Yamaha CLP 560

As easy as it gets.

Early 90's Yamaha Clavinova CLP 560.
Polyphony is 32 I believe.
No good FX.
Midi in, out and through.
Old 90's weighted action. Not bad actually.

Straight piano people 5 or 6 sounds that are not grate. They are ok. I might even use the piano 2 setting for some stuff. This was a 2000/3000 dollar piano when new so it is at least decent.

The action as it turns out is not bad. It takes a little getting used to. It's kind of light at first and then goes deep and soft. It's somewhat heavy though I know that seems like a contradiction but thats how it feels. Sensitivity is excellent. You won't hit notes on accident and I like it that way.

This one I just bought is like new. It doesn't seem to be broken in yet. I think it's just simply never been played. I suspect it will play better after i bang on it for a few months.

The velocity sensitivity is surprisingly excellent. The aftertouch seems to be ok, if you use the middle foot pedal instead of the right one. Actually come to think of it the aftertouch might even be a little too sensitive or maybe simulated. We will find out when I midi it to the KORG Trinity latter this week. Both Machines seem to have there place so far. For sure.

Oh, I almost forgot to talk about the on board sounds. That should tell you something. Early 90's simulated piano HHHMMM let me think NOPE!!! NOT GOOD. You guys should already know what that sounds like. It was in every song on the radio for 3 or 4 years. It's kind of fake sounding to me but still good quality sound. A few of the sounds are ok if you know what I mean. They sound pro for the year 1992. Hopefully it will be a good controller. If not I can eek by with the on board piano sounds for a few months. They are good enough I am just picky.

The action so far seems to be good enough. I like it better than the Casio Pivias if that gives you an idea. The Casio Pivia series s a good bargain but the keys rebound a little slow for my taste.

Don't know yet but I have heard a few people say these last forever. I just need it for about a year. Here's hoping.

Don't know. Heard good things though.

Over all is a tuff call. What am I ratting it against. Lets say 500-700 dollar range. It's ok. I took it because it was available. A person could do better. But that being said I am very happy with it. It is doing the job I need it for and it s WAY WAY better than a 61 key plastic controller.

Honestly. It is a good pro weighted 88 key digital piano from Yamaha, whats not to love.