Kris Nicholson Test Driving a Yamaha P-45B vs Casio PX-160 Digital Pianos at Sam Ash

[@charliesalter3744]

I felt the ground shaking from here from this guys passionate playing.

[@nathanvaughn9115]

This is the guy who plays better than the demos that come with the piano. He should write them.

[@nathanvaughn9115]

Are you hep to: Barry's 6th and diminished scale in the key of "C" ((C,D,E,F,G,G#/Ab,A,B) 1,2,3,4,5,b6,6,7) can also be used with a I (Root/Key) Augmented chord C+ ((C,E,G#) 1,3,#5) , Cmajor7#5 ((C,E,G#,B) 1,3,#5,7) , Am7 first inversion, with A being the root ((C/E,G,A) 1,b3,5,b7), AmMaj7 ((A,C,E,G#) 1,b3,5,7) or, for the case of Barry's explanation, the I tonic 6th chord C6 ((C,E,G,A) 1,3,5,6), and the II diminished 7th chord ((D,F,Ab,[Cbb]/B) 1,b3,b5,bb7, usually referred to as dominant because it stems from the V chord in the harmonized scale; When inverted with a b9 accidental, ((G,B,D,F,Ab) 1,3,5,b7,b9 becomes G7b9 second inversion ((D/F,Ab,G,B) for piano. In most jazz circles, it was merely played as a rooted or rootless 7b9 chord for guitar. So Am7, G7b9. This is also where the origin of the ii,V,I progression was utilized with dominant 7th chords in sounding like you knew how not to play your instrument by using modal interchange. L.abor O.f L.ove...

[@lifeismusic5529]

Omg i though you said demons.

[@calumgoetz3718]

0:01 Yamaha P-45 - 1:36 Casio PX-160

[@Cologram]

Thank you twenty one pilots

[@larryfranklin4547]

I own the Yamaha P-45B and love it.

[@christophermallow3935]

Screw the review - I could watch the player play for DAYS!!!

[@christophermallow3935]

Let's get technical about it. I don't think anyone really cares I called it a "review" instead of a "comparison." You obviously understood what was meant...

[@xuanviet4350]

LOL TRUE

[@stevedotwood]

I bought the PX-160 thanks to this man. No regrets since. I love the sound and action!

[@RogerioDuarte]

Stef Vanstiphout how it's going?

[@MARKW8869]

Agreed ..I just bought the px 160 too mostly because of the action. It’s outstanding value

[@Gray-Wolf-Media]

Ordering mine next week

[@sax0073]

I want mine for Xmas! Px

[@sax0073]

@@Gray-Wolf-Media Did you buy the px160?, Can you plug a tablet and can you play along with It? I mean songs from the tablet and you playing the PRIVIA?

[@areallyboredguy5825]

Bought the px-160 because of this video over two years ago. Now upgrading to the Yamaha p-515, also saw your glowing review of that.

[@2010josmar]

This video helped me in the choice between casio px160 and Yamaha p45, I choose Yamaha, beautiful action !!!

[@catlover378]

Loved the first one sooooo much better. You are very entertaining to watch playing. Thanks for sharing.

[@almundeyes]

your skillful playing my good sir , has put a smile on my face !! thank you !

[@AstroAce7]

Drops a sick solo within a first minute and casually: "umm its a good action." What a G

[@ThatsABiggon]

13 people got dizzy trying to follow his fingers and stumbled into the thumbs down.

[@KMNKeyboardVault]

ThatsABiggon it’s perfectly all right 13 out of 434 I think I did pretty good😀😀😀😀😀 Thank you so much for watching my friend please subscribe

[@jasonmaranville4436]

Hi Kris. My local music store has the P45 for sale at 499. But I bought a Alesis Recital. Mainly for the light weight. And easy transport to and from jams. It is the white model. But will have to use my phone to download the owners manual. The Yamaha and Alesis both are the same because they use the keys for transpose, reverb etc.

