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Hello everyone, and welcome to another piano comparison video here at the Merriam Pianos KZfaq channel. This video will be a little bit different for us as instead of comparing 88-note digital pianos like we usually do, we’ll be comparing three different non-weighted, 61 note keyboards - the Alesis Melody 61, RockJam RJ561 and the Casio LK-S250.
This part of the market is a common entry point for lots of people, so this video should prove helpful to many as these are three of the most popular entry level keyboards on the market.
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Overview
All three of these keyboards are available for under $200 CAD, and each one is a great way to introduce you or your child to piano for the first time. None of these would of course be appropriate for piano lessons, but are perfectly fine as an introductory instrument.
Piano Sound
There’s very different piano sounds coming out of all three instruments. In terms of authenticity, the Alesis seems to be the least authentic, the RockJam slightly better, and the Casio the best of the three.
That said, there is a notable flaw with the RockJam sound engine; the RJ561 has limited polyphony, as well as a delay from the sound engine whenever multiple notes are played at once. This prevents the RockJam from being used in any type of professional situation, where the Casio and Alesis could conceivably be used for professional applications.
Piano Action
When it comes to the action, the Alesis has a more satisfying touch than the RockJam, but the Casio once again shines as the best of the three with the most realistic feeling action. It bears repeating that even the Casio wouldn’t be appropriate for serious piano study - a weighted, 88-note action is required for that - but of the three, it’s got the edge.
User Interface
The user interface and layout are definitely a bit lacking on the Alesis, and you’ll probably need to spend a fair bit of time with the manual. The RockJam on the other had has an excellent, well laid out, easy to navigate user interface that won’t require much if any time with the manual.
The Casio has a dynamic LCD screen that’s executed very well. Even navigating complex features like auto-accompaniment is super easy on the Casio. Once again, it’s the best of the three.
Lesson Functions
All three instruments have a built-in lesson function, and yet again, the Casio shines. The keys actually light up as an interactive guide that will be super helpful to young learners.
Features
The Alesis has a mic input as well as a headphone port. The RockJam has exactly the same two inputs. Neither has a sustain pedal option, but each does offer a sustain button.
The Casio actually has a sustain pedal option which is a nice feature, as well as a mic input, headphone jack, USB port and an Audio In option. The Casio is also MIDI compatible.
All three are battery operated, but can also be powered via a DC adapter.
Summary
Musically, there isn’t much of a contest here - the Casio is in a completely different league than the other two in every single category. You might be asking why on Earth all three are priced almost the same? We’d assume it’s probably because of the bundles you get with the Rockjam and Alesis - both come with a stand, bench and headphones, while the Casio comes with the keyboard only.
Conclusions
If musical potential is the most important thing to you, the Casio is a no brainer here as the best option. If the value of the bundle is important to you, it might make sense to go with the Alesis or RockJam. We hope this video has been helpful.
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