How to Pick the Right Digital Piano or Keyboard

How to Pick the Right Digital Piano or Keyboard

Going over some of the things you should be thinking about when buying a digital piano, keyboard or midi controller. We’ll be talking about 88 keys vs, 61, 49 or 25 keys, pressure sensitivity or action on the board itself, what MIDI is and does, the difference between a keyboard and a synthesizer, a little about workstations and more!

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He plays and teaches guitar on his YouTube channel where he regularly releases original music and projects to the adulation of legions of fans, who often compare him to Chris Pratt and one time Ryan Reynolds. He’s currently in the market for a nice leather jacket.

50 Comments

  1. railtrail 13 on October 16, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Nice Keyboard Sounds Great.

  2. Steve on October 16, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    You are 5 minutes passed having to take your medication.

  3. AMossyMess on October 16, 2021 at 3:25 pm

    Me wanting to buy a piano so I can play nerd songs: 👁👄👁 ah yes

  4. breethebee on October 16, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    bruh why does he look like skinny hopper from stranger things 🤣

  5. Maneli Moghadam on October 16, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    I am so happy that I found your video
    I wanted to ask a question and I would appreciate it if you could answer me
    I played piano for 8 years and I moved to Canada so I don’t have my piano in Canada. I don’t want a beginner piano, but I don’t have that much money either ( I want something aroung $1000_1300). A digital piano that feels like an acoustic piano, and I don’t care about the number of digital sounds it has (I just want to play piano, not make music). Is there a piano you can recommend? (it doesn’t have to be 2020 as well)
    Thank you so my much

  6. Ezekiel Ato Sam on October 16, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    Your video is nonsense because you didn’t take your time to talk but you just talk like a fool talking to a dog.

  7. Sinvaldo Alves Ribeiro Filho on October 16, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    Cool

  8. Krishna Kumar on October 16, 2021 at 3:30 pm

    Hindi nhi aata hai kya bhai

  9. Lost Hero on October 16, 2021 at 3:31 pm

    what is stuck into your drum

  10. Savanna Bedard on October 16, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    lol nice jokes haha

  11. purple💜 on October 16, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    PewDiePie?😮

  12. Post-quarantine Dance & Travel 💃 on October 16, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    Great summary!

  13. Danger1te on October 16, 2021 at 3:38 pm

    U look like pewdiepie

  14. ILY kisuay on October 16, 2021 at 3:39 pm

    What exact keyboard do you have?

  15. razorgg on October 16, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    So i agree the first thing is to decide the mission,, so , i don’t really play, but i had a Yamaha PSR F51 to take with like a guitar and i have more expensive keyboard like yours to use at home, i gave the little one away and i want to replace it. 1.61 keys , 2. ) i would rather have a very few things, that sound better , like strings, or Trumpet,, How to sort through the so many options is overwhelming?

  16. Mbali Mthembu on October 16, 2021 at 3:41 pm

    1:45 is around when I decided to subscribe

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  18. Ikenna Nwoke on October 16, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    Oh so you know of the 88 as well

  19. Divan Gibran on October 16, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    Can you recommend me a keyboard that can also be used as a midi ?.. is there one?

  20. Daniel P on October 16, 2021 at 3:44 pm

    What about ones with 76 keys? You even have one with 73 keys on the thumbnail.

  21. Jane Onwonga on October 16, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    Hi I think you are awesome, your vedio is fantastic

  22. Abstractn on October 16, 2021 at 3:46 pm

    "back to the future, 88 miles…"
    me: Ooooh?
    "I just made it up"
    me: …. oh

  23. MobileMusic on October 16, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    I have a Roland JD-Xi 37 keys digital-analog crossover synth and I love it. It has a sequencer that no other synth has (except the new Fantom). Even though it has only 3 octaves of velocity-sensitive mini keys, you can switch octaves all the way from 1 to 8 using the octave buttons. It is perfect for travel, playing on the couch or just about anywhere. For its features and instruments (including all drums and a vocoder with a gooseneck mic!), nothing can beat it at that price.

    My next purchase will be the new Roland Fantom workstation.

