What digital piano do professionals use?

The Korg SV2 and Yamaha YC61 would be great professional choices that would fit into the studio space and be inspirational to play. In a professional studio, function and sound are more important than the form. You’re unlikely to see large wooden furniture-like digital pianos and instead would find studio pianos that are versatile, sound authentic, and have a great weighted feel. They would need to cover a range of acoustic and electric piano sounds with the ability to pull off a modern performance.

Which digital keyboard is most like a piano?

Pianos like the Casio Privia PX-S3000 undoubtedly give the finest authentic feel of any digital piano. The two terms associated with the feel of an authentic acoustic piano are “weighted” and “hammer action.” They emulate the sensation of pressing down on piano keys with your fingers without the physicality of a real piano and most do a convincing job. However, there are some, like the Casio Privia range, that go further and offer scaled hammer action that makes the keys heavier at the low end and lighter at the top. They have triple sensor arrays for detecting each key and even have an ivory and ebony feel to their surface.

Are digital pianos any good?

Certainly! Digital pianos can sound amazing and feel just like an acoustic piano. You can have different types of piano sound, you can make adjustments and make it sound like you are playing in a concert hall or cathedral. They are never going to go out of tune, are considerably cheaper and easy to move and you can usually play them with headphones on so you don’t disturb anyone. Digital pianos can be excellent and the more you spend, the more authentic they feel and more awesome they sound.

How much should I spend on a digital piano?

For a straight-forward, good quality digital piano like the Casio Privia SX-3000, you can expect to pay $800. Anything less than that will start to compromise on feel, sound, and build quality. Commonly the most popular digital pianos are found in the $1,000-$2,000 bracket with products like the Roland RD-88 and Korg SV-2 but if you have a larger budget then consider the Yamaha YC61 at $2,499 or Nord Grand at $3,499.