An electronic or digital piano has a number of undeniable advantages over a conventional one. The very first thing is, of course, the dimensions. Anyone who has had an ordinary piano will remember how difficult it is to transport a piano from one apartment to another. Some torment. The digital piano is compact and lightweight. But this is not the only virtue of the electronic piano. If you've opted for a digital piano, then a few tips for buying one won't hurt you.
Instructions
Step 1
Pay attention to the keyboard of the model in question. On progressive keyboards, the weight of the keys decreases from left to right, which means that high notes will have the smallest weight. This is a kind of nod to the classic piano from the developers' side, because the bass hammer is also heavier there, and more effort is required to extract a low sound. However, if you are used to regular keys, keep in mind that the digital piano has a more responsive keyboard.
Step 2
The most important part of an electronic instrument is a sound generator, which creates a specific sound when you press keys or buttons. At the moment, polyphony of 128 sounds is already the norm.
The number of tones that a sound generator can produce is the number of instruments whose sounds the electronic piano can simulate. Usually the sounds of the piano itself, organ, violin chorus, harpsichord and various combinations of these instruments with each other are built into it.
Step 3
Additional effects. These effects allow you to make the sound sound different in different environments. Simply put, you can tweak the sound in a large hall, in a small room, and so on. This effect is called reverb. Another effect may be present. This is CHORUS. It doubles the sound of one instrument, making it sound brighter. The electronic piano also has a built-in metronome. It acts in the same way as a mechanical one, that is, its main task is to beat off the beat. Some models allow you to change its volume.
Step 4
The ability to record the melody you have played is very important, so a model with a built-in recorder is preferred. By recording and listening, you will be able to understand where you are making mistakes. Most electronic pianos have up to 3 tracks, but some models have 99 tracks.
Step 5
The more powerful the built-in acoustics, the better, although it is a very powerful technique and is not cheap. In more expensive models, acoustics are built into both the top and bottom and front panels. Cheap acoustics are usually only on the top.
Step 6
Pay attention to the possibility of connecting various devices to the piano. There must be holes for at least two headphones (so that both the teacher and the student can study without disturbing anyone), the MIDI IN / OUT connectors allow you to connect two pianos. USB connectors allow you to connect the electronic piano to a computer and connect flash drives to the piano.