  24. bobbobbo on October 16, 2021 at 3:47 pm

    I legit spent so much money on a keyboard that doesn’t change pitch no matter how soft u press it, I’m so pissed I didn’t notice before buying

  25. Ayoub Tagui on October 16, 2021 at 3:48 pm

    i like your accent

  26. Serenity Everett on October 16, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    How much was ur keyboard? because I’m a music student for four years now and finally decide I need a keyboard my senior year. I’m a Singer in music theory and I still don’t get it. I want a really good Enexpensvie piano to play sheet music with. And also connect my phone to to learn how to play other song off an app. If you have any advice for a good one lmk please.

  27. Bety Suhartini on October 16, 2021 at 3:52 pm

    unweighted

  28. Aka Ace on October 16, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    Why is your blue telecaster just chillin on the ground…😯

  29. Crista Karam on October 16, 2021 at 3:54 pm

    Brandon flowers

  30. Russel on October 16, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    Yes it helped me thank you

  31. Reccaman on October 16, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    Kinda too nerdy for me, anyone looking into it. I kinda do not care about flooping the pig. You did raise good questions for me to answer in the beginning, so thank you for that.

  32. Aslan Kalb Toxic Venom Viper Fangs on October 16, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    Excellent video great job!

  33. Mommies at home on October 16, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    Winner of a video, I’ve been looking for "what are the white keys on a piano called?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across – Penaycer Rudimentary Preponderance – (do a search on google ) ? It is a good one of a kind guide for discovering how to play the piano easily without the normal expense. Ive heard some great things about it and my cousin got excellent results with it.

  34. Ryan Fox on October 16, 2021 at 3:56 pm

    What would you say to me getting 2 49 key boards… I do want to eventually learn classical piano. But want to be able to just learn and have portability. I play in random situations at random places so I want a portable version and a full size. also 2 49 keys would be easier to transport

  35. Random 1s on October 16, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    Is it just me or does he look like PewDiePie and Nathan Kress had a baby?

  36. tamper on October 16, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    Hey I’m looking for keyboard with built in sounds? But would I have to use a daw for it to work?

  37. Vevo Memo on October 16, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    I didnt understand anything, thank u.

  38. Madhav Bhattarai on October 16, 2021 at 4:01 pm

    Yamaha Psr-e363 always the best with quality sound
    https://amzn.to/2Jsmdat

  39. In Dying Lights on October 16, 2021 at 4:06 pm

    Came here to get help on what to buy, left more confused than before.

  40. John Klimeck on October 16, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    Sean, I am a long time jazz guitarist / midi guitar and doing composing with soft synths, mostly pads ambient. I need a midi controller keyboard. I think 61 keys could be 49 keys. I am delving into jazz piano voicings, I don’t need a huge range, and no single line stuff. Maybe semi weighted keys. I had an M Audio a few years ago, it was too plasticky feeling. Thanks, jk

  41. WysteriaGuitar on October 16, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    arranger or workstation though?

  42. Nerd Pretty on October 16, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    This is exactly the info I was looking for in choosing a keyboard Thank you!

  43. Navi on October 16, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    Since im a begginer i was going to get a simple plrtablr key board wich is not that exspencive

  44. Froilan Morales on October 16, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    What kind of piano can you play drums or like snyth, like it has different sounds?

  45. stotle on October 16, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    Me trying to buy a piano without *buying* it:

  46. makwan pro on October 16, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    Winner of a video, I have been researching "how many keys does a full piano have?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of – Penaycer Rudimentary Preponderance – (search on google ) ? It is a smashing one off guide for discovering how to play the piano easily without the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my mate got great success with it.

  47. Its Me on October 16, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    Which one is best for a beginner?

  48. Ohh Orbit on October 16, 2021 at 4:14 pm

    I just ordered a keyboard on Amazon I’m exited to learn!

  49. Daimtube on October 16, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    What about Casio keyboards?

  50. Abu Mo on October 16, 2021 at 4:17 pm

    hi, i need some advice because I don’t know in which to choose if I want a 49 key Yamaha psr 8 and with touch sensitive keys or If I want a 61 key Yamaha ypt 210

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