Donner DEP-20 Beginner Digital Piano 88 Key Full Size Weighted Keyboard, Portable Electric Piano with Furniture Stand, 3-Pedal Unit

I was looking for an appropriate substitute for an acoustic piano to refresh my piano skills from having learned piano as a child. My primary requirements were 88 weighted keys, good reviews, good quality, attractive stand, that didn’t break the bank. This Donner piano has met and exceeded my initial expectations thus far. I haven’t explored all the features yet (just received yesterday), but am very pleased with the grand piano sound, and it feels just like an acoustic piano. I did purchase the extended coverage in case of defaults, but everything is working great so far. I’ve already logged several hours of play time in just 2 days. Great value for the money. Regarding setup: I was able to assemble the stand by myself with just a screwdriver. However, two person assembly would have made the process simpler. 🎶 🎹

First off I am no digital piano expert, just a beginner at learning the piano but compared to my last keyboard this digital piano is amazing. The sound is rich and realistic to the piano my teacher has. It comes with sustain pedal and a place to put your sheets. The max volume is very loud. Only thing I noticed is when the sustain pedal is in use after there's like a vibration that stays for a while. Now I will say that I am not familiar with sustain pedals so maybe that's why that is happening, I cannot blame the product it self. I really am not sure what is going on with that. The keyboard is quite thick however I like that , since I want it to be most similar to a real piano and I do not plan on moving it around. It's a bit heavy, maybe two people is better than one for moving it. Personally I am so glad I bought this. For $300 you will not regret it.

I’ve looked for a digital piano that was as close as possible to the feel and sound of a real grand piano, & this one did not disappoint! It is a full keyboard & the keys are weighted and feel like you’re playing a real piano & not digital. I feel the sound quality is great & the pedals function as they should. I ordered it with the stand and it was super easy to set up. The keyboard is a tad on the heavy side, but I was able to manage it by myself, but 2 people to set it up onto the stand is easier. This is a great compromise if you don’t have the space or budget for a grand piano, but want a similar feel & sound of one.

A lot of piano for the money! This is full size keyboard with "weighted" keys. What that means is that it has the same feel as a piano rather than the soft feel of cheap electronic keyboards. It also registers how hard you strike the key and plays softer/louder accordingly. This is important if you want to the feel of playing a "real" piano. The piano does NOT come with a stand, I used a cheap "X" stand that I already have. This could be a problem if you don't have a large table to put it on. On the other hand the piano has feet that lift it off the table so that the sound that comes from the bottom resonates on the table rather than be muffled (there are also smaller speakers on the top). I think it sounds great and is pretty loud. There are 2 convenient headphones jacks to practice in silence (and duets :) ) I tried also connecting the audio out to an amplifier and boy did it sound great with a full size speaker! The piano has lots of different sounds, from bells, to organ, to strings, etc... so I'm sure there are lots of sounds for everybody, but I wanted a piano, so I really only use the "Grand Piano" sound which is the default when you turn it on. From the photos you can see it has a sustain pedal like a real piano to let the notes resonate even when you let go (see the video). According to the manual you can also get a 3 pedal set, but it doesn't come with it. As you can see from the photos on Amazon, the piano comes with a music sheet holder, I don't have it up in the video. There are lots of cool features, like the ability to play along with demo tracks, do automatic chords, etc... I didn't play with too many of those, because I wanted a piano but I didn't have the money or room for a "real" piano. I do like that it has a built-in metronome, playing with a metronome beat is an important skill for beginners. I love the ability to play along with your own MP3s/tracks. either use the "audio in" cable or plug a USB stick with your tracks right in the back of the piano. Anything bad? Well, I mentioned that it doesn't come with a stand. I have bought other Donner instruments and they came with a bunch of accessories so I had assumed it would come with a stand (my mistake). I gues that way you can buy anything you want (you can see mine is cheap and is wobbly in the video). The black keys are slightly textured on the top instead of 100% smooth. Maybe some pianos are that way (black keys used to be made out of ebony, which is wood, and white keys covered with ivory, which is very smooth), but the piano I grew up with had very smooth black keys. Probably a matter of personal preference. My son is the real piano player in the family but too shy for a video, so you get to hear my playing. My phone is not great at recording videos, it sounds better in person, but you get the idea. This instrument is a great alternative for a student that is just starting and may not stick to his piano lessons (I'm looking at my other son here :+) ) and is a good portable option if you play with friends outside of the home. I'm attaching a few photos and a quick video review, and I will answer comments to my review if I can.

