Our family of beginner players love this cute little addition. I like that it doesn’t take up much space but fits in well in our living room. Yamaha GHS (Yamaha P45, P125 and DGX670): The DDP-80 action feels heavier than the dual sensor GHS action in these Yamahas; as far as which one feels better or is more realistic? I’d have to have them side by side to say for sure, but they are both very good actions. I do have to admit though that the Yamaha GHS is of a noticeably higher build quality (it’s super solid) It looks like the keyboard length is approximately 50.' What is the length of the base -- e.g. from far leg to far leg? If you are a piano purist that is only concerned with playing piano without all the bells and whistles, and you are looking for a an attractive furniture style piano with a good piano sound, decent action and great speakers, then I think the Donner DDP-80 is a great option. It’s almost like a basic acoustic piano with the most important advantages of a digital.

You’ll see pianos with over 300 sounds to play with, pianos that allow you to adjust every tiny detail of the sound – from the pitch right down to the parameter of the strings, pianos that have ‘Harmonic Imaging XL sound technology’, and pianos that have a ‘RH3 responsive hammer action’. If we were to ask you what a RH3 responsive hammer action is, would you be able to answer? It weighs in at only 10.5Kg and many will prefer its simpler, sleek looks. There is of course a slight price to pay and that's that the Casio's keyboard action – while weighted – is on the light side, being piano action, without particularly aping the heavy feel of the piano. I was a bit nervous buying, not knowing where the keyboard was coming from, buying online without seeing or hearing it first …. So how do the keys feel? Well to me, they feel heavy but really pretty good and . . . quite realistic. I personally have always preferred lighter key actions like the Casio Privia PX-S series of digital pianos, and more recently I have even started to move towards playing unweighted synth action keys. So while they feel heavy to me, those of you that like heavier actions like the Roland PHA4 action or the Yamaha P515 piano’s action, or the action on many acoustic pianos, you will feel quite at home with the DDP-80. And as I’ve gotten more used to playing them, there is a pretty decent dynamic range available. And on that note, are you wondering how many levels of touch sensitivity the DDP-80 has? Well . . . how many levels does an acoustic piano have? ONE! And so does the DDP-80; just like an acoustic piano, you can’t adjust the touch response. At the heart of this instrument are 12 unique voices that cover just about every style you'd need. From five fresh piano sounds - courtesy of the new piano engine - to electric piano, organ, harpsichord, and strings. There's a headphone output for silent practice, audio in for jamming with your favourite songs and a piano-style sustain pedal.My only issue / complaint is that the tiny pins on the pedal cord broke and I can't seem to find a replacement cord. Boss has delivered the RE-201 Space Echo and BOSS CE-1 Chorus Ensemble preamps in a single pedal for the BP-1W booster

For those looking for piano and a whole lot more besides, Yamaha has recently updated its offering with the PSR-EW425 and PSR-E473 promising “pro-quality sound for the first time” at their price points. The Donner DDP-80 88 key digital piano was designed after countless hours of R&D by the Donner research team, one of the best in the business. They wanted to create an incredible-looking keyboard piano, without sacrificing sound quality, or ease of use. It’s purposely built to look like and mimic a grand piano. Overall, this is an amazing keyboard piano that sounds rich and deep, but the main reason to buy this keyboard piano is for its looks. It has a modern and minimalistic design that looks great in any home. The wood finish is classy, and the space-saving design is a huge upgrade from traditional keyboard pianos. TIPS:We also provide tuition, from bite-sized tips to advanced work-outs and guidance from recognised musicians and stars.GOOD. ~ Great value for money. Authentic piano keyboard feel. Sounds good even on the small speakers. This piano is wonderful! It sounds beautiful! I have another digital piano that I bought used about two years ago. It does not even compare to this one. This piano feels like I am playing a real piano. I love it! When it comes to talking about whether you should buy the DDP-80 you have to start with the design. In our view, it’s a breath of fresh air in what is, aesthetically, a fairly conservative market, but we’re aware it won’t be to everyone’s taste.

Conclusion I bought this piano out of necessity because it met my price, size, and aesthetic requirements. If given the choice, more budget, and space I definitely would have bought something better from a reputable brand. In the future, I'm probably going to sell it and upgrade to something better (hopefully acoustic) when we're able to move out. I also wanted to write this review because there aren't many out there on the DDP-80 and it's one of the first ads that comes up when you search for it so a lot of new players might be tempted to buy it. About me I've been playing piano on and off since I was around 5 and I've played pretty much exclusively on acoustic grands, baby grands, and uprights from Steinway, Baldwin, and Yamaha. I've never owned or really extensively played on DPs. I'm also coming off of a long hiatus (3+ years) of not playing because I moved into my own place and didn't have access to a piano. I play mostly classical. The Donner DDP-80 digital piano is a great choice for anyone looking for a high-quality instrument that has all the features they need. It’s a good solution for beginners and experienced players alike. The disadvantages of the Donner DDP-80 digital piano

The NP-12 features 61 keys, making it considerably more portable. Also, these keys – while nicely actioned – aren't piano weighted, being a good half-way between piano feel and organ/synth action. Arguably that's easier (and faster) to play than a full piano action. This is REALLY where the DDP-80 gets super unique AND super interesting; once again, just like an acoustic piano – the DDP-80 has ONE sound – PIANO. It doesn’t have grand piano, bright piano, mellow piano, electric piano, strings, etc – just PIANO. So for people who just want to play piano, this is kind of cool; you don’t have 20, 60 or 800 sounds to distract you from your piano playing. And since there is only one sound, that pretty much tells you that, just like an acoustic piano, there are no layering features or splitting features on the DDP-80. MIDI via both USB and Bluetooth means that the FP-10 plays nicely with Roland’s excellent Piano Partner 2 app, and also makes a great MIDI controller keyboard. It does come with the power cable and pedals, but unfortunately, you have to buy the seat separately USB to host port for connecting to a device like an iPad to transmit MIDI data to apps or software. This port does only send MIDI data (it would have been very cool if Donner could have done what Yamaha does on almost all their products, and that is include AUDIO in this port; you can’t have everything though).

This piano keyboard feels very similar to a real piano. The keys have good sensitivity and weight action. It doesn’t quite compare to the Yamaha P71 Keyboard in terms of its touch, but the Donner DDP-80 is still very good. I generally don't pay too much attention to brands, and preferring a cheaper off-brand version of a product about 80% of the time. In this case however, the item was a gift, so I opted for DONNER even though the price tag is significantly higher than other brands.headphone port, 1/4″ (summed mono) line out port, USB to host port, generic 1/4″ sustain pedal input, proprietary triple pedal input ( portable triple pedal unit is included!) The Donner DDP-80 digital piano is a great choice for those who are looking for an affordable and reliable instrument. It has all the features that you would expect from a digital piano, and it is effortless to use. You can combine it with a studio setup over midi and USD connection, but anyone who is not techy can simply use it as a delightful standalone instrument. Because we know that our audience is from all over the world, here are some localized links for you to find the right price and store for your region: Of course, the DDP-80 also comes with an optional piano stool perfectly matching it for size and aesthetics and – via the optional Customised Music Stand – Donner can even engrave the DDP-80’s stand with words of your choice – adding a little touch of personalisation that the owner will love. Get up close and you may be able to spot that this thing is MDF rather than ‘real’ wood, but given the DDP-80’s price point, that’s fair enough. Three controller knobs will enable you to tweak sounds as they’re playing, and there’s also a pitchbend wheel, a rudimentary built-in sampler, plus Bluetooth audio streaming and wireless MIDI support with the included WU-BT10 Bluetooth dongle. Phew!