Something I noticed while reading the reviews of this is that almost nobody bought it for themselves. Either it was a gift for a kid, or someone's mom or dad bought it, or whatever. I mean, that's awesome, but there are another group of people like me-- adults that are getting into piano and aren't interested in buying lessons. This review is for that purpose, to illustrate to any other adults out there if this is merely a child's toy or if it can be a functional adult keyboard.
So, does it work as a functional keyboard? Keep in mind my family has owned multiple pianos, including white grands, traditional pianos, and electric keyboards. I'm an avid listener of piano music, and have done extensive research of this topic. I took years of piano lessons when I was a kid, but I'm ADD, so I HATED it. I got so bored with the endless practice and struggled to read all the music, so eventually I quit. The answer to my original question (an adult) is YES, this works! I'll go over each part that I found notable.
First, the important part-- the keys. The keys themselves were a bit of a disappointment. They're non-weighted, which I knew from the start, but I didn't expect them to feel quite so light. It feels more like a toy than the other keyboards I've played on. They have a funky feeling to them. I'm not a huge fan of them. If I play too vigorously, I might break it. It's immediately obvious that it's not a traditional keyboard. I got used to the unusual feel after about fifteen minutes of tooling around, and now it doesn't bother me.
Second, the frame-- how does it look? How does it feel? Compared to other electric keyboards like this, it looks rather professional and nice. It's on par with others that I've come across as far as quality, but it looks more modern as far as aesthetics. It looks like something a music student would have instead of just something a parent bought for their kid to play with instead of a babysitter. I found the music stand to work very well for holding my device of choice (Iphone Six) while playing.
Third, connectivity. They have their own app. True to their word, they have a ton of music available! Annoyingly, it doesn't remove songs that require an 88 key piano from the search results. I think it's a sales ploy to slowly convince people to buy the much more expensive full piano. At least they tell you before you buy something that it won't be compatible. I've read a couple of other people complaining about this as well, but I tried a few that required the full piano (such as the hard version of Scott Joplin's the Entertainer). Although a message warning about compatibility--you CAN play a lot of the full keyboard songs on it. Sure, there might be a note in there somewhere that requires a higher or lower octave, but it's quite possible to learn a full keyboard song on the shorter one. It'll still illuminate the notes in the right order and right location. If you want to see what I mean, look up Scott Joplin's the Entertainer and play it (the hard one, not the easy one). Another interesting thing is that when you plug your device into the keyboard, it actually charges it. Pretty handy.
The speakers. They're pretty good, but I honestly expected more. I have a 7.2 surround sound in my house, and I plugged it into that and it sounds loads better. A brief note about this-- the manual led me astray. The keyboard has a aux out port and my stereo an aux in port, but you don't connect them. If you do, nothing will play out of your speakers of the stereo except static and the keyboard will still make all the sound. To test, I plugged my phone into the stereo and it worked fine. Something is wrong with my keyboard. The only way I was able to do it was to plug my aux cord into the headphone port and then into the aux input of my stereo, effectively tricking it.
A notable drawback-- this thing's charger is tiny. I have a short desk that I play it on, and the charger barely goes across the desk. It's my biggest complaint, hands down. Make sure that your station will be near an outlet, or that you have batteries. I haven't tried it without the power cord, but I heard that you can use it with batteries. Can't vouch for that.
How do the lights work? Excellently. It's an unbelievably handy feature. It feels like a game. How accurately and quickly can you press the keys? I felt a huge amount of pride, and in a funny way, it's much more supportive than a piano teacher. It doesn't lose patience if you don't get it right, and you can go as slowly as you want. Like I say, I've tried lessons. This is my preference. If you're terrible at first, you don't feel cringy or embarrassed. It's just you and it!
Can this be used as a child's toy or learning tool? Of course. I'm sure it can. But does it fit the standards of an adult with musical experience? Absolutely. I can happily recommend it. It's also a heck of a lot less expensive than trying to pay a teacher, and you don't need to learn to read music. You can memorize the songs and you'll be fine if you want to. I'm sure that I will find a cheap piano on Craigslist somewhere to play because the speakers aren't that awesome, but in the meantime, I will learn on it. I think the most effective way to use this, at least from my experience, is to learn on it and transfer that knowledge to a traditional keyboard with better sound quality and a larger number of keys. I'm not (repeat, not) returning it, so don't mishear me. This isn't an accident, or a bad purchase. I'm not trying to replace it with another piano. This is an invaluable tool, and in the long and short run, you will not regret your purchase. It'll reignite that spark in you to learn and play either for the first time or as a continuation of your playing.
Either way, awesome tool, awesome purchase. If you look into a teacher, you'll looking at $150 a month easily (not to mention driving time and gas). It's a simple equation-- buy this and have a near limitless amount of hours of teaching for years if you take good care of it, or have two months of traditional teaching and have to find a keyboard somewhere. It's your choice. For me, it's clear. I'll take the ONE Light Keyboard. Play it wherever and whenever. How many piano teachers can you call when you're bored at 1 am to come help you learn?
I'd recommend buying it, but if you do or you don't, you're here for a reason. You want to further your career at playing this amazing instrument. Just for this, you're amazing. I've tried to help you by telling you my thoughts. Find what you love. Find the keyboard and setting you love. In the end, all that matters it that you're comfortable. Don't give up. Don't get frustrated. If one thing doesn't work for you, switch. Don't just give up like I did. Trust me, in the end you'll regret it. I wish you all the best of luck. Music is one of the most personal and beautiful things in this world. You CAN do it. It doesn't matter how good you are. What matters is that you are happy.
