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.

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Casio Privia PX-770 review: Great value for beginners

Casio Privia digital pianos have a reputation for providing some of the best value for money around. They aren’t usually the cheapest, but they tend to be amongst the most affordable, offering such high-quality. In this review, I’m looking at the Privia PX-770, a beginner-friendly...

Alesis Recital Pro review: Fantastic value at $400

Alesis probably isn’t the first name that comes to mind when you think about digital pianos. However, few manufacturers are more prolific when it comes to value for money. In this review, I am looking at the Alesis Recital Pro, which is a great example of a budget digital piano.

Korg Liano review: Premium piano tones at budget prices

The Korg Liano is an 88-key, budget-friendly stage piano aimed primarily at beginners. With a few premium touches, Korg’s Liano should provide stiff competition to every other keyboard in its class. Having tested many beginner keyboards, I’d expect the Liano to deliver a good piano...

The 8 most trusted brands in digital pianos and keyboards

So many keyboard instruments are available, but a relative handful of brands typically dominate the market. Of course, there are always a few exceptions, but in this article, I’m looking at the brands that consistently produce the highest quality keyboards and digital pianos year after year.

Yamaha CP88 review: Vintage vibe with hands-on control

Yamaha has given us some of the best performance keyboards ever, whether it’s workstations, synths, or stage pianos. Most Yamaha keyboards have one thing in common: they are built with the performer in mind. From the Motif to the Montage, it’s about delivering high-quality sounds with...

Casio Privia PX-S1100 review: Slick, slim, and sounds great

The Casio PX-S1100 is one of the latest additions to the popular Privia series. In this review, I’ll discuss everything the PX-S1100 has to offer, take a look at its big brother, the PX-S3100, and discuss the benefit (or lack) of upgrading from the older models.

Alesis Concert review: Excellent value for money

The Alesis Concert is one of many budget pianos from Alesis. It’s a full-size keyboard with semi-weighted keys aimed at beginners. It comes in at under $300, so if you’re in the market for a cheap digital piano, make sure you read on.

Roland Go:Piano88 review: Sounds better than price suggests

The Roland Go:Piano88 is a budget digital piano primarily aimed at beginners. It has 88 non-weighted keys, with a focus on delivering that classic Roland sound in a cheap and lightweight package. In this review, I will look at everything that’s good and everything that could be better about...

Kurzweil SP6 review: Lightweight, intuitive, and gig-ready

Kurzweil is a brand often associated with some of the most realistic-sounding keyboard pianos on the market. They may not be discussed as commonly as Roland, Nord, or Yamaha instruments, but they consistently deliver high-quality sound. In this review, I’m looking at the SP6, a 16-part...

Casio Casiotone CT-S1 review: Great first keyboard for anyone

The 61-key Casio CT-S1 is a popular choice amongst beginners looking for their first keyboard. It’s a reminder of why the original Casiotone keyboards were so successful. In this review, I will find out why it’s so popular and weigh up the good with the bad.