

It's a compact hammer action DP, similar to a P45 or P-125. If it's what you have or what you like? Great, play it. It's been amplified quite a bit over the course of the 3-4 videos he's made about it, but IMO he's pretty measured in how he describes the behavior. So he notices and criticizes the subtle trade-offs more. A lot of us here probably agree with that prioritization. Rather, whether it feels and sounds like a real piano matters. James Pavel Shawcross (why is there so much hate for the guy?) seems to be coming more from a general/home/studio/classical perspective, where a light, compact setup isn't that important.


And if they can tolerate the tradeoffs (not flaws) in the hammer action for that, then it's the right tool for the job. I see the PX-S1000 as targeted to those who really prioritize a smaller, lighter package, whether due to limited space, transport, gigging, etc.
