Yamaha p90 review
Yamaha p90 - The P90 is a very good piano for the gigging musician.
It is portable, comes with a good selection of realistic voices and delivers exceptional performance.
Portable yet professional
The P-90 has an authentic piano sound and provides other keyboard sounds as well, including classic and contemporary digital pianos, jazz and church organs, harpsichords, etc.
Graded Hammer Effect keyboard
The yamaha "p 90" features Graded Hammer Effect keyboard which provides the expressive feel and response normally associated with an acoustic piano. The lower octaves have a heavier touch, which gradually becomes lighter as you go towards the upper octaves of the keyboard.
Realistic Piano Sound
To perfectly emulate an acoustic piano sound, the yamaha p90 uses Dynamic Stereo Sampling. Here, different layers of samples are recorded at different velocity points so that it is able to reproduce the piano sound with the utmost authenticity and realism.
PC Connectivity
In addition to the MIDI slots, the P-90 provides a "TO HOST" slot for direct connection to a computer. You can download sounds or you can use your p90 as a MIDI controller if you wish.
MIDI Recorder
You can use your p90 to record your performances which can be played back at the touch of a button, making it a perfect tool for practicing or song writing.
Other Features
Some of the other features that you will find useful are -
• 64-note polyphony - prevents note cutoff during complex musical passages
• 50 Preset Songs
• Lightweight Design – around 17 kg
• Soft Pedaling Capability
Conclusions
The Yamaha P90 offers great performance and is a perfect digital piano for the gigging musician. It is comparatively lightweight, comes with realistic piano sounds and has a graded hammer action keyboard.
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