Hi I'm a professional musician, I've recorded many records and worked in a lot of Studios so I will give you the review from a professional perspective. First and foremost as a digital piano encompassing weighted Keys 88 with a realistic piano sound this is worth every penny. In fact this sounds much better than a lot of the keyboards that's even more pricey than this at Guitar Center Brands like Williams and things like that. It's very solid fairly heavy but well built the keys feel great and as I mentioned the main grand piano sound is really as good as it can get without going into the multi-thousands now having said that if the purpose for this purchase is play a piano and to have a fairly small footprint this is a great way to go if you're buying it for the additional features such as the 238 sounds the drums things like that that is not at equal professional par as the feel and sound of the piano. Of the 238 sounds I'd say maybe 25 or 30 would be usable on a professional recording some do sound very nice but many of them are the ones that you would typically find on a Casio keyboard. For professionals that plan to use this for gigs the only thing I will say is that think of it as a portable piano and not so much as a synthesizer. There is no way to for instance go from patch number for to patch 220 without scrolling one of the time through the numbers there is no keypad so for performers they want a real quick change be prepared for a little extra time. My only other complaint of this keyboard is with the double voice option, where you can layer a piano and a string together there is no way to edit that function meaning that if you want 65% of the piano sound with a 35% follow through with strings you can't do that it's equal 50/50 which makes it very difficult for some applications. For me a piano sound with a following string section considerably lower is a nice touch but then again this is a $300 keyboard and in itself is worth it just for the piano feel and the piano sound everything else added as a bonus is okay I guess for the recreational user and not so much for the professional however I am very happy with the purchase because I really just wanted a piano sound like as if I had a piano at my home I don't particularly need a million different sounds so I will give it four stars instead of five because of the pre mentions drawbacks.

In my original review I complained about a chemical smell that caused my eyes and nose to itch painfully. I was in contact with Donner support and they sent me a replacement. This review is of the replacement. I think this piano is a great deal. You get a full size 88 key keyboard with weighted keys. The weighted keys feel nice even though the weights aren't exactly the same as an acoustic piano. You can vary the volume of notes realistically by pressing the key faster just like an acoustic piano. The piano also comes with a sustain pedal which is great. There are two headphone jacks so a student and teacher can listen together if needed. I haven't used the headphone jacks, since mostly just use the built in speakers. The speakers on this piano are surprisingly good. You get 4 total speakers and they are better than I expected for this price point. The bass notes sound great! I like the huge number of instrument voices programmed into this piano. You can change it and play around with a lot of different instruments. I wanted this feature to help with composing and I am sure it will be helpful. There is a midi output that I could use to play into my computer if I want also, but I already have a midi keyboard for that so I haven't tried it. There are a lot of electronic features built in. There are many built in midi instruments and even a drumkit feature. There is a built in metronome and there is also a feature that lets you record what you played. You can use that to record and double-check your rhythm. You could also use it to record accompaniment and then improvise over it. A lot of options! The only downside is the strong plastic smell that I hope goes away over time. This piano is fantastic for its price point. You really can't get anything better without spending quite a bit more. T

We purchased this portable piano so our budding pianist could practice while we were travelling. It worked perfectly. The keys feel like a regular piano. The lower notes sound slightly off, but not a lot. The upper notes sound just like a grand piano. It was easy to set up and we put it back in the original packaging to take it back home. At 25 pounds and nearly five feet long, it is not the easiest thing to move, but it is far more portable than moving a piano and more convenient than going to a piano store to practice on their piano. It seems to be very sturdy and we expect it will last a long time.

I got this for my daughter for Christmas. She satrted learning piano in the beginning of the year so I thought she was ready for a full keyboard. We both love it! Great beginner piano and for anyone who enjoys playing it’s great! Doesn’t take up too much room. Volume is good and sound quality is great