£215.

The Thomann has more developed functions than the Midiplus like having 600 integrated sounds as well as a track start function, 230 styles with 128 polyphonic voices, a layer mode as well as four hands, reverb and chorus effects, and an EQ master, it also has a sustain pedal and a transposer.

Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences

And below a video of the Thomann SP 320

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Thomann SP 320 review

Midiplus Stage 88 vs Yamaha PSR E363

The Midiplus Stage 88 has nothing to fear from pianos from much larger companies like Yamaha as it’s quality/price ratio is good enough for low-end users who want to acquire a solid digital piano for live performances, the Midiplus stage 88 enhances several functions of the Yamaha PSR E363 such as the integration of a modulation wheel that allows to moderate the piano sound to taste and also better midi connections. The Midiplus Stage 88 costs around €272/$262/£244 and the Yamaha PSR E363 €198/$239/£179.

The Yamaha PSR E363 has 61 sensitive keys as well as more than 500 sounds, 165 styles, 48 polyphonic voices, 2 track sequencer as well as reverb effects, chorus, a recording function, and a register memory and also has an integrated battery as well as support for various Android and iOS apps.

Let’s put the features of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences

And below a video of the Yamaha PSR E363

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Yamaha PSR E363 review

Where to buy Midiplus Stage 88

Thomann

• Free Shipping.
• Full warranty. If you have any problems, they take care of everything.
• 100% reliable payment.
• A leader in trouble-free shipping.
• Usually the Best price.
• Best Reputation: They are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalog and information.

Amazon

• Free Shipping and the possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
• Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
• Sometimes a better price.
• He’s got worse stock than Thomann.

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