Best 88-key Digital Stage Pianos

There’s nothing like the feel of weighted keys under your fingers, premium sound in your ears, and functionality that brings it together like clockwork. In today’s musical landscape, digital stage pianos are bountiful. With so many piano options at hand, how do you choose one? Sweetwater cut out the legwork for you by compiling a list of the best 88-key digital stage pianos! No matter your playing style, budget, or digital requirements, you’ll find a digital stage piano that’s right for you. Whether you’ve recently fallen in love with the instrument or are a seasoned professional at your trade, this list of the best 88-key digital stage pianos brings together some of today’s top brands and models to point you toward the perfect pick.

Note: At Sweetwater, we know there’s no such thing as “best” when it comes to music gear. Every player and artist has unique tastes, which is what makes selecting gear so fun! The items on this list feature some of our favorite products from top manufacturers to help you start your buying journey! Explore these recommendations and dive into Sweetwater’s massive collection of gear on our online store. For personalized picks and expert advice, please contact our knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700!

Alesis Recital Pro 88-key Hammer-action Digital PianoKorg D1 88-key Stage Piano/ControllerYamaha P-225B 88-key Digital PianoRoland RD-88 88-key Stage PianoKawai ES920 88-key Digital PianoStudiologic Numa X Piano GT Digital PianoCasio PX-S7000 Digital PianoDexibell VIVO S10 88-key Digital Stage PianoNord Stage 4 88 Stage Keyboard

Alesis Recital Pro 88-key Hammer-action Digital Piano

Cultivate your growing skills

For most beginners, learning on a cheaply made synth-action keyboard isn’t going to cultivate their skills. That’s where the Alesis Recital Pro 88-key hammer-action digital piano comes in! This digital piano caters to the basics, but what it does, it does well. For instance, its 88 full-sized hammer-action keys feel substantial and even have adjustable touch response to customize to any player’s desired feel. You’ll also find 12 premium built-in voices — pianos, synths, organs, strings, and more — that sing with realistic exuberance. The Recital Pro also boasts educational features, like Lesson Mode for teacher/student interaction, Record Mode for critical listening, and a metronome for consistent timing. Its 128-note polyphony can even contend with simple classical pieces. Lastly, 20-watt built-in speakers deliver an authentic playing experience.

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Korg D1 88-key Stage Piano/Controller

Richly expressive, with real weighted hammer action

It’s hard to go wrong with a Korg, and with the Korg D1 88-key stage piano/controller, the company makes it easier than ever to rock the stage or the studio with an incredibly portable musical machine. Its RH3 real weighted hammer-action keybed recalls the expressive feel of a grand piano, while its 30 onboard sounds deliver a richly expressive experience. Under the hood, the Korg D1 reproduces the nuances of a genuine grand piano with features like damper resonance and key-off simulation. Made for rocking out no matter what music you perform, the Korg D1 has 1/4-inch line-out jacks, a headphone output, and MIDI connectivity. You’ll be stunned at how effortless it is to transport since its slim and compact body offers 88 hammer-action keys.

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Yamaha P-225B 88-key Digital Piano

Incredibly compact and full of Yamaha brilliance

As a very inspiring digital piano and an instrument that translates well to performance, the Yamaha P-225B 88-key digital piano is a splendid musical tool. The incredibly realistic feel of this digital piano comes courtesy of Yamaha’s decade’s worth of experience building true acoustic grand pianos. The company translated that knowledge to the digital realm, packing the P-225B with features like Graded Hammer Compact keys, Virtual Resonance Modeling, and Intelligent Acoustic Control. Other factors, like 192 notes of polyphony, 24 voices, reverb, MIDI I/O, and more, await you in the P-225B. Like many of Yamaha’s digital pianos, you can connect the P-225B to Yamaha’s Smart Pianist app to further contour your sound or access learning tools like chord sheets and sheet music!

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Roland RD-88 88-key Stage Piano

Conquer the stage

You can step up your game with the Roland RD-88 88-key stage piano if you want seriously stage-ready sounds. Commanding stages for more than 30 years, a Roland RD piano will steal the show with its optimized performance capabilities and authentic sounds brimming with character. Its PHA-4 weighted hammer-action keyboard offers an Ivory Feel finish that makes quick solos or intimate chords a joy to play. With 256 voices of polyphony, this stage piano is ready for anything in your repertoire, and its LCD screen makes it easy to change settings. The RD-88 also offers two assignable wheels, eight assignable control knobs, and two assignable pedals that’ll ensure you’re ready for everything the gig calls for. A bevy of other features, including USB MIDI connection, more than 3,000 tones, built-in speakers, and an incredibly light and compact design, make this stage piano a perfect choice for traveling professionals.

