Digital Piano Kurzweil SPS4 8 Full Review. Is it a good purchase?

Digital Piano Kurzweil SPS4 8 Full Review. Is it a good purchase?

  • 88 Velocity sensitive Keys with Hammer Action (The weight of the keys on an acoustic piano that digital pianos try to imitate to match the touch of a real acoustic piano. The keys in the high register are heavier and in the high register less. This is a different concept of sensitivity on the keyboard that serves to regulate the volume of the note. But a hammer action keyboard always has sensitivity on the keys.)
  • 64 Voice polyphony (Number of notes that can sound at once. This includes songs that sound at once. So if you play over an accompaniment sound, more notes will accumulate.)
  • 16-Part multitembral
  • 4 zones Split (Split the keyboard into two different instruments) function
  • 4 zones Layering function
  • 128 presets + 64 user presets
  • 64 User 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) setups
  • Integrated effects as reverb (Reverberation effect which is a reflection effect of the sound), chorus, …
  • pitch bend (Functionality that changes the sound wave of what you play and then returns to its original state) and Modulation wheel
  • LCD screen
  • Two Balanced jack outputs
  • 2 Headphone outputs for Duet mode (Duet mode allows you to divide the keyboard into two pianos to play four hands or the teacher and student on the same keyboard.)
  • Standar MIDI in/out
  • 1 Stereo 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 (supports 2 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.)s with Y adaptor)
  • 1 Continuous control pedal input
  • USB port
  • Powerful stereo speakers with two 4 x 6″ woofers and two 1″ tweeters
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1314 x 368 x 114 mm and a weight of 18.6 kg
  • Sustain pedal not included

Digital Piano Kurzweil SPS4 8 Full Review. Is it a good purchase?

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 Kurzweil SPS4 8 and you can hear the different sounds of this piano.

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Now let’s compare the Kurzweil SPS4 8 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.

Kurzweil SPS4 8 vs Yamaha YDP 163

The digital piano Kurzweil SPS4 8 is usually about 45 € more expensive than Yamaha YDP 163, 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

Kurzweil SPS4 8

Yamaha YDP 163

  • 88 Velocity sensitive Keys with hammer action
  • 64 Voice polyphony
  • 16-Part multitembral
  • 4 zones Split function
  • 4 zones Layering function
  • 128 presets + 64 user presets
  • 64 User MIDI setups
  • Integrated effects as reverb, chorus, …
  • Pitch bend and Modulation wheel
  • LCD screen
  • Two Balanced jack outputs
  • 2 Headphone outputs for duet mode
  • Standar MIDI in/out
  • 1 Stereo pedal input (supports 2 pedals with Y adaptor)
  • 1 Continuous control pedal input
  • USB port
  • Powerful stereo speakers with two 4 x 6″ woofers and two 1″ tweeters
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1314 x 368 x 114 mm and a weight of 18.6 kg
  • Sustain pedal not included
  • Graded Hammer 3 (GH3) Keyboard with 88 weighted keys and hammer action
  • Synthetic ivory key tops
  • Pure CF Sound Engine
  • Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC )and Acoustic Optimizer for a better simulation of a real piano
  • Stereophonic Optimizer
  • 192 voice polyphony
  • 10 Sounds
  • 4 Reverb types function
  • Dual-Function
  • Metronome
  • Duet mode
  • Recording function
  • 10 Demo songs and 50 piano songs
  • Triple pedal
  • Keyboard cover to avoid dust
  • USB to Host
  • 2 x Headphone outputs
  • Loud-speakers of 2x 20W
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 1357 x 849 x 422 mm and a weight of 42 kg

And below a video of the Yamaha YDP 163

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Yamaha YDP 163 review

Kurzweil SPS4 8 vs Yamaha YDP S54

The digital piano Kurzweil SPS4 8 is usually about 9 € cheaper than Yamaha YDP S54, 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

Kurzweil SPS4 8

Yamaha YDP S54

  • 88 Velocity sensitive Keys with hammer action
  • 64 Voice polyphony
  • 16-Part multitembral
  • 4 zones Split function
  • 4 zones Layering function
  • 128 presets + 64 user presets
  • 64 User MIDI setups
  • Integrated effects as reverb, chorus, …
  • Pitch bend and Modulation wheel
  • LCD screen
  • Two Balanced jack outputs
  • 2 Headphone outputs for duet mode
  • Standar MIDI in/out
  • 1 Stereo pedal input (supports 2 pedals with Y adaptor)
  • 1 Continuous control pedal input
  • USB port
  • Powerful stereo speakers with two 4 x 6″ woofers and two 1″ tweeters
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1314 x 368 x 114 mm and a weight of 18.6 kg
  • Sustain pedal not included
  • Hammer action(GH3) keyboard with 88 weighted keys
  • Synthetic ivory feeling
  • 10 Sounds
  • 192-Voice polyphony
  • Yamaha CFX Sound Engine
  • Intelligent Acoustic Control (IAC) and Acoustic Optimizer for a better real piano experience
  • 10 demo songs
  • Reverb function and damper resonance with new development
  • Dual function
  • Recording function
  • Triple pedal
  • Keyboard antidust cover
  • 2 Headphone outputs
  • USB to host
  • Speakers system of 2x 20 W
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 1353 x 792 x 309 mm and a weight of 40 kg

