PSR-OR700 - Yamaha PSR-OR700

1. How much can you afford?

Very often, the questions I get on how to choose a keyboard or how to choose a digital piano has to do with money. What you choose may just be what you can afford.

With such a wealth of keyboards available, a working person shouldn’t have a problem finding one that fits their budget. Low priced keyboards are all over. But this doesn’t mean that you should settle for anything. As the old adage goes, you usually get what you pay for. Usually the more money you invest, the greater the returns.

2. Do you need weighted action or synth action.

Questions on how to choose a keyboard or how to choose a digital piano are usually based on the type of keys a keyboard comes with, whether weighted, semi-weighted, or light.

Weighted action means that the keyboard comes with heavy (weighted) keys and feels like an acoustic piano. You need some muscle to play such keyboards. If you’re a trained pianist or you want to develop your piano skills a weighted keyboard or digital piano would be better suited.

Synth action would mean lighter keys. You can usually play faster and easier with a synth action keyboard. Are you gonna be playing synthy and techno stuff? Then synth action is what you need.

3. How many keys do you need?

Questions on how to choose a keyboard or how to choose a digital piano usually have to do with the number of keys that the instrument comes with.

You have a choice between 88, 76, 61, 49, 37, 25 keys, and even less. Your choice should be based on your needs and circumstances. For instance, players doing stuff that requires a small range, like samples, only need a few keys. 76 keys are usually best for quality synth action. But if you’re into stuff like sound development you can’t afford to work with anything short of 88 keys.

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