Hi all, I'm new!

I have a question... I played the piano when I was younger, for 3 years. I haven't been practicing at all, and I kinda miss it. I don't have a piano, but would like to buy a keyboard. Which one would you guys recommend? I don't like something big since I live in a tiny apartment with a roommate.

Thanks in advance!

It depends on how much you're willing to pay for the keyboard actually. If you're looking for a keyboard with 88 keys (Just like a normal piano), then starting price would be around $1000 USD. Also, you should be mindful of what keyboard models are available in your region. Here are a few of my recommendations. =)

Yamaha DGX-620. ($1200 USD) This is a very reliable model. Best choice for any music student. ^_^

Yamaha CP33/CP300. ($1500/$2800 USD) This model is my personal favorite. I would buy it if money was no issue to me. :D

Roland Stage Pianos. Refer to link beside - (http://www.rolandus.com/products/productlist.php?ParentId=87)

KORG Keyboards. (http://www.korg.com/) To me, KORG produces keyboard models with the best & most impressive piano sounds. :wub:

Take note, there are other keyboards out there in the market which is cheaper (like Casio), but be prepared for a compromise in sound quality if you intend to buy them. Lastly, you need to be aware of the fact that you might have to pay extra for additional components for the keyboard, such as an external pedal and a sound amplifier. Hope this helps! =]

Roland.

It's the only digital piano I'd suggest. If you want more effects and fun stuff like that, go with anything else. Roland are the best digital pianos out there.

Tthere are other keyboards out there in the market which is cheaper (like Casio), but be prepared for a compromise in sound quality if you intend to buy them.
Roland are the best digital pianos

Clarification: And when I mean Roland are the best digital pianos, I'm coming from the feel stand-point. There's not many other good digital pianos out there with the accuracy of the feel and touch of a real piano than Roland's. Don't worry about sound quality, because every medium- to high-priced instrument will have good to even amazing sounds...once again, look for touch, not sound.

Thanks everyone! I definitely won't get a Casio xD, but then again, Roland is way to expensive ><

I am going with cryskolt's suggestion on Korg... I saw a decent one without the fancy, schmancy techy stuff... korg SP170... still not out on the market, but they have a demo and it sounds good. Price fits my budget :)

Thanks again, all very informative!

Haha, no probs! =) Glad to have helped you, I hope the keyboard will turn out to be just as great as how it is supposed to be for you.

Here's a fairly low cost alternative to have a decent keyboard but you will need a computer for.

An 88key controller starts at around $200. I would suggest look for at minimum $300+. Buy a sample library (eg: EWQL piano samples) and it shouldn't cost more than $400(Piano Gold . On specials, you should be able to buy it for a lot cheaper.

The only downside is that your computer needs to be good enough to run the program but the requirements aren't that high. You would be able to use your monitor to display or music or you can just get a music stand on the side. What you play will come out of your computer speakers or headphones instead of the keyboard itself.