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Kawai ES920 88-key Digital Piano

Acoustic-like feel, professional digital flexibility

From gigging musicians to worship teams to academic institutions, the Kawai ES920 88-key digital piano has quickly gained acclaim for its incredibly realistic Responsive Hammer III keyboard, its compact size, and a multitude of included features. Powerful speakers set this digital piano up for success in any environment, but you can plug it in when you’re ready for a larger show, too. If piano sounds are paramount to you, then you’ll be glad to know that the Kawai ES920 packs the sounds of some Shigeru Kawai instruments, like the flagship SK-EX Concert and SK-5 Studio grand pianos. Merged with an acoustic piano feel, the ES920 also provides a high-quality 40-watt output system, Bluetooth capability, MIDI connectivity, 4-band EQ faders, and 100 professional backing rhythms.

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Studiologic Numa X Piano GT Digital Piano

The ultimate keyboard

Supplied with 88 Fatar hammer-action keys, the Studiologic Numa X Piano GT digital piano is a high-performance musical machine packed with a powerful sound engine, more than 200 sounds, four assignable zones, and a high-definition effects engine. The Numa X Piano GT is modeled from real hardware and has the realistic sonic performance you crave. This digital piano offers tons of connections for ultimate versatility with your devices. There are four programmable audio inputs as well as USB-audio, MIDI, and audio-out connections. A built-in digital mixer and color-coded functions further assist you in conquering your musical domain. Lastly, you can use the Numa Manager desktop app for more detailed control over your Numa X Piano GT.

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Casio PX-S7000 Digital Piano

Impeccable retro style and timeless sounds

If you’re looking for a digital piano with retro vibes ready to bring elegant character to the stage or your living room, then the Casio PX-S7000 digital piano is a top choice. This sleek digital piano boasts illuminated touch sensor controls and an LED touch ring to keep its interface quick and easy to navigate. Built with Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keys, the PX-S7000 feels delightfully authentic. Its 400 tones were designed to play timeless classics. Digital functions like Bluetooth allow you to play with your favorite songs or backing tracks. The PX-S7000 comes ready for any room and is supplemented with a 3-pedal unit for complete piano authenticity. Its classy vibes will grace any room, but the PX-S7000 is also incredibly portable, even offering battery power for on-the-spot cordless gigs.

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Dexibell VIVO S10 88-key Digital Stage Piano

Massively streamlined power

It’s built for sheer performing prowess; the Dexibell VIVO S10 88-key digital stage piano boasts a mighty quad-core processor. Here, you’ll find 3.2GB of memory that deliver 180 high-definition sounds and unlimited polyphony at 24-bit/48kHz. The VIVO S10 is far more than just a digital piano, as it packs nine motorized drawbar faders, four MIDI zones, seven rotary encoders, a 3-band digital EQ, and much more. The VIVO S10 offers an unparalleled feel thanks to its Hybrid Wood Keyboard action with an ivory/ebony-feel finish and triple contact. Key-by-key calibration further impacts the nuance capable of this piano. With more than 100 organ presets, 12 individual DSP, and exclusive Advanced T2L (True to Life) technology, the combined features of the Dexibell VIVO S10 make it one of the most advanced stage pianos you’ll find on the market today.

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Nord Stage 4 88 Stage Keyboard

A behemoth of sonic sculpting capabilities

Wrapping up our list, we have the Nord Stage 4 88 stage keyboard. Built for serious professionals, the Stage 4 88 boasts divinely gorgeous sound and a premium triple-sensor keyboard. With the Stage 4 88, you’ll have piano, organ, synth, and effects sections. The Nord Wave 2 Synth Engine tucked away inside the Stage 4 88 brings FM and Virtual Analog synthesis to the table. At the same time, award-winning piano, organ, and EP emulations feel astonishingly nuanced at every keystroke. This Nord also provides hands-on control with physical drawbars and LED indicators for real-time feedback. Users can change patches without an ounce of sonic interruption, independently manage three synth layers, utilize per-layer effects, and more. The Nord Stage 4 88 is so much more than a stage keyboard; it’s an immensely powerful sonic machine.

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All the World’s a Stage & We Are Merely Piano Players

From the delightful Yamaha P-225B to the magnificently powerful Nord Stage 4 88, this list of the best 88-key digital stage pianos brings together the most favored keyboards in the industry. We hope this helped you decide what one is best for your needs, but if you’d like to chat more about which model is right for you, then don’t hesitate to reach out to one of our piano aficionados — call our Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. They’ll put the right stage piano into your hands before you can say “Misty Mountain Hop.”
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