Published On Dec 5, 2020
Apologies, for taking so long to finish this review video! I shot it in September, and only now finished editing...Here is a guide by sections if you want to just directly to a place of your interest about this wonderful instrument (it is a long video, I know)! I hope you will find this helpful.
0:00 Intro
0:33 Action
3:19 Sound (CFX and Bösendorfer with sound samples and comparison)
7:50 Recording Features
9:47 Sound File Transfer (via flash drive, MIDI and Wav)
12:36 Using as MIDI Keyboard
13:39 Changing the Settings 13:43 Touch response 15:57 Half Pedal Point explained (for sustain pedal) and 18:55 how to change it
18:06 Changing Lid Position and Reverb Settings
19:52 Rhythmic Accompaniment Features
22:05 Split Keyboard and Other Instruments
23:46 Overall Comments (durability, speakers, stand recommendations)
25:20 Fixing an Issue (using Yamaha's warranty and tech support), G6 odd key problem and a way around it
28:34 Last words (Chopin snippet at 28:50) Comparison to Kawai ES 8 and Roland FP-90.
Feel free to ask anything else about this piano, I am happy to help if I know the answer.
Overall this instrument is full of wonderful features, beautiful sounds and realistic action (very close to an acoustic piano). Definitely recommend to beginners, intermediate and advanced players! A great alternative for those, who cannot have an acoustic piano or looking for a portable keyboard. Yet, keep in mind, it is quite heavy. So, not for everyday gigging, I would say, but depends on your complexion and access to a car of course. Please, keep in mind, this piano will not fit in the trunk or a backseat of a regular car, will need to fold one of the passenger seats, FYI.