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Options more in the DDP-80’s price range would include pianos like the Alesis Recital Pro, Alesis Prestige, Donner DEP-20 or iNovus i88. I think the DDP-80’s piano sample and action are above these pianos; so this decision would basically come down to whether or not you are ok with only one piano sound and the minimalist functionality without rhythms, menus, effects etc., and once again whether or not the appearance matters to you. Donner DDP-80: The Verdict Donner DDP-80 If size really is at a premium (or perhaps you're looking for something that does a little more than basic piano emulation) then the Yamaha Piaggero NP-12 fills a much-needed gap in the market. Donner is a music technology brand founded in 2012 that has grown from strength to strength in its short 11-year life so far. The brand creates not only pianos, but also guitars, synthesisers, drums, and audio & production equipment.
Donner's choice to go with just the 1 piano sound and very minimal controls makes it clear who their target audience is. The Donner DDP-80 has 88 full size keys, and in trying to accurately mimic the feel of a real piano, these keys are fully weighted and graded hammer action keys, so they are heavier in the bass range and lighter as you move up the keyboard. The action is a dual sensor action, and while I’m not at ALL an expert on key actions, I would be willing to bet, looking at the depth of the case, that the DDP-80 might have a longer pivot point than some entry level digital pianos, because the keys don’t seem to feel THAT much heavier as you play up the key, which CAN be an issue with pianos that have shorter pivot points. Donner DDP-80 Keys Roland PHA4 (Roland FP-10, FP-30x): I think it has a similar weight, but since this is only a dual sensor, the Roland triple sensor action with escapement, will still be a much more realistic action While I mentioned that there are advantages of having a stationary digital piano that looks great in your place helps many angles, it’s also a disadvantage to some who don’t have that much space in their apartment or house that they can’t just put the device in the wardrobe while they aren’t playing. While the DDP-80 isn’t as heavy as a real piano, it’s certainly still not that easy to move around, so for all who might not have that much space, they could consider an alternative product from Donner from their range of portable digital pianos, or decide for a different maker, if they find a better one. Image: Donner If you are near a TV or a complex magnetic environment, there is some chance that the sound and resonance of the piano will be affected. Please keep a suitable space.All this means that the Casio is perfectly suited for placing and playing on a desk, however, sounding almost as big and bold as its rivals while trimming off vital inches where it matters. So while the P-45 IS a Yamaha, and Yamaha is an amazing brand, and the P-45 does have 10 voices as opposed to Donner’s single voice; the Donner DDP-80 actually outshines the P-45 in a number of areas: it has FAR more powerful and better sounding speakers (at 40 watts vs. 12), it has a line out port for connecting to external amplification – with the P-45 you have to use the headphone port which would disable the internal speakers, and the DDP-80 has 128 polyphony vs the P-45’s 64. The DDP-80 INCLUDES a triple pedal unit; the P-45 has no option for a triple pedal.
As Roland’s newest entry-level, full-size digital piano, the standout feature on the FP-10 has to be its class-leading PHA-4 keyboard. Beautifully responsive and representing staggering value, it’s exactly the same action found on the pricier FP-30 model. About me I've been playing piano on and off since I was around 5 and I've played pretty much exclusively on acoustic grands, baby grands, and uprights from Steinway, Baldwin, and Yamaha. I've never owned or really extensively played on DPs. I'm also coming off of a long hiatus (3+ years) of not playing because I moved into my own place and didn't have access to a piano. I play mostly classical. The NP-12 features 61 keys, making it considerably more portable. Also, these keys – while nicely actioned – aren't piano weighted, being a good half-way between piano feel and organ/synth action. Arguably that's easier (and faster) to play than a full piano action. Of course, the DDP-80 also comes with an optional piano stool that perfectly matches it for size and aesthetics and – via the optional Customised Music Stand – Donner can even engrave the DDP-80’s stand with words of your choice – adding a little touch of personalisation that the owner will love.You’ll see pianos with over 300 sounds to play with, pianos that allow you to adjust every tiny detail of the sound – from the pitch right down to the parameter of the strings, pianos that have ‘Harmonic Imaging XL sound technology’, and pianos that have a ‘RH3 responsive hammer action’. If we were to ask you what a RH3 responsive hammer action is, would you be able to answer?
Yamaha GHS (Yamaha P45, P125 and DGX670): The DDP-80 action feels heavier than the dual sensor GHS action in these Yamahas; as far as which one feels better or is more realistic? I’d have to have them side by side to say for sure, but they are both very good actions. I do have to admit though that the Yamaha GHS is of a noticeably higher build quality (it’s super solid) To be very clear with you, I found no critical aspects that would create doubt in the product. The product was easy to assemble in a few minutes, and the quality of the product feels very sophisticated and good. Just to be fair, I would, however, just mention some thoughts I was having about the DDP-80 that might not be a fit for the advantages paragraphs above. Kindly consider the following aspects as my personal opinion as well, though, and it’s possible that these might not be an issue for you at all.Is this velocity sensitive? The harder you press, the sound is louder and press lightly, the volume is lower.
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