Korg Liano - Comprehensive Overview / Review

Korg Liano - Comprehensive Overview / Review
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** KORG LIANO CLICKABLE VIDEO INDEX **
00:00 - Start
00:04 - “Forgotten”- Copyright © 2013, 2023 Charles Gilmore
00:45 - Opening Dialogue
01:30 - Korg LS Key Action
02:28 - Key Touch Settings
02:58 - Front Panel
03:43 - 8 Instruments
03:52 - Piano 1
04:12 - Piano 2
04:52 - Piano 1 Again
05:12 - E.Piano 1
05:33 - E.Piano 2
06:27 - Harpsichord
06:36 - P.Organ
07:23 - Elec. Organ
07:41 - Strings
08:18 - Back to Piano 1
08:40 - Back Panel
10:57 - Dimensions
11:14 - Polyphony
11:30 - Sound Engine
11:36 - Speakers
11:59 - USB Port
12:12 - Included Supplies
12:19 - Music Rest
12:55 - LS Key Action
13:31 - Playing “Into” the keys
13:48 - Partner Mode (ie: Student / Teacher)
14:28 - Owner’s Manual
14:57 - Advanced Settings
15:12 - Touch Control
16:07 - More Advanced Features
16:44 - MIDI Controls
17:41 - Demo Songs
19:55 - Closing Remarks
21:30 - Entry Level Piano - Who It’s For
21:55 - Bundled Software
22:42 - So Light Weight!!
23:08 - Use Anywhere!

This is the most deep video about this instrument in the entire internet!!! Thank you so much! Um abraço do Brasil!

[@kaisfp]

Piano Tone channels Liano video is also great and full of details. Chuck is great as always. (y)

[@kaisfp]

The "being able to play 'into' the key" aspect of this action is really overlooked value for many professional piano/keyboard giggers. Especially nowadays with all those unbalanced weight/feel pianos/keyboards where the shortness of the keys causes the black keys become heavier-feel-than-the-white-keys-feel.

[@JaroslavEagle-xg1qh]

Thanks a lot for the review!

[@graham8162]

Hi Chuck One of the reasons I bought the Liano, I had slipped on ice the week prior and fractured my right ankle. It was proving difficult to press the sustain pedal especially with a plaster on. The funny thing was my son said, “why don’t you try the other foot”. Having been playing keyboards / preferring piano actions for 40+ years, I wouldn’t have even thought about it. It wasn’t a problem adapted straight away. Currently trying to source a soft vinyl case for the Liano, no handle just maybe a sleeve, to utilise the small dimensions. So I can simply tuck it under my arm and put in the car / caravan, I think you call it a trailer in America. Graham 😊

[@mhoward8212]

I just ordered this keyboard to learn how to play. This review confirms that I made the right decision. Thanks!

[@daveowenmusic1749]

One of the best reviews of this piano yet! Thanks!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thank you too!

[@artweblessed]

Thank you for such an informative video. Playing for senior citizens and wanted to brighten up the room, just couldn't resist getting a red one.

[@kisha_music]

I got a red one too and I think it looks stunning!!! Cheers 🥂

[@supahmauro]

Thank you, Chuck, for the review. I got myself one and I'm delighted with it!

[@PianoManChuck]

Enjoy!

[@michellemonet4358]

What are your pros and cons?

[@user-zw7qb3qv7g]

I love this video and this piano.

[@mwmingram]

Great demo.

[@prashantmishra5691]

Thanks Chuck. I am planning to get this soon. This is my first board ever. Wish me luck.

[@cjc4765]

Thanks!

[@cjc4765]

Great vid! Thank you!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks so much CJ - you rock!

[@fuglbird]

Thank you very much for the comprehensive review. I've been playing piano since 1968 and am looking for a digital piano. This looks great! In another review I heard that this digital piano is very quiet too. Very important to me. I like the way you present this - no repetitions - no going to sleep passages. Best review on KZbin! Great work!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks Kajak, glad you enjoyed it!!

[@Yohannes5]

beautiful video

[@PianoManChuck]

Thank you

[@MrCalifornia0]

Uhh, just bought this thanks to your review even though I just bought a different board. This fits the bills due to weight and the simple bread and butter sounds couldn’t resist. Keep up the awesome reviews!