[@germanshepherdlover2613]

I'm watching this again to watch this great player :)

[@MiguelTicona]

Amigo tente tocar estudos de chopin e so queria saber qual tem melhor toque dos dois o som nao interessa pois existe entrada midi

[@charlesmahono9440]

I totally choose yamaha. The sound is more warm..

[@endrizo]

yeah a bit too warm for me...and the casio is a bit too bright,,must be a way to taylor that

[@Healmyheart68]

iam going for Yamaha too:)

[@daveswensonentertainerevan3521]

I've been playing Assisted Living Facilities for several years and I got the CASIO PX-160 day one! It ROCKS. I play classical music and ragtime and the sound is AMAZING. I have practically stopped ever using a facility's piano (even BRAND NEW Baby Grands). Thrilled with the feel of the action and the sound is spot on for a Bosendorfer (that was the main sampling). I have played on a Bosendorfer in Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis...AMAZING. Only problem is it is far north of $100K!!

[@하상원-t2w]

What's the title of the song? (0:58)

[@carlosviaro8563]

Muito estiloso essa forma de tocar piano... Que estilo de piano é esse , eu tenho vontade de aprender... Muito bom mesmo

[@paulatreides5055]

Não sou nenhum músico, mas me parece que ele improvisou. Esse estilo parece muito as músicas de saloon no piano

[@DelNegro10]

Honk tonkey

[@p3rrypm]

The Casio notes just have better clarity, they appear to be able to breath better than the Yamaha notes. Not sure why that is, considering the source for the Yamaha samples, but the Casio just generally sounded better in real life.

[@محمدالخلفي-ط1ل]

No just you Dreaming

[@myself3209]

This is why I never dare to play without headphones when trying out keyboards

[@charlesmahono9440]

i am new in learning about piano or keyboard. Does anyone know about the "noise" from the keys?? Do all the piano/ keyboard always have the noise from the keys? thanks for answering this question :) nb: sorry for my bad english.

[@JuliahAish]

Charles Mahono all pianos both digital and acoustic have some noise in its keys, but I have tested both pianos in the video and the Casio one is a lot noisier and it's very annoying

[@bigkeezo]

Casio PX 160 all the way.the Yamaha doesn't even come with the ac adapter.plus I caight the casio on sale 100 bucks cheaper 😀

[@stevedotwood]

Does anyone know what's the problem with my PX160? When I play a Bb just before the middle C, I get an extra note when I lift my finger off the key. Could it be dust accumulating under the key? Or is it something else?

[@braian42]

Idem. Pero me paso luego de unos 4 años de uso

[@cannedmusic]

Excellent job on Remembering You! Great in general.

[@marjunbalsabas1731]

.I choose casio . .if you play harder on yamaha only the volume changed not the timbre .

[@christensenjackson6320]

Casio sucks, hollow and crappy piano sounds, congrats. Yamaha is at the top of their game in the industry, easily.

[@kevinjad4506]

@@christensenjackson6320 i am a yamaha fan.But they should have improved dynamic range.they cheated us!

[@dimitrelostvdocumentaries2903]

This casio's effect works for all fake plastic key-toys...we are looking for the opposite

[@mikebreler9724]

Honestly, which action did he like better, did he say? Thanks

[@adaezenjoku7527]

So I'm trying t figure out which of these to get, did you find any problems with the clicking sounds on the keys of the Casio?

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

"beautiful action , super action" Are you referring to the piano keys?

[@KMNKeyboardVault]

Ayrton Яxt88 yes

[@Kurgan100]

Sir, I'm a begginer. Can you help decide between Yamaha P45, Casio Px 160 or Korg B1?

[@KMNKeyboardVault]

Kurgan100 the Korg is a winner

[@Kurgan100]

Thank you very much!. I decided for the Korg and you now confirm it again! Your skills are amazing and inspiring.

