Absolutely do the swap. You’ll also get 96 registration memories to store all your voice/layer/split settings. With all the extra sounds, you’ll create some excellent layered customized voices. Those are all I exclusively use with mine. Also, you can’t imagine what an improvement the display makes for performance and editing. I never think of using the app instead of the onboard operation. I fully agree about how natural and responsive this excellent action is. I also really like the surround effect. Amazing how it makes this piano present itself like a real instrument to the player.
Hey thanks for that - i think this will be a smart change to make. Glad to hear you’re ok with the interface, some people say a lot of functions are deep in menus. But I’m thinking at least there ARE menus, and once I’m used to them should be ok. And the 3100 doesn’t really seem a huge upgrade from the 3000.
I found the menu system well designed and you learn how to find all the adjustments you commonly make. Sure it could be better with a larger display but I manage fine and don’t need to refer to the manual. Be sure to check out the great number of settings that are stored with a registration. If you want to really customize your sounds, these memories are essential.
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Aww I love the 60s electric piano sound!! Thanks for the honest likes & dislikes. It’s always really interesting to watch your review videos Tony. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the s3000…
Yeah that 60's EP is cool. I also can't wait to hear my thoughts on the 3000! ;) Hoping it arrives soon, was shipped from another store a long ways away. Thanks for always checking out my posts!
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I actually bought PX-S1100 as a second manual for my CK61 with pedal board. It is relatively small and I can keep these two keyboards close to each other. It is mostly for organ playing (I use Grand Orgue).
@ I have literally just bought it (received today) and will test it this afternoon, Tony. I will update my post tomorrow. I needed certain size (and wanted 88 keys) so only Casio or a MIDI controller could have been an option).
Ps. I tested PX-S1100 today and even though I have not connected it to my organ setup, I can say that I like the action. I like it more than PHA-4 and GHS. It is light and responsive. The action of CK61 is better for organ but the action of PX-S1100 is much better for playing piano (I did not have any 88 key keyboard because all 88 MIDI controllers I tried were not really good as far as action was concerned). Here are my test results so far. I will upload a keyboard noise testing tomorrow. Middle C (C4) - 60g C7 - 54.5g C6 - 58g C2 - ~65g C3 - >61.5g C4# - 40g - 61.5g (middle of black key) ~74.5g to get the sound (T/S) (long sound) on C4 66g on C7 72.5g on C6 80.5g on C2 76g on C3
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Very informative video. I like how clear all the informations were presented. But I don't like that I have started thinking more about buying s3000 over the s1100 😅 which is only a little bit more expensive here in Uk.
LOL - the 1100 is still an awesome piano, it just depends on: - do you want rhythms, accompaniment and extra voices? - are you ok with using the Chordana app even though it can be laggy, or are you OK using key combinations from the manual to change settings? (or maybe you won't use many of those settings so it's not a big deal for you . . .) - do you care about losing the 1/8" audio in? All of those things are super important for me, so I've decided to swap to the 3000. Menu, more buttons, more sounds, rhythms, 1/8" audio in and the same action that I love (and that stage piano patch!) Thanks for the kind words and for checking out the channel! I do have a 3000 on the way and will be doing a review once I get it. Thanks again and feel free to subscribe
@@PianoTone same here, I have ordered px-s3000, because I prefer to have screen and I don't want to mess about with Bluetooth app all the time.. thanks for pointing out these two things and I'm looking forward for your video about 3000.
@@magneticfrequency Hey congrats that's awesome! I also have arranged for a swap with my local store, I'm just waiting for them to receive a new in-box 3000 from another location. Hope yours (and mine!) arrive soon!
One thing I would like to see in the review of any digital keyboard is an assessment of the pure acoustic piano emulation function of that keyboard. If I owned a house, I would get an acoustic piano and that would be it. It will be fun to play around with different functions but my intention is to play scales and exercises and work out of a teaching series like Mikrokosmos (Bartok). For sound as such, I don't think Casio is the absolute best in the $400 to $750 price range, but the reviews have me convinced that in terms of keyboard feel, Casio has the best acoustic piano emulation. The Casio PX-S3000s are as scarce as hen's teeth by now. The Casio entry level choices are down to the CDP S160 and the PX S1100.
Good user review. I note that all the pianos you have had experience with are in the entry level and entry+ level. For your good level of understanding of dps, I suspect you would be happier with a higher spec. Maybe the Casio PX-S6000 is more your thing, but even the 3100 should make a big difference. I was interested in the 1100 and 1300 as backup gigging pianos, but I opted for the 73-key P-121 instead, due its portability. The battery option would have been cool. The way I see it, any dp priced under US $1200 will have some big limitations, probably including one that's quite irritating for most users. This may be unavoidable, but sometimes I suspect that it's also to justify us purchasing the more advanced models.
Thanks so much! I tried the PX-S6000 in store, wasn't too much of a fan to be honest (I didn't find the action to be much different than the 1100/3000 for it to be worth the extra cost). I've actually been working my way through stage pianos and keyboards now - had a Yamaha CK88 which was a fabulous instrument, and now my main goto is a Hammond SK Pro (I've started playing alot of organ in my band, so really need the semi-weighted waterfall keys - and they're weghted enough they still work OK for piano). Thanks again for sharing! And thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
One problem I've run into is the sound coming out of speakers and/or coming out of PA speakers. Most digital pianos do not match an acoustic piano that is miked. They have a tinny or hollow sound. Therefore it would be a big help to know if any of these reviews are miked via a PA instead of going directly out via output jacks or via headphone jacks.
Hi there! I record all of my reviews using direct audio (from a USB audio interface built into the keyboard if it has one, or from LR line outs if it has those, and if neither then from a headphone out). That way you get the best depiction of what the sound of the piano is without it being affected by good/bad speakers. I also usually include a speaker demo where I just record the speakers using my iPhone. For the PX-S1100, i used LR line outs because it has no built in audio interface. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
I just bought CDP-S360 few days ago. I was comparing PX-S3100 and CDP-S360 for a few weeks and finally made a decision. I prefer CDP-S360's user interface and warm display color. And it is $250 cheaper. I use it mainly as a MIDI controller, but like some tones also. I think non-piano sounds like guitars, saxophone, are better on CDP-S360 because of AIX chip.
