{"id":5533,"date":"2022-02-11T12:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T12:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gear4musicblog.kinsta.cloud\/?p=5533"},"modified":"2022-05-26T16:15:49","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T15:15:49","slug":"hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Hybrid Pianos &#8211; What&#8217;s The Deal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/#What_is_a_Hybrid_Piano\" >What is a Hybrid Piano?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/#How_is_this_different_to_a_hammer-action_keyboard\" >How is this different to a hammer-action keyboard?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/#What_are_the_benefits\" >What are the benefits?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/#Why_not_buy_an_acoustic\" >Why not buy an acoustic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/#What_hybrid_pianos_are_on_the_market\" >What hybrid pianos are on the market?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/#Yamaha_AvantGrand\" >Yamaha AvantGrand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/#Casio_Grand_Hybrids\" >Casio Grand Hybrids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/#Kawai_Novus\" >Kawai Novus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gear4music.com\/blog\/hybrid-pianos-whats-the-deal\/#Which_is_the_best_for_me\" >Which is the best for me?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Old meets new; the most advanced digital pianos currently available.<\/p>\n<p>The ultimate aim of any <strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital piano<\/a><\/strong> is for it to sound and feel as similar to an acoustic instrument as possible. Hybrid pianos are the most authentic instruments on the market at the moment \u2013 but what is it that they&#8217;re doing differently?<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Hybrid_Piano\"><\/span>What <em>is<\/em> a Hybrid Piano?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5648 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"NV10S_location_styling\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling.jpg 1680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/hybrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>hybrid piano<\/strong> <\/a>is a digital instrument that has incorporated the mechanism of an acoustic piano. A sophisticated hammer-system is housed in the cabinet of the instrument, granting it an incredibly realistic response and feel.<\/p>\n<p>In an acoustic piano, pressing each key causes a corresponding hammer to strike the tuned strings. In a hybrid, the hammers are usually designed to hit sensors, triggering samples.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_this_different_to_a_hammer-action_keyboard\"><\/span>How is this different to a hammer-action keyboard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Hammer-action<a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> digital pianos<\/strong> <\/a>often use <em>miniaturised<\/em> hammer systems, which physically simulate the feel of an acoustic instrument. These mechanisms can be shrunk down to incredibly compact designs, offering realistic performance at a fraction of the weight and size of a real piano.<\/p>\n<p>An extreme example is Casio\u2019s <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black\/42WH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PX S1100<\/strong><\/a>, a <a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>stage piano<\/strong> <\/a>with a depth of only 232mm. This extra portable instrument features a hammer-action system that has been highly condensed.<\/p>\n<p>Hybrid pianos have an uncompromising approach to key action, using the full action of an acoustic instrument. The major players in the hybrid piano world also have experience in constructing acoustic pianos, allowing them to fully supplant the mechanisms of their real pianos into digital instruments.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_benefits\"><\/span>What are the benefits?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5634 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/28c091d5-nv5s_location_side1_player_touch-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"NV5S_location_side1_player_touch\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The mechanism of a grand piano is what gives it its touch and response. If you can put that mechanism inside a digital piano, then the digital piano will feel exactly like a grand piano.<\/p>\n<p>Modern hammer-action keyboards are very good at imitating the real deal, but if you\u2019re making compromises on the design of the action for <em>any<\/em> reason \u2013 to reduce the size, the weight, or to keep the cost down \u2013 then that will have a knock-on effect on the overall performance of the instrument.<\/p>\n<p>One of the main ways hammer-action keyboard mechanisms save space is by reducing the length of the keys. Real piano keys extend far beyond the visible section which you play (a grand piano\u2019s keys are about 50cm long!). Shortening them, adjusting the weighting, and moving the fulcrum allows manufacturers to create an authentic mechanism in much less physical space.