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There are a few essential extras to think about when choosing a digital piano: 
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Pedals |
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Your piano may come with pedals built-in, or may have sockets to attach separate pedals. If you want a soft pedal as well as a sustain pedal, make sure the instrument has at least two pedal inputs.
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Stands |
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If you’re a gigging musician, you’ll probably need a separate stand to go with your portable or ‘stage’ piano. Invest carefully - they’ll get some pretty rough treatment, and will need to adapt to widely different settings. Make sure your stand is adjustable, strong, and very stable.
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Seats |
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A piano stool is ideal for home use, while a portable seat such as a drummer’s ‘throne’ is recommended for life on the road. A good range of adjustment is the key - make sure you can match the height of the stool to the piano, and to your preferred posture.
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Cables |
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If you want to amplify your piano, check that it has output sockets that will allow you to do so. To connect your piano to a separate amplifier, you will need the right sort of cabling. For home hi-fi use, you can use standard-duty cables, usually with ‘phono’ plugs at one end, and ¼” ‘jack’ plugs on the other. For gigs, get robust, shielded cables that will protect the signal and withstand the rigours of the road.
Casio Privia PX-200 Digitalpiano
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