Donner DDP-80 PLUS Digital Piano 88 Key Weighted Keyboard, Home Electric Piano, Supports USB-MIDI & Headphones, Semi-open Cover Designed, with Metal Triple Pedal, Power Adapter

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So, when I came across the Donner DDP-80 Plus with its gorgeous wooden exterior and limited specifications list, I was definitely intrigued. I wanted to see if this could be the piano that could fill a niche gap in the market. The Donner DDP-80 digital piano is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality instrument that has all the features they need. It’s a good solution for beginners and experienced players alike. The disadvantages of the Donner DDP-80 digital piano While I mentioned that there are advantages of having a stationary digital piano that looks great in your place helps many angles, it’s also a disadvantage to some who don’t have that much space in their apartment or house that they can’t just put the device in the wardrobe while they aren’t playing. While the DDP-80 isn’t as heavy as a real piano, it’s certainly still not that easy to move around, so for all who might not have that much space, they could consider an alternative product from Donner from their range of portable digital pianos, or decide for a different maker, if they find a better one. Image: Donner I'm in my 30s and learned to play at school then just dabbled on a keyboard now and then to keep it up. So while I'm not a beginner I'm certainly not great yet and not looking to play professionally just enjoy my own practise of favourite songs every few days. It would be easy to criticise the DDP-80 for only having one sound, but we suspect that most of the people who are interested in buying a design-led piano like this won’t really care if they don’t have Rhodes, organ and vibes presets - much as they wouldn’t worry about it if they bought an acoustic piano.

You don’t even play the piano? That’s not an issue either. Seeing how much more affordable the DDP-80 digital piano is compared to acoustic pianos, there’s a lot less to invest if you want to start learning to play the piano at home. But do you need to get a teacher in 2022? It might help you with some aspects of having a person coach you, but thanks to technology, there are also some very fun and more affordable ways to learn to play the piano. You could, for instance, use piano learning apps like SimplyPiano or the Piano app by Yousician. You don’t even need to connect any cables for that. Smartphones or tablets simply use their built-in microphone to “hear” if you’re playing the right notes and can advise you on what you can do to improve. Image: Donner

An affordable digital piano that looks nicer than many expensive models? This deserves a closer look...

Sound Particles, the maker of the world's first spatial audio synthesizer, on SkyDust 3D: "The future is spatial" Described as a piano that can be 'seamlessly integrated into modern home décor',I can definitely confirm the Donner DDP-80 Plusfulfils that statement. This piano is wonderful! It sounds beautiful! I have another digital piano that I bought used about two years ago. It does not even compare to this one. This piano feels like I am playing a real piano. I love it!

We’ve reviewed a ton of Arturia gear over the years, including the much-loved and highly respected KeyLab 49, the super functional and comprehensive Beatstep Pro, and even the analog MicroBrute... All this means that the Casio is perfectly suited for placing and playing on a desk, however, sounding almost as big and bold as its rivals while trimming off vital inches where it matters. Shopping for a digital piano in 2023 can be overwhelming. Some of us know what all these features and details mean. Some of us don’t! A simple, easy-to-use, affordable piano with minimal fussis needed in the current market. It looks like the keyboard length is approximately 50.' What is the length of the base -- e.g. from far leg to far leg?

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TIPS:We also provide tuition, from bite-sized tips to advanced work-outs and guidance from recognised musicians and stars. Enter keyboard giant Korg's take on the home keyboard/piano stage, the new B2 being its upgrade of the B1, coming in B2SP form (with a stand and pedals) and B2N which opts for a lighter keyboard and different speaker set. I'd be wary of some of the accounts on reddit that post how much they love the piano, how great it is, etc. because they seem to be paid posts from recently created accounts and no post history. My only issue / complaint is that the tiny pins on the pedal cord broke and I can't seem to find a replacement cord.

The low volume doesn’t go very low. And I’ve had once instance when the piano just stopped making noise. I unplugged and replugged and it worked fine again. Hopefully not a sign of unreliable sound and just a glitch!

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Get up close and you may be able to spot that this thing is MDF rather than ‘real’ wood, but given the DDP-80’s price point, that’s fair enough.

Roland’s patented SuperNatural piano technology delivers an amazingly detailed and nuanced sound, while split mode gives you a four-octave piano at each end of the keyboard - great for teaching. The amp and speakers – while adequate – aren't as powerful and full sounding as larger rivals, however, though with a decent pair of headphones you'll skip any worries.There's been an upswell in home pianos, all trying to get the balance right between price, size and weight and features. 'Faking' a piano feel on a keyboard isn't easy, and all the big names have their own take on how to do it best. And the sound of your new keyboard is as much dependant on the amp and speakers on board as it is the quality of the sampling and sound source used.