What would you rate the Yamaha P-125 out of ten?

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it’s okay i’ve had mine for around 3 months and it was good for the very beginning of my lessons but i’m definitely going to upgrade soon to something with a better action bc the action is meh especially in the back of the key it gets heavy and makes it harder to play more advanced pieces that require your fingers to be in the back of the keys Answer from bramos0430 on reddit.com

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May 10, 2022 -

Sadly I've already bought it so I'm just checking whether it's good or decent or bad

it’s okay i’ve had mine for around 3 months and it was good for the very beginning of my lessons but i’m definitely going to upgrade soon to something with a better action bc the action is meh especially in the back of the key it gets heavy and makes it harder to play more advanced pieces that require your fingers to be in the back of the keys

Its the ideal beginner piano. I got the P45 which is a step down, love it, but I would have spent the extra cash for the 125 if I knew better.

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r/piano on Reddit: Yamaha P-125 - Beginner Piano. Too good to be true?

June 15, 2023 -

Hi all,

I'm being offered a three year old Yamaha P-125 for £300 ($380.00).

I am a beginner piano player and am starting my first lesson tomorrow (thrice a week).

Wanted to find out whether this would be a good first piano, whether this is a good price and whether I should be on the lookout for anything; in case it's damaged etc.

Complete noob to this, but seems like a good price. They are selling because they want to buy a 'Yamaha CK88 Digital Workstation'

Comes with a Sustain Pedal and X stand.

They go for like $800 new or something so the price isn't crazy. It's a great piano, highly recommend, I have one and I've been playing for 22 years. Very good for the price (Yamaha usually is). I'd make sure all the notes work and don't get stuck, and make sure one of the headphone inputs works if you're worried someone's not being honest with the sale.

I have one as well as a p-45. Same touch, different sound engines but the one on the 125 is a little too bright to my ears (125 has better sound definition but the default sound on the 45 is milder on the ear. Does anyone know if it can be eq’ed?). I added a 3-pedal unit recently and absolutely love the 2-way audio system. For this price, you may not find better, especially because that’s a keeper.

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reddit.com › r/piano › is yamaha p125 action really that bad?

r/piano on Reddit: Is Yamaha p125 action really that bad?

August 18, 2021 -

Some people say it is and, for exemple, Roland fp30x is better. Other people say the exact opposite. What do you think?

While it's the budget digital piano action of the Yamaha line, it's definitely not a bad action at all -- the Yamaha P-125 is still one of the most recommended entry level digital pianos because it's a solid instrument all around. Are some people going to prefer the Roland action? Sure. We all have individual preferences when it comes to sound and feel for our instrument. That's why it's important to try out instruments before you buy if possible so you can be confident you're getting the right instrument for YOU.

Action is 100% personal. I have owned a Yamaha P-125 (GHS dual sensor, smooth shiny plastic keys), Roland FP-30 (PHA4 triple sensor with escapement and matte finish) and Casio PX-S1100 and now PX-S3000 (dual sensor smart scaled hammer and matte finish). Roland FP-30: Heaviest, and closest representation of an acoustic piano Yamaha P-125: Lighter, super fun to play, nothing whatsoever wrong with it (which is why Yamaha continues to use it on new products like the DGX-670) Casio PX-S: Lighter still, even more fun to play, great finish My personal preference: Casio then Yamaha then Roland. I like a lighter fast action (good for both modern rock/pop piano as well as non piano voices like e. piano and organ), and the Casio is absolutely fantastic for that, and the finish adds a surprising amount of control. I liked the Yamaha as well, but not big on the shiny finish. The Roland was far too heavy an action for my personal taste, and I rarely if ever touch an acoustic piano so for me that's not at all an issue. But like I say, action is totally personal depends what you like and what you're after.

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r/piano on Reddit: Yamaha P-125 for beginner a good choice?

March 23, 2023 -

Hi all,

Planning on buying the wife a keyboard as she has been wanting to learn.

I know nothing about pianos so hoping to get some insight from the experts.

Firstly, is this a good choice for someone starting to learn?

Do i need to buy external speakers or is its in-built speakers good enough?

I keep reading about pedals - is this something that I would need to buy as well?

Any other factors i miss there?

Any help[ would be ppreciated.

Thanks

All of this is quite subjective, "good enough" isn't the same for everyone. It is a decent entry DP. The best idea is to go and try some out in stores, even for beginners (perhaps with a teacher). Mind it is likely to get a successor soon, with the GT-S key action of the CLP725. A sustain pedal with continuous action is recommended.