[@PianoManChuck]

Glad to hear that!! Normally the boards I review are 'loaners' to be returned after the review. In this case however, I bought the board for myself for the very same reasons you just pointed out!

[@graham8162]

Thanks for the review of the Korg liano. I,m from the uk, my current keyboard is the yamaha modx 88. sold my Korg Kronos because of the weight, purchased the Liano yesterday, extremely happy with it. works very nice with the Korg module. I like the fact it’s the same weight, as you said moving / playing near the back of each key. Might get a nautilus 88 in the future, I miss the RH3 key action, but due to the weight, I wouldn’t think of travelling with it. Thanks again Graham

[@PianoManChuck]

Enjoy! And thanks for the superthanks - much appreciated!

[@graham8162]

Hi Chuck One of the reasons I bought the Liano, I had slipped on ice the week prior and fractured my right ankle. It was proving difficult to press the sustain pedal especially with a plaster on. The funny thing was my son said, “why don’t you try the other foot”. Having been playing keyboards / preferring piano actions for 50+ years, I wouldn’t have even thought about it. It wasn’t a problem adapted straight away. Currently trying to source a soft vinyl case for the Liano, no handle just maybe a sleeve, to utilise the small dimensions. So I can simply tuck it under my arm and put in the car / caravan, I think you call it a trailer in America. Graham 😊

[@kjean1199]

Chuck you are the best, 🎉

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks!!

[@Lerxst3333]

Loving your review. Thank you. Just bought a blue one. Should have this week. Noticed the demo of strings sounded like layered piano and strings, which I thought wasn’t possible. Finally sold my 20 year old 37 pound Yamaha P90 and my 38 year old Traynor Block 100 Amp. Edit: just read your reply on demos that can replicate a layered midi playing through the keyboard. I’m in Toronto and had to order it from a shop in Montreal. Maybe it’s not in stock at the big music stores because it could take away sales of more expensive keyboards, or it’s too popular! :)

[@transputin]

How is the blue one working out for you? I find it a striking (and odd) colour. Maybe it looks better in reality.

[@PianoMan-hx3ev]

Ah, the Great Gig in the Sky. Maybe the best Pink Floyd song ever.

[@allychiu4847]

Wow thank you so much for bringing up the thing about hammer action keyboards, that the farther you play into the keys, the harder it is to play, it did not occur to me before! I owned a Casio 770 many years ago, and I did notice that but I always thought all pianos are like that... thank you again for this super thorough and useful review

[@kaisfp]

I don't feel that problem on my older Casio Privia PX-160 keybed (which is weighted and graded), but I feel that problem on my newer Casio CT-S1 (which is not even weighted, but it's harder to press at the top of the keybed then the weighted PX-160). I've heard that the Casio PX-S series have the same problem, AND they are weighted, it must be impossible to play well enough controlled dynamics on the PX-S series when we must play closer to the top (example: chords/arpeggios/etc that needs thumb on a black key and pinky also on the black key, etc)

[@ChristofRoeyaert]

Hi Chuck, would you happen to know if this is the same LS action that was in the Kronos LS ? Is this better for piano than the Numa Compact 2x which also has a semi-weighted action ?

[@caleidoscopioliterario9851]

Bravo! Awesome Review!,👏👍🎬🎼🎹🎶🎉🎆🎇🎊🎈🎀🥇🏅🏆🎗️🎨

[@pjsonpiano]

Thank you for this review! I been scouring the webs for anyone with literally any hands on experience with this piano and you are the only one to have reviewed it and I suspect your expectations would match my own. I have never gotten to play any Korg keyboards so I have no point of reference for the action but it sounds like its a step up from the likes of the Casio CT-S1 at least...

[@PianoManChuck]

Thank you for your comment! Yes, for a semi-weighted key action (Korg's LS action), I'm especially impressed with the ability to play "into" a key (as noted at 13:31 in the video), which is an improvement from Casio's CT-S1.

[@pjsonpiano]

​@@PianoManChuck I hope this does well for Korg. One day perhaps they will make a 61 key version to compete with Casio and Yamaha in that space. A lap-able Liano Compact just sounds so compelling to me.

