Reviews

Honest, hands-on reviews of digital pianos, keyboards, and accessories. We test and compare instruments to help you find the perfect gear for your playing style and budget. Learn more about our testing methodology and how we ensure unbiased, expert reviews.

Yamaha P-145 review: New benchmark in beginner pianos

The Yamaha P-145 is the successor to one of the best-selling digital pianos of all time, the industry standard P-45. With the P-45 discontinued, Yamaha’s new kid on the block has much to live up to.

The 9 best digital pianos and keyboards for home and stage

After testing a varied range of instruments, I’ve picked out the best digital pianos and keyboards available in 2025. In this selection, I’ll discuss the best instruments for players of all levels, from beginners to professionals.

Korg XE20 review: Arranger that feels different

When I review a digital piano from Korg, I typically expect high quality across the board, with maybe a few minor exceptions. The Korg XE20 is something a bit different; it’s a hybrid digital piano/arranger. Let’s see what it has to offer.

Yamaha Montage M8x review: Most anticipated keyboard in years

The Montage M8x is the latest addition to the Montage lineup and Yamaha’s new flagship keyboard. The Montage M8x promises to be much more than a synth; it appears to be the ultimate workstation keyboard for performers. In this review, we’ll find out if one of the most anticipated...

Kawai KDP120 review: Perfect mid-range piano for home

Kawai is synonymous with luxury when it comes to pianos. In manufacturing some of the world’s finest concert pianos, Kawai knows how a high-quality piano should sound. They have used that experience to create some genuinely exceptional digital pianos, too. In this review, I’ll take a...

Yamaha CK88 review: Performer’s dream keyboard

The Yamaha CK is a lightweight and flexible instrument aimed at gigging musicians. In this review, I’ll focus on the CK88, but it’s worth noting that a CK61 is available, and the only difference is the weight and number of keys.

Korg C1 Air review: More than just great piano sound

Korg is known for making some of the best modern digital pianos on the market. In this Korg C1 Air review, I’m looking at a piano that showcases that modern, sleek design. I will discuss the most important aspects of the piano, like how it sounds and feels, along with interesting design and...

Yamaha Arius YDP-165 review: Great intermediate piano

Yamaha’s Arius series of digital pianos has produced some of the best beginners to intermediate pianos. The YDP-165 is the successor to the YDP-164, so in this review, I’ll also discuss the difference between the two and which is the better option for potential buyers.

Yamaha Arius YDP-105 review: Best entry-level Yamaha?

The YDP-105 is the successor to the YDP-103, Yamaha’s popular entry-level model. In this review, I will go through the best and worst things about the YDP-105 and see how it compares to its predecessor. I will also discuss who it suits most and if it’s worth upgrading for existing YDP...