That's good of you to go straight to a digital piano, even if she is a beginner. That will be encouraging to her, I think, and she can learn any genre. As far as quality goes, go for your price range. I play classical on a similar Kawai ES100 model and it works great. The best part about keyboards is she can (and will want to) practice with headphones, but if she wants to perform, even a tiny amp will be needed to boost above the little speakers that come with it. But you can worry about that when you get there.

reddit.com › r/piano › yamaha p125 vs yamaha p225

r/piano on Reddit: Yamaha p125 vs Yamaha p225

April 20, 2024 -

Beginner player in the market for his first piano, I’m trying to get a comparison of the value between these two pianos. I will use it for practicing at home and as music production midi input.

A Yamaha p225 is 1018 CAD total (tax included) brand new. No piano stores near me have it used. Checked it out in store and I liked the action on it.

A Yamaha p125 is around 750 ~ 800 CAD or so on facebook market used with a stand. Closest piano store to me that has it is 40 minutes away and I’d rather not make the trip if I don’t have to.

I have somewhere to put it already although the positioning is a bit awkward for my legs (I rented a Roland FP10 for a month to see if I’d like it and it worked well enough for me).

Is the p225 worth the 200 ~ or so price increases against the p125? I read and watched YouTube reviews and people are saying the CFX on the p225 is a huge upgrade over the p125, and that the sound on the 225 is clearer and stronger. However people are also saying a downside to the 225 is that the speakers are at the back instead of the top. I don’t have a strong enough ear to make a distinctions between the quality in a YouTube video, and all the videos recommend going in stores and checking out both (which I would like to avoid if I can). People list spec differences as well, but I’m not experienced enough to be able to gauge the value of the difference between the specs of the two pianos.

Would love some insight from anyone more experienced than me. Thanks

all the videos recommend going in stores and checking out both (which I would like to avoid if I can) Go.

Good post, but no useful answers! What did you decide in the end, how did it turn it? I am researching same, and probably watched the same YT videos as you!

reddit.com › r/piano › does anybody feel like the yamaha p-125 is way too heavy?

r/piano on Reddit: Does anybody feel like the Yamaha p-125 is way too heavy?

June 27, 2023 -

I have played on various different pianos and yamaha p-125 feels way heavier than any digital piano and grand piano I’ve played on. It just feels slow and it feels like it holds me back. When I trill on the p125 it feels very abnormal and it just doesn’t work. But when I do it on a grand it feels easier and lighter. Just me? Does anybody else have a p125 and feel the same way?

The GHS action of a Yamaha P-125 is actually a lot lighter than a real acoustic piano in most ways. This is part of why I think that even beginner pianists would do well to go with at least a simulated hammer action right away. You may be commenting more on other elements of the action -- for instance, the return of the key after it's been depressed. Most simulated hammer actions do this a bit more slowly than a real piano does.

Nope. My student has a P-125 and the action is way lighter than my Roland. Do some Hanon and work on your stamina.

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r/piano on Reddit: Yamaha P125 vs P125a

December 26, 2022 -

Hi everyone,

I am confused about these two. I have the opportunity of purchasing a used Yamaha P125.

Is the P125 already outdated? Should I just buy the P125a?

Whats the difference?

Thank you!

I had a cursory look at the specs, only thing I could see was that they'd removed some functionality on the output / inputs... I didn't think they'd changed much else so I bought a P125.

As others have mentioned, if you still find a P-125 new for same/similar price, you’re actually getting more value.

reddit.com › r/piano › any advanced players using the yamaha p-125 (or p-115)?

r/piano on Reddit: Any advanced players using the Yamaha P-125 (or P-115)?

February 21, 2019 -

I'm looking for an inexpensive keyboard to practice on during nights. I'm playing stuff like Beethoven sonatas, Chopin etudes (also the 2nd scherzo), Bach partitas right now. I'm wondering if this would be a decent keyboard for that. I tried it a bit in the store and it seemed alright, but I didn't feel comfortable sitting there and playing that long. The FP30 and the Kawai in the same price range I didn't like at all personally. They sounded terrible and the action felt pretty off.

I usually recommend the P125 to beginning to intermediate level pianists. If you’re at the level of playing Chopin Etudes, and need something to help you build more advance technique, I don’t recommend it. If you don’t like the feel to the Roland FP 30, then there won’t be an inexpensive digital keyboard that you’d really like lol. I personally like the FP 30 over the Yamaha P125. You’ll need a keyboard with very realistic key action, or a real acoustic piano. I recommend looking at Roland stage pianos, the RD series, or Roland digital upright pianos, LX, DP, and HP series. I also have a blog on the best digital upright pianos https://bestsheetmusiceditions.com/best-digital-upright-pianos/ . See if your local music stores have those keyboards, and see if you’ll like the feel to them. Good luck!