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

@@PianoManChuckWonder is the new Yamaha NP 15 and 35 will give you that capability to play “into” the note .

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

@@PianoManChuckYes , you’re right about the s1 ..

[@samantha200]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@winterheat]

13:06 that's really good because such as on my Casio CT-S1, when I play Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement, the black keys and the white keys near the felt area are close to impossible to press down. I have to consciously move my fingers about 0.5 to 1 inch down in order I am able to press on the keys. Nobody would have told me that before I buy the piano. I also wanted to find out if Roland Go 88 is the same as Liano and will put an update here when I find out

[@PianoManChuck]

Yes, that's one of the main 'features' as far as I'm concerned... the ability to play 'into' a key without applying more force!

[@Bogdan.Pantir]

hello. I would like to ask you if the Liano grand piano sound contains loop sampling to produce a prolonged sustain. I would also like to ask about the semi-heavy keyboard. is it the same as the chrome ex model? thank you

[@sargentpepper8931]

Watched your video last week and got my liano today ! so nice ! i like the simplicity and the sound is great . 1\4 outputs would be nice . would not be hard to put some in though . nice to have one that dont have a thousand buttons and when i turn it off i can turn it back on and still be in the same place . i guess it seems alot like analog rather than digital . love it ! thanks .

[@PianoManChuck]

Enjoy!

[@michellemonet4358]

What do you mean that youre in "the same place"?

[@kisha_music]

​@@michellemonet4358the same sound be it piano/organ/string. Also volume and reverb setting. Once you set it, it will remain that way regardless of whether you power it on or off.

[@michellemonet4358]

@@kisha_music thanks. I rwturned minw. Got a kawai920. I loooove it!

[@brianfroehling]

I love piano man chuck reviews!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks!

[@TimE_5150]

Are you sure you are not hitting the gym? Because watching you lift the Liano reminded me of the planet fitness commercial "I lift things up, and put them down"! Nice review as always Chuck. Thank you for all you do!

[@PianoManChuck]

So you thought the smoke & mirrors trick was actually me getting beefed up at Planet Fitness? LOL! It really is super light though. Your "I lift things up, and put them down" remark just sparked another song into my head - "I get knocked down, but I get up again"! Anyway, always glad for your comments Tim - thanks!

[@winterheat]

I think if Korg can make it "flip open" or make it into 2 parts (left and right) and "can be connected" in the middle, then you got something that can fit into a large backpack and carry anywhere

[@kaisfp]

If this would have a 61 key version, I would buy that for sure. For some, 73 or 76 keys would be enough too. But of course if some need 88 keys, than can't be any compromise there.

[@islandtony5009]

Awesome review (as usual ;) Super curious about a couple of things - are the keys "true full size" (an octave width of 164-165mm like on a digital piano) or are the keys "full-size" synth keys (159-160mm) like on Casio CT-S1, Yamaha PSR/SX etc? And how would you compare the action and main piano sound to the CT-S1? I have a CT-S1 but 88 keys would be nice; I have a Yamaha DGX-670 so used to fully weighted and while I like the CT-S1, I find the narrower keys a bit hard to get used to, and the action to be kinda "spongy" for lack of a better word. So I guess I'm asking if you'd say the Liano's action is any more of a "pianistic" playing experience than the CT-S1? Keep up the awesome videos! Would love to see one on the Korg Module that comes with the Liano

[@joepfruman1111]

Does the amper input support a half-damping pedal ? !

[@winterheat]

I put 36 piano weights in an Excel sheet, and Liano is the lightest 88 key piano, at 13 lbs 3.6 oz. The second lightest is the Roland Go 88, which is 15 lbs 7 oz (essentially, Liano is exactly 6 kg and Roland Go 88 is exactly 7 kg)

[@emilianocampos7596]

Which one would you consider buying?

