The digital piano thread
Do you own one? Is it in addition to owning an acoustic piano?
I own a Kawai ES920, which is my main practice instrument. I do own an acoustic piano as well, as many of you know, but it's a monster concert grand, so I cannot practice late in the evening for obvious reasons.
I find that my digital piano fulfills its role perfectly. Of course I will never find the sound of a digital to be as enjoyable as that of an acoustic instrument, but I still prefer my digital piano to an upright acoustic one, because I find its action to be closer to that of a grand piano, which it was designed to mimic.
What's your digital piano story? What led you to choosing the one you currently own? Let's discuss!
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I have a Kawai Novus 10S and am very happy with it. I also have a 1923 Steinway M but it needs work (uneven and heavy regulation, water damage).
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Storage facility had a flood.
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I now have a Yamaha N1X, my second digital piano after a Clavinova CLP. Before that, I owned an acoustic upright, but it needed frequent tuning and offered a much less refined sound. I really value being able to play at any time without disturbing my family or neighbors.
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In case it is of interest to anyone, here's a video of me practicing on my modified Kawai ES920. Fast Mozart is difficult on any piano, but it is downright perilous on a digital! I could not play that piece cleanly at a faster tempo on this instrument:
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I have just now purchased a Kawai CA901. I am currently using a Roland FP-10 so it will be a substantial upgrade. I have 2 young children so the time that I get to play is usually when we get them to sleep. I play with headphones the majority of the time. Would love to get an acoustic further down the track, perhaps if my kids take a liking to the instrument it can be a reward for me... I mean, them. Does anyone have experience playing the CA901, I have heard only good things and am very much looking forward to its delivery next week!