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The Mustar Digitial keyboard doesnât have much weight to it, but this piano works as advertised! Thatâs why we gave it a passing grade. We loved the items included in the package as well, especially the waterproof bag, cleaning cloth, and included stand- so that beginners wonât have to buy anything extra to get started making music. As you might expect, some of the sounds and most of the rhythms are toy-ish, but the piano tones are surprisingly good for the price.
★★★★★
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While we wish the polyphony was higher and quality was a bit better the price is (certainly!) right for this little portable keyboard. The Casio CT-S1 will serve complete beginners well, but probably wonât last you years and years due to the light and somewhat cheaper build. On the plus side, the model is extremely portable and has a good variety of tones for the price. But we couldnât rate it above a C because of the unweighted key and all-around key feel.Â
★★★★★
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We rated this synthesizer a full 10/10. While monophonic/paraphonic synths only play one to two note at a time, that doesnât mean that theyâll spark less creativity!Â
We found that the Novation Bass Station was a beautiful station with an intuitive design and an (especially) impressive arpeggiator. If you are a rock or electronic instrument in the market for a small synth that will help propel your creative flow, then look no further than this model! The Novation Bass Station is a portable and timeless little synth that has powerful bass soundsâŠplus, it has a build that will last you a lifetime.
★★★★★
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The Studiologic Numa X has some surprisingly high-end features- ones that truly impressed us at this price point. We ended up loving this full-sized, hammer action keyboard because of its tones, number of channels/connectivity, 4-zone MIDI controller, and of course, because of its high level of portability.
★★★★★
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The Sheirin digital piano is an economical full-sized digital piano that is marketed towards beginners. It concerns me that the company markets some models as beginner, and others as professionalâŠand sometimes even describes the instruments as âbeginnerâ and âprofessionalâ...at the same time. This is usually a big red flag, or at least a sign that it was made by a non-name-brand company based out of China.Â
While Iâll never knock getting an instrument that suits your budget, you can get an entry-level instrument made by a name brand for the same price. That being said, there are a surprisingly large amount of capabilities in the instrument, and some nice features. We ended up taking off several points off because we are not so sure about the longevity of the instrument.Â
★★★★★
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This pro-grade instrument by Hammond is a stunning pro dual organ and keyboardâŠand it is more than we ever could have asked for! From the intuitive yet maximalist setup (with loads of sliders), realistic organ tones, and addition of mono synths and piano sounds, the capabilities and versatility of the Hammond SKX are astounding.Â
While we wish that the instrument came in an 88-key version, you just canât beat the portability and convenience of this 61-key.Â
And, as Hammond says (about their own creators)...
 âThere are many imitators, but none surpass the fruit of their genius minds.â -HammondÂ
 As a whole, the instrument caters extremely well to its intended audience- professional organ players who may also need access to high-quality synthesizers and piano tones.
★★★★★
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Yamaha MODX8 Review
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We rated the Yamaha MODX8 a 9/10. We love how powerful, versatile, and portable this instrument is. While we wish the chassis felt a bit more heavy-duty.
Overall I was really pleased with this synthesizer. Itâs like getting 2 instruments in one- very portable- package. The Super knob was a lovely touch in regards to the design- a knob that can control other assignable knobs makes transitions during live performances much, much easier.Â
All in all the MODX8 is sort of like a budget Montage- and thatâs a great thing. From the 10,000 arpeggios to nearly 3,000 tones in the sampling engine, I believe this to be one of the best and most unique synths on the market at the moment- especially for the current price point.
★★★★★
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We rated the Yamaha YPT-270 a 7.5 out of 10. Itâs a good instrument for the price, and it meets the needs of the target audience well! (The target audience being beginners). However, we still have a hard time recommending the YPT 270 to the âserious beginnersâ demographic as the keyboard lacks touch sensitivity, and some buyers have had some issues with the keys. I personally wish it had a USB to MIDI out, too.
★★★★★
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We rated the Kurzweil SP7 a 10/10. This digital stage piano is geared towards beginners and meets its target audienceâs needs well- In fact, itâs better than we ever wouldâve expected for something marketed as a beginner stage piano. While we wish that the touchscreen was bigger like the Kurzweil SP7 (keep an eye out for a Kurzweil SP7 Grand review!) Â this two-in-one synth-like digital stage is an intermediate instrument at an entry-level price.
 While I do wish the woodwind sounds were better and the chassis was metal like the step-up model, for the price point?! We couldnât ask for more.
★★★★★
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While we wish the key's weight and speakers were as advertised, the Cool Music Keyboard isnât as bad as you think it might be- At least, not for under $150. We liked how accessible it makes music for newbies and young learners. Itâs light to carry and is a major space saver given the instrumentâs ability to fold in half- Which is why we gave it a flat passing rate.
★★★★★
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The Korg MicroPiano is a one-of-a-kind digital-grand hybrid- But miniaturized. This instrument bridges the gap between a toy piano and a real one.
 I loved the sounds this economical keyboard was able to produce, and the key feel wasnât bad, either. I ended up giving it a 8.5/10. While I wish the MicroPiano was more compatible with DAWs for recording, the instrument meets its intended audienceâs expectations well. But if you are a serious piano learner, the mini keys on the Korg Micro might be a hindrance- so know that this one is mostly just for fun!Â
★★★★★
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Novation Summit Review
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This bi-timbral, polyphonic hybrid synth is a true stunner. We found that the pro-grade synth is truly the best of both worlds, with its combination of analog sound and digital capabilities. While instruments like the Novation Peak are a bit more economical, we think that this one is worth saving up for- The extra voices, controls, and power make it worth the price.
★★★★★
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