[@winterheat]

@@emilianocampos7596 if I were to play piano long term, and play some classical, and need a good piano with good keyboard feel, I'd go with Roland FP-10 for the lowest price. Roland FP-30X is good too, FP-90X has a even better keyboard. Kawai ES920 is not bad... but if it is just portability, I haven't tried Roland Go 88 vs Liano... but if the online store has 30 day return guarantee, I think you can try it out that way. I think either one is good... sometimes I give a little more credit to Roland but then the Liano seems just as good in Chuck's demo. This is FP-10: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4mqoJ6wgL52eMk and kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2G6n4CEpq6Fl9U for $599 it is really great... just that it is bit heavy. It is still portable but not like one hand portable

[@bachtube11]

Very good review! I liked most the mlody in the beginng, wich you repeatet later, has it a name? Oh i see now its “Forgotten”- Copyright © 2013, 2023 Charles Gilmore

[@PianoManChuck]

Thank you. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHyain-OoMafrqc for the original performance, along with details on how to get the MIDI file for it as well.

[@ibizaamigos]

fixing a hole 👌

[@juancruzgarciahamilton7211]

Hi thank you for the video. Very useful. One question. Does it come with a transpose?

[@PianoManChuck]

That was covered at 16:16

[@ceilidhfusion9340]

How does it compare to the Yamaha NP32? Extra keys obviously but seems a similar product.

[@kokopelli314]

Normally I'm not a big fan of Korg piano samples but this isn't so bad.

[@PianoManChuck]

Yes, the piano sample on this entry level instrument is absolutely amazing!

[@michellemonet4358]

​@@PianoManChuckdo you like this better than Ca s io CT s1 and Roland GoPIano?

[@davidguernsey5111]

would you rather have this or casio cdp s110? can someone give me some opinions?

[@adamyohan]

I appreciate your thorough, honest reviews. However I wish you tried to push the instrument to its limits more often; play in all ranges, loud and soft. Basic tunes don't do the instrument justice if it was good. Either way I subbed. Also I'm really glad you addressed playing in the key. It's always a big concern for me. Thank you.

[@PianoManChuck]

Noted!

[@adamyohan]

@@PianoManChuck 🙏

[@AMJ564]

Can you tell me how this compares to the Roland go piano 88 which seems to be the direct competitor of this ?

[@michellemonet4358]

Id love to know this also

[@michellemonet4358]

I just received mine in blue. Im not.real happy with the lower end keys. They sound muddy ..but I will give it some more time before making my final decision. Im glad Amazon gives you 30 day money back guarantee.

[@kisha_music]

Try headphones/external speakers and you may grow to like it. You can combine with a set of high quality speakers and it'll be still cheaper than other mid range digital pianos.

[@michellemonet4358]

@@kisha_music i returned it for a kawaii es920. I loooove it!!

[@MrLibardoq]

Mr. Chuck, do you recommend this one of the Yamaha np 35? Which one has more beautiful sounds and is more pleasant to play. Thank you

[@kaisfp]

It's hard to guess si.ply from watchimg videos (which I did so far :)), but if I have to guess, I would say the Korg Liano L1 seems better at playability, I haven't really heard any kind of significantly louder notes popping out while different people playing it in different videos in different music styles. On the other hand, I heard many times significantly louder notes popping out occasionally whil different people playing the Piaggero in different videos in different musical styles. There is a really exellent japanese jazz piano lounge pianist gentleman (who I can't remember his name at the moment, but I will type it here if I remember), he said in his Piaggero review video that the Piaggero feels like it has a gap between mezzopiano and forte, it feels like there is a jump, and it creates occasional significantly louder notes popping out here and thete while playing it, so it is not possible to play an actually smooth crescendo or diminuendo for example. He might have said differently the details, but his point was more or less the same. The Piaggero sound source is exellent though, Yamaha CFX sound, very clean piano sound. The Korg Liano is still great sound, but it is more of a softer piano sound which is actually much better for certain piano styles, like relaxing piano covers, quiet piano ballads, and stuff like that. Piano Tone YouTjbe channel (Tony) said that he really like the action of the Korg Liano L1. He said he thinks/feels that the Liano's action feels significantly better compared to Casio CT-s1 action and Yamaha CK61 (he compared to those keyboards if I remember correctly, because he got those at that time of his review video). (Sorry if I messed up some details, but the main points should be true/valid/hopefully-helpful/etc. :) )

[@imuzikworkstation3530]

Chuck..comparing keybed touch n feel vs studiologic numa 2x?

