YAMAHA NP-12 Piaggero - Slimline Home Keyboard for Hobbyists and Beginners, in Black

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When you reach the polyphony cap, the piano starts to drop the earliest played notes to free up memory for new notes, which in turn affects the quality and fullness of the sound. If you want to place this keyboard on a tabletop or desk, there are little rubber feet on the bottom that prevent sliding. You can easily fit it in your carry-on luggage or backpack, so you can enjoy piano performances anywhere. The NP12 uses a highly efficient stereo amplifier, generating a solid sound in this slim, light and compact digital piano.

With a 61-key keyboard, the NP-12 is probably best left to beginners, although experienced players seeking a reliable digital piano to use on the go will certainly appreciate what’s on offer.The lack of excess buttons and screens gives this keyboard a modern look that makes it stand out in the crowded home keyboard market.

The USB B connection allows you to connect your Piaggero instrument to your computer for MIDI communication for music production or link to your iOS device. Since we’re looking at an affordable keyboard, I recommend getting an affordable, universal X- or Y-stand, such as the previously recommended RockJam Xfinity Double-X stand.Speakers aren’t anything special but still offer good sound quality and volume, although the audio output means you can connect to external speakers.