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If all you can afford is a 48-note polyphony piano, then that's fine. If it meets your needs, you won't be disappointed. But just be aware that if you're serious about your music making, it might hinder your progression further down the line.
- How much polyphony is needed?
- Is 32 polyphony enough for beginners?
- What is 256 polyphony?
- Is 64 voice polyphony enough?
How much polyphony is needed?
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.
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.
What is 256 polyphony?
Polyphony on digital pianos is the maximum number of notes that a keybord can sound simultaneously. It can be 16, 32, 64, 128 or 256 notes. ... It doesn't make a difference how good your digital piano sounds or feels if you continue losing notes amid play.
Is 64 voice polyphony enough?
But, in general, if you will never want background tracks, and will only play solo piano, 64 is plenty fine. I mean, let's say you're playing every note of the scale, all down the piano (via hold pedal or whatever). That's a polyphony of 52 (and would sound terrible). A 4 note chord in all octaves is about 30.