That's awesome congrats on your new piano! I've been wanting to review the 160 & 360 for a while but no store close to me rents them; I've tried them in the store many times and they are very close to the Privia pianos, and are much less $. Enjoy your 360! Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
Thank you for reminding me. I do not need the extra functions of the 3100 but do prefer having a screen. I am holding out for a good deal on a 3000 or 3100.
I’d highly recommend looking for a discounted 3000-having the better user interface is worth it even if you never use the arranger stuff - just being able to see your voices and setup layers (and save registrations) is totally worth it. Not to mention the stage piano voice which is amazing and not on the 1100.
Thanks for sharing, I just own it for a month and have not used it much besides practicing scale and chords. My only complaint maybe it’s hard to play 4 note chords with mix of black and white, the white key will be very heavy to the back. The headphone jack in front can actually be audio input for my phone or tablet, not sure if that’s what you need. I put my headphone in and connect the other headphone jack to my device so I can hear the video tutorial in my headphone.
Hi there! Are you saying that if you connect your iPad headphone out to one of the headphone ports on the piano and your headphones to the other headphone port on the piano that you can hear your iPad through the headphones? That seems pretty strange to me; both of the headphone ports should be output only not inputs - I will test it myself on my PX-S3000 Thanks for visiting the channel feel free to subscribe
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Thank you! Have you tried any Kawai digital pianos? I'm interested in the feel of the action. I was thinking at Kawai es110 (now obsolete) or the kawai es120. Would you take Casio versus Kawai?
but are you still able to use the wires to connect from the casio px-s1100 to your laptop? for example i use sunday keys mainstage but have to connect it directly to my laptop from the casio… i can still do that? not have to use the bluetooth connection thing?
Depends what you want to do. To connect the 1100 and send MIDI data to an app on your laptop, you would use the USB port and a USB cable. To send audio from your piano to your laptop you would use the L/R line outs with audio cables to an external audio interface box (like a Focusrite Scarlett) and then connect that box's output via USB to your laptop.
The 1100 has slightly higher quality sounds, left and right line outputs (great for performing and a better connection to external audio equipment) and a slightly better action (I don't notice a huge difference there actually). The 360 still has good sounds & a decent action, and WAY more sounds and features (rhythms and accompaniment), and the 360 has a far better user interface (menu screen etc) - the user interface on the 1100 isn't very good. So it depends on your needs; for home use I would buy the 360 (the rhythms are great tools for practicing); for performing I would buy the 1100 simply because of the line outputs. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
Thank you for your Video! I have moved out from home but dont want to stop playing piano, so I am currently looking for a e-piano with a acoustic-like feel (obviously 88 weighted keys). I like all the modern features of the pxs-1100 and the slim design, however, I’ve heard someone on YT complaining about the black keys being several grams lighter than the white ones. Is this something you can confirm/ have noticed? I am worried as I mostly play classic music…
Thanks so much! I'm definitely the opposite of classically trained (I learned how to play with a chord based approach) so I may not be the best to ask, but I quite liked the key action. It's light and fast which is my usual preference. As far as whether I noticed the weighting "issues" in my playing, not at all, but again I'm still pretty new and I rarely play acoustics. And I know people who use the PX-S series to play with professionally who love them, especially for the portability. If you prefer heavier more acoustic piano like actions you might want to look to a Roland FP-10 or FP-30x; they have more realistic piano actions (which are also a heavier feel), but they don't run on batteries though so not as portable. I did review the FP-10 and the predecessor to the FP-30x (the FP-30) if you want to check those videos out. FP-10: ua-cam.com/video/oBa2DWrdTTc/v-deo.html FP-30: ua-cam.com/video/5KveOTpioMs/v-deo.html Hope that helps!
Hi there! Do you have “auto resume” enabled? If so, then it will remember the touch sensitivity when you turn it on (but it will also remember every other setting; voices, layering etc that you had chosen when you last turned it off) Thanks for visiting the channel feel free to subscribe
On my CT-S1, I have touch response set to heavy. I know you prefer a lighter touch sensitivity, but I am curious about the levels of sensitivity on the PX-S1100 and PX-S3000/3100. How is the response while playing very subtle and soft to big and loud?
If you like heavy on the CT-S1, my guess is you would like normal on the 1100; for me I use light for piano and extra light for electric piano. Light for piano allows me to hear the most different dynamic levels; if I use light for e piano I really have to pound the keys to hear changes in the samples so extra light works better. I tried x-light on piano, but that was too light - couldn’t trigger soft samples
Tony, I have finished my testing of FP-10 (it unfortunately developed some clicking noise that I knew from my previous experience with Roland PHA-4 action digital pianos) and I am coming back to three options: Yamaha P-125a (again 😄), PX-S1100 and Kawai ES120 (my problem with Kawai is that there is no good dealer close to me and, what matters even more, no Kawai service depot). Could you please tell me again what do you exactly prefer about PX-S action when comparing with GHS)? Did you hear any news about the availability of P-225 in Canada? By the way, I now have access to Yamaha C7 grand piano (three times a week) so my digital piano needs are reduced. Thank you, Michael
That's cool you have access to a fancy piano! When I first had the Casios (1100 and then 3000) I thought I preferred the action to the 125 but after a while decided I did like the 125's better. Originally I thought the Casio was "more responsive and a bit lighter" feeling, but after a while decided I preferred the GHS after all. I still like the Casio action better than Roland, but the Casio action is a bit "bouncier and looser" than the GHS which is more stable, firm and dependable (to me). Comparing the PX-S to the 125 action is almost like comparing the 125 to the 515; the latter just feels more "solid and better built". The P-225 still isn't on the Canadian website; last i heard it was expected in late fall (hopefully pre-Xmas). I also have never tested (or even seen) an ES110/120, but a store where I live may be bringing them in soon and renting them so if that happens I will definitely do a review. From what I've heard from others, the Kawai actions are supposed to be leaning more towards the PHA4/acoustic piano feel than the GHS or Casio actions, so given you preferred the PHA4 (other than the clicking) you might like the Kawai. Although I THINK the ES120 action is also a new "compact" version of the 110 (like what Yamaha did with the P-225-move towards Casio's model) so who knows . . . .
