Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Overview Of The PX-130 Vs P95 Digital Pianos By Casio And Yamaha

By Anne Hurst


For realistic piano sound and key action, both the Casio PX-130 and Yamaha P95 are great choices. They both offer compact design and a full 88 keys. And with a similar price point it makes it difficult to choose. Here's an overview of the features and a head to head review of the PX-130 vs P95.

This Casio was designed to recreate the sounds and action of a grand piano. The sound goes through the company's Linear Morphing System. Four dynamic stereo sample levels are combined to create incredible realism. The designers introduced a 128-note polyphonic technology that virtually eliminates note cut off from polyphonic limitation. What this means is that the keyboard is actually capable of producing more notes than the keyboard itself can produce.

The sound quality is complemented with an 88-key full size keyboard with a scaled hammer action. This means the playing feel mirrors that of an acoustic piano. The treble octaves provide a lighter feel and the bass end action is heavier. It is a very high quality feel. A built in metronome and recording capabilities add to the functionality of this DP. The optional sustain pedal also features an innovative technology that adds more realism to the sustain note resonance.

The Yamaha creates acoustic realism through their Advanced Wave Memory sampling system. This technology accounts for nuances of playing strength by applying digital filters to recorded audio samples. This lets the full expression of pianissimo to fortissimo be heard. The keyboard features a built-in amplifier and 6-watt speaker system.

The keyboard has the same scaled hammer key action found on an acoustic piano. Lower notes feature heavier touch, recreating the sensation of a hammer on heavier strings. The Yamaha's keyboard sensitivity can also be adjusted to one's personal preference. Any universal sustain pedal with 1/4 inch jack can be added.

Picking a favorite from the pair is difficult, as each has a lot going for it. The Yamaha slightly noses out the Casio in terms of sound quality for most who have played both, despite the latter's 128-note polyphony technology. Yamaha has a long history in high quality digital instruments so this experience has obviously benefited this more mid-priced model. The Casio's keyboard feel and action have more fans however. The slightly heavier feel and more realistic escapement are cited as the reason the keyboard feels more organic.

The good news is that one can't go wrong with either choice when thinking about the PX-130 vs P95. Price, design and style are comparable and it really comes down to musician preference. Either is a great instrument that will provide great sound and performance.




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