Independent keyboard reviews: synthesizers, arranger workstations and digital pianos from Roland, Yamaha, Korg and Nord.
The Nord Stage 4 88 features an 88-key triple-sensor hammer action with aftertouch, 120-voice piano polyphony, 46-voice synth polyphony, 2 GB piano memory, and dual Layer Scenes for instant sound
The B2+ upgrades the entry digital piano with NH natural weighted hammer action, USB Type-C connectivity, 15W x 2 speakers, and 120-note polyphony in a 11.4 kg package.
The KingKORG packs Korg's XMT (eXpanded Modeling Technology) with 3 oscillators, 127 oscillator types, 24-voice polyphony, and a 16-band vocoder into a 61-key semi-weighted synth at 7.0 kg.
The Kross 2 weighs just 3.8 kg (61-key) with 120-note polyphony, 1,280+ programs, 16 sampler pads, and 6-hour battery life—redefining portable workstation value.
The P-125 delivers Yamaha's Pure CF Sound Engine, 192-note polyphony, and GHS graded hammer action in a compact 11.8 kg digital piano with Bluetooth MIDI/audio and USB audio interface.
The PSR-SX920 brings Genos-class Super Articulation 2 voices, Style Dynamics Control, and a chord looper to a 11.6 kg arranger workstation with 7-inch touchscreen and physical drawbar LED indicators.
The Genos2 elevates the arranger workstation category with 384-note polyphony, FM synthesis, 1,991 voices, 800 styles, and a 9-inch anti-reflective touchscreen in a 14.2 kg professional chassis.
The MODX M8 combines an 88-key GHS graded hammer keyboard with Yamaha's Motion Control Synthesis Engine, delivering 268-note polyphony across three engines in a 13.6 kg stage-ready package.
The Yamaha MONTAGE M6 brings the revolutionary Motion Control Synthesis Engine to a portable 61-key format, combining AWM2, FM-X, and AN-X engines with 400-note total polyphony and Seamless Sound Switching.
The GO:KEYS 5 brings ZEN-Core synthesis, 1,154 tones, and a chord sequencer to a 3.9 kg portable keyboard designed for beginners and mobile creators.