@@PianoTone Thank you Tony. It was helpful to me. I will clarify the Kawai service issues today and decide between P-125a and ES120 (that I tested only briefly). I definitely like the modified action of ES120 better than the original one in ES110 and I prefer ES120 to both ES520 and ES920 (their actions are very noisy and bouncy). Michael
Do you have any issues with playing the keys at the top of the key? I notice your examples were playing at the bottom of the keys. I recently bought this and do notice an issue with the keys being harder to play at the top due to the lever being at the edge. It's noticeable in more advanced classical pieces. Also have you had any luck with the Sound Modes? I was messing with the Hall sensor and it just changed the piano sound to have this dingy after effect. I can't seem to get the surround to work. And just don't use it. And you're right about Chordana. I have an older phone and it won't work with it. It would be nice if it wasn't just an APP but something that ran on my laptop.
Hey there - I’ve noticed that issue on all digital pianos to be honest - I didn’t notice it to be any worse on the 1100, but I’m also NOT a classical player or classically trained (I pretty much just pound on chords ;) ). I didn’t mess much with the effects TBH; I know what you mean with the surround though - a lot of reviewers seemed to really like it I actually found it kind of echo-y and kind of cheesy metallic sounding (but the plain reverb was nice) Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
whaaaat? it doesn't remember the velocity sensivity curve? I was short before buying it, but thats the killer for me. I have the cdp-s100 btw...but recently in a music store I realized, that the s1100 has a slight better and lighter key action. oh my...what shall I do?
Can the factory sounds be played via external MIDI input? I really like my Casio PS-X3000 but it will only play general midi sounds when played as a sound module. You can’t record a midi performance into a DAW and then play it back and trigger the factory audio patch you recorded with. So this makes it useless for me as this was a huge surprise to me, as every other keyboard I have owned will let you access the factory sounds via MIDI, not just GM generic sounds.
No MIDI in, so no (same as the 3000). You don’t see MIDI in anymore on home keyboards, just stage ones. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
I seem to be following your preferences with some delay 😄 I am now seriously considering PX-S1100 (I returned P-125a yesterday) but I am also looking at PX-S5000. Have you seen a comparison of these two pianos on Merriam Music? The price for PX-S5000 is definitely too high but I really like quiet actions. I am also thinking about Yamaha P-225 so I may just rent something for a couple of months or buy Korg L1 Liano. Thank you, Michael
I have seen that; I owned an 1100 for awhile but the user interface (or lack thereof) drove me crazy so I switched from it to the PX-S3000. I think I remember you saying you only played piano sounds mostly, so the interface might not bother you as much (having to use key combinations for EVERYTHING; and the Casio Music Space app is very flaky). I've tried the 5000 in store only, but that whole series of Casios (5000, 6000, 7000) seem extremely expensive for what you get. If I was blindfolded I would have a hard time telling the difference between the action on the 1100/3100 and the 5000 etc; I would buy a 3100 ahead of any of the 5000+ series and save some money if it was me.
@@facts.house1835 I almost bought PX-S1100 (PX-S5000 is better but the action is perhaps a bit too light and the price is too high). I decided to wait for P-225 and if I do not like it, I will go back to P-125 (Roland PHA-4 is too noisy - I recorded a video illustrating it). I have done some tests of different actions and if you are interested, I will post the results. Michael
@@mfurman hey just pla guide me I wanted to purchase a new digital piano and I want to choose between Casio xpsr1100 and korg liano. As an intermediate or beginner player which one should I go with??
Hi i'm a new suscriber and i'm watching many of your videos to decide which piano model to buy. I have a question about this casio model, I was watching the review of the roland fp 30X and I noticed that there is a feature that allows you to connect the piano to your phone/laptop via bluetooth and record it using a voice record app or any other record app. Does this Casio Px S1100 has that feature as well? I think you mentioned the Bluetooth audio/midi but not sure if it only works for playing/listening songs in chordana app. Thanks a lot for your videos I really like the way you explain in the reviews very understandable
Hi there! Actually the Bluetooth on the FP-30X allows you to send MIDI from the keyboard TO a device (so you can use it as a wireless MIDI controller with MIDI compatible apps) and it allows you to send audio from a device TO the keyboard wirelessly to play along with. It does NOT send audio TO a device (I don't know of any piano that does that). The Casio has the same functionality (but it needs the external bluetooth transmitter, which is included). The Bluetooth audio in is super handy to have, but for MIDI out with any keyboard I find usually has to much lag to be useful, so if I'm using MIDI I always use a cable. The big difference though is in the USB to host port (so when you use a wired connection to your device). Just like Yamaha has been doing for years, Roland finally caught up and included an audio interface in the USB port - so in addition to being able to send MIDI out it now also sends audio; this allows you to create high quality direct audio recordings without needing an external audio interface like you would with the Casio (like a Focusrite Scarlet). And if you are using MIDI with a cable, the other advantage of the Roland is that the MIDI audio that your device is generating will come back (without lag) through that cable to your keyboard and come out of the speakers; if you're using a MIDI app with the Casio, that audio only comes out of the device's speakers. Hope that helps! Thanks for subscribing, let me know if you need any more info!
@@PianoTone Thank you so much for replying my comment! So the FP 30x has more advantages for recording than the casio which is something very important to me, I find it amazing that you dont even need an external audio interface, I always have thought that it was a must have for recording any piano and I wanted to skip that part by using bluetooth midi recording or something but now I know that is not possible due to the delay/lag, the thing is that I like a lot more the casio sound honestly im in love with the grand piano sound from the casio and the red color from the pxs1100 is also a plus, the price difference here in mexico isn't that much so now I will probably have to think on buying either the roland alone or the casio 1100 with a dual chanel focusrite scarlet. Thank you so much for the knowledge you share I will be checking your videos to keep learning, thank you greetings from Mexico
Yes to stream audio from a device (UA-cam on an iPad, online lessons, backing tracks etc) in to the piano speakers/headphones so you can play along. No digital piano I know of has Bluetooth audio out. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
Thanks for the review super helpful :) Im having issues recording with my current piano and am looking to upgrade to make things simpler, just to be sure does audio still output of the piano speakers whilst recording to a USB flash drive? Thanks.
