Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Yamaha P155 Digital Piano with Mahogany Top-Board Bundle with Sustain Pedal, Headphones, Music Stand, MIDI Cable, and Dust Cloth - Black

Yamaha P155 Digital Piano with Mahogany Top-Board Bundle with Sustain Pedal, Headphones, Music Stand, MIDI Cable, and Dust Cloth - Black Review



Yamaha P155 Digital Piano with Mahogany Top-Board Bundle with Sustain Pedal, Headphones, Music Stand, MIDI Cable, and Dust Cloth - Black Feature

  • 88 keys, Graded Hammer (GH) keyboard; 128-note polyphony
  • Internal high-power, two-channel (12W + 12W) amplifier with high-performance speakers built in
  • Dynamic Stereo Sampling - 4 separate layers of stereo samples
  • Key-Off Sample plus Sustain Sample for acoustic piano realism
  • Emulates the soft/half pedaling and damper effects of an acoustic
Bundle includes Yamaha P155 Digital Piano with Mahogany Top-Board, Sustain Pedal, Headphones, Music Stand, MIDI Cable, and Dust Cloth.

Whether you're practicing at home or away, performing solo or in a band, the Yamaha P-155 digital piano offers professional quality sound with our legendary piano touch. Thanks to the top-shelf Yamaha digital piano technologies like advanced sampling methods and the ultra-expressive GH (Graded Hammer) keyboard, musicians don't have to choose between portability and piano quality-the quality you expect from a company that's been building world-class acoustic pianos for over a century. In the P-155, Yamaha crafts that heritage into a slim cabinet available in three contemporary finishes.

Hand-crafted Pianos, High-quality Voices

To ensure the finest grand piano sound for the P-155, we went straight to the source: Yamaha's finest 9-foot concert grand, a hand-picked CFIIIS. Next, a master piano technician painstakingly tuned and regulated the CFIIIS to sonic perfection. Then we applied our Pure CF Sampling technology to accurately capture every aspect of the CFIIIS sound, keeping post-processing to an absolute minimum to maintain sonic integrity throughout. The result is a truly authentic grand piano sound with powerful, dynamic bass, warm mid-range and crystal-clear highs.

Layer upon Layer

Using Yamaha's Dynamic Stereo Sampling (DSS) technology, the incredibly natural 4-level piano sample is a breakthrough achievement for digital pianos. It means that, depending on how hard you strike a note, you will hear one of four piano recordings on each and every key for an unprecedented level of dynamic range and tonal expression. Playing softly doesn't simply lower the volume; it produces the quiet recordings of piano notes. And likewise, playing more forcefully triggers separate samples at different levels.


Monday, November 28, 2011

Casio CTK-2100 61 Key Personal Keyboard with New Voice Pad Feature

Casio CTK-2100 61 Key Personal Keyboard with New Voice Pad Feature Review



Casio CTK-2100 61 Key Personal Keyboard with New Voice Pad Feature Feature

  • Easy-to-play keyboard 61-key portable keyboard with wide range of tones, rhythms and learning capabilities
  • 400 high-quality tones, 150 rhythms and auto accompaniments for Latin music
  • Voice Pad allows you to play sampled sounds; connect CD or MP3 player for practicing along with favorite songs
  • USB port and General MIDI support allows connection with a computer or another GM-compatible device
  • Powered by 6 AA batteries or AC adapter (not included)
A great choice for both piano beginners and intermediates, the portable Casio CTK-2100 personal keyboard offers 61 piano-style touch keys and step-by-step lessons that help just about anyone learn to play. Offering a wide range of features and functions, the CTK-2100 keyboard includes 400 tones and 150 rhythms, sampling function, an audio-in jack that lets you play along with your favorite songs, USB port for connecting to a PC, and AHL audio technology for reproducing amazingly real grand piano and acoustic musical instrument sounds. It's powered by 6 AA batteries. (AC adapter not included)

