This ONE Has A Better Piano Tone - Casio CT-S1 vs Yamaha PSR-E373
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Hey Jeremy just wanna ask you my piano is yamaha e363.It was bought recently. But whenever I hit a note a sound like knock knock is heard.can you please tell me the solution?
If You're a Beginner, no matter whichever you buy, you won't be Disappointed
And that's a fact!
Yamaha and Casio both have done a Great job in delivering quality sounds and features for unbelievable prices! 😉
Well said!
I have the older Casio CTK 500, bought used on ebay for total of $100.00, and also have the new CTS1. Comparing the voices between these two, the older CTK 500 has a better selection of usable organ voices. The CTS1 only has 1 really good organ preset, which you can layer with strings.
The CTK 500 has this voice, almost identical to the CTS1. However, the CTK 500 has a more Hammond sounding organ voice, (group 1, B on the setting selection) (a more cathedral reverb that I wish was more up front) which the CTS1 does not have. Both keyboards have great sounding strings, and almost identical piano sounds. For my purposes, live performances, I want more variety of quality organ presets, which neither of these keyboards has much to offer. I use both of these on stage, and have layered the CTS1 organ voice with strings, but find the CTK 500 group 1 B preset to be the best overall organ voice . This weekend someone who sits in with us on occasion was really impressed when he heard the CTK 500 using that organ preset, stating that it has that Hammond organ sound. The CTK 500 has one built in flaw, an auto shut off after 2 or 3 minutes if you don't play a note. There is no way I can come up with to keep the unit on unless you hit a note every so often. It's a major PITA, because you have to turn the volume down if you don't want that note to be heard, and volume adjustment on the CTK 500 is super sensitive; the CTS1 has a by pass on it's auto shut off to keep the unit on.
I got the Yamaha 473.
I'm just looking at it and smiling. I haven't started yet, I will. Thanks for your talented genius,Jeremy.
i don't know whether its my headphones or not, the sounds on casio seem richer and boxy but both are good for the price especially for us looking for bang for the buck portable keyboard for congregation worship
I like the close mic sampling of the Casio piano. It sounds intimate and warm. Fuller, especially the high notes, less tinkly than Yamaha's. Listen to the Outros of each 1:40 vs 2:50 . The Yamaha has more resonance or reverb built in to its samples, but it's thinner and more steely, the Casio is warmer and more "intimate". The Yamaha sounds like it's sampled in a larger hall, like a recording from a further "distance" by the mics. Simply boost the Casio reverb level to simulate the Yamaha large "hall" sound. In terms of EP, the Casio is far superior with its truly convincing classic vintage Fender Rhodes clean warm tone EP.
Great review. For my very first keyboard I took few weeks watching reviews, checking prices and all that, including playing wirh piano apps in my phone and started studying musical theory, all with great excitement. Your full review of the Casio ct-s1 was the game changer in my quest. A musician friend suggested me to go for the Casio Ct-s100 and started there my search, very soon I realized that few bucks will pay a lot in terms of quality while still on the entry level, so I started to consider the Yamaha of this review and also de casio s300, and even the s400. At the end the ct-s1 won my heart and mind, not only because of the "felt" that protect from dust ( a little dusty here in central Mexico) but also and mainly because the favorable reviews and the fact that I am not really attracted much to the bell and whistles of the others, I am a minimalist at that. So, finally yesterday hit the "buy" button and I am waiting for what seems it's going to be a long week end till it arrives. Here the red and white ones cost 50 us$ more, so I choose the black, which I like it too. Thanks for being part of my adventure!! Keep the good vibe!
I didn't know that $300 keyboards can sound so so good. You're a fantastic player. I'm leaning towards the PSR but it's not easy to overlook the beautiful exterior design of CT-S1.
These are atound $200
Thanks for comparing these side by side!! I have to say that I prefer the sound of the Casio all the way around. It just seemed to have a more dynamic sound, to me. I was torn between the two for my first keyboard. Now I'm pretty sure that I'm going with the Casio. I would definitely love to see a deeper comparison between the twoand hear your thoughts though.
They both sound way better than what their price is...
Excellent Comparison! 👍🏻
I’m one of the few, or perhaps the only one, that never really cared for the song Somewhere Over the Rainbow
(sorry Dorothy, yeah, throw tomatoes at me) but honestly, after hearing Jeremy play it on the Casio CT-S1 I fell totally in love with the song. So beautifully played Jeremy, you now made me appreciate this song for the first time.
My Casio CT-S1 is on preorder and can’t wait to get it. I did have the Yamaha you’re playing but donated it to a School of Music near me. Too much real estate on the Yamaha taken up by numerous voices, rhythms, etc. that I don’t need or care for. I just want the basic piano, electric piano, organ and strings.