Thanks a bunch! The only thing that would mute the speakers is if you have something plugged into the headphone port; connecting a flash drive shouldn’t affect whether the speakers are heard. There is also a setting to manually toggle speaker output between off, on (even with headphones) or auto (mute if headphones are connected - this is default); pg 45 of the manual. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
@@PianoTone that's great to know thanks. My current keyboard only has a headphone output asides from USB midi and my setup has much too delay for audio playback. Hopefully this will suit me far better. Thanks again.
@@amalksuresh286 Yes I know that Casio weighted the black keys lighter than the white (on purpose - to compensate for the short pivot point because of the super narrow case which is a huge feature for gigging players); if you compare the weight at the part of the white key where where most people actually tend to play (not at the end of the key but further up) it’s very close to the black key weight and most people don’t notice it. I like the action on the 1100/3000 (I talk about this in my main reviews on these keyboards on my channel). Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
@@amalksuresh286 Thanks yea ive seen it. Frankly its just not as bad as he makes it out to be. I got the px3100 and i can still play far into the keys just fine but i admit there is the weight is not even across the key unfortunately. For the other features it has though im happy with it overall.
How does the CDP s360 piano sounds fare against the pxs1100? Is it that big a difference that I should buy the 1100 instead? I'll mostly play the piano, but it's great to have options.
Hi there! The CDP S360 uses the AiX sound chip (same as Casio's high end Casiotone keyboards) and the PX-S uses the AiR chip; the piano sounds on the PX-S are going to be a tiny bit higher quality but will you or I notice it? That's hard to say. I actually made a video comparing my Casiotone CT-S1 (Aix) to my PX-S1100 (AiR) piano sounds - you should check that out, because the CDP-S360 will probably sound close to the CT-S1. Here's the link to the comparison: ua-cam.com/video/hlUMRJi5WqQ/v-deo.html If it was me, between the CDP S360 and the PX-S1100 I would lean to the 360 because of the menu screen (much better user interface), rhythms (great for practice) and cheaper price. The only thing missing from the 360 for me would be the L/R line outs, but that's not the end of the world, headphone outs will work ok too for external speakers if you do that. Other thing to consider is if you can find a discounted PX-S3000 (since the 3100 came out, the 3000's have gone on sale in many places). Hope that helps! Let me know what you decide, and thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe.
@@PianoTone I checked your comparison of the cts1 and the 1100, and I prefer the 1100's sound a lot more. I checked online and with the local store, 3000's are out of stock. I am looking to train as a classical pianist, and considering the korg b2 and the 1100. The 1100 is pricier, but I think the piano sounds are better than the b2 and can be powered by batteries. Korg b2 also sounds good, and I think is pretty good for what I do apart from not being battery operated. The only thing I'm concerned about is the action with the 1100, specifically for my use case. I can't play and test them as I can't find them in my city, so I totally depend on you guys on UA-cam. What's your opinion on korg b2 vs the 1100 for my use case?
I’ve never reviewed a B2, but I saw your message while I was at the music store just now lol! I tried a B2 and the action (while not an action I happen to like - I find it heavy and “mushy/slow” and shallow; but everyone is different so you might like it) is definitely closer to an acoustic piano than the lighter faster action on the PX-S pianos. The speakers sounded good (30 watts!) the piano sound is ok; it comes with a nice pedal but it is a proprietary jack so if it breaks you have to buy another from Korg. If it was me and I was looking for more realistic action and was going to play classical I would lean towards Roland FP-10 or Yamaha P125, but the Korg action is definitely more realistic than the Casio. Hope that helps!
@@PianoTone The only weighted digital piano I've played was a Roland, and I found it to be pretty heavy for my liking. Maybe I should prioritise my comfort while playing, and hope that as long as it's a weighted digital piano that I'm purchasing, I'll be able to adapt to an acoustic piano as well. P-125 in my country is a bit expensive and hence out of my budget. Both the fp-10 and the p-125 cannot be powered by batteries, so that's an issue as well and that's why I was looking for a Casio. Fp-10 also doesn't support a triple pedal, which I think might be important for my use case.
@@brijnoorsahni932 Closest I can say is the Roland FP would be heavier than the Korg which would be heavier than the Casio. The Korg doesn't take batteries - and I'm not sure it takes a triple pedal unit either (I'm not positive - I just quickly checked and there is a Korg triple pedal unit but the B2 isn't listed as a compatible model). I have the Casio triple pedal unit for my PX-S3000 and it's awesome (and it's portable - most triple pedal units are not, they have to be attached to the stand) so that might be another check in Casio's favour for you. I guess you have to weigh the importance of: - closer to acoustic piano action, bigger speakers (Korg) VS. - battery option, possibly better quality sounds, triple pedal compatible and L/R line outs (Casio) . . . Hope that helps, let me know what you decide!
I have fp30 and its not fun to play for me. The keys feel like mud and its tiring and it feels inconsistant and hard to be precise. Its hard to play fast tempo upbeat songs it all slows down and lacks energy. i think this casio is my next pick. How did u sell or trade your roland?
I consigned it at a local small music shop, he sold it within a few weeks. From how you describe the action, I think you will like the Casio 1100 action it's lighter and faster. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe.
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Absolutely do the swap. You’ll also get 96 registration memories to store all your voice/layer/split settings. With all the extra sounds, you’ll create some excellent layered customized voices. Those are all I exclusively use with mine.
Also, you can’t imagine what an improvement the display makes for performance and editing. I never think of using the app instead of the onboard operation.
I fully agree about how natural and responsive this excellent action is. I also really like the surround effect. Amazing how it makes this piano present itself like a real instrument to the player.