Key Features

  • AHL sound source (Acoustic & Highly-compressed Large-waveform): All built-in tones, including piano and acoustic instrument tones, now sound better than ever before! 48-tone maximum polyphony provides plenty of margin to minimize the chance of notes being dropped when tones are layered and when playing with Auto Accompaniment.
  • Piano-style keyboard: An easy-to-play keyboard with an appearance resembling that of an acoustic piano.
  • Digital effects: Use effects to add reverb for more depth and breadth in your music.
  • Step Up Lesson: Pieces are divided into short, easy-to-master phrases making it easy for just about anyone to learn to play. After you master a phrase you advance to the next one. With this new lesson function, you keep building up your collection of mastered phrases and soon you are able to play the entire song.
  • Scoring system: Your lesson score appears on the display screen.
  • Voice fingering guide: If the keyboard senses you are having problems, it will help you by calling out finger numbers in a simulated human voice.
  • Metronome for lesson support
  • Sampling function: Sample a sound and you can play it on the keyboard! You can create sound effects for a party or other events, or use sounds to compose music (1 sound; 1-second sampling time). The potential for fun is virtually unlimited!
  • Audio-in jack: Connect a digital audio player, CD player, or other audio device and you can play along with music played through the keyboard's speakers.
  • Wide selection of tones (400 high-quality tones) supports play of songs from various genres.
  • 150 rhythms and auto accompaniments for Latin music and other styles from around the world. In addition to Bossa Nova, Samba, and other basic rhythms, you also get Cumbia, Reggaeton, Calypso, and more USB port for computer connection
  • General MIDI (GM Level 1) support allows connection with a computer or another GM-compatible device

Specifications

  • Keyboard: 61 standard-size keys
  • Touch Response: 2 types, Off
  • Key Light System: Up to 4 keys can be lit at the same time
  • Maximum Polyphony: 48 notes (24 for certain tones)
  • Effects: 10 types
  • Reverb: 1 to 10, Off
  • Metronome: beats per measure -- 0,2 to 6; tempo range -- 30 to 255
  • Step Up Lesson:
    • Lessons: 4 (Listen, Watch, Remember, Auto)
    • Lesson Part: L, R, LR
    • Functions: Repeat, Voice Fingering Guide, Note Guide.
  • Music Challenge: 20 notes
  • Auto Accompaniment: Rhythm Patterns -- 150; One Touch Presets -- 150
  • Musical Information Function: Tone, Rhythm, Song Bank, numbers and names; staff notation, fingering, pedal operation, tempo, measure and beat number, chord name, etc.
  • USB port: Yes
  • Sustain jack: Standard jack (sustain, sostenuto, soft, rhythm start/stop)
  • Phones/Output jack: Stereo standard jack
  • Output Impedance: 200 Ohm, Output Voltage: 4.8 V (RMS) MAX
  • Audio In jack: Stereo mini jack
  • Input Impedance: 40 kOhm, Input Sensitivity: 200 mV
  • Mic In jack: Standard jack
  • Batteries: 6 AA batteries


The 61-key Casio CTK-2100 portable keyboard makes it easy to learn to play the piano (see larger version of keyboard plus a detail of the keyboard controls.


Saturday, November 26, 2011

Elegance 61 Keys Keyboard Full Size Student Electronic Digital Piano - Black - with AC Adapter (Includes eLessons, Free Mini Rubber Guitar & Pick)

Elegance 61 Keys Keyboard Full Size Student Electronic Digital Piano - Black - with AC Adapter (Includes eLessons, Free Mini Rubber Guitar & Pick) Review



Elegance 61 Keys Keyboard Full Size Student Electronic Digital Piano - Black - with AC Adapter (Includes eLessons, Free Mini Rubber Guitar & Pick) Feature

  • Please email us to request the eLessons. 8 Rhythm Chord Volume Levels, A and B Guides, 1/4" output jack
  • 61 Standard Piano Keys, Teaching Type Keyboard, 8 Panel Drum Presets
  • 100 Rythms 100 Voices, 8 Stereo Demo Songs, Single Chord Function
  • Finger Chord Function, Start / Stop with Sync, Fill In Function, Sustain and Vibrato
  • Transposition Function, LED Display, 32 Tempo Settings, 16 Volume Levels, Stereo RCA output jacks, Polyphonic
Huntington KB61 series keyboards enrich, entertain, educate and empower. The KB61 features 100 natural sounding voices and 8 stereo demo songs that contribute to helping each player learn the keyboards with ease. This keyboards is the perfect solution for beginners to introduce themselves to the world of keys.


Monday, November 21, 2011

Yamaha YPG-235 76-Key Portable Grand Piano Premium Pack

Yamaha YPG-235 76-Key Portable Grand Piano Premium Pack Review



Yamaha YPG-235 76-Key Portable Grand Piano Premium Pack Feature

  • 76 piano-style keys with Graded Soft Touch (GST) action
  • Backlit LCD, panel lights, pitch bend wheel
  • 6-track sequencer allows you to record your own music
  • Portable Grand Button: industry's best piano
  • USB & Flash ROM to download new Songs and Styles for playing
The Yamaha YPG235 76 Key Portable Grand Piano delivers a piano-focused sound set that will propel your music to the next level. The YPG235 features 76 Graded Soft Touch action piano-style keys that are perfect for the beginner to the expert. A USB port is also included allowing you to download new Songs and Styles for playing. The interactive lesson feature lets you set your own tempo so you can progress at your own speed. Yamaha YPG235 Features 76 piano-style keys with Graded Soft Touch 6-track sequencer allows you to record your own music USB and Flash ROM to download new Songs and Styles for playing 5 types preset Master EQ Interactive Lessons: Your Tempo mode helps you learn to play Backlit LCD, panel lights, pitch bend wheel Portable Grand Button: industry's best piano Yamaha XGlite/GM voices plus Sweet!, Cool!, Split and Dual voice Performance Assistant guarantees a rewarding music experience Music Database 267 keyboard setups by song title Yamaha PA150 Power Supply (optional) Available as a package (YPG235KIT). AmericanMusical com is an authorized dealer of Yamaha products.


