Wednesday, January 13, 2016

KORG Digital Piano B1 VS YAMAHA Digital Piano P45

KORG Digital Piano B1

KORG B1 VS YAMAHA P45

Comparison of KORG B1 between YAMAHA P45, prices are around RM 2000 ++
YAMAHA P45 (Without Stand) – RM 2399
KORG B 1 (Without Stand) – RM 2241

Size / Weight
As standard 88 Keys Digital Piano.


KORG B1 (Without Stand)
YAMAHA P45 (Without Stand)
Width
1312mm
1326mm
Height
117mm
154mm
Depth
336mm
295mm
Weight
11.8kg
11.5kg

Amplifiers & Speakers
Amplifiers of P45 / 6W and B1 have 9W of amplification, B1 get more clarity sound, B1 Digital Piano relies on KORG's servo-assisted MFB (Motional Feedback) Technology To achieve the deep, rich tones of an acoustic piano within its compact body.

Keyboard
Graded hammer standard (GHS) vs Natural weighted hammer (NH), comparison between (GHS) & (NH), NH keyboard action provides a heavier touch in the lower registers, transitioning to a lighter touch in the upper regions—just as on a traditional piano. Touch sensitivity control P45 have 4 type, which is (Hard / Medium / Soft / Fixed) B1 only 3 type, which is (Hard / Medium / Light)

Sound
8 sounds on B1 & 10 sounds on P45, as DEMO songs 8 VS 10. KORG B1 has 3 different type of Piano sound and P45 just only have 2 type of piano sound.

Effects
P45 has 4 types of Reverb effect & B1 has 2 types of Reverb / Chorus

Functions
overall controls like Metronome, headphones output, partner mode both have this functions.
B1 come with rugged damper pedal, provides a reassuring stability and a great feel underfoot, P45 come with a foot switch pedal.

B1 Selling point
B1 has reduce the number of voices & MIDI, but improve the new speakers system and metal pedals, as well as a new piano sound, more closer to tradition piano NH keyboard touch, B1 has more value compare to P45.

 YAMAHA Digital Piano P45