Yamaha P250

GoGo_Rilla · 05-03-2003, 07:32 PM

Hei

I am planning to buy a Yamaha P250 stage piano.
So i would ask if any of you maybe own one,( or a P200 ) and could say opinion, how you like it? Or if you think it´s a bad idé to buy it or not.

God Bless

PianoMan · 05-08-2003, 06:51 PM

Although I haven't actually played one, I have been very pleased with Yamaha's stuff in the past and this looks pretty good. Nate would likely have some better suggestions though, so wait for him to respond.

PianoMan · 05-08-2003, 06:53 PM

Oh yeah, just a few questions to save time,

What kind of stuff do you play?
What are you looking for in a keyboard?

and there are more, but I have to get off, so start with those.

Nate · 05-09-2003, 12:11 AM

I've never heard of the P250, but I have a little bit of experience with the P200. Personally, I found the P200 to be very lacking. I would have expected a keyboard of this size with built-in speakers to have a nice full sound... but it doesn't. To me, the piano patches sound very thin and overly bright. It's a huge board, it would be a pain to lug around, and the built-in speakers are simply not worth the extra space or weight. P200 gets a thumbs-down from me.

If you must have something with onboard speakers, look into Yamaha's more traditional line of digital pianos (any of the new ones they have come out with that are on matching stands... I can't remember the model numbers right now). These all have very nice, very full sound. They are great fun to play.

If you're looking for something portable... I strongly suggest going with a board without onboard speakers. Look into the Yamaha S-80 (or the new S-90), Roland XV-88 (this is what I own, it's great), or Roland RD-700 (very easy to use, lots of great sounds).

The answers to the questions that PianoMan posed would also be very helpful.

Hope this helps!

In His love,
Nate

Isaiah 12 · 06-05-2003, 05:09 PM

P250 is the way to go. I've talked to alot of guys in the industry recently who play live. It seems as though the RD700 and the P250 are the most popular when its come to piano sounds recently. The RD700 is because of the nice patches and modules you can get designed for it with some amazingly true piano sounds as well as all the extra fun you can have with the pads and synth stuff.

But the P250 in my opinion would be way ahead of the RD700 when it comes to just being an imitation piano. It really feels like a real piano, when you play it, it feels like one with the hammer action its got going. I believe their hammers are actually pattented and the speakers create a great resonance.

KeyboardFreak is right about the whole lugging it around and all that. But it isn't meant to be a versitile digital piano like the RD series and the Korg's were designed for. Alot of people are starting to realize that 'ALL-IN ONE' is not always the best thing, specially when it comes to pianos.

I would say definately go with the P250. You won't have to buy an amp for it, and it will be easier to balance your sound anyway. Plus when you put it through a PA, it will still feel like a piano and you won't lose all of your foldback during the mixing. Then buy some extension module that you grow attatched to.

What I'm doing is buying an RD150 soon to midi with my JV90 because i hate the feel of the JV90, but its got some great synth sounds in it.

Btw, does anyone know how I can get all my keyboards on one sustain pedal?

PianoMan · 06-05-2003, 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by Isaiah 12

Btw, does anyone know how I can get all my keyboards on one sustain pedal?

Never had the problem, but maybe you could use a multi-jack thingie.

MrGabriel · 06-18-2006, 10:11 PM

I bought a new p-250 new about a year and a half ago and recommend it above all others assuming your looking for a digital piano as opposed to a synth. It perfectly replicates a very good full size grand in both sound and feel. I'm publishing a cd using it and have used it for many live performances as have Eric Clapton and others.

I paid $1906 from a local dealer after bargaining so you shouldn't have to pay more than a max of about $2300 or so. When I bought it I did so after comparing it side by side to other high end digital pianos and synths including Roland's Fantom X8 and Korg' triton. The P250 won out for feel (no other was even close) and grand piano sound (Not to mention incredible built in player oriented sound). To be fair however I was looking more for a simple to use digital piano with the most realistic piano sound than anything else.

The cons are its size and weight (110lbs. with case -it costs me 100 bucks each way to take it on an international flight because of the weight), formica base (I would have preferred solid wood) and speakers too weak for the built in amplifier. The speakers are blown up at this point, but I have used this thing extensively (at least once a day, everyday). Given that I have zero inhibitions about recommending the piano and would buy another if it were to fail.

As far as the question about using a single pedal for all of your boards, buying or making splitter should work although I've never tried it.

Roland Juno-D · 06-26-2006, 10:43 AM

The online music stores do not carry the P250 or P200 anymore. But I do offer some good news, Yamaha just came out with the top-of-the-line CP300 which looks like the P250 but is a renewed version. It is the same price, and is probably better than the P250. I saw a CP300 mint condition board on Ebay. If you are looking for just the piano sound, try the CP33. Roland makes great digital Pianos. My opinion of the best stage pianos- Yamaha CP300 and the Roland RD700SX.

gilhb · 08-28-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by GoGo_Rilla

Hei

I am planning to buy a Yamaha P250 stage piano.
So i would ask if any of you maybe own one,( or a P200 ) and could say opinion, how you like it? Or if you think it´s a bad idé to buy it or not.

God Bless

I highly recommend the P250. I have had both the P200 and P250 and loved them both. The P250 is more versatile and the 4 EQ sliders mean you can adjust the sound exactly as you like it.

I have tried most of the available keyboards and my choice is the P250.

If you are wanting something more portable, and don't mind losing the 88 weighted keys, the new PSR3000 is a most enjoyable keyboard with very authentic sounds and amazing harmonic voices to accompany you as you are singing. Got to hear it to appreciate it.

God bless

Gil