Hemingway DP-501 MKII WH
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Hemingway
DP-501 MKII WH
Product Info
Article Number:
365189
Brand:
Hemingway
Model:
DP-501 MKII WH
Category:
General Digital Pianos
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Hemingway DP-501 MKII WH is a surprisingly capable entry-level digital piano. Its weighted keys and decent sound engine make it ideal for beginners and students looking for a full-size instrument without a premium price tag. The included recording features are a big plus for practice and composition.
Product Description
- Hemingway DP-501 MKII WH
- Digital Piano
- 88 Weighted keys with hammer action keyboard
- LCD display with blue backlit
- 16 Sounds
- Reverb
- Chorus
- 16 Demo songs
- Polyphony: 64-tones
- Metronome
- Transpose-
- split- and layer-function
- 3 Pedals
- Slide in key cover
- Internal recorder: 3 tracks
- 90000 notes
- USB MIDI recorder
- Duet mode
- 2 Headphone outputs
- Line out L and R
- Line in
- MIDI Out
- USB to host (Windows 8 or later
- Mac OS X 10.8 or later)
- USB to device
- Bluetooth
- Speaker system: 2x 20 Watts
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1400 x 490 x 860 mm
- Weight: 54 kg
- Colour: White
- Includes power adapter
PROS
- • Solid 88-key weighted action provides surprisingly realistic piano feel
- • Bluetooth connectivity adds modern convenience for lessons and playback
- • The included 3-track recorder is a genuinely useful practice tool
- • Spacious 1400mm width offers a more authentic grand piano visual
CONS
- • 64-note polyphony limits complexity in layered or heavily effected pieces
- • Sound engine, while decent, lacks the nuanced realism of higher-end models
- • The slide-in key cover feels somewhat flimsy and potentially prone to wear
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Hammer action, weighted
Sounds
16 instrument sounds (likely sampled acoustic piano, electric piano, strings, organ)
Polyphony
64-tones
Speakers
2 x 20 Watts (adequate for practice, lacks room-filling power)
Connections
2x Headphone Outputs, Line Out L/R, Line In, MIDI Out, USB to Host, USB to Device, USB MIDI Recorder, Bluetooth
Weight
54 kg (approximately 119 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The action is weighted and has hammer action, but lacks the finer gradations of touch found in higher-end models - it's a good starting point, but experienced players will notice the difference.
Yes, the USB to Host connection allows for MIDI communication with computers running Windows 8 or later and Mac OS X 10.8 or later, enabling software instrument control and recording.
Bluetooth connectivity is present, but its reliability can vary based on distance and potential interference – expect some occasional dropouts in challenging environments.
