Yahama manufactures a wide variety of instruments. The types covered on this site are Portable Keyboards, Digital Pianos, and Synthesizer/Workstations. Whether you are just starting to learn piano/keyboard or you are a seasoned veteran, you will be able to read reviews about the instrument that is right for you.
So whats the difference between all of these?
Portable Keyboard Reviews
Portable Keyboards are just like how they sound: keyboards that are easily transported or carried around. Portable is kind of an all-encompassing term that can also include synthesizers and workstations, but generally portable keyboards are going to be smaller and more affordable than other varieties of electric pianos.
Read reviews on Yamaha Portable Keyboards:
$99-$199
Yamaha YPT-210 | Yamaha YPT-300 | Yamaha YPT-320 | Yamaha YPT-410 | Yamaha YPG-235 (New!)
$200-$499
Yamaha DGX230 | Yamaha YPG-535 |
Digital Piano Reviews
Digital Pianos are less like the keyboards you see in electronic stores and more like an electronic version of a full scale piano. Therefore, you aren’t likely to find digital pianos that have less than 88 keys. If you want the sound, feel, and function of an acoustic piano, digital pianos are great because they allow you to adjust the volume, transport it more easily, and save space in your home. Digital pianos are great if you really just plan on using a limited amount of voices. Most digital pianos only come with 10-20 extra voices (grand piano, organ, harpsichord, etc) and don’t have some of the more exotic voices like accordion, harmonica or animal noises that you might find on keyboards or synths.
Read Reviews on Yamaha Digital Pianos:
$299-599
$600-$1199
Yamaha P140 | Yamaha P155 | Yamaha DGX-630B
Synthesizer Workstation Reviews
Synthesizer Workstations are geared for DJs and people who want to start creating music, but not necessarily with a basic, acoustic piano sound. These instruments are easily compatible with computers so recording music is much easier on a synthesizer workstation. Synthesizer Workstations will feature the broadest amount of sounds and voices and high quality models will allow you to upload new sounds and voices through your computer. Therefore, a lot of synthesizer workstations have internet connectivity.
Read Reviews on Yamaha Synthesizer Workstations:
Accessories
The various accessories for keyboards, synthesizers, and digital pianos range from sustain pedals and keyboard stands to portable benches and bags. Here you can read up on reviews of some of the best accessories that will help you get the most out of your Yamaha keyboard or any other brand of keyboard, since most of the accessories are compatible with any brand of instrument.
Read Reviews on Keyboard and Digital Piano Accessories:
Yamaha FC4 Sustain Pedal | Yamaha PKBB1 Keyboard Bench | On-Stage Deluxe X Keyboard Stand