Sunday, November 20, 2011

Yamaha P95B P-95B Graded Hammer Standard Black Digital Piano Bundle

Yamaha P95B P-95B Graded Hammer Standard Black Digital Piano Bundle Review



Yamaha P95B P-95B Graded Hammer Standard Black Digital Piano Bundle Feature

  • Yamaha P95B P-95B Graded Hammer Standard Black Digital Piano.
  • Medium Keyboard Bench.
  • X-Stand Keyboard stand.
  • Yamaha FC4 Piano Style Sustain Pedal.

Yamaha P95B P-95B Graded Hammer Standard Black Digital Piano.


- Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) Keyboard with matte finish of black keys : Just as on a traditional acoustic piano, the keys of the lower notes have a heavier touch, while the higher ones are more responsive to lighter playing. The keyboard's sensitivity can even be adjusted to match your playing style. This Graded Hammer technology also enables the instrument to provide authentic touch in a lightweight instrument.
- Compact, Stylish Design : The attractive, slim, lightweight design of the instrument suits virtually any interior décor, and occupies less space than most coffee tables. No piano movers required.
- Advanced Wave Memory (AWM) Dynamic Stereo Sampling : The AWM (Advanced Wave Memory) is a sampling system which creates the realism of an acoustic instrument by using digital technology to record the instrument sound and applying high-quality digital filter technology to the recorded audio samples.
- Built-in Stereo Speaker System : This instrument uses highly efficient amplifiers that pack more sound into a lighter digital piano. With 6 watts per channel, these keyboards are ready to go whenever you are.
- Essential Sounds : This instrument features an array of commonly used sounds such as grand pianos, electric pianos, organs, harpsichords, vibraphones, strings and new choir and Jazz organ. Each of these sounds has been recorded and recreated with Yamaha's unrivaled attention to detail.
- 50 Preset Piano Songs : A selection of 50 different piano songs is provided for your listening pleasure. These recordings were chosen for their beauty as well as their functionality.

Bundle Also Includes :
- Medium Keyboard Bench.
- X-Stand Keyboard stand.
- Yamaha FC4 Piano Style Sustain Pedal.


Friday, November 11, 2011

Casio LK-100 Lighted Keyboard with Premium Accessories Package

Casio LK-100 Lighted Keyboard with Premium Accessories Package Review



Casio LK-100 Lighted Keyboard with Premium Accessories Package Feature

  • On-screen fingering and timing indicators
  • 100 amazingly realistic tones
  • 3-Step Lesson System
  • Auto Accompaniment
  • MIDI compatibility
The Casio LK-100 61 Key Musical Keyboard allows you to select from 100 tones and 50 versatile rhythms to help add plenty of life to all your keyboard performances. The Auto Accompaniment will allow you to simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass and chord parts play automatically. This keyboard also includes the 3-Step Lesson System that lets you practice at your own pace. The keyboard automatically grades your performances, so you can trace your progress as you improve. With a total of 100 built-in Song Bank tunes you have a broad range of music for your playback enjoyment or for play along practice. Do you have questions about personal keyboards? Click on the image for product comparisons and FAQs. The Casio LK100 features on-screen fingering and timing indicators, and easy-to-understand on-screen indicators allow for simple keyboard play, even for novices, 100 amazingly realistic tones, enhanced auto-accompaniment function for greater versatility, 50 built in auto-accompaniment patterns, 100 Built-in Song Bank tunes for playback enjoyment or play-along practice, and a 3-Step Lesson System. Develop your musical skills by following the keys as they light. First, you become familiar with the timing of the notes by watching the keys light as you playback one of the 100 built-in Song Bank tunes. Next, practice playing along at a pace that's comfortable for you. Finally, try playing along at the normal tempo for the Song Bank tune. A simulated human voice is used during Step 1 or Step 2 play to call out the fingers you should use.


