This spring the Italian company Orla introduced a number of new models of digital pianos, united in two series - CDP and Stage.

The first difference between the series, which immediately catches the eye is their form factor. If the CDP series pianos are more massive, made in one case with a stand, in which are integrated three pedals, the Stage - are much more compact digital pianos. You are free to choose the stand in accordance with the intended conditions of use. It can be a massive Orla Pro Stand or any lighter keyboard stand.

                       Orla Stage Concert                                                           Orla CDP 101

But this is not all, because each series includes three new models of digital pianos. The differences between them though not so evident, but nonetheless significant. Stage series includes Stage Starter, Stage Studio, and finally, Stage Concert. CDP series pianos have a less poetic names: CDP 1, CDP 101 and CDP 202.

So which model is better to choose? Which digital piano best suited to a particular case?

Let's compare...

Firstly we will analyse instruments of Stage serie.

Keyboard:	88 Graded Hammer Action Keys	88 Graded Hammer Action Keys	88 Graded Hammer Action Keys
Polyphony:	64 Notes Max	64 Notes Max	64 Notes Max
Sounds:	16 Sounds	16 Sounds with Single/Split/Layer mode	20 Orchestra + 10 Pipe Organ Panel Voices, 128 GM Sounds +  Extra Sounds, 8 Drum Kits
Display:	-	Back Lit display	2 Lines Back Lit display
Controls:	Master Volume, Twin feature	Master Volume, Brilliance 8 levels: -4 / +4, Up/Down Buttons, Twin feature	Master Volume, Bass/Treble
Effects:	Reverb  -  Chorus	Reverb: Room, Hall, Theatre  -  Chorus	Reverb: Room, Hall, Theatre  -  Chorus
Overall Presets:	-	-	20 Panel Memories
Sequencer:	-	2 Tracks Sequencer, Play	SMF Multi Tracks Sequencer, Play
Demo:	6 Demo Songs	20 Demo Songs	20 Demo Songs
Song Playback:	-	-	USB Standard Midi File Player
Tuning:	Transpose/Pitch	Transpose/Pitch	Transpose/Pitch
Metronome:	Click, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8	Click, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8	Click, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8
Pedals:	Sustain/Soft/Sostenuto (Sustain Pedal Included)	Sustain/Soft/Sostenuto (Sustain Pedal Included)	Sustain/Soft/Sostenuto (Sustain Pedal Included)
Dynamic:	4 types : Hard/Normal/Light – No Dynamic	4 types : Hard/Normal/Light – No Dynamic	4 types : Hard/Normal/Light – No Dynamic
Bluetooth:	-	Bluetooth ready	Bluetooth ready
Headphone:	2 Headphone sockets	2 Headphone sockets	2 Headphone sockets
Midi:	-	Midi On/Off	Midi On/Off
Connections:	Stereo Output, Stereo Input, USB to Host, Pedal 1 & 2 connectors, DC12V Power	Bluetooth connector, L/R Outputs, L/R Inputs, USB to Host, Midi In/Out/Thru, Pedal 1 & 2 connectors, DC12V Power	Bluetooth connector, L/R Outputs, L/R Inputs, USB to Host, Midi In/Out/Thru, Pedal 1 & 2 connectors, DC12V Power
Amplification:	2 x 10 W	2 x 10 W	2 x 10 W
Weight:	Kg.19	Kg.22	Kg.22
Size:	132 x 31 x 13,5 cm	132 x 34 x 14 cm	132 x 34 x 14 cm
Size with Stands:	132 x 31 x 77 cm	132 x 34 x 77 cm	132 x 34 x 77 cm
Finish:	Black	Black, White	Black, White
Optional Accessories:	Stand, Bench, Headphone	Stand, Bench, Bluetooth Receiver, 3 Levers Pedal, Volume Pedal, Headphone	Stand, Bench, Bluetooth Receiver, 3 Levers Pedal, Volume Pedal, Headphone

And now lets turn to CDP Series

Keyboard:	88 Graded Hammer Action Keys	88 Graded Hammer Action Keys	88 Graded Hammer Action Keys
Polyphony:	64 Notes Max	64 Notes Max	64 Notes Max
Sounds:	16 Sounds	16 Sounds with Single/Split/Layer mode	20 Orchestra + 10 Pipe Organ Panel Voices, 128 GM Sounds + Extra Sounds, 8 Drum Kits
Display:	-	Back Lit display	Back Lit display
Controls:	Master Volume, Twin feature	Master Volume, Brilliance 8 levels: -4 / +4, Up/Down Buttons, Twin feature	Master Volume, Bass/Treble
Overall Presets:	-	-	20 Panel Memories
Effects:	Reverb  -  Chorus	Reverb: Room, Hall, Theatre  -  Chorus	everb: Room, Hall, Theatre  -  Chorus
Sequencer:	-	2 Tracks Sequencer, Play	SMF Multi Tracks Sequencer, Play
Song Playback:	-	-	USB Standard Midi File Player
Demo:	6 Demo Songs	20 Demo Songs	20 Demo Songs
Tuning:	Transpose/Pitch	Transpose/Pitch	Transpose/Pitch
Metronome:	Click, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8	Click, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8	Click, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/8
Pedals:	Sustain/ Soft/ Sostenuto	Sustain/ Soft/ Sostenuto	Sustain/ Soft/ Sostenuto
Dynamic:	4 types : Hard/Normal/Light – No Dynamic	4 types : Hard/Normal/Light – No Dynamic	4 types : Hard/Normal/Light – No Dynamic
Bluetooth:	-	Bluetooth ready	Bluetooth ready
Headphone:	2 Headphone sockets	2 Headphone sockets	2 Headphone sockets
Midi:	-	Midi On/Off	Midi On/Off
Connections:	Stereo Output, Stereo Input, USB to Host, Pedal 1 & 2 connectors, DC12V Power	Bluetooth connector, L/R Outputs, L/R Inputs, USB to Host, Midi In/Out/Thru, Pedal 1 & 2 connectors, DC12V Power	Bluetooth connector, L/R Outputs, L/R Inputs, USB to Host, Midi In/Out/Thru, Pedal 1 & 2 connectors, DC12V Power
Amplification:	2 x 10W	2 x 10W	2 x 10W
Weight:	Kg. 65	Kg. 67	Kg. 22
Size:	135 x 43 x 84 cm	136 x 44 x 86 cm	138 x 48 x 84 cm
Size:	Rosewood	Rosewood, Black, White	Rosewood, Black, White
Optional Accessories:	Bench, Headphone	Bench, Bluetooth Receiver, Volume Pedal, Headphone	Bench, Bluetooth Receiver, Volume Pedal, Headphone

What conclusion could be done? Based on the considered characteristics, we can hold a few parallels between these models.

According to its characteristics, Stage Starter is similar to Stage Starter CDP 1, Stage Studio to CDP 101 and CDP is similar to Stage Concert 202, with the only difference that the Stage serie models are more compact and lightweight and necessary to buy an additional keyboard stand. In addition, we should notice that if digital pianos of CDP serie have a built block of three pedals, in the Stage serie kit included only the sustain pedal, the other two will have to be purchased separately.

As for differences within the series, then Stage Starter and CDP1 are great choice for the young piano players as well for students of music schools. Equipped with 2 track sequencers Stage Studio / CDP 101 and Stage Concert / CDP 202 are suitable not only for playing music, but also to writing arrangements.

We should also note another important advantage, relating to the all aforementioned models - this is a full-size keyboard with 88 graded hammer action keys. It means different feeling of pressing keys in different parts of keyboard. Like an acoustic piano.

Now the choice is yours!