Artesia A-61 vs GEWA UP540
| Artesia A-61 | GEWA UP540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 Semi-weighted Velocity-sensitive Keys | 88 keys, GEWA Ivory Touch Pro, graded hammer action (weighted in zones) with Ivory Touch surface, 6 touch-dynamics settings |
| Polyphony | 32 | 256 |
| Sounds / presets | 8 | 21 |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| USB audio | Yes | No |
| Weight | 5.9 kg | 53.5 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | — | 1420 × 440 × 850 mm |
| USB to host | — | yes |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 88 |
| Usb | yes | — |
| Pedals | Sustain | Damper, Sostenuto, Piano pedal |
| Touch Sensitivity | low, Normal, or High | — |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Artesia A-61 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (5.9 kg vs 53.5 kg).
- Choose the GEWA UP540 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (32 vs 256).
- Choose the GEWA UP540 if you want more variety of built-in voices (8 vs 21).
- Choose the GEWA UP540 if you want wireless MIDI/audio from a phone or tablet.
Full spec sheets: Artesia A-61 · GEWA UP540. Rows with a highlighted background differ.