You can always upgrade once you feel you've outgrown the basic pedal. This is a relatively standard affair with pianos of this nature, so we can't complain too much. In the box, you'll find a rather rudimentary yet serviceable sustain pedal, which may not be the most responsive, but it will most definitely get you started. In addition, Roland is also offering a free 3-month subscription to the Skoove learning platform when you purchase a Roland piano, meaning you'll have command of your new instrument in no time. This means you can not only hook up your smartphone for playing along with your favourite songs but also take advantage of the best online piano lessons, as well as the free Roland Piano Partner 2 app. The ace up the sleeve of this entry-level instrument in the inclusion of Bluetooth audio and MIDI.

Running on batteries as well as a power supply, this Roland would also be ideal for buskers or players who need a reliable instrument when they are on the. You can easily take this instrument to piano lessons, band rehearsals or even shows, with no hassle at all. Even though it covers the full frequency range of a piano, it doesn't feel bulky or cumbersome. Coming in at a measly 7kg, this piano is very portable and certainly lives up to its name.

Right, so we've covered the piano element of the GO:PIANO, let's now talk about the 'go' part. This allows you to hear the voices in their full glory. That said, the Roland does come alive when you use a quality set of studio headphones. The in-built speakers do as good a job as they can to reproduce the low-end of a piano or organ, but unfortunately, they simply aren't big enough to accurately portray the bass response typically found in a real piano. This can produce some interesting results, for example, the piano and electric piano merged together is a rather cool sound, although, unfortunately, the piano and strings setting is a little unbalanced - you can struggle to hear the piano under the lush orchestral strings. This piano does allow you to layer two voices together - by simply pressing two of the buttons at the same time. Yamaha NP-32 : Featuring Yamaha's world-class build quality and superb sounds, the NP-32 is another fantastic beginner piano option.Ĭasio CDP S-100 : For those looking for weighted keys, the CDP S-100 might just be one of the most affordable on the market.

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