I have a P-125. I use it to learn new pieces at the beginning, sight reading, fingering, analysis. Also to practice, slow pieces. After that I use acoustic, I've been spoiled because I have a grand in my house. One thing I can say is practicing staccato or octaves or very fast music on the P-125 for too long, you will hurt yourself. For initial practice, that is: slow, keyboard is great, because it's less forgiving, and you'll pick up your mistakes or unprecise playing very easily.

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r/pianolearning on Reddit: Recommendations for upgrade from Yamaha P-125

August 15, 2023 -

Hi all, I’ve been playing piano for about 3 years now. I practice at home on a Yamaha P125, but at my lessons with my piano teacher we use a grand piano. The difference in sound always throws me off - while I’ve enjoyed my P-125, is there any keyboards of similar quality where the sound is more akin to a grand piano?

Depends on your budget. You can hook up your Yamaha to a laptop, and buy a decent VST like pianoteq, and you'd have a big upgrade in sound for about $100 (you'd want to use headphones) For another $50-$100 you can get an audio interface to further reduce the processing lag, and get a natural feel. For $40 you can get Yamaha FC3A pedal which supports half pedalling. If your VST supports it (pianoteq does) now you have piano-like pedalling. For $200 or so you can get a pair of decent monitoring speakers so you're not limited to headphones anymore. At this point, your piano will sound amazing, but you'll be limited by the action. I've done this exact thing for my Yamaha P45. Once I was limited by the action, I ended up upgrading to a second hand Casio GP-500, which actually sounds better than my previous setup, and has amazing action, but it cost $3500.

Maybe take a look at yamaha clp's the 725 or 735 its a bit more expensive but it is a next step

reddit.com › r/piano › yamaha p125 for $500? - like new - is it worth it?

r/piano on Reddit: Yamaha p125 for $500? - like new - is it worth it?

August 24, 2022 -

It includes a piano style sustain pedal, X stand, and X bench. Is it worth it in 2022?

Existing owner here - solid yes in my opinion.

The Yamaha P-125 is still a solid digital piano in 2022. Considering it costs $700 by itself new, getting it, a better sustain pedal, a stand, and a bench for $500 is a pretty good deal -- I would make that purchase if I were on the market for a sub-$1k digital piano.

reddit.com › r/piano › hi, i ordered a yamaha p125b and received the p125a from the seller. could you please let me know what is the major difference between the two? also, should i keep it or return/replace it?

Hi, I ordered a Yamaha P125B and received the P125A ...

August 12, 2023 -

Google tells me that the only difference is - “the built-in audio interface isn’t present on the newer P125a, meaning USB can only send MIDI data but not audio”

Does this mean I cannot connect it to a speaker? I’m a complete novice at this and would greatly appreciate any advice you have! :)

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The Yamaha P-125a is an “updated” P-125 and the only difference is the audio interface as mentioned. The P-125B is just a black P-125, not a black P-125a. You do not need to worry as it should still have the audio interface capabilities. I would keep it; it’s one of the more frequently recommended models for this price range.

If it is midi only, that means it doesn't generate sound. However, you can plug it into your computer usually via USB and use a program to read what notes you're playing and play the sound there using a DAW or other program. Think of a game controller; it just tells the computer what you're doing. If you can't get it working with a speaker, try finding midi computer software for general piano playing. I'm sure there's something out there. If you get stuck, traction waveform is free and the spitfire labs grand piano sounds pretty good and is also free. Edit: if this is inconvenient I'd return it, midi keyboards are usually a lot cheaper than real sound generating keyboards. If hooking it up to a laptop or tablet or something is not inconvenient, I wouldn't worry about it, but I'm not sure about all the details.

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Yamaha P125 - issue with startup : r/piano

September 30, 2024 - Hi, I just kind of inherited a Yamaha P125 without power supply. I tried with 3 different adapters (1 or 2 Ah output), the red light shows up for a second or so and then it's gone again. Is this piano so picky on power supply or is it just broken?

