Digital Piano Sound and Keyboard: Yamaha, Kawai and Roland in a Technical Comparison
Three makers, three philosophies: how Yamaha, Kawai and Roland build sound and keyboard, and what it means for the playing feel.
Sound & Context
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A grand piano at home: compact models up to 170 cm
A grand piano in the living room sounds like it needs a lot of space, yet the compact baby and parlour grands up to around 170 cm make it more...
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Digital Piano Brands Compared: Yamaha, Kawai, Roland and Casio
The entry-level home digital pianos from the four big brands compared objectively: keyboard feel, sound technology, features and price. Which brand suits which player.
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Yamaha or Kawai Grand Piano: GB1K and GC1 vs the GL Series
Yamaha GB1K and GC1 vs the Kawai GL series: action, tonal character, sizes and value compared objectively, brand against brand.
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Yamaha, Kawai or Roland? Which Digital Piano Maker Fits You
Yamaha, Kawai and Roland build the three big premium home digital pianos. We compare keyboard, sound generation and character, and say which maker suits which player.
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Kawai GL Series: GL-10, GL-30 and GL-50 Grand Pianos at a Glance
Three grand pianos, one family: how the Kawai GL-10, GL-30 and GL-50 differ in size, sound and space requirements, and which model fits which home.
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Buying a Grand Piano: Brands, Sizes and Key Criteria
From baby grand to concert grand: which size suits which room, which brands to consider and what to look for when buying a grand piano.
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Kawai CA-401 vs CA-701: which wooden-key digital piano for home?
Kawai CA-401 or CA-701 for home? Keyboard, sound, speakers and features of the Concert Artist series compared head to head.
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Kawai Novus NV6: a real piano action in a digital body
The Kawai Novus NV6 pairs a real wooden hammer action from piano building with a digital sound engine. What hybrid means here and who it suits.
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Premium Stage Piano: Kawai MP-11SE, Roland RD-88 EX and More Compared
Which premium stage piano is right for you? Kawai MP-11SE, Roland RD-88 EX and RD-2000 EX compared by keybed, sound, weight and intended use.
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Martin D-18 vs HD-28: which dreadnought is right for you?
Mahogany or rosewood, focused or full: we put the two Martin classics D-18 and HD-28 side by side and say which dreadnought is right for whom.
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Martin 000 or Dreadnought: which body shape suits you?
Dreadnought or 000/OM? We compare body size, tonal character and playing comfort of both Martin shapes and say which one suits which player.
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A singing bowl as a gift: the Om series with gift box
Why a singing bowl makes a beautiful, universal gift and how the ready-to-give Om series gift box set makes the first step easy.
