Yamaha YPT230 Keyboard - Basics that rock Entry level keyboards are usually a cost effective way to get into this hobby and learn how to play. With so many different manufacturers on the market, there is a huge competition in this segment. The reason for this is that most people are either looking for a cheap board due to their tight budgets, or the fact that they are just starting out. Yamaha is one of the most popular choices, mostly because their entry level models bring a little extra compared to what other brands have to offer. Yamaha YPT230 Keyboard is a perfect example of an entry level keyboard done right. This model packs everything a beginner would need, and keeps the cost down by not including features that can neither be implemented properly in this price range, nor are they necessary for the intended user group. The mission of our article today is to take a closer look at this basic board and see what it has to offer.
Yamaha Entry Level Whether you are a beginner pianist or just someone who wants to get into keyboards, chances are you will want to start with an entry level model such as this Yamaha. Pianists often look for digital pianos due to their weighted action and other features which are more aligned with acoustic pianos, but those cost a lot. So budget users tend to go for keyboards instead. After all, the thing you need the most as a beginner is to learn the keys and basic technique. You don't need complex digital pianos for that.
Features Before we go into detail about various options and features this keyboard offers, the author would like to make a little observation. Most entry level keyboards come in that dull gray color that everyone is used to. This Yamaha is an exception. In all honesty, that fact alone earns it cookie points even though it is superficial to judge a board based on its color. Back to the review. Yamaha YPT230 keyboard comes with 61 organ style keys that offer a decent feedback and are easy on the fingers. The sound engine that is powering the whole thing is Yamaha's AWM Stereo Sampling technology, which gives you 32 note polyphony and some 371 voices aside from the Stereo Grand Piano. There are also 13 drum kits available as well.