<\/p>\n<p>However, playing on full-length keys allows you to play at the front or back of the visible part of the key with ease, as the pivot point is much further back in the instrument. It\u2019s the difference between realistic, and <em>real<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>With a hybrid, you have a completely authentic touch response with all of the benefits of playing a digital piano \u2013 and a very good one at that. Hybrids are top-of-the-line instruments, meaning their samples and speakers have as much quality as their key-action.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_not_buy_an_acoustic\"><\/span>Why not buy an acoustic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The price-tag attached to a hybrid is substantial, so if you\u2019re considering buying one then it&#8217;s likely you can afford a very good acoustic instrument. And if it\u2019s <em>nearly<\/em> an acoustic piano, why not just have an acoustic piano instead?<\/p>\n<p>Well, in many ways a hybrid is <em>more<\/em> than a real piano. They come full to the brim with functions and features only possible with digital technology \u2013 such as headphone connectivity, multiple sound-sets, effects processing, and much more.<\/p>\n<p>They also weigh less (so are easier to move), never go out of tune, and take up a lot less space than a concert grand. Besides, a <em>brand-new concert grand<\/em> \u2013 which is what a hybrid piano sounds and feels like \u2013 will cost more than \u00a3100,000. Compared to that, a hybrid is positively cheap!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_hybrid_pianos_are_on_the_market\"><\/span>What hybrid pianos are on the market?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Hybrid pianos are a relatively new and specialised product \u2013 and there aren\u2019t very many manufacturers with the know-how to make them. Only companies with an extreme pedigree in piano and digital instrument design are currently building hybrids.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yamaha_AvantGrand\"><\/span>Yamaha AvantGrand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Torakusu Yamaha \u2013 founder of <a href=\"\/Yamaha.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yamaha Corporation<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 built the first-ever Japanese piano in 1900. Two years later, his factory produced their first grand piano. For the ensuing 120 years, Yamaha have been producing pianos of the utmost quality, with their most recent concert models receiving widespread acclaim.<\/p>\n<p>Yamaha are also widely known for their digital pianos, and in 2009, they combined the two disciplines to create the first-ever hybrid pianos \u2013 the AvantGrand series.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5626 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/a7f0df40-nu1x-1-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/a7f0df40-nu1x-1-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/a7f0df40-nu1x-1-600x240.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/a7f0df40-nu1x-1-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/a7f0df40-nu1x-1-1080x432.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/a7f0df40-nu1x-1-980x392.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/a7f0df40-nu1x-1-480x192.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/a7f0df40-nu1x-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The original Yamaha AvantGrand has now been updated and is available as the <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-N1X-AvantGrand-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/2TWC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yamaha N1X<\/strong><\/a>. It has a full Yamaha grand piano action within, for perfect touch and response. An optical sensor below each key and under each hammer measures the speed, depth, and strength of every key press, and translates it into note output.<\/p>\n<p>Yamaha sampled two world-class grand pianos in painstaking detail for the N1X. Their own Yamaha CFX Concert Grand, as well as a B\u00f6sendorfer Imperial, provide a rich and varied tonal palette. A four-channel speaker system &#8211; arranged in the same orientation as the mics that recorded the samples &#8211; then plays these recordings back.<\/p>\n<p>A standout feature for the Yamaha hybrid range is <em>Binaural sampling<\/em>, specifically for headphone use. Additional samples were recorded from the position of the player\u2019s head, so that playing with headphones on doesn\u2019t leave you with the overwhelming feeling that you\u2019ve stuck your head inside a concert grand\u2019s cabinet.<\/p>\n<p>Also available from Yamaha is the <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-NU1X-AvantGrand-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/1WU8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NU1X<\/strong><\/a>, their upright hybrid variant. This features the action of an upright Yamaha piano, as well as most of the features of the N1X.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5628 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/c4e670ee-nu1x-3-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/c4e670ee-nu1x-3-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/c4e670ee-nu1x-3-600x240.jpg 600w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/c4e670ee-nu1x-3-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/c4e670ee-nu1x-3-1080x432.