The sound of the Casio CT-S1 to me sounds much better than the Yamaha in this comparison. I also like the minmalist look of the Casio, no big wide dashboard devoted to buttons and knobs for numerous voices, etc. Thanks Jeremy and for playing the lovely “Over the Rainbow”.
Thank you for your kind compliments. 😍 Indeed if you don't need the bells and whistles, the CT-S1 is a great choice. 👍🏼
Yup - the bells and whistles are nice but experience tells me I’ll hardly ever use them. For me it’s all about improving my solo performance and the enjoyment I get from that. Any time spent messing around with rhythms and auto-accompaniments is time better used practising piano. So it’s the performance and sound focused CTS1 for me - also has the added benefit of an attractive uncluttered design.
@@JeremySee I kept thinking it was Moon River.
I just bought the CT-S1 and I can't wait for it!!
They both sounded very good for what they are. The CT-S1 has less clarity on the bass and low mids, but some pianists would call that warmth. The e-piano sound on the PSR is more interesting to me, but the tone colours are excessively velocity sensitive from what I can hear.
Jeremy, you'll have to keep using this pianist. He looks just like you, and he plays Moon River with such pretty voicings. Don't get jealous now!
😉 well said!
Haha, I said Moon River when I should have said Over The Rainbow. I must stop smoking that stuff!
@@Zoco101 gimme some! 😍
Great comparison Jeremy! Both the keyboards sound extremely good for their prices. However, I'm leaning more towards the Yamaha PSR-E373 as the piano sounds more richer, realistic, clearer and has more depth, when compared to the Casio CT-S1. But I'm really impressed with the Electric piano on the CT-S1, which sounds significantly better than the PSR-E373.
Indeed the EPs on the CT-S1 are really rich and thick. 😍
my best decision was to take 373... bought in march this year... its so good... go for it if u have buget
True these two keyboards cost the same amount, and there's no question that the Yamaha has many more features, but comparing them misses the point of the Casio CTS 1. The Yamaha is an inexpensive but powerful arranger keyboard. The Casio CTS 1 is designed to be a grab-and-go. It weighs less than10 lbs, is sleek without a display screen or a ton of buttons. It even has end pins for a guitar strap! It has no rhythms. It's more appealing to either people who have space problems, or those who are looking for something they can bring out on the porch or by the campfire or whatever. The lack of display and other heavy features will increase the battery life. It also better works as a desktop keyboard to control a DAW and other apps + software.
I ordered one the day it was announced because it fills a void in my keyboard collection.
It would be absurd to use it as your only keyboard unless you have space limitations, imho.
In short, this is kind of like comparing a bicycle to a motorbike at the same price because they are both transportation!
But thank you, as always, for the demo Jeremy!
Yup! These are indeed very different products targeted at different segments. Well explained. I made this video as many has requested.
You can alaoneasilt :grab and go" with the Yamaha. Cant you?
I had a PSR-150 in 1993 which is 61 keys, not touch sensitive at £150. The tonal quality is practically identical 30 years later. I really don’t understand how that’s possible. The PSR-150 was Yamaha’s first sample based PSR keyboard apparently. They called it AWM but it’s just pcm samples. It still sells for around £80!
I would’ve thought after 30 years, the samples would at least be 16bit quality but what I’m hearing is more like 12bit. That goes for both keyboards. It feels like these companies are colluding to add value to more expensive models, artificially.
Hey
Iam from Nepal and now Iam buying Yamaha psr e373 after watching your videos
Love your videos
4:20 Vintage Fender Rhodes! Well done! Balanced, warm and full toned.
I love your videos they're my favorite. I'm just trying to decide between the Casio C - S1 and the Yamaha 473? Sent the 473 back. I'm a beginner. Now leaning toward the Yamaha 373 or Casio lks 450, lks 250 because of the mic input. Also want something with a great piano sound, 373 that I can learn on? I have considered simple? Thank you for being here!
In all honesty, the song actually was “alive” and felt musical when you played it on the Casio piano voice, on the Yamaha it just didn’t sound right to me, sort of some cold robotic tone. Not sure if it’s just me, but I felt a big difference there.
I bought the e373 based on your reviews and I couldn’t be happier. Absolutely I would love a detailed comparison between the two!
Great choice!
I like the grand piano of yamaha psr e373 ❤❤
Hope you make comparisons between Ct-s1/ct-s400 and previous casio brands soon!
Thanks for remembering my comment to make this video😀. And thanks for d video
Most welcome 😊
I prefer the PSR-E373. This model really gets my vote. Thanks!
