Yamaha P-525 action noise test

[@mikefischbein3230]

Thanks for these action sound references. I just finished cleaning and relubricating a Casio Privia PX-150 that I bought for $50USD. The action feels fine, but the hammer hitting the lower felt made more noise than I expected. It's very useful to know such quiet action is possible.

[@mfurman]

@@mikefischbein3230 Yamaha actions are relatively quiet comparing with plastic actions of other companies. Generally wooden actions (or even actions with wooden inserts) are quieter. Yamaha GHC plastic action is quieter than most. I really liked the GrandTouch-S action of P-525. Interestingly the action of Casio Privia PX-S5000 is more noise on the upstroke that fully plastic action of cheaper PX-S1100.

[@Gunbardo]

And this is after how long of usage….? (This is really quiet) Did u keep this one in the end?

[@mfurman]

@@Gunbardo I had it for 7 weeks or so. The reason I returned it was that I decided to only play acoustic piano (Yamaha C7 - three time a week) and practice piano using a MIDI keyboard with my piano VSTs. I got interested in learning to play organ and needed funds to order (after a couple of weeks of deciding) Hammond XK-4. 😊

[@stephenll_musicman]

@@mfurman Which midi keyboard do you use with the VSTs?

[@mfurman]

@@stephenll_musicman Good question. I use my two simple digital and stage pianos: Yamaha P-45 (I like GHS action) for piano sounds and CK61 for organ. I had a few MIDI controllers but I never liked the action. I have been recently considering getting a stack of MIDI Works keyboards to build a three manual organ but I will probably use two CK61 for it. I will use Hauptwerk software system for it. P-45 will remain my MIDI controller for piano. I also practice on Yamaha C7 grand piano and occasionally practice on church organs. I also have pedalboard for the organ project (it is also a MIDI controller). Michael