[@themattock]

may i know why you prefer korg B1, coz i have the same question as Kurgan100

[@davidjspaulding]

First of all, you play amazingly well. Like I was thinking about bringoing my crap back to the store. Hats off to ya! I have a PX and its great feel and the acoustically is fine but there is something about the analog out that just sounds electronic. I have been thinking about running it thru an eq to cut a little 3K or something, then I tried a buddy's yamaha at a jam and it sounded great. Casio wins on feel and sound details but that thing I'm hearing is making me nuts. Anyone else get that when you plug in? I have wondered if it is the fact that the yamaha is a line out but the casio is a headphone out. Any thoughts?

[@JohnJohn-dx7ue]

Does anybody know what type of speakers he's using? I'm thinking of getting a p45 but can't get any straight answers anywhere on what speakers to buy. I know that nice crisp sound is not from the built in speakers, but the external speaker amplifying it. If anyone knows what speakers he's using or any good, yet economically friendly, speakers please let me know.

[@KMNKeyboardVault]

John Alston The speakers are on board the keyboard itself there's no additional speakers that I'm playing out of

[@JohnJohn-dx7ue]

KMNKeyboardVault really? Ok thanks.

[@p3rrypm]

Yes they're on board and when he said, that's as loud as it goes… I cringed as I currently own one and hate the very weak speakers in the P45!

[@victornewman508]

Speakers on casio are way better than the p45, I've owned both, and kept the Casio, better key action as well, didnt like Yamaha GHS action.

[@alejandrov444]

@KMNKeyboardVault as a practice digital piano, which would you recommend more?

[@theaudioeng]

Great, if I buy the Casio I'll be able to play like a God! Nice 😎👍

[@endrizo]

are they being amplified or are we hearing their own speakers??

[@joaovictorperes5083]

that's what I want to know too

[@Kaydendummy]

The px160 has very nice built in speakers

[@aeroko5688]

great video.....anyone knows the names of the songs he played..!

[@marcosmateusxd]

how is better Yamaha p45b or cassio px350?why?

[@JackWc22]

Funny, I have a Yamaha P-45 but mine doesn't sound like this when I play it. Must be defective....yeah, that's the ticket.

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

This video is recorded in mono and with an external microphone. Therefore yours should sound better.

[@victornewman508]

LMFAO, I know, mine doesn't either

[@nicaheat]

The casio privia Px160 is the same as Casio privia px 160bk? I just received the one I bought but the sounds is very low....

[@DrZpook]

It's the same, the bk at the end is just the colour

[@cdalmeida75]

Vandálica y Minúscula use the function key to switch off temperance

[@mgmen2508]

how much is it?

[@JimmyLeeHook]

What a GREAT player. I loved it. BUT! Which one did you prefer??

[@stevedotwood]

Find/lookup "Woodensaucer". He asked the same question and the piano man answered him

[@GforceProdComp]

Very cool. You didn't tell us which one you liked better, though.

[@KMNKeyboardVault]

I like the Casio 10 times better than the Yamaha

[@GforceProdComp]

+KMNKeyboardVault thanks, man. I was leaning toward the Casio, too, but I haven't seen them in person yet. You're an amazing player.

[@bradhapa]

Very inspiring playing! Wow! Do you have a review of the Casio? Why do you recommend it over the Yamaha? Thanks! Brad

[@KMNKeyboardVault]

+Brad Simon the Casio has more piano features like Damper & String simulation it cut through the mix

[@christopherscott3641]

+KMNKeyboardVault is the casio px160 better the the Yamaha p255?

[@detodounpoco9424]

como se llama ese género de música que interpreta este maestro

[@jamesbarros950]

Wait, so which did you prefer?

[@hostilityy]

how long does it take someone to play like this? 20yrs?

[@Rajsadaye]

40hours a day of practice.

[@michaeljohndadd545]

@@Rajsadaye lingling 40hrs 😂

[@MrC77]

40 years

[@JSGuitar80]

The Yamaha has a far superior tone, in my opinion. And yeah, this guy is a freaking monster on those keys.

[@wonderberry508]

Does anybody know the names of songs he played?

[@Ben-jy7cw]

Sweet Georgia Brown and Somewhere Over The Rainbow.