As a follower of the news in keyboards and digital pianos I can only say: Good job for both brands !!!!. And thanks to these videos, people decide according to their tastes.
Yup! Both are great. It's a matter of preference.
I thought you were about to do a transition from "over the rainbow" to "moon river" at around 1:21 😅😅😅
Anyways, beautiful comparisson and great playing Mr. See, I think I'm gonna stick with Casio with this one the default piano sounds a bit softer and I just love the E. Pianoes sounds, well then see you soon in the next video!!!
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Yes, it fooled me for a sec. I think the opening three notes were more like Moon River. Beautifully played all the same.
I really like the way you make comparison videos. Could you make a versus between the Casio CT-S1 and the Yamaha Np12, please? I think it would be very helpful for someone who wants to know the exact difference and worthiness of both Casio and Yamaha.
This one right here, they're both compact, lean towards portability and simplicity plus they don't have dedicated screens... would love to see a comparison video as well
Casio absolutely kills the Yamaha with the electric sounds and it’s just a little warmer on the classic piano sound
Thank you Jeremy for the review
Great playing!
I have recorded with a trio of bass and guitar players using the psr 373. It is a fun and great keyboard to experiment with. The voices, backgrounds and rhythms of the psr 373 are very professional sounding. It may be a beginner keyboard, but the capabilities are endless for an intermediate player/composer. Make music, and have FUN!
Indeed!
My friend here in Hawai'i, Jeannette Casuga Trevias is on UA-cam and Facebook and has many live performance videos with other musicians friends. She us very professionally trained and experienced, but has been using an older Yamaha arranger keyboard with great results. A DGX-670 would be a great update/upgrade, but she does well with what she has now.
04:20 CT-S1 has a Fender Rhodes clean tone vintage electric piano. No cheap board has ever had such an authentic Rhodes tone before. It's worth the price alone.
Exactly..just amazing really
Don't understand why Roland doesn't develop a relationship with you. Seems their Go: Piano & Go: Keys would fit into this product area. Excellent comparison. I thought the piano tones were close. The EP tone comparison, I thought the PSR-E373 had a clearer tone, the CT-S1 sounded muddy. I think the Casio has a nicer Keybed, textured block type keys You sounded great Jeremy!
I've absolutely no idea what Roland marketing team thinks... 😅
As a long time Roland devotee, and owner of a Go:Keys, I know they make great keyboards and other instruments, and therefore am my favorite company, but Yamaha, and especially Casio, are able to offer comparable products at a much lower price.
I am not so biased now, I had a Yamaha WX11 wind synthesizer and WT1? Tone module years before Roland started offering their versions. But the Reface CP, YC and DX caught my attention. I still want a Reface CP for it's compact size, portability and sonic pallette with the onboard effects.
I have had a long time relationship with Casio, from several watches, and presently one I prefer for the price and praticality over a tactical chronograph or smartphone, even though I have the most expensive Android phone at $1400. And I had a mystery early small basic Casio keyboard in my youth that I can find no trace of anywhere, that I think preceded what is known as Casio's first electronic music keyboard, the CT-201. I also believe I still have my VL-1 and Rap Man keyboard in storage. But the CT-S1 blew me away, and I have to get one soon, and maybe the CT-S400 later.
That Alesis Prestige Recital Grand seems like the best progressive hammer 88 note weighted keyboard in the $500 and under range.
I am so glad you can now have portable, compact, light and affordable keyboards that do it all, several keyboard in one, and not having the size and weight of the heavy Fender Rhodes Stage electric piano I had years ago.
The Go:Keys is awesome for the price at $350, but the CT-S1 and PSR-E373 at $200 even more so. It can do many things, and sounds great, but it was designed for a specitic objective and focus, and therefore has several drawbacks for what most keyboard players her are looking for as beginners, gigging performers, and such. It is more suited for its sample loop playing and production a, as it cannot layer or split tones, and easily switch voice tone patches on the fly.
If you don't need the arranger functions and extra voice tones, the CT-S1 is far superior to the PSR-E373, and has a much more simplistic user interface.
I like the sound of Casio, and I like your playing even more
I enjoyed the video. Both sound great 😊 and the Yamaha sounds are better a little and the Casio sounds awesome too. 😎😎
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yes please do a deeper comparison video thank you.
Hi Jeremy, Top explained!!! Best Regards from Barcelona José Movilandia 😎💥💥💥👍
Hi Jeremy, interesting and fun video as usual. This one is really a though one. I’d say that the sounds of the Casio are rounder but they lack some definition. The tones from the Yamaha sound thinner but more detailed. Globally I’d favour the Casio for pure playing, but of course the Yamaha has tons of cool functions which may appeal to youngsters and to beginners, which the Casio doesn’t have, such as the arpeggiator and the integrated digital audio interface.
