Yamaha P60 Digital Piano User Reviews at zZounds

"Pro piano sound for small gatherings, at a very, very reasonable price. Sets a new standard by which budget digital pianos can b" submitted December 21, 2003

By a customer from cpl.net

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Music Style: New Age & Pop

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Sound: As good as you can possibly get in a budget digital piano without paying much, much more. Useful only for the first two grand piano voices, which are really splendid (especially compared to the p90, for some odd reason that I cannot fathom), and maybe the strings for mixing w/pianos. Everything else voicewise is mediocre, especially the weak organ sounds (unlike the incredible, deep pipe organ sample in the p-90) but that's not what you buy this board for. Built-in speakers are very nice to have, a little lacking in bass but otherwise very accurate and crisp. What a gem! I played this board and a p90 side by side for over an hour and I still can't justify a trade-up. The salesman kept trying to convince me that the piano samples sounded better on the p90 but my mother and I are semi-concert pianists and I can hear the difference quite easily. The P-60's piano sound is rich and full compared to the light and weaker P-90. Feature: I only wish that this board had a "variation" feature like some other boards of Yamaha's do, so that perhaps there would be a pipe organ with some massive rumbling in it, like the P90 has. Other than this, I don't have a problem using the keyboard keys to switch reverbs, adjust octaves of the dual voice, etc. The only thing I dislike is that there are no labels inscribed on the board for accessing these features; thus, I've had to put sticky tape labels on the front to remember which keys activate the features. Quality: High quality construction. The unit itself is constructed of a hard plastic frame and body similar to a Kurzweil synth or PC88, for instance. Keys move accurately, neither stiff nor too flimsy or fast, and feel like a real piano. Value: Considering what it does for the price, this is an unbelievable value. I can't believe that they managed to make it produce decent quality sounds for this class of retail price. I've compared it side by side with some much more expensive acoustic pianos and I hate to say it, but the P-60 is actually acceptable as a substitute if you are on a budget. Sampling technology is advancing by leaps and bounds these days. Manufacturer Support: I have no experience with Yamaha technical support (yet). The Wow Factor: The P90 looks better and is lighter in weight, but this product is a nice one as well. Nothing's perfect and keyboard players should not expect an ultralight titanium surfboard for under $1000! ;-) Overall: The problem here is that many keyboardists want 1) good pianos 2) good organs 3) a few good strings & choirs to mix in with 1). I think that I will be upgrading as soon as I can do it, because this keyboard does not have the features I really wanted. However, it gave me great piano sounds at a great price. As long as I am financially constrained, I'll keep this board, then I will probably move up to a P-90-type unit, for no more than $1200-1400. I'm hoping that by that time, the best of both boards will be available in one unit. Yamaha should really devote a little more research into putting all the best representative sounds of each class of instrument into one keyboard rather than making some models good at only piano, and others good at only the organs, etc. This brings to mind the TG33 module back in the old days. It was a relatively short-lived product whose main claim to faim was an excellent organ sample and some synth sounds, out of hundreds of available voices. Yamaha products are typical for having hundreds of near-useless XG voices when only 8-10 of the voices are really beautifully constructed. The lesson here should be: focus on quality, not quantity!

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"NO REGRETS!" submitted November 27, 2004

By a customer from AOL.COM

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Musical Background: ACTIVE MUSICIAN

Music Style: ALL TYPES FROM CLASSICAL ON

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Quality: I FEEL THE CASING FOR THIS KEYBOARD COULD BE STURDIER. I TAKE MINE ON THE GO SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK AND I DO HAVE A FEW BLEMISHES ON IT NOW. Value: I THOUGHT IT WAS WELL WORTH THE PRICE, BUT IT DOES MAKE MORE SENSE TO BUY IT AS A PACKAGE DEAL FROM DEALERS WHO OFFER THAT. Manufacturer Support: HAVE NOT DEALT WITH THEM ON THIS KEYBOARD BUT YAMAHA IS GREAT QUALITY AND YOU REALLY CAN'T GO WRONG. The Wow Factor: THERE IS NOTHING GREAT ABOUT ITS APPEARANCE. IT IS JUST A GREAT KEYBOARD IF YOU DON'T WANT ALL THOSE UNNECESSARY BELLS AND WHISTLES. Overall: I LOVE THIS KEYBOARD AND WILL USE IT UNTIL IT WEARS OUT. THE SOUND AND FEEL OF THIS KEYBOARD WAS AS CLOSE TO MY PIANO AS I COULD FIND. IT IS LIKE BEING ABLE TO TAKE MY PIANO WITH ME.

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Yamaha P60 Digital Piano Customer Review submitted September 12, 2005

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Musical Background: Composing, arranging, playing, performing.

Music Style: Classical, rock, oroginal compositions, etc etc etc.

