modulus wrote:I'm on the market for a new digital piano. Unfortunately my budget is maximum $1000USD, so that puts a Nord out of range
Luckily, after hours of research I found that I can have a pretty decent digital piano for $400-800. I'm not as concerned about features, I more care that the keyboard action is acoustic-piano-like, and the piano sample is super high quality.
This guide helped me out quite a bit with my research, and I'm now thinking I want to get the Yamaha P-105, or the P-115 since it's a bit newer.
Anyone have experience with the Yamaha P-series? Thoughts?
I've played the Yamaha p-series for most of my life. I still have one in my living room just for toying around, but as soon as an idea gets serious I go downstairs to my studio where my nord is. I've been playing a Stage 2 HA88 for a little over 3 years now and will never go back to a Yamaha as my main board for several reasons (quality of samples, weight, price, quality of build, quality of life issues).
That being said, the keybed on the Nord CAN feel heavy and be fatiguing if I'm playing very percussively for a long period of time.
There is nothing inherently wrong with the yamahas though. Especially if you're intending to set up your piano in your house and never move it.
This really depends what you want to use your piano for.
If you're gigging at all, get the Nord. It's the lightest in class and sounds best not to mention the mono/stereo algorithm is a godsend.
If 1000$ is all you have and you don't want to spend a penny more, get the Yamaha.
If you're somewhere in between, I'd probably still opt for the Nord.
Good luck with your search!
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