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/c4e670ee-nu1x-3-980x392.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/c4e670ee-nu1x-3-480x192.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/c4e670ee-nu1x-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Both pianos include excellent Virtual Resonance Modelling \u2013 which simulates the sympathetic vibrations of all 88 strings in the pianos \u2013 and highly authentic pedals, which allow advanced half-pedal techniques.<\/p>\n<p>They also offer a full suite of digital connections (including MIDI and USB), and let you connect to your smart device for use with Yamaha\u2019s Smart Pianist app.<\/p>\n<p>Shop Now | <a href=\"\/Digital_Pianos\/Yamaha_Pianos\/Hybrid.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yamaha Hybrid Pianos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casio_Grand_Hybrids\"><\/span>Casio Grand Hybrids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/Casio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Casio<\/strong> <\/a>are a bit of an outlier in this field as they don\u2019t have a history of building acoustic pianos. Instead, they teamed up with <em>C. Bechstein<\/em>, esteemed German piano-makers who have been creating top-quality instruments since 1853.<\/p>\n<p>The Casio Grand Hybrids also differ from the other pianos in this list, as their key-action mechanisms aren\u2019t lifted from existing models of acoustic pianos. Instead, Bechstein created a bespoke moving-hammer mechanism specifically for Casio to use in their instruments.<\/p>\n<p>The mechanism is made from resin and synthetic materials as opposed to being a full wooden construction. The keys, however, are made from the same aged, organic Austrian spruce that Bechstein use for their concert grand pianos \u2013 and are full length.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5651 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/bda18c9c-gp-310bk_image_001.jpg\" alt=\"GP-310BK\" width=\"808\" height=\"539\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/bda18c9c-gp-310bk_image_001.jpg 808w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/bda18c9c-gp-310bk_image_001-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/bda18c9c-gp-310bk_image_001-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/bda18c9c-gp-310bk_image_001-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-GP310-Grand-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Satin-Black\/346B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Casio GP310<\/strong> <\/a>occupies the bottom end of the price-range for hybrid pianos. Substantially less expensive than its peers, it still delivers an incredible playing experience with a six-speaker array and meticulously sampled sound-sets. Lifting the lid opens up the sound of the instrument and lets you see the hammers moving as you press the keys.<\/p>\n<p>The slightly more expensive <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-GP510-Grand-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/346H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio GP510<\/a> <\/strong>has additional instrument sounds and improved resonance simulation for added tonal authenticity.<\/p>\n<p>Both pianos also feature realistic pedals and reverb simulations, as well as headphone, USB, MIDI IN\/OUT, and LINE IN\/OUT connections &#8211; for all of your silent practice and recording needs.<\/p>\n<p>Shop Now | <a href=\"\/Casio_Pianos\/Celviano\/Grand-Hybrid?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Casio Hybrid Pianos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kawai_Novus\"><\/span>Kawai Novus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5645 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/be13012d-nv10s_location_players-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"NV10S_location_players\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/be13012d-nv10s_location_players-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/be13012d-nv10s_location_players-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/be13012d-nv10s_location_players-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/be13012d-nv10s_location_players-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/be13012d-nv10s_location_players-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/be13012d-nv10s_location_players-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/be13012d-nv10s_location_players.jpg 1116w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/Digital_Pianos\/Kawai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kawai<\/strong> <\/a>produced their first grand piano in 1928. Their hybrid instruments come in at the top of the price range \u2013 but for good reason.<\/p>\n<p>Inside the <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/3VIH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NV5S Upright<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-Novus-NV10S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/3VIJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NV10S Grand<\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019ll find Kawai\u2019s <em>Millennium III<\/em> action. This is the same piano action as is found in the <em>Kawai GX<\/em> series of acoustic pianos, and it utilises ABS-Carbon as well as wooden parts, for added lightness and strength.