Glad to hear you're enjoying it!

It would be perfect if Casiotone CT-S1 was a full size keyboard (12 key=165mm)@@casiomusicgear

Thank you!

@@casiomusicgear could you please do a review on the Casiotone CT-S190 that Costco just put on sale? With all the talk about Christmas shortages, I made an impulse putchase, even though I couldn't find anything about it. Hoped it would be it would be related to this model since it the numbers were so similar and it also had 5 octaves and could be powered by 6 AA batteries as well as AC. Alas, it is NOT touch sensitive. The handle that projects from the case might make it convenient to carry to school or play outside, but it was a bit of a disappointment that it's lacking that key feature since most students need that key feature. Since so many people shop Costco, especially at this season, a review would be very helpful. For the beginners for whom it would be appropriate and inspiring. We lost our home (and musical instruments) from fire, got lowballed by the insurance, then Covid hit so I wasn't teaching in person and didn't replace my keyboards, so I may keep it just to teach out of doors some days. Thanks in advance!

Are you enjoying the keyboard 4 months on from purchase? I’m an absolute beginner who is deciding what to buy, and this keyboard is at the top of my list. I’ve been warned that 61 keys is limiting and I need a 88 key instrument (so I was looking at the Casio Privia PXS1100).

@@jessvarey2597 Yes, an 88-key should be your first buy. Then do whatever after that.

@@albertbrighten5691 I got the Casio Privia PX-S1100 about a month ago, and I’m loving it. Thanks for replying.

Enjoy 😀

@@casiomusicgear Thank you! ❤️❤️

Rich says: "It's been stuck in my head since the early 80s!"

I would say that the "buts" come in the form of no accompaniment rhythms, lack of digital display, no external amplifier jack; and limited variety of voices (61)... But, I guess what I'm really looking for is a synthesizer featuring those lovely AiX tones! :) The CT-S200/300 takes the prize for portability, though-no carry strap needed! :) (which is especially nice for kids).

I have always got Yamaha. But I'm tired of Yamaha now. Might try Casio as it goes now it's got my attention also.

We're very happy you're enjoying it! If you haven't already, try pressing the SURROUND button. It creates an immersive effect using the built-in speakers.

@@casiomusicgear I did and it sounds great

​@@casiomusicgearbut the surround sound doesnt sound that great on the first piano sound.. Why is that?

That's honestly the best part, with most electric pianos it feels like i havel. million options and i have no idea what the difference is but this just has a few different sounds that are all unique but i can recognize them all and its honestly really nice to know that in general if im looking for a sound i can find it easily

As someone who usually plays a medium-sized grand piano, this was the only small keyboard that I could enjoy playing. Even my MIDI controller has weighted keys! The action is as close to piano-like as you can get in a non-weighted keyboard. I bought it as a travel practice piano because I wanted something as light and portable as possible. I absolutely love it. It has a heavier and less “springy” feel than most keyboards. It may be too heavy for someone who plays keys all the time. But for a pianist, I think it’s the best choice.

Thank you too!

@@casiomusicgear I can't wait to get mine

Is this better than yamaha e373?

At the price it’s a steal regardless some companies don’t even include power supply now days.. for audio equipment 😉

We do too. :)

man you lucky... here im saving from a year now still cant buy one

​@@yashvigupta9482it's been 2 years, did you finally get it?

It has USB MIDI out which is for connecting it to your computer. If you also have your Cobalt8M connected to your computer then you're all set.

Hi Shea, If you want to record direct audio, there are a number of interfaces available for iOS and Android phones that will work very well with the CT-S1 (or any other Casio instrument with an audio output). You'll need one of those plus an appropriate cable to connect the CT-S1's 1/8" stereo output to the audio interface's inputs. Your CGP-700 can also record directly to a WAV file. All you need is a USB drive connected to the port on the top panel.

Check out the new LK-S450!

Rich used to work for Korg, did many videos but he’s been with Casio doing the same for them for years now! He’s a great guy and resource for Casio as is manager Mike Martin who rocks at Casio as well!

@@MrFn65 ok, thx for the info

Yes, make sure it is a "data" cable. Many of them are charging only.

We've got at least half of this wishlist covered in the Casiotone CT-S500 and CT-S1000V, along with our SC-650 gig bag.

Just buy another keyboard!!! the CT-S1 is supposed to be a simple and not cluttered with screens and buttons.

Me too

Behringer would probably get around to it before Casio... :P

Me three. I'm spending so much time in the Arturia's CZ V synth, that I'd love to see a hardware version released again, with the improved polyphony, of course.

Can't disagree with this

The microUSB port on the back panel is class-compliant USB MIDI in and out. If your other MIDI keyboard doesn't have USB MIDI hosting capability, you'd need to add a host between them.

