In Russia, the love of piano is manifested not only at the level of conservatories and music schools. Since Soviet times, the presence of a musical instrument in a house is considered a sign of good taste and the desire for creative self-realization. At the same time, the cost of a quality piano often matches the price tag of a used foreign car. Nevertheless, an organic combination of acceptable performance and cost can be traced to electronic models. For example, decent sound properties are demonstrated by the digital model Yamaha P 35, which is available on the domestic market on average for 30–32 thousand rubles.
Model Basics
In the line of the Japanese manufacturer, this is the youngest model of piano. Accordingly, and at a price it is the most affordable. Despite this position, the device of an electronic instrument has absorbed many interesting technologies. First of all, there is a keyboard containing 88 hammer keys, which can be adjusted in the sensitivity settings. The model also provides a tone generator, which has a polyphony of 32 notes and provides multi-timbre. The Duo mode on the Yamaha P 35 also made four-handed play available. This feature is particularly useful in terms of the learning process.
The integrated Midi port allows you to connect the instrument to a keyboard that can play sounds for which there are no weighted keys. In addition, it provides the ability to connect to a computer or iPad. This option allows you to sync your Yamaha P 35 digital piano with music applications. In addition to the direct game, the owner can record with increased accuracy - AWM sampling technology helps.
Tool specifications
Budget models do not have many opportunities for successful struggle in the market. Of course, many are attracted by the low cost, but without the proper level of quality at low price tags you can not get far. In addition, eminent brands are not particularly keen to spoil their reputation by releasing cheap products with mediocre sound. In this regard, the Yamaha P 35 model is an exception to the rule, since its affordable price tag was able to get along with very good technical indicators presented below:
- The number of polyphonic channels is 32.
- The number of tones is 10.
- The ability to overlay tones is provided.
- Preset compositions - there are 10 demo works.
- Metronome - present.
- Headphone jack - available for one plug.
- Amplifiers - two devices with a power of 6 watts.
- Acoustic systems - two components with dimensions of 120x60 mm.
- The power consumption of the tool is 10 watts.
- Tool dimensions - 132.6x29.5x15.4 cm.
- The weight of the structure is 11.5 kg.
Sound quality
The model is able to surprise with many optional "chips", which are rarely endowed with training tools. But the main advantage of this piano is the ability to play sounds. As a rule, mid-level polyphony sins with a peculiar absorption of the timbre during a fluent game. In this case, nothing of the kind is noted and the timbre is optimally sampled. A soft reverb is superimposed on top, with no electronic overtone. Of course, the Yamaha P 35 does not draw on the role of a professional piano simulator, but at the same time, experts note balanced lower case playback and pronounced detail of heights. It is noteworthy that there is nothing to compare the model’s game with, as the Japanese select a specially accented sound for the piano for each digital instrument. By the way, at maximum volume, the instrument corresponds to the natural playing of the piano.
Positive piano reviews
The model copes well with the basic functions and provides many additional features that go beyond a given level, at least the price. Users emphasize decent sound, broad support for interfaces and communication content, as well as many pleasant things. Plus, the quality assembly of the Yamaha P 35 is noted. Reviews characterize the case as reliable and sturdy. Actually, this can be judged even by visual inspection. The manufacturer did not use flimsy plastic latches for the layout, but metal screws. In addition, owners praise the strength of cast reinforcing profiles and the thoughtful configuration of the ventilation openings. It can be said that for transportation and generally harsh operating conditions this is the best option.
Negative reviews
There is no serious criticism regarding the sound as such, but there are complaints regarding certain aspects of the piano. In particular, this applies to pedals and key functions. In the first case, the owners note the extremely unsatisfactory quality of the element. The fact is that the company generally skimp on the additional equipment of the sets, and in this case, the instrument was equipped with an inexpensive pedal. As for the shortcomings of the keys, the Yamaha P 35 digital piano makes a lot of noise when knocking. Unfortunately, nothing can be done with this minus. Almost all models of the budget segment have similar flaws. By the way, in defense of the keys themselves, one can note the possibility of adjusting their sensitivity, which, however, does not eliminate the noisy work.
Conclusion
If the manufacturer could get rid of the noted shortcomings and raise the general level of acoustic indicators, the instrument would fit into the line of models with a class higher. In any case, in terms of build quality and basic musical abilities, the potential of the Yamaha P 35 is quite high. But in its current form, this is only one of the options intended for educational purposes. And in this regard, the Japanese development can be assigned a leader in the category of low-cost models. From the point of view of training, this unit is interesting not only for its relatively clean and balanced sound, but also for its wide optional equipment. It is enough to note the use of modern interfaces for connecting to third-party equipment and the introduction of technologies that expand the user's capabilities in terms of the game.