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Korg LP-180 review: Simple, stylish, and sounds great

One of the things that Korg is known for is creating modern digital pianos with a minimalist design. In this review, I look at the Korg LP-180, which perfectly fits that description. It’s a slimline digital piano aimed primarily at beginner to intermediate players.

Yamaha CLP-725 review: Cheap for a Clavinova, but feels true

Yamaha’s CLP-725 is the entry-level piano in the Clavinova series. While it’s cheaper than the others, it’s by no means a budget piano. It’s still expensive, but rest assured, it’s a legitimate Clavinova and worthy of the name.

Yamaha Clavinova CLP-735 review: Luxurious piano experience

Yamaha’s Clavinova series is widely regarded as some of the best digital pianos ever made. In this review, I’m taking a look at the CLP-735. I find out if it delivers the high-end digital piano experience expected from a Clavinova.

Casio Privia PX-780 digital piano review

Few names in the digital piano world imply reliability more than Casio Privia. The Privia range has been around for a long time and consistently competes with the best digital pianos on the market. This review looks at the PX-780, the best Privia model available for under $1000.

Yamaha Arius YDP-164 digital piano review

Yamaha’s Arius series features some of the most popular digital pianos among students and professionals. They provide a fantastic blend of quality and affordability. This review looks at the Arius YDP-164, which sits near the high-end of the Arius range.

Yamaha PSS-F30 review: Fantastic steppingstone

Yamaha is one of the most trusted brands in the music industry. Much of that trust comes from the fact that they cater to every player level. In this review, we are starting at the very beginning with the 37-key Yamaha PSS-F30. We will find out why some people consider it to be the ideal first...

Kurzweil SP1 review: Modern Kurzweil for performers

Kurzweil was once an industry leader, and while they are still very prominent, they maybe lack the mainstream coverage of some other brands. However, releases have focused on simplicity in recent years, with a great sound and simple workflow at the forefront. This review looks at the 88-key SP1, an...

Yamaha YPT-270 review: Great for younger pianists

Very few manufacturers are as prolific as Yamaha. They offer some of the best keyboards for beginners to professionals. In this review, I’m looking at the YPT-270, a budget-friendly beginner keyboard that makes music fun.