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5629 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/50795ff0-nv5s_location_above_player-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"NV5S_location_above_player\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kawai have added a real damper mechanism, with graded weights attached to each damper lever to simulate the feel of traditional pedalling, both on the feet and hands of the player.<\/p>\n<p>These hybrid pianos sample the <em>Shigeru Kawai SK-EX<\/em>, a critically acclaimed concert piano with a truly beautiful tone. The NV10S plays these samples back through a powerful 7-speaker system, carefully designed to replicate the three-dimensional aural experience of an acoustic grand. The NV5S utilises a <em>TwinDrive <\/em>soundboard \u2013 speakers housed behind a real wooden soundboard which resonates just like an upright piano.<\/p>\n<p>Both of Kawai\u2019s hybrid offerings come with a full selection of input and output connections, as well as Bluetooth MIDI and audio functionality \u2013 for effortless device connection.<\/p>\n<p>Shop Now |\u00a0<a href=\"\/Digital_Pianos\/Kawai\/Novus?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kawai Hybrid Pianos<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_best_for_me\"><\/span>Which is the best for me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All of the hybrid pianos we\u2019ve talked about would doubtless make any pianist very happy. But how do you go about choosing one?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5636 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/7a868100-nv5s_location_side1b_player-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"NV5S_location_side1b_player\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/7a868100-nv5s_location_side1b_player-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/7a868100-nv5s_location_side1b_player-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/7a868100-nv5s_location_side1b_player-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/7a868100-nv5s_location_side1b_player-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/7a868100-nv5s_location_side1b_player-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/7a868100-nv5s_location_side1b_player-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/7a868100-nv5s_location_side1b_player-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/7a868100-nv5s_location_side1b_player.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re expecting to spend a lot of time practising with headphones on, then our recommendation would probably be one of the <strong><a href=\"\/Digital_Pianos\/Yamaha_Pianos\/Hybrid.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha models<\/a><\/strong>. Their <em>Binaural Sampling<\/em> feature really does make a tremendous difference, especially during longer sessions. The high quality you would expect from Yamaha is present throughout, making these hybrids really solid instruments.<\/p>\n<p>If budget is a consideration, then the <strong><a href=\"\/Casio_Pianos\/Celviano\/Grand-Hybrid?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio hybrids<\/a><\/strong> deliver an astonishingly realistic piano experience for a lower price than their competitors. They feature all of the digital bells and whistles you\u2019d want from a hybrid, and their resin-based hammer mechanism is designed to last an age and require barely any maintenance.<\/p>\n<p>If budget <em>isn\u2019t<\/em> a consideration, then the <strong><a href=\"\/Digital_Pianos\/Kawai\/Novus?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawai instruments<\/a><\/strong> really are the best of the best in hybrid technology at the moment. Combining beautiful design with cutting edge technology, these are pianos with the looks, sound, and feel of premium acoustic instruments \u2013 but with a price tag to match.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in going hybrid? Or just want to find out more? Feel free to explore our range of hybrid pianos below.<\/p>\n<p>Shop Now |<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/hybrid?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hybrid Pianos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Shop Now |\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Pianos<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Old meets new; the most advanced digital pianos currently available. The ultimate aim of any digital piano is for it to sound and feel as similar to an acoustic instrument as possible. Hybrid pianos are the most authentic instruments on the market at the moment \u2013 but what is it that they&#8217;re doing differently? What [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":5638,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>Old meets new; the most advanced digital pianos currently available.<\/p><p>The ultimate aim of any <strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital piano<\/a><\/strong> is for it to sound and feel as similar to an acoustic instrument as possible. Hybrid pianos are the most authentic instruments on the market at the moment \u2013 but what is it that they're doing differently?