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r/piano on Reddit: Somethings wrong with me Yamaha P-125

April 18, 2024 -

When I play E3 on my piano it plays it really loudly even when I'm hitting softly, it's like it's really sensitive but I don't know how to stop it, I'll post a video of me playing part of clair de lune slowly to demonstrate. If anyone knows what's wrong please let me know

almost every digital piano has this problem after a while. Probably dust and other things that creep up under the keys with time. Usually disassembling, cleaning the circuit and maybe swapping the rubber set that's underneath the faulty key with a lesser-used rubber set (from eitehr end of the keyboard) should fix it. You can also replace the circuit with a spare one

I have that same book! Brings me back to the good old days.

reddit.com › r/piano › as you get better, will a p 125 eventually not have quick enough action?

r/piano on Reddit: As you get better, will a p 125 eventually not have quick enough action?

August 10, 2022 -

I read somewhere that the Yamaha p125 (and other digital pianos in the same price range) wasn't good enough to play something as quick as "la Campanella."

Let's say a person reaches the level of songs that requires high speeds; will the p 125 no longer be sufficient?

You can play something like the Campanella just fine on a Yamaha P45 , which is the slightly-cheaper version of the P125. Advanced piano players don't have any issues playing on cheaper digital pianos. They simply prefer the real action of an acoustic. It's usually the beginners who blame their instrument for hindering their progress and holding them back. It's similar to people who make New Years resolutions to go to the gym, but then worry about what clothes to wear and what shoes to buy, and then use that as an excuse to give up entirely. Let's say a person reaches the level of songs that requires high speeds; will the p 125 no longer be sufficient? That's something that that person may need to think about once they reach that advanced level, but not before that. True artists do not blame their tools. One of the ways to tell if someone is truly great at their instrument is by how they regard their instrument. The P125 is perfectly acceptable for the majority of piano hobbyists, both for learning and for leisure performances.

It’s actually even easier to achieve with digital because it has no mechanical actuation. It’s fully digital with a velocity sensor. As long as the keys are weighted nicely and have good action to return the key where it needs to be, you will get good feedback. With a analog piano you have to physically actuate the hammer and wait for the hammer to return. So a very good efficient light and responsive action is critical, and this requires quite significant engineering. Ultimately it comes down to the individual key action, it’s not a digital / analogue difference. (Opinion mine, not an expert technician by any means)

reddit.com › r/pianolearning › yamaha p145 vs older p125

r/pianolearning on Reddit: Yamaha P145 vs older P125

December 30, 2023 -

Hello everyone. Im complete newbie and thinking about buying my first digital piano. Prices of newer P145 that is a newer version of P45 is pretty much the same price as P125 ( now with P225 the new model, but that is too much money for me). What is better to buy? Im planing to try to learn to play blues, not really interested in classical music. Thanks to everyone that could help me in this struggle :)

Definitely the P125. Better sound, more polyphony, more advanced feature set overall.

Yea I don't know why, but, and I love every generation of the Yamaha P... but this new P143 and P145 generation sounds bad. I think they have bad speakers in them or something. I also find it hard to believe that yamaha would do that... so I'm really at a loss for words. My P-105 sounds amazing, the P-115 and P125 all sound and feel basically the same... but the P143/145 just sound tinny and cheap (action is still great) Haven't done a comparison and tried them with headphones yet...

reddit.com › r/piano › what's the difference between yamaha p-125, p-125a and p-125b?

r/piano on Reddit: What's the difference between Yamaha P-125, P-125a and P-125B?

March 4, 2023 -

Hey everyone, so I am about to purchase the P-125B (P-125 are P-125a are not available in my area) and I wanted to know if there's any difference at all between the P-125B and P-125. One of the things that sold me on the instrument was the ability to record AUDIO tracks directly on the smart pianist app, a feature which the P-125a lacks as it can only record MIDI files.

I wanted to be sure if the P-125B has this particular feature. Please let me know!

P-125a is a version that replaced the original in 2022. It no longer has the audio interface built in. The USB can transmit MIDI, but the P-125a doesn’t transmit audio through USB like the P-125 did. Basically, Yamaha cut costs amid rising manufacturing costs by removing a feature that is not used by all customers. Wondering what a use case is for the audio interface on the original P-125? Well, I’ve connected mine directly to my iPhone several times to record the audio into GarageBand. If I had the P-125a I could still use it with GarageBand, but only as a trigger/controller for piano sounds built-into GarageBand; not the actual sounds from the P-125a.

