🎹 Roland RD88 vs Casio PX-S6000 | Digital Piano Comparison, Review & Demo 🎹

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0:00 - Video Introduction on the Roland RD88 vs Casio PX-S6000
0:21 - Opening Playing Demo on the Casio PX-S6000 - Main Piano Tone
0:36 - Opening Playing Demo on the Roland RD88 - Main Piano Tone
0:51 - Video Overview with Stu Harrison
2:20 - Short Discussion on RD2000
2:43 - Piano Sound Discussion on the Roland RD88 vs Casio PX-S6000
2:56 - Roland RD88 Zen-Core and Supernatural Piano Engine Discussion
3:16 - Casio PX-S6000 Sound Discussion
3:54 - Differences between the Casio PX-6000/7000
4:35 - Playing Demo begins on the Casio PX-S6000
6:11 - Stu’s thoughts after playing the main piano tone on the Casio PX-S6000
6:35 - Playing Demo begins on the Roland RD88
7:53 - Roland RD88 Piano Action discussion
8:48 - More playing on the Casio PX-S6000
10:16 - Reviewing and playing the E. Piano and other tones one the Casio PX-S6000
12:21 - Reviewing and playing the E. Piano and other tones on the Roland RD88
13:55 - Comparing the number of tones on the Roland RD88 vs Casio PX-S6000
15:03 - Piano Sound Spec Slide
15:15 - Reviewing the Features and Functionality on the Roland RD88 vs Casio PX-S6000
18:43 - Speaker review on the Casio PX-S6000 v.s. Roland RD88
20:18 - Features and Connectivity Spec Slides
20:40 - Final Conclusions
24:25 - Video Outro
Welcome to Merriam Pianos on CZcams! Today we’re going to be matching up a couple of popular stage pianos to see how they grade out against each other - the new Casio PX-S6000 and the Roland RD88.
Background
At the time of this review, Stu had a gig coming up in 48 hours so he decided to use this review to see which of these pianos he should use on the gig. After all, they’re very similar offerings aimed at the same end user with a similar price point.
They’re both light stage pianos with solid actions and onboard speakers. Onboard speakers are quite rare for stage pianos but they’re a nice touch as they allow you to self-monitor when you’re connected to a PA system without the need to lug an amp around.
Piano Sound
The RD88 is equipped with multiple sound engines with the ZEN-Core, SuperNATURAL Piano and SuperNATURAL E. Piano all onboard. The ZEN engine is essentially a synth engine so this will cover the bulk of the sounds, of which there is more than 3,000 in total, but the SuperNATURAL Piano and E. Piano engines are there when you need a sound from either of those categories.
Over on the PX-S6000, we have a much smaller selection of sounds with 350, which is coming at you via the Multi Dimensional Morphing AiR engine. Despite a much smaller amount of sounds, it’s clear that Casio has emphasized the acoustic piano playing experience here with a core grand piano sound that is definitely a step above the RD88.
The core grand sound is Casio’s Hamburg grand sample, and this is a truly dynamic piano sound overflowing with color. We would recommend setting the volume fairly high to make sure you’re able to draw out the max dynamic potential.
The RD88’s core grand patch still sounds good, it’s just not as delicate or nuanced as the S6000. The electric pianos are another story, however, with not only the RD88 having a much larger selection, but the quality is generally better as well.
Features & Functions
One of the biggest differences between these two pianos from a functional perspective is the user interface; the RD88 has many more buttons, and in general, is laid out more like a traditional stage piano.
The S6000 has a more minimalist layout and requires more menu-diving by default. Once you’re in the menu however it is quite straightforward.
Both pianos offer a lot in the way of effects, and they both offer some assignability. The S6000 has an arpeggiator which the RD88 does not, but they both have built-in rhythms.
The S6000 has both Bluetooth Audio and MIDI, and while the RD88 doesn’t offer any Bluetooth, it is equipped with a built-in audio interface which could be hugely helpful for some performing musicians.
In terms of the speakers, the S6000 has four 8-watt equal-range speakers for 32 watts of power. The RD88 also uses a four-speaker system and while there are only 12 watts of power, there is more treble detail due to the presence of two tweeters.
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