<\/p><hr \/><h3>What <em>is<\/em> a Hybrid Piano?<\/h3><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5648 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/25c453e6-nv10s_location_styling-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"NV10S_location_styling\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p><p>A <a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/hybrid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>hybrid piano<\/strong> <\/a>is a digital instrument that has incorporated the mechanism of an acoustic piano. A sophisticated hammer-system is housed in the cabinet of the instrument, granting it an incredibly realistic response and feel.<\/p><p>In an acoustic piano, pressing each key causes a corresponding hammer to strike the tuned strings. In a hybrid, the hammers are usually designed to hit sensors, triggering samples.<\/p><h4>How is this different to a hammer-action keyboard?<\/h4><p>Hammer-action<a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> digital pianos<\/strong> <\/a>often use <em>miniaturised<\/em> hammer systems, which physically simulate the feel of an acoustic instrument. These mechanisms can be shrunk down to incredibly compact designs, offering realistic performance at a fraction of the weight and size of a real piano.<\/p><p>An extreme example is Casio\u2019s <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-PX-S1100-Digital-Piano-Black\/42WH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PX S1100<\/strong><\/a>, a <a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/stage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>stage piano<\/strong> <\/a>with a depth of only 232mm. This extra portable instrument features a hammer-action system that has been highly condensed.<\/p><p>Hybrid pianos have an uncompromising approach to key action, using the full action of an acoustic instrument. The major players in the hybrid piano world also have experience in constructing acoustic pianos, allowing them to fully supplant the mechanisms of their real pianos into digital instruments.<\/p><hr \/><h4>What are the benefits?<\/h4><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5634 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/28c091d5-nv5s_location_side1_player_touch-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"NV5S_location_side1_player_touch\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p>The mechanism of a grand piano is what gives it its touch and response. If you can put that mechanism inside a digital piano, then the digital piano will feel exactly like a grand piano.<\/p><p>Modern hammer-action keyboards are very good at imitating the real deal, but if you\u2019re making compromises on the design of the action for <em>any<\/em> reason \u2013 to reduce the size, the weight, or to keep the cost down \u2013 then that will have a knock-on effect on the overall performance of the instrument.<\/p><p>One of the main ways hammer-action keyboard mechanisms save space is by reducing the length of the keys. Real piano keys extend far beyond the visible section which you play (a grand piano\u2019s keys are about 50cm long!). Shortening them, adjusting the weighting, and moving the fulcrum allows manufacturers to create an authentic mechanism in much less physical space.<\/p><p>However, playing on full-length keys allows you to play at the front or back of the visible part of the key with ease, as the pivot point is much further back in the instrument. It\u2019s the difference between realistic, and <em>real<\/em>.<\/p><p>With a hybrid, you have a completely authentic touch response with all of the benefits of playing a digital piano \u2013 and a very good one at that. Hybrids are top-of-the-line instruments, meaning their samples and speakers have as much quality as their key-action.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Why not buy an acoustic?<\/h4><p>The price-tag attached to a hybrid is substantial, so if you\u2019re considering buying one then it's likely you can afford a very good acoustic instrument. And if it\u2019s <em>nearly<\/em> an acoustic piano, why not just have an acoustic piano instead?<\/p><p>Well, in many ways a hybrid is <em>more<\/em> than a real piano. They come full to the brim with functions and features only possible with digital technology \u2013 such as headphone connectivity, multiple sound-sets, effects processing, and much more.<\/p><p>They also weigh less (so are easier to move), never go out of tune, and take up a lot less space than a concert grand. Besides, a <em>brand-new concert grand<\/em> \u2013 which is what a hybrid piano sounds and feels like \u2013 will cost more than \u00a3100,000. Compared to that, a hybrid is positively cheap!<\/p><hr \/><h3>What hybrid pianos are on the market?<\/h3><p>Hybrid pianos are a relatively new and specialised product \u2013 and there aren\u2019t very many manufacturers with the know-how to make them. Only companies with an extreme pedigree in piano and digital instrument design are currently building hybrids.<\/p><hr \/><h4>Yamaha AvantGrand<\/h4><p>Torakusu Yamaha \u2013 founder of <a href=\"\/Yamaha.