Yamaha YPT400MS Portable Electronic Keyboard with 61 Full Size Touch Sensitive Keys and Keyboard Stand
- Full size Touch Sensitive keys
- Yamaha Education Suite
- on board sequencer records 5 songs/ 6 tracks
- Arpeggiator plays arpeggios when you play static chords
- Performance Assistant allows you to play along with and built in song regardless of your level of play
Yamaha YPT400MS Portable Electronic Keyboard with 61 Full Size Touch Sensitive Keys and Keyboard Stand
From the Manufacturer
The YPT-400 combines traditional learning tools with hands-on performance features like Pitch Bend Wheel for authentic playing of guitar and horn sounds, Control Knobs that allow you to have real time control over filt… More >>
Average Rating: 4.5
electronic keyboard
May 29th, 2010 at 8:26 am
I did a lot of research before ordering this piano. Even so, I was very surprised at how much was included for this price. A WONDERFUL Yamaha digital piano with many fantastic features. The stand. The AC adapter. Even free lessons on music theory on a CD to get you started. Throw in all of the voices, sounds, songs, and ability to interface with a computer, and you have an unbelievable deal.
, but since most things don’t, I wouldn’t downgrade it just for that. It interfaces with Garageband, which is the software I already use, so that’s enough for me.
The only down side is that the software it comes with doesn’t load on my Mac
Oh, and talk about fun. I’m got this to practice my piano lessons at home, and the first day it came I had so much fun I went to bed with sore wrists. I kept trying out practicing my scales with different voices. I guess I’ll have to “space out” my fun a little bit better in the future.
May 29th, 2010 at 10:56 am
Wow! That was the first word out of my mouth when I heard the basic piano play. I thought for a couple of hundred bucks it couldn’t sound as good as our good ol’ upright. Boy, was I wrong. No, it does not have the full keyboard, and no, they are not weighted keys, but for a family of self taught occasional players this was a great deal. If you are on a tight budget like my family, this is a suitable substitute for a “real” piano.
May 29th, 2010 at 1:26 pm
I am not an expert pianist, but I do have sensitive ears and some experience fingering really good pianos while I was studying my master’s degree. This piano’s keyboard allows a wide range of finger expression (it’s touch sensitive) and can be hooked up to a pedal giving it a pretty good piano feel. The USB connection allows you practice and play your favorite midi songs. Download a song from the web in midi format, upload it to the keyboard, and begin your own lessons with the music you prefer. It’s not difficult or complicated. The variety of instruments the keyboard synthesizes is impressive and let’s your wild side out. The pre-installed list songs is also substantial. It’s not a keyboard that you soon forget–it’s not one that will begin to collect dust quickly. You do want to come back and play–just like when you can play a real piano. For a really good musician, I suppose it probably would be a better center for study and practice . Obviously it cannot beat a real grand piano. It does have a nice sound and feel, even better when your budget or home is smaller than the grand piano.
May 29th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
I’ve played piano for years and have my own beloved, full-sized piano, but I was looking for something different to pull me out of classical and perhaps send me on a fun honky-tonk path. I think this is it. I love the sounds and all the options. The display is great. I was concerned I’d be frustrated with only 61 keys, but there is so much to do with those 61 keys that I’ve gained more than I’ve lost. I am not a whiz at keyboards but it’s fun to sit with the book and learn the features. I’ve started using the CD and I from what I’ve seen, I like the software. About the adapter — I’ve read that some aren’t included so I purchased an additional one (which I ended up returning). My keyboard came with the adapter and stand (which holds it nice and solid). All I had to purchase was a sustain pedal. I think it’s not only a blast, it’s a great deal.
May 29th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
After playing piano for about a year while in high school (1970s!), I wanted to get back into it, and my wife bought this keyboard for me as a Christmas present. I’ve been having tons of fun with it! It has good feel and sound – I was pleasantly surprised at how realistic the piano sound is. It has lots of great features, which I’ve only partially explored. My only reservation is that I wish it had more keys – an extra octave would be nice. But then it would be bigger, less portable, and no doubt more expensive. At least you can transpose the keys, so you can choose whether you need more low notes or more high ones. If you’re looking for an inexpensive but very functional keyboard, you won’t go wrong with this one.