Boss TU-80C Chromatic Tuner & Metronome Review

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(More customer reviews)I like the accuracy of the tuner, and it "hears" my acoustic guitar quite well if I put it on the music stand so that it's angled toward me. As a metronome, however, it leaves much to be desired: (1) the volume is not adjustable and I consider it not loud enough, (2) it makes a cheesy electronic chirp instead of a mechanical-sounding knock as some of the electronic metronomes can, and (3) the rhythm is "dotted," i.e., it puts a milder electronic chirp in between the "main chirps" and there's no way to turn it off (but this can be somewhat remedied by setting it to 1-4 time).

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Chirp Virtual Midi Keyboard Controller Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been looking for a little keyboard application for a while and found Chirp after seeing their ad in electronic musician. Chirp is a nice little keyboard! I am really impressed. I'm running it on a intel MacBook Pro with Leopard and its fast. almost no delay. The manual is first class, better than a lot of $300 programs I have. It has instructions on using it with what looks like every popular music software application I was glad to see Reason was covered which is what I use. Others will probably find this useful as well.

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Schoenhut 49 Key Pro Baby Grand Piano - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)Who in the world would spend $1,900 or more on this? Let's be honest about this.
First of all, this is a toy piano. It has four measly octaves of keys. My Yamaha digital grand pianos each have 88 keys. At market value, they went for less than this. Even combined, they went for less than this.
When I started piano lessons at age 5, I had a brown 88-key Sohmer upright. We acquired it for naught. I'm glad I started on a real piano, rather than one like this.
If you want your child to get to know the piano realistically, take my advice. Don't buy this. You're better off with a Yamaha or at best a Steinway.
Who cares if it sounds like a real piano and has pedals. My digital keyboards have pedals, and the voice of a nine-foot concert grand that is not only much bigger than this, but has market value of $110,000.

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Casio CTK-496 Electronic Keyboard with 61 Full-Size Keys and Singalong Capability Review

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(More customer reviews)When I first purchased this product I was ready to open it up and start playing, however, it doesn't come with an AC Adapter(it takes a 9 volt ac adapter) and it doesn't include batteries (as with most electronics nowadays). Although I fortunately had an adapter that fit the keyboard I didn't realise that until after I had already gone out and bought the required six AA batteries required to power the keyboard.
Apart from my power-supply fiasco, once I did get the product working I was surprised at how unrealistic the piano and a lot of the other sounds .. sounded. Another draw back about this keyboard is that it doesn't include the midi in/out cables used to connect to a computer or another midi device, however if you're just wanting to play and don't have any interest in using the keyboard in conjunction with a computer, then this product is great.
Pros:
affordable price
61 full sized keys
long battery life
lots of built in songs to learn
comes with a music stand and ~100 songs to play
Cons:
doesn't come with midi in/out cables
doesn't come with power adapter
certain tones sound horribly unlike the instrument stated (~30 in all of 100 total)
So if you're looking for something affordable, lightweight and easy to use, this is the perfect keyboard for you.

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Casio's 61-key CTK-496 has everything a beginner needs on board: 100 tones, 100 rhythms, 100 songs. The familiar CD player control buttons (stop, play/pause, rewind, fast forward) make child's play of song bank operation. The on/off buttons for the right and left hand--as well as the button for activating the chord book function--are located just beside the song-bank controller. The instrument offers 12-note polyphony, which means up to 12 keys or voices may be sounded simultaneously.The song book included in the package yields insight into notes and lyrics. Once you've rehearsed the tunes, the next job is waiting: Sing Along via the top-panel microphone input and dedicated volume control. Other features include MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) in/out, auto-accompaniment, assignable pedals, a headphone jack, and 2 speakers powered by 2 watts each.Power the unit using an optional AC/DC adapter (model AD-5) or with 6 AA batteries (not included).What's in the Box Keyboard, song book, music stand, a user's manual, and registration/warranty information.

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Casio WK-3800AD 76-Key Electronic Keyboard with Power Supply Review

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(More customer reviews)The Casio WK3800 is a fun and very versatile keyboard with good quality onboard speakers. My previous keyboard, which I still have, is an older Yamaha PSR series. The WK3800 gives you a good deal of control and "fine tuning" for each of the preset digital voices/tones (e.g., attack/release, touch response, reverb, vibratto, resonance, octave, pan, equalizer, and other effects, which can be saved as new user tones ... and then mixed (using layer and split) onto the keyboard and saved as an entry in the register. You can monitor/record on several separate tracks of and, later, put them all together for a rich composition playback. The only downside with recording to the separate tracks is that you lose the layer/split functions during recording (a small hassle that I hope the next series of Casio keyboards will rectify). If you would like to have a layered and split recording (four tone settings used), you have to record each of the four tones separately (i.e., record yourself playing your song four times). This limitation of the record function is the only reason I did not give the Casio WK3800 4 stars out of 5, instead of a perfect 5.


