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I would have loved a digital piano with weighted keys but I neither wanted, nor needed, a full size 88 note keyboard. Unfortunately nothing smaller is available with a proper key action so realised that this would mean a compromise. The keyboard in the GO:Piano is a remarkable achievement by Roland's engineers. It must be as close as you can get to the real thing without using a weighted action. OK so it's not fully authentic but then the whole instrument weighs under 4kg. so there is a payoff in that respect. I'd say it is more like the feel of playing a clavichord. Not a true acoustic piano feel, but then neither is it spongy and springy like most electronic keyboards. You do however get a pronounced 'clack' when releasing a key quickly, as when you slide off a black key onto a white. This is hardly noticeable with normal playing though. The touch sensitivity is good and allows for very expressive playing. It would certainly help build finger strength prior to moving on to a real piano, if that is what you want to do. As for the sound, I'd say the default 'GoGrand' is very realistic indeed, a real winner. The other piano voices are all variations on a theme, either more muffled or metallic, but they offer variety. The Ragtime piano sound however is quite delightful, very authentic and something none of the competition seem to offer. Of the other voices available, they vary tremendously between quite good (church organ) and absolutely dreadful (accordion). Mostly they are OK and the 'Jazz Scat' voice is good fun, the main problem I have with the organ sounds is that the bass is a little overshadowed by the treble, the volume balance isn't quite right for me. The controls are beautifully simple and well laid out. They are intuitive and easy to use with no need to constantly refer to the manual to see which combination of buttons and keys do what. It's also very easy to link to a computer, either through USB to Windows or via Bluetooth to my android tablet, opening up many further possibilities. Of the overall design I have two fairly minor criticisms: The ends of the casing could extend higher to afford some protection to the end keys when carrying it around. I fear the front lip of the key could catch on something and cause serious damage. There is no effective way of holding a music book open. The music rest needs a deeper ridge at the front or some sort of clip, I have resorted to using clothes pegs. Overall I am very pleased with my GO:Piano, I think it is a brilliant instrument. It feels very solid and well made indeed, and it is a pleasure to play.Read full review
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This keyboard is exactly what I was looking for. Good size with adequate features - that is to say - has variety of sound options without being ridiculously confusing. Keys are responsive to touch - light or heavy is reflected in the volume.
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Grt sounds, easy to understand ,so light and handy and still loads of volume. Up and down scale, transpose. It’s got it all 10/10
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Perfect for the price and for what it is: Portable, small, light, sounds good and can run off batteries. All the things I need for Pub open-mic nights. The sound from the built-in speakers is good, but if plug into, say, a PA, the output sounds even better.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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