Digital Piano Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 Full Review. Is it a good purchase?

Digital Piano Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 Full Review. Is it a good purchase?

Digital Piano Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 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 Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 and you can hear the different sounds of this piano.

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Now let’s compare the Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 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.

Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 vs Roland GO KEYS

The digital piano Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 is usually about 8 € more expensive than Roland GO KEYS, 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

Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500

Roland GO KEYS

  • 37 touch-sensitive keys
  • 30 sounds
  • 10 peset songs
  • 48-voice polyphony
  • knobs controls
  • Tone control and modulation wheel
  • Transposer
  • DSP
  • Master Equalizer
  • USB audio interface
  • USB to Host
  • Auxiliary audio input
  • Line audio output
  • Headphone output
  • Can work with batteries
  • Free application Chord Tracker available
  • Compatible with iOS (8.1 or later)
  • It works with iPhone and IPAD
  • The Yamaha Chord Tracker application will display the chord symbols of a song for you
  • Power supply source PA-130
  • Dimensions: 821 x 121 x 65 mm (width x depth x height) and a weight of 1.5 kg

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  • 61 keys with velocity sentivity
  • 128-voice polyphony x
  • Bluetooth 4.2
  • MIDI format compatible with GM2
  • 500+ sounds
  • Multi-effects/Chorus/Reverb
  • Transposer
  • More than 12 sets of loops mix
  • More than 672 patterns (12 sets x 56 patterns)
  • 10 interpretation pads /li>
  • Functions: Bender: Pitch Bend / 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
  • Sustain pedal 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

And below a video of the Roland GO KEYS

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Roland GO KEYS review

Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 vs Startone MKR 61

The digital piano Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 is usually about 248 € more expensive than Startone MKR 61.

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

Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500

Startone MKR 61

  • 37 touch-sensitive keys
  • 30 sounds
  • 10 peset songs
  • 48-voice polyphony
  • knobs controls
  • Tone control and modulation wheel
  • Transposer
  • DSP
  • Master Equalizer
  • USB audio interface
  • USB to Host
  • Auxiliary audio input
  • Line audio output
  • Headphone output
  • Can work with batteries
  • Free application Chord Tracker available
  • Compatible with iOS (8.1 or later)
  • It works with iPhone and IPAD
  • The Yamaha Chord Tracker application will display the chord symbols of a song for you
  • Power supply source PA-130
  • Dimensions: 821 x 121 x 65 mm (width x depth x height) and a weight of 1.5 kg
  • Rollable keyboard with 61 keys
  • 128 sounds
  • 128 rhythms
  • 25 demonstration songs
  • Digital display
  • Volume control key
  • Tempo control key
  • Recording and reuction function
  • One finger or several
  • Sustainability and vibrato function
  • MIDI Output
  • Audio input
  • Mini jack headphone input
  • USB charging port
  • Includes rechargeable battery
  • Optional USB power supply available
  • Dimensions of the control unit (width x height x depth): 110 x 215 x 35mm and a weight of 986g

And below a video of the Startone MKR 61

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Startone MKR 61 review

Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 vs Startone MK 200

The digital piano Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 is usually about 204 € more expensive than Startone MK 200.

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

Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500

Startone MK 200

  • 37 touch-sensitive keys
  • 30 sounds
  • 10 peset songs
  • 48-voice polyphony
  • knobs controls
  • Tone control and modulation wheel
  • Transposer
  • DSP
  • Master Equalizer
  • USB audio interface
  • USB to Host
  • Auxiliary audio input
  • Line audio output
  • Headphone output
  • Can work with batteries
  • Free application Chord Tracker available
  • Compatible with iOS (8.1 or later)
  • It works with iPhone and IPAD
  • The Yamaha Chord Tracker application will display the chord symbols of a song for you
  • Power supply source PA-130
  • Dimensions: 821 x 121 x 65 mm (width x depth x height) and a weight of 1.5 kg
  • 61 keys with velocity sensitivity
  • 32-voice polyphony
  • 320 sounds
  • 110 styles
  • 100 preset songs
  • Dual mode
  • Sustain pedal input (not included)
  • Metronome
  • Recording ad reuction function
  • Modulation On/Off
  • Speaker two x 3W
  • Can be powered by batteries or power supply
  • Headphones output and and USB to Host
  • Dimensions 940 x 360 x 136mm and a weight of 4.5Kg

If you want to know more about this model do not miss our Startone MK 200 review

Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 vs Thomann DP 26

The digital piano Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500 is usually about 2 € 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

Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500

Thomann DP 26

  • 37 touch-sensitive keys
  • 30 sounds
  • 10 peset songs
  • 48-voice polyphony
  • knobs controls
  • Tone control and modulation wheel
  • Transposer
  • DSP
  • Master Equalizer
  • USB audio interface
  • USB to Host
  • Auxiliary audio input
  • Line audio output
  • Headphone output
  • Can work with batteries
  • Free application Chord Tracker available
  • Compatible with iOS (8.1 or later)
  • It works with iPhone and IPAD
  • The Yamaha Chord Tracker application will display the chord symbols of a song for you
  • Power supply source PA-130
  • Dimensions: 821 x 121 x 65 mm (width x depth x height) and a weight of 1.5 kg

Successor of the Thomann DP-25

  • 88 Weighted hammer action keys
  • 20 Sounds
  • 2 Demo songs
  • 50 Styles
  • 64-Voice polyphony
  • LED
  • Layer mode
  • Split mode
  • Four hands mode
  • Master EQ
  • Reverb and Chorus effect
  • Chorus
  • Sequencer: 5 user songs – melody and accompaniment
  • Duet function
  • 60 presets
  • Pitch bend wheel
  • Metronome
  • Transposer
  • Two speakers x 10 W
  • 2 headphones for duet mode
  • USB to HOST
  • Standar MIDI
  • Audio AUX in/AUX out
  • Sustain pedal included
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1365 x 366 x 137 mm and a weight of 12.9 kg
  • includes music sheet holder

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

Where to buy Yamaha sonogenic SHS 500

Amazon

  • Free Shipping and possibility of shipping in one day with Amazon Premium.
  • Full Guarantee but they are no experts in music equipment.
  • Sometimes better price.
  • 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 are the leading online store in Europe and have the best catalogue and information.
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