are the keys weighted?
1410888
No, the keys use a spring mechanism rather than a counter-weight system as had been stated already. The Privia pianos have a counter-weighted system that feels as close to an acoustic piano as I've ever played. I also agree that the Casio spring-weighted mechanism on these is pretty close, but for serious piano technique, I'd switch to a true weighted action ASAP. For serious organ technique, these are closer to a typical organ type key mechanism as for example on the Hammond, Wurlitzer, Farfisa etc. organs. Just my opinion.
1410889
The keyboard lacks an actual counterweight system, which is what "weighted" usually means. You would generally need to spend another $200 (minimum) to get that. Though the spring system and the keys themselves are the highest quality you will find for a "non-weighted" keyboard (my opinion), and have a resulting weight that ends up coming very close to "actual" weighted keys. For this price range, it is a very impressive feel.
1410890
the keys are barely weighted, pretty much unnoticably so. They have more of a synth-action than anything else
1410891
I am certainly no expert and bought this for my son who is away at College but I would have to say they are not, I know they seem to be spring loaded which is how they respond so nicely. I hope this sheds some light onto your issue
160933
They are not weighted but they are not super sensitive. It really is a great keyboard.
1813674
if you hit the keys light, they are kind of quiet but one can still hear them. A lot depends on how heavy one hits them.
34283
Although I no longer own it, since I upgraded to a Kawai, I do believe they have the same sized keys. Just less of them. Also be aware these keys are not touch sensitive nor are they weighted.
1807308
They feel like regular keyboard keys. They are just situated differently. Hope this helps.
1448426
Hmm...that seems right... But that's not heavy at all....that weight is spread throughout the whole keyboard...the keyboard is pretty darn light actually.... VERY LIGHT AND THIN...
1770332
Not an expert, but the weighted keys give the feel of a standard piano, and the sound quality is very good, however, I did notice that on some of the higher notes, you can hear a bit of an echo, but it is faint and only hear it if you are playing those notes only for a long time.
1763902
This was a gift for my granddaughter the keys I believe are not weighted as this is an electronic keyboard many stores have this model on display very popular now. Standard pianos have weighted keys. I went to a local music store to check this model before buying on Amazon. Price is more reasonable on Amazon.
769512
The keys are not weighted. Generally you have to spend quite a bit more to get weighted or semi-weighted keys.
1574927
The product itself is 20.6 pounds, as per the description. If you're referring to the key feel, it's heavier than classic "plastic synth" keys but not nearly as heavy as the keys on a Yamaha CP or fully-weighted keys such as my older Alesis QS8. The keys also snap back quickly; there's very little sense of 'throw' in them. I wanted the range of 61 keys without having to constantly flip octaves, but as far as playing, I much prefer the feel of my smaller Alesis Q25 and wish I'd purchased the Q61 before the Axiom.
2050067
Yes, they are really, really light and springy -- not always helpful. Only if you are doing syncopated and percussive stuff has that been handy. But it is an amazing keyboard apart from that and if you really need weighted keys, worst case , you can attach a controller with weighted keys.
1760991
The weight is in the ounces not enough for.me.to measure. It's very light overall the keyboard feels like a thick headboard with keys on it.
1705262
Yes, the P35B 88 is weighted, very much like their acoustic pianos (for example my G2).
1270042
The keys are weighted. I haven't played too many actual pianos, but from the little I have played, it feels about the same. The pedal is just okay, it gets the job done, but you have to find a way to keep it from moving around.
1556514
i would say yeah its similar,but they are not pressure sensitive,so no matter how hard you push the keys,the tone will be the same...
333941
Since the keys aren't weighted, it doesn't feel like most pianos I have played on, though it requires the same amount of pressure.
947544
The keys are weighted. They don't feel exactly like a grand piano, but their is definitely a difference felt when going from the lower end to the higher end.