DP-10X Digital Piano by Gear4music + Accessory Pack, Matte Black

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The DP-10X digital piano is good around the home too. Its sturdy, wooden stand is lighter and more portable than an acoustic piano, and easily blends into any room. The DP-10X comes in a sleek, rosewood-look finish, with expertly crafted keys and an uncluttered array of buttons. Underneath the keys, a convenient holder stores your headphones tidily and out of the way. There's also a retractable dust cover to keep your piano clean and protected. Connections and Tools Premium sounds: 12 voices (Incl. acoustic piano, electric piano organ, synth and bass), built-in FX: Chorus, modulation, reverb and two built in 20 W speakers for clear, room-filling sound The DP10 also features a reverb unit and chorus effect. There are four different presets for each, with no further control possible. While some may find this a bit limiting, we found the presets to be well judged, offering a useful spread of possibilities. The addition of more fine tuning controls would only add unnecessary complexity to the impressively straightforward DP10. Play piano with greater expression and control. The DP-10X gives you an authentic playing experience by simulating the complex mechanism of an acoustic piano. This improved touch and playing response is complemented by a sample-based sound engine, so every note you play is fully expressive. You can get a soft, gentle sound all the way through to something loud and 'fortissimo'. Plus, you can transform the sensitivity of your piano with just the touch of a button.

He was a consistent prize-winner at Trinity, winning both the John Longmire Beethoven Competition and the Alfred Kitchen Chopin Competition, and graduated with First Class Honours, the TCM Silver Medal (Keyboard) and a Silver Medal awarded by the Worshipful Company of Musicians. He continues to work as a soloist and performs with the Birmingham based contemporary group Thumb. With 88 weighted hammer action keys, you really do get an incredibly realistic piano playing experience. We tested out the notes of polyphony. Whilst we were impressed with the previous model, we found that the notes on the DP-10X had the tendency to lag on the odd occasion which was a little frustrating although it didn't cause any problems when playing.A digital piano is an electrical musical instrument which is designed to serve primarily as an alternative option to their traditional, acoustic counterparts. Unlike an acoustic piano, it has no strings, hammers and no soundboard. Instead, it has electronic sound chips and speakers, which can be used to duplicate the sound and feel of playing a traditional piano. What I always look for (or listen out for) in the sound when I test a digital piano is the richness and earthiness of the bass, and the brightness as I move up the piano. Also, how harsh does it sound when played loudly and does it allow the performer to play extremely softly too. Some digital pianos struggle to maintain an authentic sound the more you listen to them, mainly because of the quality of speakers. But this doesn’t struggle at all. It sounds great and has a modern tone to it that I’ve noticed more and more digital pianos are taking on in recent years. Alongside these audio connectors is a USB port. This enables you to send MIDI messages from the DP10 to your computer and vice-versa and means you could use the DP10 as a master keyboard in a studio. We'd like to have seen old-school MIDI ports as well as - or instead of - a USB port. MIDI ports are ubiquitous and would have enabled the DP10 to control other keyboards and synthesizers. However, we are here to make your decision easier. We have tested and reviewed some of the best digital pianos available online right now. Below you will find a countdown of 3 of what we think are a good contender for the best digital piano for the advanced pianist. Read on below for more information. 1. Gear4Music DP-6 Digital Piano Review - The Best Choice

The DP-10X also makes it easier to learn your favourite songs. A transposing function lets you can take a song you want to learn and move it into an easier to play key. In Learn Mode, you can play along with any of the demo songs at your own pace, helping you study new pieces and improving your playing. Designed for the home However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. The piano chair has a X design that allows it to be folded away easily for storage or taking on the move Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty If nothing else, learning to play piano should be fun. The tools to develop your playing further are all here, including a metronome. Practise different time signatures and keep your timing sharp - because as any musician can tell you, if it’s not in time, it won’t sound like music!The USB-to-host connection works with both Mac and PC, so you can record your playing or control a DAW of your choice. It also becomes an exceptionally usable MIDI controller - the 5-pin MIDI output can be connected to sound modules and synthesizers for limitless sound possibilities. Two 15 Watt speakers turn your home into a concert hall, with refined stereo sound. Alternatively, simply plug in your headphones to practise in total silence. Because no one else has to hear it, you can get more practice in. The Split, Layer and Twin modes allow you to customise your sound, in addition to built-in reverb and chorus effects. You can even record your own compositions thanks to the two onboard memory banks. Grows with your playing The rubber feet on the this keyboard bench allows you to play without any movement on any surface type whilst protecting this from damage If you’re looking for your very first instrument to buy, we have many articles on that – including this great article called ‘Digital Piano Buyer’s Guide’. Or perhaps you’re looking to buy a real acoustic instrument, in which case read our ‘Best 11 Acoustic Pianos For Beginners’ guide. If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered

The control panel that runs across the rear of the keyboard is delightfully uncluttered. There's a power switch at the far left, to the right of which is a volume slider followed by a single function button. And that's it. Play the keyboard wherever you go: Power via the included power adapter or 6 D cell batteries (not included) for professional piano performance anywhere You are provided with a number of accessories including headphones, a stool and much more. The only thing that we didn't really like was the quality of the headphones as they don't seem to match the high quality of the piano itself. We were also a little disappointed that there was no cover or lid to protect the keys.For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs. Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.

The DP-10X digital piano is good around the home too. Its sturdy, wooden stand is lighter and more portable than an acoustic piano, and easily blends into any room. The DP-10X comes in a sleek, all-white finish, with expertly crafted keys and an uncluttered array of buttons. Underneath the keys, a convenient holder stores your headphones tidily and out of the way. There's also a retractable dust cover to keep your piano clean and protected. Connections and Tools After beginning our tests, there were a number of features that really stood out for us. First of all, there is the adjustable touch sensitivity. With this, you are able to control how loud or quiet the notes are played by how hard you play them. This essentially eliminates the need for a sustain pedal.The number 1 spot on our list of the best digital piano for the advanced pianist is the Gear4Music DP-6 Digital Piano. Gear4Music has a fantastic reputation for affordable musical instruments and we have never been disappointed by them in the past, so we were not surprised to find that we were incredibly satisfied with this model. The DP-10X also makes it easier to learn your favourite songs. A transposing function lets you can take a song you want to learn and move it into an easier to play key. In Learn Mode, you can play along with any of the demo songs at your own pace, helping you study new pieces and improving your playing. Designed for the Home It’s not every day you get the opportunity to learn from someone who’s been at the top of the world for the last 60 years. And if you’ve only just started learning piano or have been a pro jazz musician for years, the ideas and concepts here are helpful for everyone.