The last number is usually the color code. B being black. https://www.epianos.co.uk/whats-the-difference-between-the-yamaha-p-125-and-the-yamaha-p-125a/

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r/keys on Reddit: Yamaha P125 with more voices

December 11, 2022 -

Hi! Like many others on this subreddit, I'm in the market for a new digital piano. I really like the Yamaha P-125 because it has almost all the features I'm looking for:

Under 30lbs (my arms are so weak)
<$1200
feels good to play
easy to use interface for layering and two-track recording
has a music rest and stand

However, it has only 24 voices. Those voices are all great, but I really enjoy playing with other voices like drums and random instruments, even if they're low quality. If there was a model that was identical to the P125, with a few extra voices crammed in, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

I know that I could use VSTs with the P125, but I would highly prefer to have everything in the piano already. I don't want to fiddle with wires, search for sounds, or spend more hours on a computer a day (because that number is already way too high).

I'm currently thinking the Casio Privia PX360 or PX560, but these are both quite old (8 years) and I haven't been able to try them in stores. Do y'all have any suggestions for alternatives? Or experience with the Privia models?

Other models I've considered:

Yamaha DGX-670, Roland FP-E50 - both have all the features I want, but they're too heavy for me.

Casio S3100 - Not a fan of the interface, prefer tactile buttons

Roland RD-88 - no music rest or piano stand

Thank you!

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r/piano on Reddit: Roland FP-10 or Yamaha P125

January 22, 2021 -

Need help choosing between the two. From the research I've done, FP-10 wins out of replicating the feel of an acoustic piano, and the P125 wins out on sound. I'm never going to play chamber music, it's more to learn + practice in my room during quarantine. If I ever were to play for anybody it would be a recording. There is barely any price difference between the two options locally (FP-10 = 760, P125 = 850) so that isn't a worry. Listening to the FP-30 vs the P125 I preferred the sound of the FP-30 (it's like 1.2k here though...) if that changes anything. But sound (I mean more volume here) isn't really something I care for, I just want the best piano for the best price that'll last the longest.

I disagree that sound is more important, I prefer feel. I tried both the P125 and the FP-30 (same key action and sound as the FP-10) in the store, and I came away loving the FP-30 much more. The keys of the P125 felt far too light for my tastes (classical).

Speaking from experience, in my opinion, go for feel. You want something that feels good under the fingers. If the sound doesn't impress you enough, you can always upgrade the sound by hooking up to a computer via MIDI and playing a VST such as Arturia's Piano V2. You can't really upgrade the feel unless you buy a new keyboard, which is far more expensive than a VST.

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Yamaha P125 for a beginner : r/piano

April 20, 2024 - Yeah I live in quite a large city so popular models appear every day for the most part, I’ve seen plenty of P45s advertised under 300 and have even been offered one with a messed up key at 150 but without stand and bench. I think this P125 with stand and bench at 300 is a pretty good deal though.

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r/piano on Reddit: Roland FP30X vs Yamaha P125 Debate

April 6, 2023 -

Hi everyone,

Combed through reviews/ past posts... and it sounds like Roland FP30X might be worth the investment. I considered the Kawai but I think that might be a smidge too much for me right now.

Guitar Center has the Yamaha P125AB for $599.99 as part of their sale right now vs Roland FP30X for 799.99 (no sale)

New piano player - picked it up about 1.5 months ago (had some music background from playing violin in MS/HS). I think after the initial 2 month trial and I still find myself playing it at least 20-30 min each day... it's a hobby that I'm sticking with.

I have a 61 key unweighted Yamaha NP-12. Getting to the point in practice and lessons where unweighted keys are not ideal... mistake #1, which brought me back to the market for an 88 key weighted one. I do plan on moving later this year too if that affects anything.

I tried both in person. Saw both pros and cons. Speakers, interface, and key action felt better on Yamaha.

But Roland keys felt a bit nicer, and sound was better. I know also that I/O usb here while Yamaha A/B only goes one way. I'm not sure if I'll ever use USB tbh but maybe I might down the line?

I think I just need one last final debate/ question out into the Redditverse of Yamaha 125 and Roland FP30X owners.

Is it worth the extra $200 jump? Anything else to look out for?

Appreciate any new/ additional insight!

For me the priority would be definitely be the action so if you prefer the Yamaha’s one go with that. Sound can change quite a bit with headphones, and without is likely to be not amazing for both.

The P125 is a bit dated, the P125A is a downgrade (mostly irrelevant because the built-in speakers are not worth feeding in audio, but still an unfriendly move). A successor with the GTS action from the CLP725 might show up soon. The most important thing is which key action you prefer. Take enough time for trying them out, and try some upmarket DPs and APs too for reference.