And below a video of the Yamaha YDP S54

Kurzweil SPS4 8 vs Casio PX 560

The digital piano Kurzweil SPS4 8 is usually about 95 € cheaper than Casio PX 560.

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

Kurzweil SPS4 8

Casio PX 560

  • 88 Velocity sensitive Keys with hammer action
  • 64 Voice polyphony
  • 16-Part multitembral
  • 4 zones Split function
  • 4 zones Layering function
  • 128 presets + 64 user presets
  • 64 User MIDI setups
  • Integrated effects as reverb, chorus, …
  • Pitch bend and Modulation wheel
  • LCD screen
  • Two Balanced jack outputs
  • 2 Headphone outputs for duet mode
  • Standar MIDI in/out
  • 1 Stereo pedal input (supports 2 pedals with Y adaptor)
  • 1 Continuous control pedal input
  • USB port
  • Powerful stereo speakers with two 4 x 6″ woofers and two 1″ tweeters
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1314 x 368 x 114 mm and a weight of 18.6 kg
  • Sustain pedal not included
  • 88 Keys with scaled hammer action II (Tri-Sensor)
  • Synthetic ebony and ivory touch keys for a better piano playing
  • 650 Sounds
  • Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR sound generation
  • 220 Styles
  • 30 User Styles
  • 256 voices of Polyphony
  • Split, layer and duet function
  • Chorus, Reverb, Master EQ
  • Tone Editor
  • Transposer
  • Metronome
  • Pitch Bend and Modulation wheels
  • LCD Screen
  • 2 Headphone connections for duet mode
  • Midi In / Out
  • Sustain Pedal connection
  • Line In / Out (L / Mono, R) for gigs
  • USB port
  • Speakers 2 x 8 W
  • Dimensions 1322 x 293 x 147 mm
  • Weight: 12 kg
  • Power supply and sustain pedal included

And below a video of the Casio PX 560

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Casio PX 560 review

Kurzweil SPS4 8 vs Korg PA 700

The digital piano Kurzweil SPS4 8 is usually about 85 € cheaper than Korg PA 700.

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

Kurzweil SPS4 8

Korg PA 700

  • 88 Velocity sensitive Keys with hammer action
  • 64 Voice polyphony
  • 16-Part multitembral
  • 4 zones Split function
  • 4 zones Layering function
  • 128 presets + 64 user presets
  • 64 User MIDI setups
  • Integrated effects as reverb, chorus, …
  • Pitch bend and Modulation wheel
  • LCD screen
  • Two Balanced jack outputs
  • 2 Headphone outputs for duet mode
  • Standar MIDI in/out
  • 1 Stereo pedal input (supports 2 pedals with Y adaptor)
  • 1 Continuous control pedal input
  • USB port
  • Powerful stereo speakers with two 4 x 6″ woofers and two 1″ tweeters
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1314 x 368 x 114 mm and a weight of 18.6 kg
  • Sustain pedal not included
  • 61 sensitive keys. It is a profesional keyboard
  • 128-voice polyphony
  • EDS-X (Enhanced Definition Synthesis – eXpanded)
  • Defined Nuance Control (DNC)
  • More than 1,700 sounds
  • 360 styles
  • 1.152 locations
  • 960MB internal memory
  • 128MB compressed PCM user memory
  • MP3 and MP3 compatible+G
  • ‘Guitar Mode 2’
  • 7″ TouchView TFT Display
  • 16-track sequencer
  • Letters in screen
  • Micro-SD card slot
  • MIDI to HOST
  • L/R line output (mono), good for live music
  • Line input L/R
  • MIDI input/output
  • USB-Device
  • Sustain pedal input
  • Programmable pedal input
  • 25W 2-way speaker system
  • Dimensions: 1030 x 378.3 x 132mm and a weight of 9.9kg/li>.
  • Weight: 9.9kg
  • Includes music rest

And below a video of the Korg PA 700

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Korg PA 700 review

Where to buy Kurzweil SPS4 8

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