Yes it has touch response (velocity sensitive keys)

Thank you! You can use the built-in USB port or the optional WU-BT10 Bluetooth Audio & MIDI adapter for MIDI communication, and connect the 1/8" line output to your laptop or audio interface for audio. It works with FL Studio or any other DAW.

@@casiomusicgear Thanks a lot!

Yes, the piano sounds from the CT-S1 are present on the LK-S450 and CT-S400.

Sorry, it isn't compatible with the CT-X series.

Also my question

You'll need to adjust the level of the incoming signal from its source.

@@casiomusicgear cool, just wanted to make sure. Makes sense tho

Hey there - if you're wanting to play modern music (rock, pop, blues, country, jazz etc) a 61 key is most often just fine, especially if it has an octave shift built in (so you can move the whole board up or down 1 octave for a song if needed). For many traditional classical pieces you really need 88 (I'm an ex-bass player who started playing piano a year ago; I occasionally use the bottom octave on my 88 key piano, the top octave needs dusting regularly. I'm planning on picking up one of these as a great sounding super portable option)

For popular music it's just fine. 5 octaves cover the range of guitars and human voices well. If you need lower notes (like a bass guitar) you can shift the thing down by one octave (it has the option). You will lose high notes, obviously. But very low and very high notes in one song aren't needed often. And even if they are it's usually just a few very low or very high notes for an ending or something. You will get by if you are a little creative. 61 key keys has been very common on stages all over the world for decades. It works well. If you are into classical piano music you should buy something with the full 88 keys, obviously.

Yes you can. For anyone wondering why you'd want to disable touch response, it's especially useful for performing with Tones that are traditionally not velocity-sensitive, such as organs or some vintage synths. If you're using the CT-S1 as a MIDI controller, it also gives you consistent recording input levels for EDM drums, etc. There are plenty of other reasons as well. Here's how to do it: First: Select the touch response setting by holding FUNCTION and pressing F5. You'll hear tones indicating the setting: One low tone: Off (this is the one you want) One high tone: Light Two high tones: Medium Three high tones: Heavy Second: Save the touch response setting as part of the CT-S1's MY SETUP feature. Hold down FUNCTION and long-press the C7 key (the highest key on the keyboard). To recall your MY SETUP any time, hold FUNCTION and short-press C7. Note: saving will overwrite any previous settings. To see all the settings that are saved as part of MY SETUP, check out page 46 of the CT-S1 manual at support.casio.com/en/manual/008/CTS1_usersguide_EN.pdf. Third: To automatically recall the MY SETUP settings whenever you power on the CT-S1, hold FUNCTION and press B7 (the second-highest key). You'll hear either a high tone (enabled) or low tone (disabled).

I too want to buy it for a long time but it is not available in india

@@SaM-is9tx its now available

Just the appropriate cable to go from the headphone output to your mixer/speaker system.

@@casiomusicgear Any recommendations on what the appropriate cables would be?

@@jhn1987 To connect to most PA systems or mixers you'd need a cable that has a single 1/8" stereo (TRS) connector on one end, and two 1/4" mono (TS) connectors on the other end. If you're connecting to a home stereo or DJ mixer, you'll likely need RCA connectors in place of the 1/4" ones. These kinds of connections are sometimes called insert or Y-cables.

@@casiomusicgear Thanks!

@@casiomusicgear I’m really enjoying this keyboard. It’s a lot of fun to play. The acoustic piano sounds are very good but the electric pianos and organs are fabulous. If I may make some suggestions for future upgrades to the CT-S1, it would be to have 73 full semi weighted keys, ability to split the keyboard, true 1/4 line out and true midi connection. These features could make the CT-S1 a serious gigging keyboard.

You could use a separate MIDI controller to add pitch bend capability as long as it has USB-MIDI host capabilities.

You can use a cable that has a single stereo mini connector on one end and dual 1/4" connectors on the other end. That's what we used in this video, and they are very commonly available.

They are very similar and based on the same source instrument, which is a 9-foot German concert grand piano.

Not at this time, but we will forward your request to the team in Tokyo.

Yes. You can connect using wired USB-MIDI, or wirelessly with the optional WU-BT10 Bluetooth adapter, to send and receive MIDI to and from a DAW. For audio recording, you can connect the 1/8" audio output to your DAW's audio interface.

We're biased, but it's easy. :) If you want to explore different sounds (what we find most 10-year-olds want to do), you only have to hold down the TONE VARIATION button and press a key. When you do, you'll hear a note being played with the sound you selected.

​@@casiomusicgearbut after you hold the note down does it then automatically play all the notes in that tone? Is it that simple (i hope?)