Yamaha NP32 76-Key Lightweight Portable Keyboard, Black, with Stand, Bench, and Power Supply

** Note: This is a review for the NP-32 76-key Piaggero. I am an experienced pianist. **There comes a point in a musician's life where he /she realizes that no single keyboard instrument can do all that's asked of it. All piano-like keyboard instruments (not thinking harpsichords or celestas here) have their inherent strengths and weaknesses.For example, a Steinway concert grand is expensive, isn't portable at all and goes out of tune if played regularly. But if you don't need portability, have the cash and it's in tune ... nothing can compare to it (except, perhaps, an in-tune Bosendorfer).I realize this is a rather long-winded introduction for a relatively cheap electric keyboard, but I think it's important because many of the low-star reviews are comparing the Piaggero to pianos that don't have to travel (such as the Steinway). No wonder people are giving it bad reviews!Instead, let's judge the Piaggero for what it is: a very portable, ultra-light, bare-bones performance electric piano (with synth action) that's extremely easy to travel with. This is the reason I purchased it -- i already have a high-end, hammer-action electric piano, thank you very much (Kawai CE220), but i can hardly schlep it to gigs!Based on what it's positioning itself to be -- THERE IS NOTHING ELSE LIKE IT ON THE MARKET. Here's why i think it's the best budget portable performance piano out there:- It's VERY INEXPENSIVE FOR WHAT IT IS. I got mine for USD 250.- It's LIGHT. You can carry it under your arm with ease.- It's PORTABLE. Because it features very few flashing lights, bells and whistles, the form factor has been kept very small for a 76-key keyboard, so it's just over 1 metre in length, which gives it a small turning circle (so to speak)- It's BATTERY-POWERED with 6 AA batteries, so you aren't enslaved to a wall outlet power supply (though you can buy one separately, if you so choose)- It has BUILT-IN SPEAKERS, so you don't even need to bring an amp (though it's best suited to small venues with light accompaniment - it's perfect for accompanying a singer, not so much a brass-band!)In fact- with the sole exception of a foot pedal, i have no reason to accessorize the Piaggero with anything else to bring it to a gig. You can plop it on a tabletop (so no need for a stand) and away you go,The only thing which comes close in comparison to the Piaggero is the Roland GO piano, which doesn't have all the features mentioned in the list above.Of course it isn't perfect, and here are some of the flaws (none great enough to knock off a star):- The position of the extra keys compared to the 61 key version are a bit awkward-- it would be nice to have a full C to C extra octave, but instead the additional key range extends to a bottom E in the left hand and a top G in the right hand.- The speaker could be louder. It does limit the performance to accompanying singers and light instruments. If you want to accompany a rock band you'd need a proper speaker.- There's no obvious "Transpose" button - you have to plough through the manual to figure out you have to press and hold the "Metronome" button and one of the keys to transpose up and down octaves. You'd be forgiven for thinking, at first glance, that this keyboard doesn't support transposition.Some other quick features -- USB Midi, and some standard voices (2 acoustic pianos, 2 electric pianos, yada yada...)... but let's be honest you aren't buying thing as a MIDI controller (i recommend a Novation Launchkey for that), or its wonderful electric piano sounds (they're ... ok) - you're buying it because it's highly portable for doing workhorse gigs.In conclusion... wonderful for what it is. Don't expect to be able to play Rachmaninoff on it, or expect anything other than a synth action-- but if you want something you can very easily gig with, say to play a couple of tunes out of the Real Book, then the Piaggero is an ideal lightweight gigging companion.

I am a beginner adult piano student so I am writing my review from this viewpoint. I have an acoustic piano, but needed a keyboard (with headphones) to practice on so that I could stop disturbing my family when practicing my lessons. I like some things about the keyboard, but there are other things I don't, so I have decided to return it.What I like about the NP32:*It has a beautiful piano sound.*It's lightweight/portable.*It's nice looking.*It's simple. It has a metronome, recorder and a few voices. I wasn't looking for 300+ voices and onboard lessons that I would never use, so the NP32 delivers in that area.*I like that when I press the keys harder or lighter, the sound gets louder or softer.These are all pluses.What I didn't like:* I would perfect a song on the NP32, but could not replay the same song without a ton of errors on my acoustic. I think this is because the NP32's keys are more narrow (than an acoustic). Smaller keys may not be an issue for other beginners or for more experienced players, but for me, it's a deal breaker.*Secondly, the volume is not loud enough for my taste, even with headphones in. And from what I can see there is no way to attach external speakers. Even if there were a way doing so would take away from the portability and sleek look of the keyboard.For these reasons I'm returning it.Who is this keyboard for?*For someone who can play this board and have it not affect their play on an acoustic.*For someone who needs a battery operated keyboard that's simple, portable and has a wonderful piano sound.*This keyboard is also for someone who can tolerate 12 watts of speaker power and have it be okay.If you decide to purchase this keyboard be sure to use the PA-150 power adapter.I ordered this keyboard based on reading all the reviews on Amazon and elsewhere and by watching tons of YouTube videos. I swore I would love it. I didn't. I'm happy I ordered it because now I know how important key width and speaker wattage are to me and I know what to look for moving forward.If/when I find a keyboard that suits my needs, I will be sure to update this post. Happy shopping everyone.