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano, Black

Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano, Black Review



Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano, Black Feature

  • Keyboard: 88 notes (A0-C8), Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH)
  • Maximum Polyphony: 120 notes /60 notes (Stereo)
  • Sounds: 10 Total; Piano x 2; E. Piano x 2; Harpsichord; E. Clavichord; Vibraphone; Pipe Organ; Electric Organ; Strings
  • Effects: Reverb; Chorus (Effect depth is preset for each sound)
  • Demo Songs: 10 songs (1 per sound)
Offering an affordable and rewarding piano solution, the Korg SP170 88 Key Digital Piano features an authentic feel and a captivating sound to satisfy the student, novice, or seasoned player. With a clean, fresh design that omits the traditional control panel, the portable and stylish SP-170 emphasizes the vital piano elements: a comfortable keyboard and satisfying sound. The two skillfully sampled concert grand piano sounds capture all the nuances of the performer's touch. A total of ten sounds are provided, including electric pianos, harpsichord, organs, strings, and more. Korg's new Natural Weighted Hammer Action (NH) faithfully reproduces the touch of an acoustic piano and the Key Touch Control offers three levels of sensitivity to match the keyboard response to any playing style. The SP-170's compact body houses a robust, built-in speaker system to deliver a deep and powerful sound along with a Reverb effect which adds depth and spaciousness to the sound; Chorus adds warmth and motion. Two headphone jacks allow for parent/child or student/teacher private practice, or for just sharing with friends. A Damper pedal and music rest complete the SP-170. Compact, unobtrusive, and designed for the modern world, the SP-170 Digital Piano solidly delivers the essential elements of a piano: rich, vibrant sounds and an authentic grand piano feel. Styled to mimic an acoustic piano, the SP-170 boasts a simple and clean design which eliminates the need for a control panel. In place of knobs, buttons and switches, the SP-170 relies on the keys themselves to perform these functions. The built-in stereo sound system features two efficient speakers housed in a bass reflex enclosure to deliver powerful sound. You can choose from two colors - chic black and elegant white - to match the decor of any room. The SP-170 is also lightweight and easy to transport, making it an ideal choice for concerts or live use.


Saturday, November 5, 2011

Yamaha YPT-220 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter, Deluxe Keyboard Stand and Professional Headphones

Yamaha YPT-220 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter, Deluxe Keyboard Stand and Professional Headphones Review



Yamaha YPT-220 61 Key Personal Keyboard with AC Adapter, Deluxe Keyboard Stand and Professional Headphones Feature

  • 61-key portable keyboard with 375 high-quality instrument voices and 100 accompaniment styles
  • Premium package includes professional closed-cup headphones, single x-braced stand, and power supply
  • Portable Grand button lets you instantly call up Yamaha's world-famous grand piano sound
  • Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) feature; 102 built-in songs for easy learning
  • Powered by 6 AA batteries or AC adapter(included in Styrofoam in keyboard box)
A great choice for beginners on the go, the 61-key Yamaha YPT-220 personal keyboard features 375 natural sounding voices--including Yamaha's world-famous grand piano sound--and the Yamaha Education Suite of learning tools (with 102 built-in songs) that make piano practice fun. Other features include 361 professional sounding XGlite voices, 12 drum kit sounds, 100 accompaniment styles, and rich reverb effect that adds concert-hall ambience to any performance.

This Premium Package also comes with professional closed-cup headphones, single x-braced stand, and power supply.



The 61-key Yamaha YPT-220 portable keyboard.

Key Features

  • Voices & Styles: Total of 375 high-quality instrument voices (Stereo Grand Piano, 361 XGlite voices, 12 Drum Kits and Sound Effect Kit) and 100 accompaniment styles.
  • Sound Effect Kit: Try out each key and enjoy the sound of a dog burking, running water, a creaking door and many other unique effects.
  • Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) is an advanced set of helpful learning tools built into the instrument, letting you teach yourself how to play and perform. Y.E.S. helps you master a song with easy lesson steps. Each lesson can be done in isolation with either your left hand or right hand, or both.
  • Portable Grand Button: Playing piano is fast and easy with Yamaha's Portable Grand function. One dedicated button brings up a great sounding piano, stunningly rich and authentic in its sound and exceptionally responsive to your playing touch, as well as setting up the keyboard to play as a piano.
  • Reverb: Different reverb types let you add rich, concert-hall ambience to your performance.

Specifications

  • Number of keys: 61 (organ style)
  • Number of voices: Stereo Grand Piano + 361 XGlite + 13 Drum/SFX/SE Kits
  • Display: Custom LCD
  • Tone generating technology: AWM Stereo Sampling
  • Reverb: 9 types
  • Number of preset styles: 100
  • Number of preset songs: 102
  • Amplifiers: 2.5W + 2.5W
  • Dimensions: 37.2 x 4.6 x 13.7 inches (WxHxD)
  • Weight: 9 pounds, 11 ounces