[@micheletacchi2302]

I would be very curious about this too 😊

[@richardwalker8398]

Thank you for this excellent review Chuck. Do you think if I bought a soft case for the Liano and then covered it with cardboard and TONS of bubble wrap, that it would be safe on an airplane journey?

[@PianoManChuck]

Absolutely NOT! Always use a hard case if you're going to bring this aboard an airplane. You might even consider shipping it to your destination.

[@michellemonet4358]

Wonder why they dont offer or sell a suitable case..hmm

[@HartmutGoetze]

🙏❤

[@orgelkraft]

I'm thinking of using one of these with Klipsch Promedia 2.1 THX computer speakers for small acoustic gigs. I don't see a downside to it.

[@edgrigsby8610]

Im thinking that the soft touch might ne better with my carpal tunnel. I can only play piano for about 5 minutes, and my hands go numb.

[@elgrupocachedallas9685]

Trying decide between this and a Yamaha p45. I back up a violinist for little functions like low key house parties. I don’t want to bring an amp and have a minimum of cables. Thoughts?

[@PianoManChuck]

Only YOU can make that decision and preferably without the opinions of others. The main thing is that the P45 is twice the weight of the Liano.

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

@@PianoManChuckI’m looking forward to the new Yamaha NP 35 . The Korg looks great but the lack of half pedaling is a deal breaker . Renders it useless for me

[@WyattLite-n-inn]

@@mfurman Yes, that doesn’t bother me . Also the Liano has that “up on the key” playability that Chuck demos here

[@michellemonet4358]

Thanks. I already own a roland GoPiano. Im wonderimg your comparison thoughts on The Liano and also the Casio Ct s1. Thanks

[@hazard3020]

Casio CT S1 is great. light too. Sounds excellent and also great to play like this Korg. BUT its only 61 keys.....

[@lucky2516]

The RolandGo is way heavier but still great, my layman self wouldn't switch unless you need a more portable piano

[@michellemonet4358]

@@lucky2516 i bought a Yamaha P373. Love t

[@moretacos1]

Is this what became of the Korg L1 that you covered two years ago at Virtual NAMM?

[@PianoManChuck]

That is correct!

[@ivanyakovlev5147]

Thank you for your review! Could you please clarify if it is suitable as the first piano for a 5-year-old child? I am a little bit worried about "semi-weight" keys. I was told that it is better to use the full-weight key for beginners to set up the proper finger technique. But we can't afford the expensive piano and I would like to have a lightweight piano because we are going to move frequently.

[@PianoManChuck]

This is something your child's piano teacher should be able to determine after evaluating your child.

[@kisha_music]

As a piano teacher I'd give an easy yes. Unlike other semi weighted keybeds korg's keybed has pleasantly surprised me very much. It is IMO much better than most lower end weighted keys like yamaha ghs because those just put artificial weight that is a poor simulation of real hammer action. This is especially true when it comes to playing on the inside of the keys, the resistance is too much and not at all realistic. Its so portable and that's a bonus. I have so far owned a Yamaha clp 535, heaviest action i have tried and don't recommend it to anyone. Then i "downgraded" to yamaha p125. The action was slightly lighter and less fatiguing to play. I preferred it over the clp 535. But the resistance on the inside of the keys was still very high which gets in the way of playing some chords quickly and some diploma level pieces with fast fingerwork. I have been able to do everything i wanted with the liano so far including diploma level classical pieces from bach, scarlatti to Mozart. Romantic pieces may require more sensitivity but can still be acceptably done on the liano. I would 100% recommend the korg liano. Best piano purchase so far. Your 5 year olds little fingers will thank you for it. The downside i would say is the speakers and sample sound. Coming from the Yamahas the speakers feel lower quality. But it sounds pretty good with headphones/external speakers. The actual sound of the sampled piano is good on both. Most would prefer the sound on Yamaha because of sympathetic resonance that's absent in the korg. Korg's piano sound is rich but slightly feels artificial while Yamaha's sounds more authentic. Its something like taking photos with iPhone vs dslr. iPhone makes everything look pretty but dslr gives you the real natural colours. I have both yamaha p125 and korg liano with me right now but i keep finding myself gravitating towards the liano simply because it feels so good to play! That's coming from a guy who is so picky about sounds.

[@PauloSilva-mj9or]

@@kisha_music Spectacular answer!

