Yamaha PSR 295 (Yamaha PSR 295 Keyboard)

Member Name: thomas999

Product:	Yamaha PSR 295 Keyboard
Date:	13/06/09 (183 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: hundreds of great functions and options

Disadvantages: doesn't have some desirable functions seen on more expensive models but that is expected tbh.

What a dream of a keyboard. This is brilliant. It has every function you could possibly want. OI find this immensely useful, especially when composing as you can connect it via USB to the computer and link it into programs such as sibelius. There are many instrument functions all the way from brass to strings and percussion with 487 instrument options. there are multiple songs which have a teaching program with them so you can learn to play them, both right hand, left hand and either separately or together. The function i found most useful was the record function, there are two data banks, each with 5 recording functions which you can get to play over each other.
the only function i would want from a keyboard is that distort wheel which unfortunately this doesn't have but that is not a big issue, it is only used for a quick laugh occasionally in a music lesson.
The keys are touch sensitive and this is useful for creating dynamics. there is no sustain peddle as more expensive models have however it does so much that for the price, you couldn't really expect too much more from it.
overall great keyboard but if you want a really good touch sensitive model with sustain peddle and the same functions, go for a more expensive version, but for the price, this is a great buy and will not disappoint.

Summary: great keyboard, value for money and does what it says on the tin