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yamaha Corporation<\/strong> <\/a>\u2013 built the first-ever Japanese piano in 1900. Two years later, his factory produced their first grand piano. For the ensuing 120 years, Yamaha have been producing pianos of the utmost quality, with their most recent concert models receiving widespread acclaim.<\/p><p>Yamaha are also widely known for their digital pianos, and in 2009, they combined the two disciplines to create the first-ever hybrid pianos \u2013 the AvantGrand series.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5626 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/a7f0df40-nu1x-1-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p><p>The original Yamaha AvantGrand has now been updated and is available as the <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-N1X-AvantGrand-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/2TWC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yamaha N1X<\/strong><\/a>. It has a full Yamaha grand piano action within, for perfect touch and response. An optical sensor below each key and under each hammer measures the speed, depth, and strength of every key press, and translates it into note output.<\/p><p>Yamaha sampled two world-class grand pianos in painstaking detail for the N1X. Their own Yamaha CFX Concert Grand, as well as a B\u00f6sendorfer Imperial, provide a rich and varied tonal palette. A four-channel speaker system - arranged in the same orientation as the mics that recorded the samples - then plays these recordings back.<\/p><p>A standout feature for the Yamaha hybrid range is <em>Binaural sampling<\/em>, specifically for headphone use. Additional samples were recorded from the position of the player\u2019s head, so that playing with headphones on doesn\u2019t leave you with the overwhelming feeling that you\u2019ve stuck your head inside a concert grand\u2019s cabinet.<\/p><p>Also available from Yamaha is the <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Yamaha-NU1X-AvantGrand-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/1WU8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NU1X<\/strong><\/a>, their upright hybrid variant. This features the action of an upright Yamaha piano, as well as most of the features of the N1X.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5628 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/c4e670ee-nu1x-3-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" \/><\/p><p>Both pianos include excellent Virtual Resonance Modelling \u2013 which simulates the sympathetic vibrations of all 88 strings in the pianos \u2013 and highly authentic pedals, which allow advanced half-pedal techniques.<\/p><p>They also offer a full suite of digital connections (including MIDI and USB), and let you connect to your smart device for use with Yamaha\u2019s Smart Pianist app.<\/p><p>Shop Now | <a href=\"\/Digital_Pianos\/Yamaha_Pianos\/Hybrid.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Yamaha Hybrid Pianos<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr \/><h4>Casio Grand Hybrids<\/h4><p><a href=\"\/Casio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Casio<\/strong> <\/a>are a bit of an outlier in this field as they don\u2019t have a history of building acoustic pianos. Instead, they teamed up with <em>C. Bechstein<\/em>, esteemed German piano-makers who have been creating top-quality instruments since 1853.<\/p><p>The Casio Grand Hybrids also differ from the other pianos in this list, as their key-action mechanisms aren\u2019t lifted from existing models of acoustic pianos. Instead, Bechstein created a bespoke moving-hammer mechanism specifically for Casio to use in their instruments.<\/p><p>The mechanism is made from resin and synthetic materials as opposed to being a full wooden construction. The keys, however, are made from the same aged, organic Austrian spruce that Bechstein use for their concert grand pianos \u2013 and are full length.<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5651 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/bda18c9c-gp-310bk_image_001.jpg\" alt=\"GP-310BK\" width=\"808\" height=\"539\" \/><\/p><p>The <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-GP310-Grand-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Satin-Black\/346B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Casio GP310<\/strong> <\/a>occupies the bottom end of the price-range for hybrid pianos. Substantially less expensive than its peers, it still delivers an incredible playing experience with a six-speaker array and meticulously sampled sound-sets. Lifting the lid opens up the sound of the instrument and lets you see the hammers moving as you press the keys.<\/p><p>The slightly more expensive <strong><a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Casio-GP510-Grand-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/346H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio GP510<\/a> <\/strong>has additional instrument sounds and improved resonance simulation for added tonal authenticity.<\/p><p>Both pianos also feature realistic pedals and reverb simulations, as well as headphone, USB, MIDI IN\/OUT, and LINE IN\/OUT connections - for all of your silent practice and recording needs.<\/p><p>Shop Now | <a href=\"\/Casio_Pianos\/Celviano\/Grand-Hybrid?