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The WK-3800 76 Key Keyboard with touch response, allows you to select up to 894 tones that include orchestral sounds, synthesized sounds, and more. Three Auto Accompaniment modes allow you to simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythms, bass and chord parts play automatically. A big LCD screen graphically shows you fingerings, keyboard keys to be pressed, and notes, making keyboard play more informative and enjoyable than ever before. The WK-3800 has 76 full-size keys with 400 DSP programmed advanced tones like stereo piano and Tremolo Electric Piano for a total of 620 tones including 50 drawbar organ tones. This powerful instrument features an on-board sequencer and a mixer, for unmatched creative possibilities, plus powerful 2-way bass reflex speakers to take your performance to the next level. With an SD memory card slot and USB port coupled with advanced sequencing plus MIDI capabilities, the WK-3800 makes an ideal first workstation for the aspiring music arranger. Casio's included Music Data Management Software lets you download music data from the web and save your creations to your PC's hard drive via the USB port, making storage of your projects practically limitless. The MDM Software (PC only) allows you to dial up a tone on your computer, edit it to your liking, add effects, and save it as a user preset via USB. The software also allows you to import and map wave files from your computer to any key, then save them as presets. The SD card slot makes it easy to take your projects with you and collaborate with other musicians. The WK-3800 is ideal for home/project studio use, open-mic performance, education/classroom applications, or simply for pure musical enjoyment. AD-12 AC adapter included.

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Korg SPST-1W-WH White Wooden Stand for SP170WH Review

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(More customer reviews)Perfect for the keyboard. Easy to assemble. I wasn't going to buy it at first, but decided to go ahead and I am so glad I did. It is perfect and the Korg keyboard is outstanding!

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Akai SYNTHSTATION25 25-Key Keyboard Controller For Iphone And Ipod Touch Review

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(More customer reviews)Not only does it controls IPhone synths (Akai, NanoStudio and more to come I hear) but it also controls my IPad via the camera connection kit. I LOVE THIS THING! I was not only able to create some very cool sounds in minutes with the Akai app but also got it layered with the IPAD Korg IMS-20 with some pretty wickedly insane results.
My only gripe so far is with the Iphone app (Akai) some of the buttons on the touch screen are to small and at times unresponsive. Nlog will support the controller soon so that is another great iphone synth that should be fun to play with. I will try Nanostudio and Korg Electribe as well and update the review.

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Behringer KT108 15-Watt Keyboard Amplifier Review

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(More customer reviews)The KT108 serves well as a general purpose amplifier for limited volume situations. I actually bought a second one and I essentially use them as powered speakers for a small Behringer stereo mixer, through which I run a couple mics, electric drums, keyboard, and on occassion acoustic guitar.
For limited volume situations, the KT108s perform pretty well, and seem to produce the sonic range reasonably well. They are not very loud; by way of comparison a 6 watt Line 6 Micro Spider amp produces (a little) more volume than the KT108 running a guitar into it. As you'd expect from a small amp, they are limited in how much air they can move and can only produce so much volume of the deep bass sounds a 76 keyboard can produce without rumbling. However, for my limited volume needs (ie practicing in a townhouse where I don't want to bother the neighbors too much) they are more than up to the job, and do a good job with the drums, organ, vocals and acoustic guitar.


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The ULTRATONE KT108 specializes in clean, powerful sound. With this 15-Watt workhorse in your rig, your keyboards will sound their best gig after gig.

Channel Your Sound The KT108 gives you two channels, each with independent inputs and volume dials. A three-band EQ allows you to shape the overall tone.
Speaker Talk A 20-watt, 8-inch, dual-cone speaker delivers a wide frequency response, meaning your sound will come though nice and clear. The KT108 is excellent for rehearsals or intimate performances.
Where are the Tubes? The TK108 features VTC Virtual Tube Circuitry, delivering the warm, harmonic tone of vacuum tubes from transistors. The simulation of this time-honored vintage technology will add a new dimension of musicality to your sound.
Play Along With its CD player input, your KT108 is the ultimate practice amp, because it couldn't be easier to play along to your favorite music. If you want a little privacy, or don't want to wake the neighbors, just use your headphones.
Rugged Components The electronic components in your ULTRATONE KT108 have been built into a robust metal enclosure for maximum protection. The cabinet is made of high-grade wood covered with durable vinyl. The KT108 will never let you down, even when the going gets tough.
What's in the Box Behringer KT108 15-Watt Keyboard Amplifier, Power Cable, User's Manual

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Korg microSAMPLER Sampling Keyboard Review

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(More customer reviews)This sampler is the music tool I have been waiting for. finally a keyboard style sampler that you can bring anywhere and capture anything, no matter what style music you are into its a great tool for composing exactly what you want, I havent used it in a live situation yet, but it has been a great tool in my studio. Can't beat the price either.