[@KKIcons]

This performance put the stands as well as the pianos through their paces. What is a cheap but stable stand for standing play? With that Casio, the stand is wobbling so much the player is never going to be sure the key is going to to be in the same place next time they need it, lol.

[@erimkies]

Does anyone perhaps know the name of what Kris is playing on the Casio? Or is it just improvised? Thank you in advance!!

[@erimkies]

karmapolice220 Thank you so much! Now that I listen to it again I can clearly tell you are right!!

[@BC-ik1uk]

Ερρίκος Κίσλινγκ he’s playing a version of Crazy Train by Prince Albert, Rhandy Rhoads & DimeSack Darrell

[@BC-ik1uk]

Did anyone else hear him squeeze out a fart when changing between the two pianos?

[@adityasambhare]

sound like "Somewhere over the rainbow" in parts.

[@lukaszswist2321]

no doubts !casio has made a huge step ahead!

[@thegregharrisshow4355]

Damn Great Playing! Thank you for sharing!

[@EckyBoy007]

Great playing man :)

[@JG-lz4bz]

wonderful playing

[@Kaydendummy]

My instructor recommended me to upgrade to a px160, it was not a mistake.

[@mr.enderstryx9134]

Wow. You played really well, and the only recommendation is that you sort of slapped the keys a bit too hard. Apart from this you are a truly immaculate player

[@kitsune6834]

I close my eyes and i Can see Tom and Jerry 😂

[@tonemerc2]

The Casio px 160 is hands down the best value if you're a beginner. Best action for the money. When you get as good as this guy only then look to spend more money on a high end piano. Then keep the Casio as a nice rehearsal piano. Never spend too much money when you're a beginner. No golfer buys top of the line clubs to learn on. Neither should you buy an expensive piano when learning.

[@Luka1180]

The Casio keys seemed to be weighted more comfortably. Am I onto something with that assumption?

[@SeEyMoReBuTtS]

They have full graded action. It's the only reason to consider it. The Yamaha has better sound obviously though

[@Luka1180]

123peeonyou oh. Well Kris liked the Casio better though. I wonder why??

[@BeginBye]

Lukas Sprehn on this Casio they're heavier than those of p45. So, it mostly depends on personal preferences

[@p3rrypm]

Lukas Sprehn Yes, you are! The Yamaha keys feel like they're partially weighted, the Casio feels fairly close to the genuine article. I realize this is old, but thought I would comment for the sake of those researching. As much as I think the Casio is the better sounding, I'm leaning towards the P-115 myself, as it has optional Bluetooth and the ability to control the device from an iPad.

[@charlieguo7353]

The casio is also MUCH more affordable. I personally don't like the sound of the Yamaha px series at all...for me as a pianist, Casio has much better expressive capabilities especially for more advanced level playing at 1/3 the price. However, the material it uses is still cheaply made, so prone to wear and tear.

[@customtheatres]

Art Tatum lives!!

[@Pouchy17]

What do you call that crazy, amazing, spectacular way of playing???? Anyone????😍

[@victornewman508]

I have owned both, ( and sold both), and I have to say that the keys are both clunky and make a lot of noises when you play on both, I would honestly avoid them both. ( the casio was worse). Look for something newer instead as the newer technology is much better. ( these are both older technologies and key mechanisms) . The best thing you could do is to go and try several digital pianos at a music store. By the way, Kris is an amazing piano player, he could make any piano sound good, I could only dream of playing a tenth as good as him, mabey someday.

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

Both are inexpensive pianos and they will not withstand very demanding things, for a better key action you have to go yes or yes for more expensive mid to high range keyboards.

[@mountainbiker4450]

Kris: I could have sworn I saw a reply where you said you preferred the Casio 10x more than the Yamaha. Is that correct? I can't find it for the life of me now!

[@spyder629]

Yes its in a comment

[@Jatinderkhatri]

Great musician. So ultimately depends on the musician. He can do wonder on very basic instrument.

[@BeginBye]

The player is fabulous!!!

