Casiotone CT-S300 – Portable Keyboard | Touch-Sensitive | 400 Tones, 77 Rhythms & Pitch Bend | Ideal for Music Creation Anytime, Anywhere

I have an 'ancient' Casio CT-640 that I've used for *years* and its been just plain fun to use! I just started getting back into Music Production with DAWS and needed a playable keyboard with lots of presets and yet be a trouble free MIDI compatible controller for my DAWS (Traction Waveform 12). This guy fits the bill perfectly!! Firstly, the keys are very *playable* meaning they have pressure (weighted) AND are velocity sensitive...a super big deal for keyboard players that got their chops on a real piano where key expression is vital! Let's be clear: The keys are not 'graded weighted' and do not feel like a piano would, but still offer resistance and are not 'empty/squishy' like my old Casiotone ct-640...or like many key controllers with 'hollow' keys. The velocity sensitivity is awesome and will immediately be appreciated by 'old-school' keyboardists. As to Sounds...the CT-S300 has TONS of sampled tones as well as like 70 rhythms you can jam along with! Plus this guys has this real kool Dance Music function that plays full on sampled loops that you can change in real time....great for EDM and House music creators. And the sounds are very good...maybe not like your 3000.00 full on Piano Synth but still, out-of-the box, overall pretty damn good. NOTE: I have a 240w Sound Bar with Sub-Woofer that I cable out to and so I can rok the house like its a crime! As to MIDI...As I mentioned before, I use Traction's Waveform DAW. I wanted to have keyboard I can play for regular enjoyment without the DAW and still have a functional MIDI controller when in the Waveform. The CT-S300 was immediately accessible to the DAW and I was able to lay some serious tracks down with the Casio running my TuneFish VSTi and other VST plugins! Conclusion: Without hesitation, I would RECOMMEND the Casio CT-S300 to anyone whether they be a beginner keyboardist learning music or someone that is a 'player' and needs a very capable keyboard/MIDI controller for general playing and/or music production using a DAW program. One last note: IF you are a newbie keyboardist and want to be a 'real musician', I submit that you will still need to get your 'chops' on a real piano in order to train and strengthen your hands/fingers. The HOURS/DAYS/MONTHS/YEARS you will spend at the keyboard doing your scales and practice pieces will pay off with you having gained great strength and facility in your hands and fingers...THEN you can really enjoy the cool toys available today. Sure you can skip all the 'hard work' and just let some program do all the work and still make very cool sounds but the best Musicians know how to play music just using the instrument and their talent. One last, last note: I've been playing music for close to 40 years and I am still learning all the new stuff...BUT, I still have to hit that practice room piano for a good 'workout now and then.

FIRST: IT DOES COME WITH ITS OWN AC ADAPTER. So, I'm just one step above a beginner. I've had some music training but am not a performer. I just needed a good portable keyboard that wasn't a little kid's toy. This is NOT a toy. Mind you, it's not a professional unit worth thousands of dollars. But if you're like me, you do not need that kind of a pricey keyboard. If you just need one that you can keep handy to get in as much practice in as possible (and with MIDI capability), this might just be as perfect for you as it is for me. The construction is wonderful. Even the keys have a very nice tactile feel: not shiny, but a smooth texture. Other small details are the copy stand which is a great design, slipping nicely into the handle opening; it is not a flimsy, thin plastic type like most. This copy stand has some substance to it, it is not bendable. And even the surface where the bottom of the pages sit has some grooves in it to keep them from slipping around; those are the kind of details this keyboard has. Performance-wise, the speakers are excellent; great volume and quality. The feel of the keys are not weighted, but they're not described as such. They feel like an electronic keyboard, with some bounce, but easy to get used to. Again, if you're just using for practice, they are fine. They're comfortable. And they are full size piano keys. The number of tones?! Holy cow. There really are 400! Haven’t heard all of them yet! lol But the ones I have heard sound great. And it is easily attached to a USB port for MIDI use. What I loved about it is that you can leave the audio on and connect to your DAW for MIDI at the same time, using audio from either or both, computer or keyboard speakers. THE MICRO-B/USB CABLE IS NOT INCLUDED. However, they are very inexpensive. I just bought a package of 3 different sizes for less than $10. And this keyboard has a handle!!! LOL I especially wanted one that I could carry around the house, when the whim hit me, to noodle around on the ivories, and just get better at it. I've gone through several keyboards, trying and sending each back. I was beginning to think I would never find the perfect one. But this one is the perfect one for me! Great quality. Easy to carry around. And reasonable price. Oh, one thing more: It is hard to find a keyboard like this that isn't clogged up with controls along the top, making it extra deep, front to back. This one has a nicely trimmed console along the top of the keys, so that, proportionally, the length of the keys make up about 3/5 of the depth of the keyboard. I love that. This thing is mostly just 61 full-size piano keys. PS: I only received it today, so haven’t even begun to learn all of its features. It has so many.

If you want a beginner piano that is light, easy to move around, easy to setup and has a good headphone sound, then this is for you. The built in speakers are OK for the size but don't expect to go night clubbing. If you add your own speakers then that's a different story. Personally I just wanted a practice piano, and this what I got. This piano is excellent if you do not have a music room.

Good Product, Bad Seller. 1 item was missing (CD) & 1 was broken.

I love this thing, it's perfect for someone like me who just wants to learn to play for fun. I have no idea what I'm doing yet but I believe this is the keyboard that will last me from beginner to intermediate. I chose this model because of the semi-weighted keys. I was advised against any keyboard without this feature as it would feel like a toy and become obsolete after the beginner phase. It doesn't feel weighty like piano keys but it's not bad! I love that this is compact - it's perfect for my room in a sharehouse. Although it's not light enough that I would carry it around, I know that it won't be a headache to move if I relocate house or want to take it on a plane with me. I have it displayed on top of a narrow storage unit where I play standing. I put legs on the unit so it was raised to the appropriate height, and I cover the keyboard fabric to prevent dust buildup. I have had no issues with it. I bought "Casio Power Adaptor Supply 9.5V Blister Pack, Black, (AD95BP)" from amazon so I could use this plugged in without running off batteries.

Bought this keyboard after wanting one for a long time. I'm no professional, but used to play by ear a lot as a kid and decided to pick it up again as an adult and see what I could do. Didn't want to go cheap, but didn't want to break the bank either. After comparing a lot of different keyboards I decided on this one as it was reasonably priced, functional, and a reliable brand I recognized. I was a bit skeptical from some of the reviews saying it didn't come with a power supply when you choose the keyboard only but mine did come with it. The sound quality is in no way professional, but it's perfect for practicing and personal recreation. I'll be sure to update if I end up with any issues, but so far it's been great. All in all it's a nice little keyboard and I have no qualms with it. Great to learn on and I haven't even tried to hook it up to any apps or anything like that. I received it less than 48 hours after ordering with free shipping which was a plus for sure. If you're looking for a mid range keyboard but are unsure of a lot of these weird brands out there, get this one. You won't regret it.

It came without dc adapter. But It good piano at all.

Çok beğendim 400 farklı ses var her çalgıyı içinde barındırıyor uygulaması sayesinde yeni başlayanlar hızlı bir şekilde öğrenebilir Ct s100 ve Ct s200 modellerinden farklı olarak bunda piyano gibi tuşa basma kuvvetinize göre ses farklı çıkıyor bazı parçalarda çok güzel hissettiriyor ayrıca yandaki tekerlek notaları çok eğlenceli kılıyor biraz bile ilginiz varsa bu cihaza bayılırsınız