Casio Keyboards

Although it has a ridiculously long and silly name; the Casio CTK601AD keyboard is quite good. I first heard about this keyboard when i was looking for a keyboard of my own as i was starting to take lessons. I tried out many different types of keyboard, but none felt right to me. However, at my school, the music department had ordered about 40 odd, new keyboards, that were the Casio CTK601AD! I felt right at home with this keyboard, from the moment when i played the first note. The navigation of the keyboard, really good, and the buttons are laid out nice and easily, with labels to tell the newcomers what to do. Options such as songs, rhythm samples, ...

We have a Casio CPS-7 it sounds great. Almost a full size piano with 76 keys it comes with a stand and sustain pedal. It is not a toy so it doesn't come with all kinds of demo music, and sounds. The sound types are piano, electric piano, organ, and strings. Midi capable and the keys can be set at touch response. It works for us because my son is playing around with composing so tying it into the computer is a great advantage. Also great if you don't have a lot of space for a full size piano. I am quite pleased with my purchase. ...

this is more of a toy than a musical instrument, despite the cost. The sound range is from angry elephant to scalded cat. At first I thought is was just the way the children play, but my father, quite a good player, can't get a decent sound out of it. Also it's quite large, having it's own stand. I'd have prefered on you could put on a table top and store away when not in use. My one consolation is that my step-daughter took it to her mothers house as we didn't want her playing to disturb the baby. At leat no one here wants to take up the tuba --- yet! ...