This piano has reinvigorated this dream in me. For this, I cannot thank the ONE Music Group enough. Stay focused. Don't let anyone tell you no. That's it. That's the end of my review. I hope it helped someone. I'm going to go play here in a minute. Mysterious reader, best of luck. :)
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From the manufacturer
New App, New Beginnings! We've developed a brand new app, launched this February, and we can't wait for you to experience it!
Dive into a systematic approach to piano lessons perfect for beginners. Master a new piano song with each completed lesson, and enjoy enhancing your chord knowledge through our engaging Chord Game mode. Experience the joy of learning music with our latest app!
Features of Smart Keyboard and Apps
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STEREO SPEAKERSTwo 10W stereo hi-fi speakers plus acoustic sampling and stereo sampling technology bring you the authentic piano sound. You can adjust the volume with the knob on the panel. The built-in headphone jack allows you to practice anytime without disturbing anyone. |
61 STANDARD KEYS61 full-size keys with touch response and built-in red LED lights. The keys of the keyboard are the same size as an acoustic piano. The volume of the piano changes according to the strength of the touch. After connecting to the app, you can follow the light-up keys to start playing. |
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONSIn addition to the built-in sustain button, this keyboard also supports external pedals (soft, sostenuto, sustain). You can connect an external microphone so you can sing while playing. The recording function is also available as long as the app is connected. |
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HUNDREDS OF TIMBREYou can select the built-in 20 common tones by pressing the “TONE” button. After connecting to the app, the timbre can be expanded to 417 kinds. The keyboard's maximum polyphony is 128. When the app is connected, you can also select the sound's reverb effect and adjust the tempo. |
SHEET MUSIC & GAMESThere are thousands of sheet music in the app, all supporting playing with lights. Most sheet music is free, and some are copyrighted for 3.99 a piece. Apart from that, all other features are free. The piano learning is not the same as endless practice. Challenge yourself and score higher by hitting glowing keys in rhythm to match the accompanying music. |
VIDEOS & COURSESYou can learn to play the piano with free instructional videos and lessons in the app. You and your whole family can have musical fun with this keyboard. By practicing with the lights, you can play some simple pieces in a short amount of time. Show your talent at festivals or parties! |
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| Price | $199.99 | $149.99 | $699.00 |
| Keys | 61 | 61 | 88 |
| Touch Response | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Max Polyphony | 128 | 64 | 128 |
| Timbre | 417 via app | 256 via app | 619 via app |
| Speaker | 10W*2 | 3W*2 | 20W*2, 10W*2 |
| Connection Method | Cable | Bluetooth | Cable |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5mm*1 | 3.5mm*1 | 3.5mm*2 |
| Pedal Interface | ✓ | X | ✓ |
ABOUT US
Our company's mission is to make it easier and more interesting for everyone to learn an instrument.
We are committed to combining technology with musical instrument, using modern intelligent technology to guide instrument learning.
- Our products: Smart Piano, Smart Drum, Ukulele, Guitar and Kalimba etc.
- Our Apps: The ONE Smart Piano, One Pianist, InstaDrum, InstaPiano etc.
A Keyboard That Can Teach You To Play
Smart Keyboard Light-SK-TOK
Light not only means that the keyboard is light, but also that it has a simple design. It was designed by Finnish designers. Smart Keyboard Light with compact design is only 11 lbs and fits easily on the desk.
Less is more: Its appearance is simple and elegant, with only 4 buttons on the panel.
With the synchronized LED lights on the keyboard, a beginner musician can start the crash course and learn a song in minutes, or choose an arcade-style scoring game mode.
The package includes:
- The ONE Smart Keyboard Light
- Cables: Lightning, Type C
- Power Adapter
- Music Stand
- User Guide
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| number of keys | 61 | 61 | 32 | 61 | 61 | 61 |
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Reviews with images
Awesome product for beginners
I grew up taking piano lessons. I really wish The One Smart Piano was around when I was learning. The integration of the app with the keyboard is truly the best system I have seen and really makes it easy to learn how to play. This keyboard lights up as you move through the music and actually waits until you hit the right key before you move on. The app also allows for different styles of learning; one is a game where you play the notes (think guitar hero with the keyboard). Another way to learn is with more traditional sheet music. With the app, you can also select the level and adjust the speed of songs. The one downside to this keyboard is that it is only 61 keys, so not the full 88-keys of a piano. 61 keys is still great for learning and practicing (and the shorter keyboard makes it a bit more portable for storing). I would recommend it for levels from beginner to intermediate for all ages. I am writing this review as part of a contest.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2019
Color: Golden WhiteVerified Purchase
The keyboard has been great so far but it is heavily reliant on a device such as iPad/tablet. The light up keys are helpful but as noted by some other reviews, the cost of lessons is a bit high. The basic lessons have been OK but I've had problems with some of the lessons where the video gets "stuck". Since the piano is heavily reliant on using an app with a connected device, the cables provided should have been sturdy. I've been using the piano for less than a month and I've already had an issue with the lightning cable where the lightning end broke off! This is very disappointing. It looks like just the cable will cost over $30 dollars. I am contemplating returning the piano and getting something else like a Yamaha instead.
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Mary Van
Beautiful piano with lights
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2021Color: Milk WhiteVerified Purchase
Andrea Samantha Ortega Rangel
Buen equipo para quienes deseen aprender a leer una partitura musical e iniciar a tocar piano.
Reviewed in Mexico on January 6, 2019Color: BlackVerified Purchase