Hey thanks for that - i think this will be a smart change to make. Glad to hear you’re ok with the interface, some people say a lot of functions are deep in menus. But I’m thinking at least there ARE menus, and once I’m used to them should be ok. And the 3100 doesn’t really seem a huge upgrade from the 3000.
I found the menu system well designed and you learn how to find all the adjustments you commonly make. Sure it could be better with a larger display but I manage fine and don’t need to refer to the manual.
Be sure to check out the great number of settings that are stored with a registration. If you want to really customize your sounds, these memories are essential.
Sounds awesome looking forward to (hopefully) arranging a trade!
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Thanks so much for this review it really helps on deciding what to buy!
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Aww I love the 60s electric piano sound!!
Thanks for the honest likes & dislikes. It’s always really interesting to watch your review videos Tony. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on the s3000…
Yeah that 60's EP is cool. I also can't wait to hear my thoughts on the 3000! ;) Hoping it arrives soon, was shipped from another store a long ways away.
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I actually bought PX-S1100 as a second manual for my CK61 with pedal board. It is relatively small and I can keep these two keyboards close to each other. It is mostly for organ playing (I use Grand Orgue).
Interesting choice! How do you like the Casio action for organ? It is nice and skinny for keeping your boards close together
@ I have literally just bought it (received today) and will test it this afternoon, Tony. I will update my post tomorrow. I needed certain size (and wanted 88 keys) so only Casio or a MIDI controller could have been an option).
Ps. I tested PX-S1100 today and even though I have not connected it to my organ setup, I can say that I like the action. I like it more than PHA-4 and GHS. It is light and responsive. The action of CK61 is better for organ but the action of PX-S1100 is much better for playing piano (I did not have any 88 key keyboard because all 88 MIDI controllers I tried were not really good as far as action was concerned).
Here are my test results so far. I will upload a keyboard noise testing tomorrow.
Middle C (C4) - 60g
C7 - 54.5g
C6 - 58g
C2 - ~65g
C3 - >61.5g
C4# - 40g - 61.5g (middle of black key)
~74.5g to get the sound (T/S) (long sound) on C4
66g on C7
72.5g on C6
80.5g on C2
76g on C3
@@mfurman That's awesome thanks for sharing
Thanks for the review - always good for comparative information..
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Very informative video. I like how clear all the informations were presented. But I don't like that I have started thinking more about buying s3000 over the s1100 😅 which is only a little bit more expensive here in Uk.
LOL - the 1100 is still an awesome piano, it just depends on:
- do you want rhythms, accompaniment and extra voices?
- are you ok with using the Chordana app even though it can be laggy, or are you OK using key combinations from the manual to change settings? (or maybe you won't use many of those settings so it's not a big deal for you . . .)
- do you care about losing the 1/8" audio in?
All of those things are super important for me, so I've decided to swap to the 3000. Menu, more buttons, more sounds, rhythms, 1/8" audio in and the same action that I love (and that stage piano patch!)
Thanks for the kind words and for checking out the channel! I do have a 3000 on the way and will be doing a review once I get it.
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@@PianoTone same here, I have ordered px-s3000, because I prefer to have screen and I don't want to mess about with Bluetooth app all the time.. thanks for pointing out these two things and I'm looking forward for your video about 3000.
@@magneticfrequency Hey congrats that's awesome! I also have arranged for a swap with my local store, I'm just waiting for them to receive a new in-box 3000 from another location. Hope yours (and mine!) arrive soon!
One thing I would like to see in the review of any digital keyboard is an assessment of the pure acoustic piano emulation function of that keyboard. If I owned a house, I would get an acoustic piano and that would be it. It will be fun to play around with different functions but my intention is to play scales and exercises and work out of a teaching series like Mikrokosmos (Bartok). For sound as such, I don't think Casio is the absolute best in the $400 to $750 price range, but the reviews have me convinced that in terms of keyboard feel, Casio has the best acoustic piano emulation. The Casio PX-S3000s are as scarce as hen's teeth by now. The Casio entry level choices are down to the CDP S160 and the PX S1100.
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Good user review. I note that all the pianos you have had experience with are in the entry level and entry+ level. For your good level of understanding of dps, I suspect you would be happier with a higher spec. Maybe the Casio PX-S6000 is more your thing, but even the 3100 should make a big difference. I was interested in the 1100 and 1300 as backup gigging pianos, but I opted for the 73-key P-121 instead, due its portability. The battery option would have been cool.
The way I see it, any dp priced under US $1200 will have some big limitations, probably including one that's quite irritating for most users. This may be unavoidable, but sometimes I suspect that it's also to justify us purchasing the more advanced models.
Thanks so much! I tried the PX-S6000 in store, wasn't too much of a fan to be honest (I didn't find the action to be much different than the 1100/3000 for it to be worth the extra cost). I've actually been working my way through stage pianos and keyboards now - had a Yamaha CK88 which was a fabulous instrument, and now my main goto is a Hammond SK Pro (I've started playing alot of organ in my band, so really need the semi-weighted waterfall keys - and they're weghted enough they still work OK for piano).
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One problem I've run into is the sound coming out of speakers and/or coming out of PA speakers. Most digital pianos do not match an acoustic piano that is miked. They have a tinny or hollow sound. Therefore it would be a big help to know if any of these reviews are miked via a PA instead of going directly out via output jacks or via headphone jacks.
Hi there! I record all of my reviews using direct audio (from a USB audio interface built into the keyboard if it has one, or from LR line outs if it has those, and if neither then from a headphone out). That way you get the best depiction of what the sound of the piano is without it being affected by good/bad speakers. I also usually include a speaker demo where I just record the speakers using my iPhone.
For the PX-S1100, i used LR line outs because it has no built in audio interface.
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I just bought CDP-S360 few days ago. I was comparing PX-S3100 and CDP-S360 for a few weeks and finally made a decision. I prefer CDP-S360's user interface and warm display color. And it is $250 cheaper. I use it mainly as a MIDI controller, but like some tones also. I think non-piano sounds like guitars, saxophone, are better on CDP-S360 because of AIX chip.