I bought this keyboard under the impression that it featured full sized keys. The keys are not full sized. Per the attached picture, they are 3/64ths of an inch narrower than full size. I am measuring my Yamaha P-121 keys for comparison. Granted, 3/64ths of an inch is not a huge difference, but I noticed the smaller keys right away. Keys are my second instrument - I am a guitarist first, but even to my inexperienced fingers, I found myself playing rather sloppily due to the key size difference. Based on this, I am probably going to return this.Other than the misleading key size feature, the keyboard is a pretty good deal for the price. The piano sound is quite good for an inexpensive keyboard. The electric piano sound could use a little work. The first e-piano sound is too "synth" sounding, the second is passable. Of course, the more expensive P-121 sounds much better. The other sounds are also pretty good for an inexpensive keyboard.The keyboard itself does feature "touch sensitive" keys, but the action is "organ-like". The keys are not weighted at all. Not unexpected for a keyboard in this price range. I purchased this keyboard as a backup for gigging, using my P-121 as the main keyboard, but I don't think I can use it as such, due to the key size. For a beginner, or for someone who doesn't mind the smaller keys, this is a pretty good bargain. I may have been expecting too much, but the key size is a deal-breaker for me.

I'm a beginner in learning the piano and composition. I used to have a Nektar Impact GX61 controller, which I loved for the small size. I remember being quite inconvenient over time to have to open my laptop and load Logic every time I wanted to just practice piano. Initially I was between the Yamaha NP12 and M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3, which has a lower price and smaller size, but decided to go with the Piaggero.First of all, I must say that I love using it as a standalone piano, without hooking it up to my laptop. The sound is really nice and the keys feel familiar coming from a midi controller. I've heard people saying that the volume is too low. I found it not to be super loud, but not too quiet either. In a fairly quiet room the max volume is very comfortable for me. Hooked it up to my MacBook Pro and it worked out of the box with Logic Pro X. You just have to lower the internal speakers volume all the way down and you're good to go!The only downside was the thickness of it. The top side is thicker than I expected it to be. I think the pictures don't showcase this well, that's why I posted one of my own from the side. If you really would like something super thin, something to carry around or fit under your desk setup, then I would go for a MIDI controller instead. But other than that, I'm super happy with it.

1-Super happy and surprised that the product had arrive a few days to a week earlier than expected! YAY2-easy to use and understand, fun to play, and great for pianist at any level. beginners on something easy to grasp and great for pros to practice on and jam.3-beautiful sound, elegant, and just wonderful all around. even comes with the AC adapter and music sheet stand. I LOVE that you can use a usb to hook up to devices (iPad, laptop, PC, etc...) to hook up to music apps and programs.4-its only 9lbs~!only minor downfall that I find many complain about is that the keys aren't weighted and isnt as loud as all the high end keyboards but hey you can't beat the price just hook up to an amp if performing with it.. I love it and will be using it for years to come! strongly recommend!

This product has a graded keyboard it has touched sensitivity it has reverb control you can use a 1/2 damp pedal on it if you like you can control the depth of the reverb it has layering and you can control the volume of the voices all 10 voices are premium Plus it has some other good points to it as well 6 W per speaker 76 keys plus there are other Good point worth the money

As a beginner, I used a "toy" piano. Once I felt that I wanted to carry on, I bought this piano. The touch of the keys, and the sound was so much better that it encourages me to continue playing. The speakers are loud enough for what I do, but they should be able to be turned up a bit louder. A very nice piano for the money.

I like the size of the keyboard and the ease of moving it around. The sound is just fine in my living room. Looking forward to some great musical times with the family. Delivery was as promised.