128 polyphony keyboard

Digital pianos nowadays generally have a polyphony of around 128 or above, although I've seen some as low as 64-note polyhony (Yamaha P45) or 48-note polyphony (the Casio CDP-130.) All this literally means is that you can have 64 or 48 different sounds playing at once.

1. Is 128 note polyphony enough?
2. How much polyphony do I need keyboard?
3. How much polyphony do you need in a digital piano?
4. Is 32 polyphony enough for beginners?

Is 128 note polyphony enough?

Turn your nose straight up at anything under a 32-note maximum polyphony: 64 is acceptable; 128 is typically best; 256 is probably a marketing gimmick. ... If you never play with a sustain pedal, you'll be fine with that 64-note polyphony.

How much polyphony do I need keyboard?

Polyphony refers to the maximum number of notes that a keyboard or sound module can produce at one time. For instance, if you were to play a 3-note chord with a 1-note melody, you'd need at a keyboard capable of at least 4-note polyphony.

How much polyphony do you need in a digital piano?

Polyphony. Polyphone refers to the number of individual notes or tones the piano can produce at once. At a bare minimum, you should have 32-note polyphony while 64-note polyphony is more adequate for creating complex sounds. The highest quality electronic pianos deliver 128-note or 264-note polyphony.

Is 32 polyphony enough for beginners?

You'd probably get by on 32 as well if you're particularly budget conscious. Polyphony is more important to people doing performances and people doing multiple tracks / multiple instruments / multiple people. 64 note polyphony means that 64 notes are sounding at the same time.