That's awesome congrats on your new piano! I've been wanting to review the 160 & 360 for a while but no store close to me rents them; I've tried them in the store many times and they are very close to the Privia pianos, and are much less $. Enjoy your 360!
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Thank you for reminding me. I do not need the extra functions of the 3100 but do prefer having a screen. I am holding out for a good deal on a 3000 or 3100.
I’d highly recommend looking for a discounted 3000-having the better user interface is worth it even if you never use the arranger stuff - just being able to see your voices and setup layers (and save registrations) is totally worth it. Not to mention the stage piano voice which is amazing and not on the 1100.
Thanks for sharing, I just own it for a month and have not used it much besides practicing scale and chords. My only complaint maybe it’s hard to play 4 note chords with mix of black and white, the white key will be very heavy to the back. The headphone jack in front can actually be audio input for my phone or tablet, not sure if that’s what you need. I put my headphone in and connect the other headphone jack to my device so I can hear the video tutorial in my headphone.
Hi there! Are you saying that if you connect your iPad headphone out to one of the headphone ports on the piano and your headphones to the other headphone port on the piano that you can hear your iPad through the headphones? That seems pretty strange to me; both of the headphone ports should be output only not inputs - I will test it myself on my PX-S3000
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Piano Tone 😜Yes I have been using that for a month, on PX-S1100. Glad to know it does sound strange to professional as well
Great Review. Very useful
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Thank you! Have you tried any Kawai digital pianos? I'm interested in the feel of the action. I was thinking at Kawai es110 (now obsolete) or the kawai es120. Would you take Casio versus Kawai?
Hi there! I’ve never even seen a Kawaii in person (no one sells them where I live) so I can’t offer an opinion on those sorry!
but are you still able to use the wires to connect from the casio px-s1100 to your laptop? for example i use sunday keys mainstage but have to connect it directly to my laptop from the casio… i can still do that? not have to use the bluetooth connection thing?
Depends what you want to do. To connect the 1100 and send MIDI data to an app on your laptop, you would use the USB port and a USB cable. To send audio from your piano to your laptop you would use the L/R line outs with audio cables to an external audio interface box (like a Focusrite Scarlett) and then connect that box's output via USB to your laptop.
Hello, I wanted to know which digital piano is better, the Casio PXS1100 or Casio CDPS360
The 1100 has slightly higher quality sounds, left and right line outputs (great for performing and a better connection to external audio equipment) and a slightly better action (I don't notice a huge difference there actually). The 360 still has good sounds & a decent action, and WAY more sounds and features (rhythms and accompaniment), and the 360 has a far better user interface (menu screen etc) - the user interface on the 1100 isn't very good.
So it depends on your needs; for home use I would buy the 360 (the rhythms are great tools for practicing); for performing I would buy the 1100 simply because of the line outputs. Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
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I have moved out from home but dont want to stop playing piano, so I am currently looking for a e-piano with a acoustic-like feel (obviously 88 weighted keys). I like all the modern features of the pxs-1100 and the slim design, however, I’ve heard someone on YT complaining about the black keys being several grams lighter than the white ones. Is this something you can confirm/ have noticed? I am worried as I mostly play classic music…
Thanks so much! I'm definitely the opposite of classically trained (I learned how to play with a chord based approach) so I may not be the best to ask, but I quite liked the key action. It's light and fast which is my usual preference. As far as whether I noticed the weighting "issues" in my playing, not at all, but again I'm still pretty new and I rarely play acoustics. And I know people who use the PX-S series to play with professionally who love them, especially for the portability.
If you prefer heavier more acoustic piano like actions you might want to look to a Roland FP-10 or FP-30x; they have more realistic piano actions (which are also a heavier feel), but they don't run on batteries though so not as portable. I did review the FP-10 and the predecessor to the FP-30x (the FP-30) if you want to check those videos out.
FP-10: ua-cam.com/video/oBa2DWrdTTc/v-deo.html
FP-30: ua-cam.com/video/5KveOTpioMs/v-deo.html
Hope that helps!
Mine save the light key setup. Everytime I turn on it is ready to play.
Hi there! Do you have “auto resume” enabled? If so, then it will remember the touch sensitivity when you turn it on (but it will also remember every other setting; voices, layering etc that you had chosen when you last turned it off)
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On my CT-S1, I have touch response set to heavy. I know you prefer a lighter touch sensitivity, but I am curious about the levels of sensitivity on the PX-S1100 and PX-S3000/3100. How is the response while playing very subtle and soft to big and loud?
If you like heavy on the CT-S1, my guess is you would like normal on the 1100; for me I use light for piano and extra light for electric piano. Light for piano allows me to hear the most different dynamic levels; if I use light for e piano I really have to pound the keys to hear changes in the samples so extra light works better. I tried x-light on piano, but that was too light - couldn’t trigger soft samples
@@PianoTone thank you for the insight. It’s so great that there is such a range of velocity curves.
Tony, I have finished my testing of FP-10 (it unfortunately developed some clicking noise that I knew from my previous experience with Roland PHA-4 action digital pianos) and I am coming back to three options: Yamaha P-125a (again 😄), PX-S1100 and Kawai ES120 (my problem with Kawai is that there is no good dealer close to me and, what matters even more, no Kawai service depot). Could you please tell me again what do you exactly prefer about PX-S action when comparing with GHS)? Did you hear any news about the availability of P-225 in Canada?
By the way, I now have access to Yamaha C7 grand piano (three times a week) so my digital piano needs are reduced.
Thank you,
Michael
That's cool you have access to a fancy piano! When I first had the Casios (1100 and then 3000) I thought I preferred the action to the 125 but after a while decided I did like the 125's better. Originally I thought the Casio was "more responsive and a bit lighter" feeling, but after a while decided I preferred the GHS after all. I still like the Casio action better than Roland, but the Casio action is a bit "bouncier and looser" than the GHS which is more stable, firm and dependable (to me). Comparing the PX-S to the 125 action is almost like comparing the 125 to the 515; the latter just feels more "solid and better built".
