Yamaha YPT-220
Yamaha is known for it's attention to detail, and the Yamaha YPT-220 model does not disappoint when it comes to amazing features. The keyboard comes with 61 keys, 375 high quality instrument voices, 102 built in songs, nine different reverb affects, and a Sustain Pedal jack so you can practice the piano in pieces. There are also 12 drum kit sounds when you want to add some real rhythm to your recordings.
The Yamaha YPT-220 does not take up too much space with it's 42" x 7" x 17" dimensions, and is very easy to move from place to place at a light weight 13 pounds. If you order the premium package be careful when you open your package for the first time. The power supply is packed into the end cap of the keyboard's packaging, and can easily be thrown in the trash if you are not looking for the pack. The keyboard has an AC adapter and can also be played with 6 AA batteries. There is a customizable LCD screen and amplifiers on top as well. The Yamaha YPT-220 also comes with a professional set of closed cup headphones and a single brace x-style keyboard stand.
The best feature for beginners on this keyboard is the Yamaha Education Suite, which enables the user to teach themselves how to play and perform using the most advanced teaching tools in the industry. You can master very complicated songs in no time with simple step by step lessons. You have the ability to use either your left hand, right hand or both hands during the practice sessions. The Yamaha YPT-220 also has a wide selection of professional voices called XGlite. You now have access to 375 amazing voices to choose from that is compatible the Yamaha XG software and other third party software. Unlike many beginner keyboards on the market, you will literally have access to great sounds like the violin, electric piano, organ, harpsichord, guitars and trumpets.
Yamaha Education Suite (Y.E.S.) is an advanced set of helpful learning tools built into the instrument, letting you teach yourself how to play and perform. Y.E.S. helps you master a song with easy lesson steps. Each lesson can be done in isolation with either your left hand or right hand, or both. Your computer can communicate with your computer via MIDI. This gives you access to thousands more songs online.