A digital piano is an electronic instrument designed to replicate the sound and feel of an acoustic piano while offering the convenience of modern features. With weighted keys, realistic piano tones and options for headphones, recording and volume control, digital pianos suit practice, performance and home use. They are ideal if you want an expressive piano experience without the size, tuning or upkeep of a traditional acoustic piano.
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2019. 2021. 88-Key — An 88-key instrument provides a full piano-length keyboard with the widest playing range. It is used for detailed, expressive performance, complex arrangements, and realistic piano playing. For example, an 88-key keyboard allows full two-handed piano parts with natural spacing, dynamics, and extended range, making it ideal for studio work, composition, and live performance.
. Digital — Digital is sound generation and processing based on digital signal processing rather than analogue circuitry. It is used for precise control, stable tuning, patch memory, and complex sound design that would be difficult to achieve with purely analogue systems. For example, a digital instrument might be used to create detailed evolving textures or realistic emulations while storing and recalling complete sound setups instantly.
. Piano — A piano is a keyboard instrument designed to produce expressive, full-range musical tones with dynamic response. In electronic and digital form, it is used to recreate acoustic piano sounds or provide playable keyboard parts for composition, performance, and recording. For example, a piano is often used to lay down chord progressions, melodic lines, or harmonic foundations that form the core of a track or arrangement.
. Portable — Portable keyboards and pianos are lightweight, compact instruments designed for easy transport without sacrificing playability. They deliver a wide range of sounds, built-in features, and practice tools, making them popular with beginners, students, and travelling musicians.
Many models include battery operation, onboard speakers, and connectivity options, so you can play anywhere — at home, on stage, or on the move. Despite their smaller size, portable instruments often feature weighted or touch-sensitive keys for expressive playing.
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