[@douglasw.7864]

Excellent review! I’m starting to deal with the onset of arthritis, which makes playing my graded hammer action digital piano (Yamaha) more and more difficult. How is the overall key action? Full piano size keys? Thanks again and have subscribed! By the way, love the song riffs you played to demonstrate it. Another classic rock fan like me.

[@PianoManChuck]

Full size keys. Key action for you cannot be judged by anyone else, you will need to get to your local retailer to try it.

[@douglasw.7864]

@@PianoManChuck Good point. Thanks for the reply.

[@michellemonet4358]

I hear you. I also have nerve pain issues. My Yamaha P515 is soooo hard to play! Ouch..

[@douglasw.7864]

@@michellemonet4358 I’m using a Yamaha NP-32 now. The soft graded action works well for me.

[@michellemonet4358]

@@mfurman ohyess. Painful. I prefer my ligjter action keyboards. They say the best piano(or keyboard) for you is the one you want to play most!

[@stephenfernandes6440]

Why an external adaptor? Wouldnt it be better ti have an inbuilt one?

[@marvinratchford7913]

thanks for such a lively candid demo. um, the 8 demo's are nice, but shouldn't the demo sound be repeatable in real life too? the last demo number 8 @19:34, the strings clearly had piano layered...

[@PianoManChuck]

The Liano is capable of playing back MIDI files which can be layered. Many manufacturers do this with their demos.

[@marvinratchford7913]

@@PianoManChuck thanks for the fast and profound response. I’m 66 and began years ago on a Yamaha QY-10! It had spectacular 8 track demos so that kinda made me think of the entire music electronic world as like that workstation! Now you’ve opened my eyes to new ideas and approaches, new manufacturers… thanks again

[@PianoManChuck]

@@marvinratchford7913 🙂👍

[@christophertrentacoste]

Can you transpose with this Liano? Sorry if you included in vid if I didn’t catch it.

[@kisha_music]

Yes. Check the manual for the exact how to

[@killer8217gaming]

I ended up ordering this after your review! I was just curious, would it not be a good choice for someone who is an intermediate/good piano player? I have been playing on a cheap non wieghted keyboard for the past 15 years, since i couldnt really afford anything better and decided to upgrade to this!

[@grovr7543]

I'm thinking about getting this too how do you like it so far?

[@kisha_music]

Yes go for it. It is semi weighted but different from Casio and Roland semi weighted. IMO It still replicates piano action much better than some weighted keys in the market.

[@facts.house1835]

Is this piano a good choice for intermediate player??

[@kisha_music]

Yes. Set the touch to hard instead of medium. Check the manual on how to change touch settings. You can play classical pieces with a significant amount of expression.

[@facts.house1835]

@@kisha_music ok thank u so much!

[@jerryx2000]

@@kisha_musicwould you select this over the Yamaha np15 and Roland go?

[@kisha_music]

@@jerryx2000 as a classical pianist you definitely need more than 61 keys as an intermediate player. Most pieces beyond grade 3 level will need more than the 61 key range. For contemporary piano it depends on the style you are going for. If you are planning to just do chord comping 61 keys may be enough. Yamaha np15 would be a better choice if you need just 61 keys. I haven't tried the Roland so can't tell you about the action. The Roland Go 61 as well as 88 keys is more expensive than the Liano and 1 kg heavier. Having said all that, the Liano action has impressed me quite a bit and the sound of the piano over headphones/external speakers is very pleasing. The onboard speakers are a little meh imo. Will defo recommend it if you need 88 keys.

[@WayneJoyce1973]

