Yamaha Piaggero NP-35 Review

This is my in depth review on the Yamaha Piaggero NP-35 "piano focused" keyboard (also applies to the NP-15); the long awaited successor to one of the most popular keyboards ever, the Yamaha NP-32/NP-12. The NP-35 is a worthy successor; 76 graded soft touch action keys, and Yamaha has added a built in USB audio interface, compatibility with Smart Pianist, upgraded the piano samples, added damper resonance and added a great selection of 5 NEW sounds.

This is an in-depth review, so there are links below to different sections if you want to skip to features that interest you.

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Intro: 0:00
What IS The NP-35?: 0:26
Key Action: 0:57
Sounds: 4:57
Sound Demo: 7:37
User Interface: 14:56
Smart Pianist Demo: 18:47
Connectivity: 27:03
Speakers: 29:45
Speaker Demo: 30:38
Other Features: 31:51
What's Missing?: 32:37
Competition: 34:13
The VERDICT: 37:55

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[operationshutdown]

Thank you for bringing up the octave width and key action in your reviews. I also appreciate how you sample all the sounds.

[pulinhu]

what a great review, thank you so much!!

[mfurman]

Tony, I came back to this review because I need a second keyboard (manual) for my organ setup experiments.
I would like to emphasize again that organ manuals almost never have 164-165 mm octave width (especially church organs that are of my interest).
I should also add that I really like that there are church and pipe organ sounds on this keyboard.
Our interests and needs are different 😊

Thank you,

Michael

Ps. Let me also repeat that both YC61 and CK61 have narrower octave width. I am also considering buying the second CK61 - it became my favourite keyboard. I still practice on Yamaha C7 grand piano but I will not get a digital piano anymore.

[TomRabello]

Hi Tony, I'm using NP-15 conected with my iPad to use a DAW on iPad. Hi do I turn off local sounds of my NP-15 to use as a controller?

[re-duke]

Great review.
Btw, I'm not sure if it was mentioned but after listening to the Sound boost comparisons I'm not sure what does that change.

[vovan]

What's the point of having the keys backwards?

[simonrobert]

Hello, I found out your video very helpful, especially about DGX 670. I'm drummer and with age near 40s, find better put money in DGX and learn something new. I know, from scratch, being 5 string bass player more easy than learn 88 key, but with long long deep review you made, you convince me.

And just know CK series can use with one (or two) midi keyboard in this channel; I'll watch your video about CK series later.


For DGX video about three pedal, Yamaha has launch portable three pedal, works with P series also DGX (if mad enough to gigging), with code FC35, you can find out (and if possible, please do some review)

Thank you so much.

[Cacheola]

Thankyou. I'm irked by the speakers hogging valuable space up on the sides. I mean, the reason we want these portable keyboards is for the compact width, is it not??!! I prefer the full sized keys, so this video was an eye opener and will cross these Yamaha's off my list, cheers

[katakauchi]

I have only one question I’m a newbie at piano . Going left to right what are the first 7 notes on the white keys ?

[ПавелШтыков-хт]

Thank you for such a great amount of work! Could you please compare the keys on this Yamaha and Alesis Recital 61 to see which is more pianistic?

[mfurman]

Tony, have you already got your Hammond SKPRO?
Did you also ever consider Yamaha YC61?

I am finally happy with my Roland RD-08
Michael

Ps. I have to admit that not standard key size on Piaggero eliminates it from my potential interest. Are you considering it for yourself?

[jorgdietz]

After looking your Korg Liano and Yamaha NP-35 review, i know what I need ;). I'm looking for a lightweight piano for traveling. To have an instrument for boring hotel nights ;) And the Korg is the winner, more keys an really fullsize keys. I saw a NP-35 vs Liano at your chanel, but i didn't found it again. Can you give me a tip?

[oonnyx]

Hey Tone,

i can not decide between the NP35 or the P225. What would be the better option for a beginner?

I would love to hear your opinion on this one. Thanks for the Video and love <3

[jamietopolski]

How do you like the Piaggero NP-35 compared to the Casio CT-S1?

[paulyllow]

If just comparing piano sound alone with the internal speaker and Keybed, despite more polyphony and three samples per note, Liano still does not sound as good as Yamaha NP35?I actually like Casio CTS1 a lot, I think the piano and other sound selection are great. The only draw back for me is the low power speaker and 5 octaves range. In terms of sound selection, I think Yamaha NP35 is way better than Liano. So the only reason to go with Liano is the full size keybed, good piano sound and more powerful speaker. Unfortunately I couldn’t test them side by side. Watts don’t mean anything if the speaker is not great.

[Zoco]

For some users a smaller octave is an advantage, but there should be two options, and the respective models should be clearly marked.

I'm not a fan of unweighted actions, but Yamaha sprung actions seem better than those of some other brands. Ironically, some upmarket stage pianos don't have graded actions, but I like the feature. For my travel piano I purchased the P-121 and not the Studiologic X Piano 73, largely because the latter's action isn't graded.

I don't like the speakers being at the ends on the NP-35, because this reduces the portability.

I have seen piano students struggle with the NP-32 and I advise parents not to buy these (or similar) as backup/travel pianos for children who are already studying on pianos with better actions.

[Mr.PhatsVarietyVibesShow]

I think this has a pretty sound for the buck.... & affordable

[mallemang]

play jimmy buffet margaritaville on the vibraphone!!!!