Yamaha P-515 and P-525 Users Club

keff Most welcome Keff. Touch sensitivity settings, even though I have never used them on my systems, as I use the default settings .... is basically configuring the relation between your actual key velocity (measured or estimated by your piano system) and the software velocity value that will finally determine how loud or soft your piano note will come out.

For example, suppose you play a note on one of your digi piano keys. Your piano system will make a measurement of your actual key velocity at some stage during your key strike.

If you struck the key very softly, then that would normally be expected to produce a soft or not very loud sound from the digital piano.

But ... because we have software involved, the software programmer can easily include a setting that scales up (increases) your original note velocity by some user-desired amount. This means ... if you push the key very slowly ... it is possible to configure your system to turn that slow key velocity into a much faster velocity, so that the sound coming out can be very strong and loud (even for slow key presses).

Naturally, there will be velocity range limitations. But the main idea is providing users with various choices of note velocity sensitivity is to give users some choices. Eg. some kids which haven't developed finger strength etc might need to have note velocities scaled up to provide extra oompf etc.

APianistHasNoName I have two P-515 pianos and one P-525 piano. I personally love both of these piano models. I didn't treat the P-525 as an upgrade on the P-515. I find that the P-515 mechanism - that they called 'NWX' type - has nice substance in it - in my own view and preference - for my music. I use the P-515 and P-525 equally as much at home. I really like them a lot. More than a lot actually. They are excellent pianos.

This one's a super short demo of the P-515 bosie. The rounded/muted sound of some pianos do come in handy.

short demo 1 - flac format

short demo 1 - wav file

The audio is identical for both files. The wav file is three times larger in size when compared with the flac file.

The Z stand is very sturdy indeed. Ultra sturdy. I have my P-525 on a Z-stand seen in the pic above. There are external speakers connected to this piano, although I rarely (or pretty much never) use them. The sound and levels coming from the onboard P-525 speakers are very nice. The external speakers were just for testing - to see how loud we could get if we did use speakers. And it can certainly get relatively very loud with the externals hehe. The sounds from the externals are very nice too.

The Z stand (or the one I bought) takes up more space in front of you than X-stand and the stock Yamaha L-515. The more front space taken is no problem for me, but just mentioning it - just in case. The dimensions and build of the Z-stand is what allows it to be very sturdy. Solid stuff.

And upstairs, I have a P-515 on the stock Yamaha "L-515" (self-assemble) stand, which is rock solid. And in another part of the house, I have another P-515 that is on a double-x stand, which seems to be rock solid and not wobbly at all. With the one on the double-x stand, I just use that particular P-515 for standing - without chair.

cheeeeee It’s wobbling

In your pic, is the base of that piano resting on the rubber sleeve? The sleeves (I think) are meant to provide some cushioning, damping etc.

iternabe The Z stand can be oriented the opposite way, too. Mine has the vertical diagonal portion closer to my knees and farther away at my feet.

Thanks for mentioning that iternabe! That's kind of a nice feature, the different orientations. I initially was thinking of flipping it around to the same orientation as what you have, and only ended up with the current set-up, as the long shaft at the bottom (for the one I have here) is extended more in one direction - and could potentially be a trip-hazard. But it should be no problem as we can automatically be aware of it after a while.

cheeeeee Thanks for letting me know! The sleeves on mine are rubber ones. I was just giving the keys forceful pushes in the low and high ranges, and the whole structure is very solid. No wobbles at all. Quite solid. Just attaching a pic of one of my P-515 pianos, which has the same appearance as the 525.

The Peltier type cooling system on the floor, and the other three cooling units aren't shown, is just for testing ... which are just going toward making a cooling bed for my cat ... for hot summer days. It's not hot yet ... we're still in cold season right now.

cheeeeee Great setup! What’s the brand of your z stand?

Apologies! Didn't see your question before! The Z stand from the previous post is an 'On Stage' ks7350.

cheeeeee Excellent to know that your new platform is solid. All set now. The P-525 is indeed a great piano. Excellent choice.

I have a P-515 upstairs, and downstairs is a P-515 and a P-525. The downstairs P-515 is just set up for standing and playing. The other two are sit/play (triple pedal).

My cat doesn't know how to play the piano yet haha! She is quite well-known though for her interesting behaviours, and is almost dog like ... or smart as particular young children. She was a stray, and I was lucky to meet her.

The nice story is from here: gingercat link

Just responding to your post before signing off. I will be over in reddit r/piano

Also, you may know about the relatively new yamaha fc35 pedal already ... but if not, that is a good one for the P-525.

Enjoy your new piano cheeeeee! And best regards.