The Booth #5 | Yamaha P-515 | A composer's thoughts on this piano

[@mrketts]

This is the best sound demo of this keyboard, especially for the piano voices. Thank you for doing this.

[@beverleysmith133]

EXcellent demo. I just bought this wonderful thing.

[@ePianoscouk]

Thank you. We really enjoyed this demo (camera faults aside). Just a class pianist/performer in the booth having fun on a great piano. Glad you liked it too. P515 has been huge.

[@elhombre2711]

I just bought one as well. I think I got the last one in Australia.

[@michellemonet4358]

How do you all like yours??

[@fotoalive]

I finally bought this machine at the beginning of the year .Very happy! very hard to find in Q.C. Just love the sounds ! Thanks to your wonderful review! I Thank you so much! Wishing you wonderful year! many Blessings!🙏

[@ePianoscouk]

Enjoy it, fotoalive. It's a really, really good piano.

[@ingoa.3231]

Best piano demo I'd ever heard!!! This will be my next one!!!!! You are great!!!!!

[@montyeyesclosed]

This is the best review for this piano for showcasing all the voices on the piano on KZbin, I really appreciate you going in-dept into the e.pianos since that and acoustic pianos will be my main reason for buying this. Plus you're an amazing player! Amazing!

[@robertrussellmusicministri4975]

Great demo, Ordering mine today, can’t wait!

[@4tune889]

I own one, from 4 years ago. The key action has always felt heavy to me on mine, but acceptable. I recently played a brand new P515 unit in a music store and was surprised that the key action was much lighter, actually just what I would find perfect for myself. Did Yamaha make some changes to the Key bed in the later production of P515 ? Or could the piano I own, be a one off with a stiff key action ?

[@michellemonet4358]

I also own one but the action is so heavy I have a hard tjme playing it. I have Carpal Tunnel issues so this instrument hurts! Ouch. Anyone know if I can exchange it or return it without the original box?

[@fotoalive]

Amazing instrument! just love the sounds... Fantastic review! Showing so many differents styles ! You are Heavenly gifted player!🙏Greetings and Happy New Year All the Best ! from 🇨🇦

[@nynate33]

Came for the review. Stayed to watch you play....

[@eilenor]

This is fantastic!!! I found it incredibly helpful. Thank you!!!

[@dirkkeuthen669]

Love this Demo, especially of the Bösendorfer Grand... thanks for that!

[@jacobgraziano2778]

You are an outstanding piano player. The P515 compliments your playing. It sounds great!

[@thorn324]

@Jacob Graziano-No, the P-515 doesn't (can't!) "compliment" his playing. You, on the other hand, did when you called him "an outstanding piano player." (compliment ≠ complement)

[@Edenharley1]

Amazing demo!! Hopefully picking one of these up in the near future

[@aleksekokorev]

Just amazing playing indeed! Nice review!👍🤘

[@MsrAlaindeFerrier]

Played Rach 3 on it the other day in a music shop I preferred the Bosendorfer to the CFX and purchased it on that basis

[@michellemonet4358]

I find the CFX too bright. Almost annoyingly so. I prefer the Boesendorffer(?) also.

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

So many years already in production but still no much competitions. Today should receive my P515 after returning Ronald FP-60X which was upset (really was like to love) with sound quality. Some complaining for "heavy" keys feeling, what about yourself? Thank you for great demonstration.

[@michellemonet4358]

I found the key action way too heavy for me. Almost painful...even on the softest setting. Unfortunately Im looking to sell mine

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

@@michellemonet4358 Hello and Thanks for replying...yeah my Yam P515 also headed back after week of use. Now almost two month with Kawai ES920 and could nothing wish anymore. Just love it.

[@michellemonet4358]

@@alexgoriatchenkov so its easier on your fingers and arms to play the kawaii?

[@alexgoriatchenkov]

@@michellemonet4358 Not only that...the Sound quality to my taste best I could expect from Keyboard.

[@翔太黒川-x7n]

YAMAHA P515 great sound ♪

[@mrtalky460]

Dear Isac, the p 515 is 3 years old. Do you think yamaha will release a new model? bye

[@BDrones]

I bought this piano right after watching this review. Please let me know if you can guide me in the right direction I do not have the capabilities of going to someone to learn the piano. However I have been playing 3 to 4 hours per day for eight months now teaching myself. Is there a online course or online face-to-face course that you would recommend or any recommendations to learning the piano I would greatly appreciate it. Your review was marvelous I just got my P515 in and it is breathtaking.

[@paulie14O]

Hi Drone... Check out piano on 21 Days (internet search). Jacques’ course is snaking, especially if you’re as dedicated as you have indicated. He even has a money back guarantee if it’s not for you! I signed up last month and am amazed by his self-paced teaching program. I won’t get through it in just 21 days, but I already learned more than I have in the last years of trying to teach myself. Best of luck! Paul

[@missycoyle5706]

B Drones How much was it? I want to buy it.

[@malcolmmorley2744]

Check out Quaverbox on YT. If you like his style, buy his course - it’s brilliant.

[@michellemonet4358]

How are you doing? Still rehearsing daily?

[@djwoodgate]

He makes me want to buy it and I do not even play.

[@michellemonet4358]

Has anyone noticed the Boesendorfer sounds good on bottom end but not high end?