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Sound: Alright, there's good and bad news regarding the piano sample: Good news: It sounds just like a grand piano. Bad News: It sounds just like a Yamaha grand piano. But aside from that personal preference, i'd have to say that this has a very good sound from midrange, to high. The low-end just seems to kind of, well. . .suck for anything more than "filler" octaves. . .Again, exactly like a Yamaha piano. Feature: What features? You press the power button in the back, and you start playing. Perfectly fine with me. I've only had limited experience hooking it up to my computer via the MIDI port, but I will say that this works pretty good for playing back piano MIDIs, and for sequencing. I would get a bug, though, where after I stop the MIDI, the note that was playing just rings out forever, until I play some octaves in the bass to max the polyphony. I have no idea if this is an issue with the board itself, or with my soundcard. Quality: Sometimes when I play, I notice a very slight rattling in the board, somewhere around the C5 octave. But, usually, when i'm playing beautiful music at a decent volume, I can't hear it. :) I will say that the action in this board feels EXACTLY like a decent upright. I can say from experience that studying hard on this thing for a public performance (weddings, parties, etc), and playing an upright will feel just about exactly the same to you. The only thing that's weird is the volume curve. . .It's fine for what it is, but you have so much mor econtrol over dynamics on a piano, compared to this board. Not enough to throw you off, it's just you appreciate it all the more when you actually sit at an acoustic. Also, on the subject of the quality action, when you have the board about halfway up or more, you actually feel the vibrations going through the keys, just like on a piano. I am very impressed by this, and I always appreciate feeling the subtle, yet very noticeable when missing, feeling under my fingers. You won't get that vibration from Roland, Kurzweil, or Korg. Manufacturer Support: I've never had to deal with Yamaha, because I haven't had a problem with this board. At least not yet. . . I will say that there was a yamaha rep at the Guitar Center this baord was purchased from, and he was very nice and helpful. He got the store to throw in a bench, and a P4 Yamaha pedal at no additional cost. The Wow Factor: When I played this keyboard in the store, I definately wanted it. It doesn't look very great at all. . .black box, with keys on it. Simple, light, and effective. I give it a 10 just for being easy to carry, and for the great action. Overall: Even though I plan on getting a quality, hand-made European upright (Fell in love with a Chickering in Cherry finish. Has a sound better than 100,000 dollar grands i've played), i'll definately keep this keyboard just for playing at the occasional small gig, and music editing .

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"Good keys... great price" submitted December 3, 2003

By a customer from aol.com

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Music Style: Christian rock, country, gospel, R&B.... Love a lot

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Sound: The sound is nearly impossible to tell from the yamaha p120. For the price of 750, it is around 200 dollars cheaper than anything remotely close (yamaha p90, roland, kurzwel). The action is yamaha's fine hammer action. In fact I am considering buying one for our church strictly to use as a piano & midi controller with synth racks. It blows fatar away for feel and reliability, even if that is not what it is designed for... It is not 'the best' but it is for the price, and for the person interested in great sound, feel, price ratio... Feature: There are very few features except for good piano sound. You have to use the keys to select sounds, so that is a little awkward, but yamaha has a great product for sound, feel, and onboard speakers. I could wish for better strings or, better e.ps, but that is not the purpose here; it is the best under 1k digital piano with speakers. Quality: I own a lot of Korg (Triton studio 88, tr rack...), but yamaha is right up there with quality, reliability, and parts. It isn't the absolute best, but it is a close 2nd at half the price of its superiors. Value: Value is a ten, even if it is not my favorite synth/piano... It is great for a young student who can't have a piano, a college kid, who needs something small but of excellent quality... Manufacturer Support: don't know, hope not to find out The Wow Factor: I personally don't want it, but am favorably impressed. You even have color options. Overall: I think that this is one of the best things around for the price, and good enough not to be considered as a "settled for" piano. There is no shame in this board. Buy this and a 61 key synth, and you have the makings of a great piano synth combo for under 2k (although you would most likely take different options).

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"You'll wanna buy this one" submitted October 27, 2005

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Musical Background: Avid pleasure player

Music Style: Classical

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Sound: The sound on classical music is awesome, and you never have to tune it. Feature: Enough features to keep me happy Quality: For the price it can't be beat Value: Best you can get for the money The Wow Factor: It looks sharp and I bought a matching stand which really makes it look nice. Overall: I am very pleased with my purchase

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"A true grand piano sound and feel, for a good price." submitted January 29, 2005

By a customer from att.net

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Musical Background: Active musician

Music Style: Christian, Gospel

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Sound: Sound (GP1 and GP2)was the selling point. The P60 produces sounds that only a high quality (real) grand piano can. Yamaha has done what the others only claim to do, a grand sound in a portable keyboard. The P60 responds well when you play soft or hard just as the real thing. The (touch to sound) is very good. The on board speakers are very good but when played through a 100wt amp you can feel the sound as well! You must play it to believe the sound. As for the voices other than GP1 and GP2, they sound good but I don't need them. Feature: The P60 includes a music rest which is very appreciated. There are many features offered on the P60 such as Transpose, Reverb effects, and 10 different voices. Other features are included in the manual (please read this). It also offers 50 demo songs that most people will have NO use for. The feel of the keybed (action)is the best feature, it may feel a little heavy compared to your cheap upright piano!! Quality: The unit appears to be constructed well with a thick plastic case. Don't worry about the appearance of the wood panel on the bottom, it is strong. You will have no problems using it for gigs, it will hold up. The keys, buttons, and case are very firm and well designed. Value: You will not find a better value in this price range. You will only find other brands which can only claim what Yamaha has done. It is worth every dollar you pay for it. Manufacturer Support: So far, so good. But I have not used support and hope I don't have to. The Wow Factor: I lust after no material item. Overall: Yamaha digital pianos are the closest to the real thing you will find. I must say I considered other brands such as Kurzweil but they have flimsy keys and a toy keyboard sound. I also considered the P-90, which has some sound issues and is very over priced. My review reflects my finding when looking for a digital piano, not a keyboard. If you want a true piano sound and feel, the P60 is the best overall product on the market. Please try it before buying anything else.

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