The P-225 still isn't on the Canadian website; last i heard it was expected in late fall (hopefully pre-Xmas). I also have never tested (or even seen) an ES110/120, but a store where I live may be bringing them in soon and renting them so if that happens I will definitely do a review. From what I've heard from others, the Kawai actions are supposed to be leaning more towards the PHA4/acoustic piano feel than the GHS or Casio actions, so given you preferred the PHA4 (other than the clicking) you might like the Kawai. Although I THINK the ES120 action is also a new "compact" version of the 110 (like what Yamaha did with the P-225-move towards Casio's model) so who knows . . . .
@@PianoTone Thank you Tony. It was helpful to me. I will clarify the Kawai service issues today and decide between P-125a and ES120 (that I tested only briefly). I definitely like the modified action of ES120 better than the original one in ES110 and I prefer ES120 to both ES520 and ES920 (their actions are very noisy and bouncy).
Michael
Do you have any issues with playing the keys at the top of the key? I notice your examples were playing at the bottom of the keys. I recently bought this and do notice an issue with the keys being harder to play at the top due to the lever being at the edge. It's noticeable in more advanced classical pieces.
Also have you had any luck with the Sound Modes? I was messing with the Hall sensor and it just changed the piano sound to have this dingy after effect. I can't seem to get the surround to work. And just don't use it.
And you're right about Chordana. I have an older phone and it won't work with it. It would be nice if it wasn't just an APP but something that ran on my laptop.
Hey there - I’ve noticed that issue on all digital pianos to be honest - I didn’t notice it to be any worse on the 1100, but I’m also NOT a classical player or classically trained (I pretty much just pound on chords ;) ). I didn’t mess much with the effects TBH; I know what you mean with the surround though - a lot of reviewers seemed to really like it I actually found it kind of echo-y and kind of cheesy metallic sounding (but the plain reverb was nice)
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whaaaat? it doesn't remember the velocity sensivity curve? I was short before buying it, but thats the killer for me. I have the cdp-s100 btw...but recently in a music store I realized, that the s1100 has a slight better and lighter key action. oh my...what shall I do?
Can the factory sounds be played via external MIDI input? I really like my Casio PS-X3000 but it will only play general midi sounds when played as a sound module. You can’t record a midi performance into a DAW and then play it back and trigger the factory audio patch you recorded with. So this makes it useless for me as this was a huge surprise to me, as every other keyboard I have owned will let you access the factory sounds via MIDI, not just GM generic sounds.
No MIDI in, so no (same as the 3000). You don’t see MIDI in anymore on home keyboards, just stage ones.
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I seem to be following your preferences with some delay 😄 I am now seriously considering PX-S1100 (I returned P-125a yesterday) but I am also looking at PX-S5000. Have you seen a comparison of these two pianos on Merriam Music? The price for PX-S5000 is definitely too high but I really like quiet actions.
I am also thinking about Yamaha P-225 so I may just rent something for a couple of months or buy Korg L1 Liano.
Thank you,
Michael
I have seen that; I owned an 1100 for awhile but the user interface (or lack thereof) drove me crazy so I switched from it to the PX-S3000. I think I remember you saying you only played piano sounds mostly, so the interface might not bother you as much (having to use key combinations for EVERYTHING; and the Casio Music Space app is very flaky). I've tried the 5000 in store only, but that whole series of Casios (5000, 6000, 7000) seem extremely expensive for what you get. If I was blindfolded I would have a hard time telling the difference between the action on the 1100/3100 and the 5000 etc; I would buy a 3100 ahead of any of the 5000+ series and save some money if it was me.
@@PianoTone Thank you for your thoughts
Have you buyed one??
@@facts.house1835 I almost bought PX-S1100 (PX-S5000 is better but the action is perhaps a bit too light and the price is too high). I decided to wait for P-225 and if I do not like it, I will go back to P-125 (Roland PHA-4 is too noisy - I recorded a video illustrating it). I have done some tests of different actions and if you are interested, I will post the results.
Michael
@@mfurman hey just pla guide me I wanted to purchase a new digital piano and I want to choose between Casio xpsr1100 and korg liano. As an intermediate or beginner player which one should I go with??
Hi i'm a new suscriber and i'm watching many of your videos to decide which piano model to buy. I have a question about this casio model, I was watching the review of the roland fp 30X and I noticed that there is a feature that allows you to connect the piano to your phone/laptop via bluetooth and record it using a voice record app or any other record app. Does this Casio Px S1100 has that feature as well? I think you mentioned the Bluetooth audio/midi but not sure if it only works for playing/listening songs in chordana app. Thanks a lot for your videos I really like the way you explain in the reviews very understandable
Hi there! Actually the Bluetooth on the FP-30X allows you to send MIDI from the keyboard TO a device (so you can use it as a wireless MIDI controller with MIDI compatible apps) and it allows you to send audio from a device TO the keyboard wirelessly to play along with. It does NOT send audio TO a device (I don't know of any piano that does that). The Casio has the same functionality (but it needs the external bluetooth transmitter, which is included). The Bluetooth audio in is super handy to have, but for MIDI out with any keyboard I find usually has to much lag to be useful, so if I'm using MIDI I always use a cable.
The big difference though is in the USB to host port (so when you use a wired connection to your device). Just like Yamaha has been doing for years, Roland finally caught up and included an audio interface in the USB port - so in addition to being able to send MIDI out it now also sends audio; this allows you to create high quality direct audio recordings without needing an external audio interface like you would with the Casio (like a Focusrite Scarlet). And if you are using MIDI with a cable, the other advantage of the Roland is that the MIDI audio that your device is generating will come back (without lag) through that cable to your keyboard and come out of the speakers; if you're using a MIDI app with the Casio, that audio only comes out of the device's speakers.
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@@PianoTone Thank you so much for replying my comment! So the FP 30x has more advantages for recording than the casio which is something very important to me, I find it amazing that you dont even need an external audio interface, I always have thought that it was a must have for recording any piano and I wanted to skip that part by using bluetooth midi recording or something but now I know that is not possible due to the delay/lag, the thing is that I like a lot more the casio sound honestly im in love with the grand piano sound from the casio and the red color from the pxs1100 is also a plus, the price difference here in mexico isn't that much so now I will probably have to think on buying either the roland alone or the casio 1100 with a dual chanel focusrite scarlet. Thank you so much for the knowledge you share I will be checking your videos to keep learning, thank you greetings from Mexico
@@Mistt72 Yeah I do like the piano on the Casio (and the red is pretty cool ;) Good luck with your decision!