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Casio Hybrid Pianos<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr \/><h4>Kawai Novus<\/h4><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5645 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/be13012d-nv10s_location_players-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"NV10S_location_players\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p><p><a href=\"\/Digital_Pianos\/Kawai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kawai<\/strong> <\/a>produced their first grand piano in 1928. Their hybrid instruments come in at the top of the price range \u2013 but for good reason.<\/p><p>Inside the <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-Novus-NV5S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/3VIH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NV5S Upright<\/strong><\/a> and the <a href=\"\/Keyboards-and-Pianos\/Kawai-Novus-NV10S-Hybrid-Digital-Piano-Polished-Ebony\/3VIJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NV10S Grand<\/strong><\/a>, you\u2019ll find Kawai\u2019s <em>Millennium III<\/em> action. This is the same piano action as is found in the <em>Kawai GX<\/em> series of acoustic pianos, and it utilises ABS-Carbon as well as wooden parts, for added lightness and strength.<\/p><p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-5629 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/50795ff0-nv5s_location_above_player-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"NV5S_location_above_player\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p><p>Kawai have added a real damper mechanism, with graded weights attached to each damper lever to simulate the feel of traditional pedalling, both on the feet and hands of the player.<\/p><p>These hybrid pianos sample the <em>Shigeru Kawai SK-EX<\/em>, a critically acclaimed concert piano with a truly beautiful tone. The NV10S plays these samples back through a powerful 7-speaker system, carefully designed to replicate the three-dimensional aural experience of an acoustic grand. The NV5S utilises a <em>TwinDrive <\/em>soundboard \u2013 speakers housed behind a real wooden soundboard which resonates just like an upright piano.<\/p><p>Both of Kawai\u2019s hybrid offerings come with a full selection of input and output connections, as well as Bluetooth MIDI and audio functionality \u2013 for effortless device connection.<\/p><p>Shop Now |\u00a0<a href=\"\/Digital_Pianos\/Kawai\/Novus?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Kawai Hybrid Pianos<\/strong><\/a><\/p><hr \/><h3>Which is the best for me?<\/h3><p>All of the hybrid pianos we\u2019ve talked about would doubtless make any pianist very happy. But how do you go about choosing one?<\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5636 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/stateless-blog-g4m-co-uk\/2022\/02\/7a868100-nv5s_location_side1b_player-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"NV5S_location_side1b_player\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" \/><\/p><p>If you\u2019re expecting to spend a lot of time practising with headphones on, then our recommendation would probably be one of the <strong><a href=\"\/Digital_Pianos\/Yamaha_Pianos\/Hybrid.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yamaha models<\/a><\/strong>. Their <em>Binaural Sampling<\/em> feature really does make a tremendous difference, especially during longer sessions. The high quality you would expect from Yamaha is present throughout, making these hybrids really solid instruments.<\/p><p>If budget is a consideration, then the <strong><a href=\"\/Casio_Pianos\/Celviano\/Grand-Hybrid?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Casio hybrids<\/a><\/strong> deliver an astonishingly realistic piano experience for a lower price than their competitors. They feature all of the digital bells and whistles you\u2019d want from a hybrid, and their resin-based hammer mechanism is designed to last an age and require barely any maintenance.<\/p><p>If budget <em>isn\u2019t<\/em> a consideration, then the <strong><a href=\"\/Digital_Pianos\/Kawai\/Novus?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kawai instruments<\/a><\/strong> really are the best of the best in hybrid technology at the moment. Combining beautiful design with cutting edge technology, these are pianos with the looks, sound, and feel of premium acoustic instruments \u2013 but with a price tag to match.<\/p><p>Interested in going hybrid? Or just want to find out more? Feel free to explore our range of hybrid pianos below.<\/p><p>Shop Now |<strong>\u00a0<a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\/hybrid?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hybrid Pianos<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>Shop Now |\u00a0<strong><a href=\"\/pianos-keyboards\/digital-pianos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Digital Pianos<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[252,147],"tags":[181,186,171,148],"class_list":["post-5533","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-piano-learn","category-pianos-keyboards","tag-casio","tag-kawai","tag-pianos-keyboards","tag-yamaha"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Hybrid Pianos - What&#039;s The Deal?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"These instruments are the most advanced and luxurious on the market. 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