Yamaha - P Series P35B 88-Key Digital Piano (Black) The Yamaha P35 88 Key Digital Stage Piano is a compact easy to use keyboard features AWM sampling which uses digital technology to record an instrument's sound. It then applies a high-quality digital filter to the recorded audio samples for a deeper richer and more spacious sound.
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Summary:
PROS:
- Great grand piano sound;
- Relatively light weight (25lb) and small size;
- 88 weighted keys and reasonably priced;
- Touch sensitive sustain pedal (Not just on/off, but responds to pressure).
CONS:
- Only 32 polyphony;
- Not expandable to 3 footed pedals;
- No recording function.
The Yamaha brand offers an instrument for musicians at every level. With years of experience in the field, the company is well known for manufacturing some of the best musical instruments. When it comes to digital pianos, Yamaha remains a quality and leading brand with a series of digital pianos packed with varying interesting features. Among the many models of digital pianos is the Yamaha P35 B 88-Key. It is an affordable digital piano and it makes a great instrument for beginner and intermediate pianists. The full-sized 88 key piano has plenty of features to offer and is quite powerful.
The piano uses Advanced Wave Memory Technology that allows you apply a digital filter to any recorded samples. The technology involves using pairs of waveforms (L and R) captured with two microphones. All this is possible thanks to the decades of experience Yamaha has in working with sounds and pianos.
The P35 piano has weighted keys which ensure that users get the correct feel. This is referred to as the Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) technology. Just like on grand pianos, the keys on the lower register of the P35 require more effort to strike while the keys on the higher end are played with just a soft touch.
The P35 digital piano is equipped with a MIDI-out port which allows you to easily connect it to other keyboards for complete integration into an existing setup. You can also directly connect the piano to your laptop, iPad or phone to use it along any music or recording apps.
It has Duo-Mode functionalities that splits the keyboard into 2 halves, each with its own middle key C which is highly recommended for group pianos
Pros
The Yamaha P35 digital comes built-in with 10 demo songs and 10 preset piano songs meant to help new pianists.
Is equipped with ECO Operation mode which saves on energy by automatically powering off after a certain period of inactivity.
Works on a simple one operation button which is found to be very useful. In addition, you can add plug in headphones and continue to play without disturbing those around you.
The piano is lightweight, weighing around 16 kgs. This makes it easy to carry and move around. You also have peace of mind knowing that the quality of Yamaha’s brand digital pianos is quite solid that they give you a 3-year warranty on Parts and labor.
Cons
The piano lacks audio inputs and you therefore cannot record any notes.
Some users have complained that the keys have a plastic feel to them which is not available on traditional upright pianos.
You do not get an additional sound controller as the piano comes without any expandable pedal. You may also find that 2 or 3 notes of the 10 sound qualities, have limited applicability.
The extra harp cord on the piano is unnecessary, as one should have been just fine. Besides, both of the organs are pipe organs, not rock or jazz organs, which may create difficulty for some users.
There isn’t so much has difference between the P35 digital piano model and the new Yamaha P45. The only things that set the two apart is that the polyphony of the P45 has been doubled from 32 notes on the P35 to 64 notes. In addition, the P45 model has USB port has also been added. At the same time however, the P45 no longer has MIDI ports as part of its connectivity selection. However, both pianos still lack a recorder.
Generally, the P35 digital piano is an economical buy with the feel of a grand piano. Looking at its price and the features it is packed with, it is fair to say that it is a worthy purchase.
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When you feel that your piano skills are already enough to change your status from beginner to intermediate, you might be tempted to buy an acoustic piano to tailor your progression. After exploring the market for a good acoustic piano, however, you might find yourself facing the reality that it might just be too space consuming for your needs and too expensive for your budget. If you’re looking for a more cost effective alternative, though, look no further than the Yamaha P35 – an affordable digital piano with a full 88-keys.
Yamaha p35 review
What to Expect from the Yamaha P35
There are many great things that you can expect from the Yamaha P35 that would simply be amazing if you’re a beginner or an intermediate player. They include:
- Sophisticated Wave Memory – The digital piano utilizes an advance tech known as AVM, or Advanced Wave Memory sampling to create an authentic piano sound. Depending on how you play the P35, the piano will create different sound chances in volume and tone.
- Graded Hammer Action – Graded hammer action is crucial if you want to experience that distinct feel and touch of an acoustic piano in your digital instrument. With the P35’s graded hammer keys, intermediate players won’t need to adjust a lot in playing different pieces.
- Quick Functions – The digital piano has a key located conveniently under the voice label if you want to adjust the volume and tone.
- Energy Efficient – The device is smart enough to shut down once it detects that the user is no longer using it for a specific period of time. This helps save a lot of energy and money in your utility bills.
- Tailored for Skill Progression – With its Duo mode, two players can use the keyboard simultaneously by splitting it in two. This makes it a superb option for learning and practicing with others especially with an instructor.
Yamaha p35 drawbacks
The Yamaha P35 is a decent keyboard that has the features advanced players need but not sophisticated enough to give beginners a hard time in their early stages of learning. The touch response is authentic and provides the same response available on an acoustic piano. It’s pretty lightweight – no more than 40 pounds – but there are lighter and more portable models in the market. It also becomes bulky and heavy once the added weight is put on when the keyboard cover is use. It’s affordable but its overall length and durability is suspect which is expected for its cheap price.
Conclusion
In reality, no one is going to be thrilled when it comes to having a Yamaha P-35. No matter how hard the designers build it to replicate the exclusive feel, sound, and touch of an acoustic piano, it’s still far from a real one. However, even if it is not a jaw-dropping musical instrument, an amazing low price for a digital piano of this quality should make serious piano players on a tight budget very happy indeed.