[@michellemonet4358]

Does anyone know which setting is lighteat(softest) touch? SOFT 1 or.SOFT.2?

[@tk4084]

Casio Privia px-s6000 or Yamaha p515?? im stuck between them.

[@christhedemocrat]

Does it have other sounds? I read that is has 480 additional sounds. Are the other sounds in the keyboard as presets?

[@darrylkirky]

Yes press accoustic button others 3 times will bring up on screen 480 extra sounds. Not in the darn manual saying ipad is way to bring it all up.

[@TheAranzamendiPodcast]

Great demo!

[@justintang2816]

wonderful job!

[@ePianoscouk]

Why thank you Justin. Glad you liked it. If you want to read more on the P515, you can check it out on our website here: www.epianos.co.uk/shop/yamaha-p515b-portable-piano-in-black/

[@BDrones]

Can you tell me if you teach! I am learning from a jazz instructor right now but I don’t know if I’m being taught properly any advice?

[@PakBudiTarigan]

nice

[@1r0nm4n24]

Have you demo’d the xg voices on this piano?

[@Tube2097]

You can see that he does a little bit when playing the Nylon Guitar. Look at the other sounds bit near the end, also tagged by him in the information section.

[@Gangl10n]

Very very cool! How long you train and studied?

[@johnwinchester8911]

You using TRS Cables?

[@Transterra55]

The camera cat loves piano...

[@claytonroot806]

Enjoyed your demo very much. However, on virtually ALL of the electric piano sounds and even on the Layer with the Studio Piano and Pad, every time you struck a note firmly, there was an annoying click/pop coming through. Didn't notice this on the acoustics and would have thought you would hear it on your headphones as well. I'm presuming the sound WE are hearing is coming from the Line Out jack/s. Perhaps there is an issue in the Yamaha pre-amps that is clipping on high velocity attacks. I'll have to take my headphones along with me to the store when auditioning this keyboard live. Otherwise, this P515 appears to be a VERY impressive instrument at this price point. It seems to me that many of the legacy manufacturers have "upped their game" after Casio introduced their surprising GP500 Hybrid Piano. To my ear, Roland now appears to be the laggard in reproducing authentic sounding acoustic pianos. Their modelling technology just can't keep abreast of comprehensive sampling now that processing power and memory capabilities have become so inexpensive and allow large polyphony to capture all the sympathetic resonances and other acoustic piano noises to bring forth the detail we're accustomed to with acoustic pianos. Gotta love competition!

[@BUJU2007]

That's his shirt mic picking up his fingers as he smacks the keys. He plays with a more delicate touch on the acoustics voices so you don't here the thump.

[@sakurafromparis1764]

9 error cats disliked this video...

[@ePianoscouk]

Bad error cat.

[@BDrones]

No disrespect to my car teacher but damn I wish I had this guy has a teacher.

[@Fat_black_cat]

3:15 songs name please!

[@ferdearmas8732]

Hi, which key action is more confortable, reliable and which feels more balanced and better playing near at the fulcrum between this P515 and Roland FP90?... Thanks!.

[@ferdearmas8732]

Ok Thanks, but please, tell more details in your choice of the Roland over Yamaha?...

[@brickmissing8295]

First impression of my p515 action was excellent. It seemed way more controllable and expressive than the Yamaha’s I owned previously. Over time I’ve come to realise the action does have some drawbacks - the static weight at the end of the keys is about 80-85g which is very heavy compared to the ideal 50g weight of a grand piano - so it can be a bit bruising to play for an extended period. Also the action feels somewhat springy compared to a proper piano. The P515 keys have a small sharp corner on the underside which sometimes catches your thumb when reaching for a wide chord. But overall it’s still very nice - but could be better. I recently tested a Kawai NV10 hybrid and the action is way way better (it should be for £7000) but I felt the sound engine wasn’t as good as Yamaha’s.

[@ferdearmas8732]

Thanks for answer friend, and please tell me your impressions between Roland FP90 and Yamaha P515 key actions and sound connection. Which is your favorite and why?. Cheers!...

[@Pe6ek]

There seems to be inconsistencies with the PHA-50, where the bottom keys weigh as much as the top keys. Roland will tell you they never heard of the problem. Just like they never heard about the clicking issues with the PHA4. I wouldn't get a Roland to save my life.

[@areallyboredguy5825]

@mgljimcmgl kawai es8 is bouncy and has maybe higher dynamic resistance.

[@JoshuaHults]

I went to a piano shop to see what they had and left with this thing. I like it a lot BUT the keys are BIG and not as light as a real piano. If you play this all the time and go to a real piano you will notice your speed increases. If you have small fingers this is probably not a good choice!

[@westontrimble7882]

Uh oh, I've got mine ordered and I've got small hands

[@JoshuaHults]

@@westontrimble7882 you will be fine! It will just take a little time to build your fingers up to make that stretch, and it will make you better on a regular piano! I use mine for casual play and for recording midi for indie games.

[@michellemonet4358]

Keys are soooo heavy.😢

[@JoshuaHults]

@@michellemonet4358 yes they are, i will be getting a different one

[@michellemonet4358]

@@JoshuaHults id love to know which one you choose. Im researching now.

[@nativemango]

13:29

[@jorgeartica7438]

Too pricey for what it offers

[@Fat_black_cat]

12:15 songs name please!

[@cimottt4261]

Fat_black-cat someone you loved by lewis capaldi