I don't understand, the bluethoot is for audio INPUT, not OUTPUT?
Yes to stream audio from a device (UA-cam on an iPad, online lessons, backing tracks etc) in to the piano speakers/headphones so you can play along. No digital piano I know of has Bluetooth audio out.
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@@PianoTone Ok, thank you!
Thanks for the review super helpful :) Im having issues recording with my current piano and am looking to upgrade to make things simpler, just to be sure does audio still output of the piano speakers whilst recording to a USB flash drive? Thanks.
Thanks a bunch! The only thing that would mute the speakers is if you have something plugged into the headphone port; connecting a flash drive shouldn’t affect whether the speakers are heard.
There is also a setting to manually toggle speaker output between off, on (even with headphones) or auto (mute if headphones are connected - this is default); pg 45 of the manual.
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@@PianoTone that's great to know thanks. My current keyboard only has a headphone output asides from USB midi and my setup has much too delay for audio playback. Hopefully this will suit me far better. Thanks again.
Make sure you check out pianoforever channel that talks about problem with the action and weights of Casio pianos.It makes a huge difference
@@amalksuresh286 Yes I know that Casio weighted the black keys lighter than the white (on purpose - to compensate for the short pivot point because of the super narrow case which is a huge feature for gigging players); if you compare the weight at the part of the white key where where most people actually tend to play (not at the end of the key but further up) it’s very close to the black key weight and most people don’t notice it. I like the action on the 1100/3000 (I talk about this in my main reviews on these keyboards on my channel).
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@@amalksuresh286 Thanks yea ive seen it. Frankly its just not as bad as he makes it out to be. I got the px3100 and i can still play far into the keys just fine but i admit there is the weight is not even across the key unfortunately. For the other features it has though im happy with it overall.
How does the CDP s360 piano sounds fare against the pxs1100? Is it that big a difference that I should buy the 1100 instead? I'll mostly play the piano, but it's great to have options.
Hi there! The CDP S360 uses the AiX sound chip (same as Casio's high end Casiotone keyboards) and the PX-S uses the AiR chip; the piano sounds on the PX-S are going to be a tiny bit higher quality but will you or I notice it? That's hard to say. I actually made a video comparing my Casiotone CT-S1 (Aix) to my PX-S1100 (AiR) piano sounds - you should check that out, because the CDP-S360 will probably sound close to the CT-S1.
Here's the link to the comparison:
ua-cam.com/video/hlUMRJi5WqQ/v-deo.html
If it was me, between the CDP S360 and the PX-S1100 I would lean to the 360 because of the menu screen (much better user interface), rhythms (great for practice) and cheaper price. The only thing missing from the 360 for me would be the L/R line outs, but that's not the end of the world, headphone outs will work ok too for external speakers if you do that. Other thing to consider is if you can find a discounted PX-S3000 (since the 3100 came out, the 3000's have gone on sale in many places).
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@@PianoTone I checked your comparison of the cts1 and the 1100, and I prefer the 1100's sound a lot more. I checked online and with the local store, 3000's are out of stock. I am looking to train as a classical pianist, and considering the korg b2 and the 1100. The 1100 is pricier, but I think the piano sounds are better than the b2 and can be powered by batteries. Korg b2 also sounds good, and I think is pretty good for what I do apart from not being battery operated. The only thing I'm concerned about is the action with the 1100, specifically for my use case. I can't play and test them as I can't find them in my city, so I totally depend on you guys on UA-cam. What's your opinion on korg b2 vs the 1100 for my use case?
I’ve never reviewed a B2, but I saw your message while I was at the music store just now lol! I tried a B2 and the action (while not an action I happen to like - I find it heavy and “mushy/slow” and shallow; but everyone is different so you might like it) is definitely closer to an acoustic piano than the lighter faster action on the PX-S pianos. The speakers sounded good (30 watts!) the piano sound is ok; it comes with a nice pedal but it is a proprietary jack so if it breaks you have to buy another from Korg. If it was me and I was looking for more realistic action and was going to play classical I would lean towards Roland FP-10 or Yamaha P125, but the Korg action is definitely more realistic than the Casio.
Hope that helps!
@@PianoTone The only weighted digital piano I've played was a Roland, and I found it to be pretty heavy for my liking. Maybe I should prioritise my comfort while playing, and hope that as long as it's a weighted digital piano that I'm purchasing, I'll be able to adapt to an acoustic piano as well. P-125 in my country is a bit expensive and hence out of my budget. Both the fp-10 and the p-125 cannot be powered by batteries, so that's an issue as well and that's why I was looking for a Casio. Fp-10 also doesn't support a triple pedal, which I think might be important for my use case.
@@brijnoorsahni932 Closest I can say is the Roland FP would be heavier than the Korg which would be heavier than the Casio.
The Korg doesn't take batteries - and I'm not sure it takes a triple pedal unit either (I'm not positive - I just quickly checked and there is a Korg triple pedal unit but the B2 isn't listed as a compatible model).
I have the Casio triple pedal unit for my PX-S3000 and it's awesome (and it's portable - most triple pedal units are not, they have to be attached to the stand) so that might be another check in Casio's favour for you.
I guess you have to weigh the importance of:
- closer to acoustic piano action, bigger speakers (Korg) VS.
- battery option, possibly better quality sounds, triple pedal compatible and L/R line outs (Casio) . . .
Hope that helps, let me know what you decide!
I have fp30 and its not fun to play for me. The keys feel like mud and its tiring and it feels inconsistant and hard to be precise. Its hard to play fast tempo upbeat songs it all slows down and lacks energy. i think this casio is my next pick. How did u sell or trade your roland?
I consigned it at a local small music shop, he sold it within a few weeks. From how you describe the action, I think you will like the Casio 1100 action it's lighter and faster.
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