Thanks for the review. I bought this today! All in all very happy with it. A few things to note so far. The good - Sound quality is fabulous for the price. The first piano sample is particularly good and pairs well with the x2 8W speakers, which are also great quality IMO. Much better than probably its closest competitor the Roland Go 88, and a lower price to boot. - The action is very playable and actually enjoyable and also superior IMO to the Roland Go 88, and with more voices. Also I found with the Roland Go 88 the sustain dropped off too quickly and if you ran up the keyboard on a scale by the end you go to the higher notes the bass notes has already stopped playing. This Korg is much better in that regard. - The weight is a dream at just over 6kg for busking and travelling which is mainly what I bought it for. When you do use it with batteries the AAs keep the weight down compared with needing x6 D cells which weigh over 1kg on their own. The bad / a few niggles - What's with all the C# and D# keys being spaced further apart than expected and off-centre to the middle of the white keys either side? Doesn't really affect playability but it does look very strange. - I've noticed than when powered by six rechargable AA batteries, the volume is noticeably quieter. It's great for playing round the house, in the garden and with headphones. But for busking the drop in volume on rechargeable batteries might be an issue. Possibly may be better with alkaline batteries but then I don't want to keep buying new packs of batteries every 8 hours or so of playing. I am looking into options in powering the DC directly with a DC battery pack providing 12V so it has the same volume as mains when I'm on the go. - When you use the reverb and metronome buttons for function, such as transpose which I use all the time, it seems to also switch the reverb on and off so you have to remember to switch it again. Every time you transpose or use a function. Also there's no visual way at all to tell if the reverb is on or off, even the button doesn't visually seem to depress. - Would love line out in addition to headphones. Still need to get a cable to be able to use the headphones to two outputs into an external speaker, but when I do that it's going to mute the internal speakers which is a shame since it'd be nice to hear those as monitors whilst outputting to a more powerful speaker or PA. I'd happily pay another $100 or maybe even more for an upgraded model if they could sort a few of these niggles out. Particularly a dedicated function button, reverb and a few other indicator lights, proper line out and would be nice if the AA batteries would be able to pump out the same volume as main. Don't get me wrong it's a great keyboard, great value for the money, and is 90% awesome it would just have been nice to have these few extras, even if it's a higher price.

[@PianoManChuck]

Many of the things you listed that you would 'like to have' added to the product, are part of the very things that were left out in order to offer this instrument at the current low price! Things like line outputs are nice, but using an adapter cable can give you the same result. Additional buttons, more control over reverb and a few other indicator lights also add to the cost of building the product - and that's after the enormous amount of money needed for the initial design and molds.

[@michellemonet4358]

Thanks for your Pros and Cons. So which style batteries do you recommend? Alkaline?

[@WayneJoyce1973]

@@michellemonet4358 Hi. Alkaline batteries are generally not rechargeable, so I haven't tried them. They may offer a bit more volume than rechargeable AAs which as I've said do give the Liano a notable dip in output. But I don't think it's worth blowing money on non-rechargeable batteries. The volume offered by rechargeable AAs is plenty for personal practice etc. I actually used rechargeable AAs whist camping with the kids and I just had headphones on. I do have a 50000mah external battery which effectively acts as portable mains which I use for busking and garden festivals etc. You can also output the headphones to an external amp (I have a battered powered amp) - but you have to get a wire to output both L and R separately else you might short one of the outputs, and also outputting to an external amp will mute the internal speakers. Hope that helps :)

[@michellemonet4358]

Thanks. I do agree that their could be a reverb light on.

[@jimsuber6784]

the string demo sounded layered. Will it layer?

[@PianoManChuck]

No, this board won't do layers :(

[@marvinratchford7913]

Yeah, I said the commented the same and he said manufacturers do that. I’m not a music product ceo, but I think any demo should ONLY show what the instrument can do AS IS!

[@PianoManChuck]

The board won't do layers just by sitting at the piano and playing it. It WILL do layers if you're playing back a MIDI file that calls for it (Most MIDI-capable boards will do that). So including that as part of their demo is actually accurate. Many song-writers use their DAW's to compose songs this way, so the demo actually does show what the instrument can do 'as is'.

[@bustanorms2028]

@@PianoManChuck oh layer is important specially piano string,also it doesnt have transpose?was thinkinh to buy this use as stage piano

[@MostEasterlySteve]

Sounds to me like Piano 2 is a mono version of Piano 1.

[@PianoManChuck]

You might just be right!

[@bustanorms2028]

Does it have tranpose function,and dual sound like piano string

[@PianoManChuck]

This was explained at 16:07

[@michellemonet4358]

No dual??😢

[@dwsel]

@@michellemonet4358 No dual in this model. Check out also "Korg Liano Review" by Piano Tone

[@pisman100]

when comes to lighter one, should be aware with quality that it waste