[@OsvaldoBarco419]

*Impresionante Kris Nicholson*

[@klodgta2003]

Casio sounds very gentle

[@fernandocortes9951]

you are a talented piano player

[@MrAdamGC]

A fairer comparison would be the Casio CDP-135 against the Yamaha P-45 as they are both the lowest in each respective brand's pecking order. The Casio PX-160 really should be compared to the Yamaha P-125; they are the both the second model up. Oh yes, loved the All In The Family closing credits theme too!

[@bricology]

After watching this guy play, I'm just going to go have my hands cut off.

[@techtinkerin]

Play it like this for an hour a day and it will last about 2 weeks before half the keys don't work! Great skills tho👍😄😎

[@ayrtoninchejanampa6874]

Es verdad jaja

[@kamisamadrian7004]

My god! You're so good! Doctor Strange voice: Teach me..

[@elnumeroprimo2900]

Casio Px160 or Yamaha p125

[@vito_keys]

CASIO PX-160 wins in everything. Sound, touch, power, and overall performance.

[@JarodLobo]

+KMNkeyboardvault that was really good!!!, could you please tell me which one you'd prefer... it would really help in making my decision

[@cursodetecladocompleto5902]

Vários fatores não permitem uma comparação entre p45 e o Px 160. O Px 160 e superior em tudo, mas pela proximidade dos preços, ainda insistem com a comparação. Uma comparação justa seria p115 vc px160.

[@orafa.el_]

Também acho.

[@Sassannid]

Damn I just ordered a px-160 and really wanted to know what he thought at the end but the video cut off lol. No bias here because I ordered one, but I do think the Casio sounded a little better 👌 amazing playing btw, just wow

[@nyambe]

the casio is more expensive i think so great for the yamaha,

[@RogerioDuarte]

I live in Brazil here Casio is much cheaper than yamaha.

[@lucasribeiro9268]

oh my God very good ,very good excelent

[@jacobbeaubien4369]

At the beginning my jaw dropped. Actually tho

[@donprice732]

Awesome player

[@Lyndon539]

The casio keys are very loud..

[@s.v.leondejuda7184]

Qué tipo de música es ?

[@samyb2834]

That was cool!!!

[@wonderfulpaliar6302]

awesome playin....

[@spartanjohn3071]

It's a half god in fact.

[@TkimTk]

His hands move like spiders. He plays fucking well!

[@ionstegarescu4993]

CASIO BETTER ! because i have this piano...

[@kokoljr2004]

yamaha hands down!

[@luckyshrimp4313]

you seem to be from the Looney Tunes cartoon :)) awesome))

[@cuauhtemocacosta2429]

YAMAHA FOR ME THE BEST HI FROM MEXICO

[@Priscila_Raquel38]

😻😻😻

[@Toogoodtobetrue458]

😳 😯 wow

[@RikyHermawan]

waoww...CASIO Winner....is the best

[@محمدالخلفي-ط1ل]

In reality not like that 😅

[@RikyHermawan]

@@محمدالخلفي-ط1ل yess...casio winner

[@tuanpiano]

Yamaha p45b win

[@dezsogagyi1498]

***************😇😇😇😇😇😇😇 hú!!!!!!*********🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🌍

[@maximagmhondafan8892]

The Casio sounds sooo much better

[@donovans6472]

i'm selling my piano and keyboard tomorrow and all my piano books...i think i'm going to go back to cooking school to be a chef....i hope this guy kris nicholson doesn't decide to be a chef too.

[@jepanlife5627]

You can throw a 70 dollar keyboard to this guy and still sounds the same. Okay enough searching for the best keyboard let’s go back practicing lol

[@Kaydendummy]

Cebu2Japan you still need a good keyboard, for example if you want a keyboard that has 88 keys you’ll spend at least 400 (usually comes with touch sensitive keys). With a bad keyboard that only has 61 keys and non touch sensitive keys, you won’t be able to play most pieces.

[@Luis-rn4ps]

What a God

[@IvanRossS]

This guy need to slow da f* down ! Just lost 200 calories watching it

[@KMNKeyboardVault]

Screen Share 🤣🤣🤣🤣I agree