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Alesis Q25 Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted a small USB midi keyboard that I could hook up to an iPad (via the camera connector kit) and control apps like GarageBand and various other software synths. The Q25 worked perfectly - it is powered via the USB bus and connects without a hitch to the iPad. The keys are full-sized, and although the action isn't anything special they play smoothly and the velocity sensing is solid. Nice surprise to see that the keyboard has a sustain pedal port as well. Build quality seems solid. Overall, this met all of my expectations.

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K & M Table-style Digital Piano Stand Review

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(More customer reviews)I am really pleased with this piano stand. It was easy to put together (took 5 minutes or less) and is very solid. It is adjustable. Looks good.

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Casio Portable Keyboard Bench (Pbench) Review

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(More customer reviews)A sturdy bench and easy to assemble but the picture shown isnt the same. The cushion is not as thick. But overall its good...

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Capable of holding up to 250 pounds, this bench folds flat making it extremely portable. The padded black seat cushion makes this portable bench comfortable as well as attractive.

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Yamaha P155S Contemporary Piano with Cherry Top Board, Silver Review

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(More customer reviews)We got this piano for our daughter.
it sounds great and it looks good too.

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New 49 Key Electric Keyboard Beginner Electronic Piano & Harmonica Review

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(More customer reviews)I liked the size but didn't realize that I can't play it with earphones which I had wanted. One of the keys didn't work properly so sent it back for a refund and had no problem with the vendor that way. They were courteous.

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On Stage KSA7500 Second Tier for Keyboard Stands Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been using the On-Stage Platform Stand for my heavy digital piano (Yamaha P120, 88 keys), and I recently bought the KSA7500 second tier attachment to support an additional light-weight board (Nord Electro 2, 61 keys). I have now used the second tier attachment at a rehearsal and at a gig in a small bar where I needed to minimize my footprint. I am overall mostly satisfied and will continue using the upper tier when needed.
PROS: Compact, lightweight, fairly easy to attach, strong enough to support a light board, ability to adjust the tilt angle somewhat. Works with my existing platform stand. Allows two boards in same footprint as one. Able to comfortably play one board seated and the other standing.
CONS: Height above bottom board is not adjustable. There is just enough clearance to see and reach the buttons on the bottom board; if the bottom board had an LCD display I don't think I could see it. The tilt angle left and right is adjusted separately and you have to make sure you set both arms to the same angle in the toothed wheels. Only the minimum tilt (one notch below flat) yields a comfortable playing position. The flat position offers no barrier against pushing the keyboard backward off the tier. The spacing between the arms is defined by the slots in the bottom stand and might not be enough for a longer board on top. When not attached to anything (i.e., during transport) the stand is "floppy" in the sense that the arms can rotate independently.


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Yamaha Electronic Keyboard Survival Kit 1D Review

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(More customer reviews)It has to be imagined that most would buy this kit for the power adaptor that Yamaha decided to not include with the Yamaha YPG-235 76-key Portable Keyboard. Considering that this kit costs about $30 and the Yamaha PA5D Power Adaptor, if one were to purchase it separately, costs about $18, one must decide whether the other contents of the kit are worth the $12 spread. First, then, one should look at what else this kit offers: a Yamaha DVD, headphones, sustain pedal and two year parts and labor extended warranty. The Yamaha DVD is really nothing more than Yamaha's attempt to get the owner to purchase a few more products and the headphones are about the quality one would expect to get free while traveling on some airlines. So these should probably be removed from the equation, leaving the prospective buyer to decide if the sustain pedal and extended warranty are worth twelve dollars. The sustain pedal included in this kit could not be of a simpler design or poorer quality and still be functional; however, amazingly, it works (probably not for long). This leaves the extended warranty to pick up the price differential slack. The warranty that accompanies the purchase of a YPG-235 covers one year parts and 90 days labor, while the extended warranty covers two years parts and labor. All of this being considered; the extended warranty and the, quite probably limited use, sustain pedal might actually be worth the extra twelve dollars. However, if one does not believe in extended warranties and plans to take full advantage of their sustain pedal's capabilities it might not really be worth it. It is not a bad deal, but Yamaha makes it seem as if this kit actually offers the buyer more than they really get. In other words, proceed with caution and consider the opportunity cost involved in such a purchase versus the alternative.

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Korg MICROPIANORD 61-Key Portable Keyboard Review

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(More customer reviews)Korg uses their mini-keys for this, and at first glance you'd think that would lump it into the "toy" category. Not so. I'm a classically trained pianist and I can honestly say -- this is the first mini-key controller that I felt I could actually play expressively. The piano sounds are exceptional. I played with it at NAMM and was blown away. I think Korg has done an exceptional job at making these things musically useful. Granted it is not a full-featured controller. But look over the feature set, and if it's got what you need, rest assured that it's actually a pleasure to play. A+

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