Have a nice weekend with your family and pets 😎🌈🐱
Thansks for sharing your wealth of experience, Vinciane. Hope things are well in France.
@@JeremySee Hi Jeremy, in France, things are slowly improving on the pandemic front. Cafes and restaurants are opened again but only outdoor. The curfew previously was at 7 pm, it is now at 9 pm, which is a small improvement. The contamination rate is quickly decreasing. I hope that things will slowly get back to normal during the summer because I’d like to visit my family and friends in Belgium. Take care.
Hi...
I would like to know what keyboard is the best of the Casio CTX range please.
Wich one is better Casio CTX 500 CTX 700, etc. Wich one is best?
Sir, which one has more pleasant and sweet voice among Casio CT-X 9000IN and Yamaha I500?
Also sir which one would you prefer among Yamaha PSR 373 and Casio CT-X 8000IN?
Jeremy is not specificalky sponsored and endorsed by any of the companies and tries to be as unbiased as possible. His objective is not to express is personal opinion and preferences other that what he already states in his videos. He merely tells you the good abd bad points of each, and what could be improved upon.
Many of you repeated ask the same questions about which is better, which he likes best, and which one you shoulkd choose. He cannot answer that for you, because wach of you have different needs, wants, budgets, or how much you can afford, want to spend, or should, and also the availability where you live.
Only you can decide. Jeremy replies to questions about specific features and such, but he us not the only reviewer on UA-cam. You have the whole internet to search abd get other perspectives and more detailed specifications. Jeremy is trying to focused on the pratical and applicable points and mentions details he feels is important. If he deviates much, he may lose focus on the objective of that specific video..
You folks need to learn to exercise your mind and figure things out and make decisions for yourself. The information is already out there.
casio ct-s1 is good for those who will use it as a midi and a portable piano. however, psr-e373 is good for those who needs the sound qualities of yamaha
I checked out your individual CT S1 review out of curiosity.
Most of the sounds are "boxy" compared to E373.
But I have to agree that the E Pianos sound better on CT S1.
It's closer to actual Rhodes, despite being boxy.
Do you know other budget keyboard that have the best E Pianos?
The E 373 has an excellent piano sound ,for that price its ridiculous.The Casio also is great .You don't need to spend big money to get good sounds these days.
you dont have to spend any money at all for sounds. there are multiple free synthesizer software options including PCM. All you need is a MIDI keyboard
Hey Jeremy,
Great Comparison
I am confused shall I wait for e473 or buy CTX 3000 now. Can we expect e473 during Summer Namm in July?????
Hi Jeremy, please give comparison review of PSR-E453 vs PSR-E463...
I don't know why but i liked more the Casio sound. People seem to like Yamaha more
Great comparison!!
we can't hear the difference on a computer.. WHAT IS YOUR OPINION which one has better action, better dynamic range, better over-al sound?
I knew before the video starts that Yamaha will massacre the Casio on the grand piano sound. That Live sample is simply unmatched for that price.
For the E.Piano, both have pleasing timbre. I slightly prefer the Casio's thick closed sound.
Does the yamaha e373 come with oriental styles too?? Balkan styles?
I'd like to see a comparison with between the CT-S400 and the PSR-E373.
Yamaha PSR no doubt
Hi Jeremy. Great review. I have a question. When I play CTS1 it does not sound good when not plugged into a computer. It sounds soo “plasticky”. But Yamaha was a bit good. But in your video CTS sounds soo great. How does it happen? Is it kind of post editing?
No processing. Straight into recorder.
@@JeremySee thanks for the reply man.
CASIO CT-S1 WIN 👍👏👏👏
373:great & controlled
S1: wider/open
Hi Jeremy, so who’s the winner according to you in this comparison, we want to know your opinion?
What do you suggest I like how Yamaha sounds but I love the looks of Casio but Casio sounds good also but Yamaha just sounds better please I can't decide what to buy thanks 😊
Jeremy, why do you prefer the Yamaha key action?
Please make a video on the best 61 keys keyboard under 100 usd because my budget is really low and i want a keyboard that can be good for an intermediate level student
Its best to buy used Keyboard in that price range
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Casio : 1:52
i have the yamaha but i will buy soon also the casio for more piano feeling keys
I have just tried both these boards in the store . The key action is better on the E373, the Ct-S1 is too spongy and flimsy.
I prefer the electric piano of the Yamaha and the grand piano of the Casio. What to do?
That's why I own both! 🥹
Yo jeremy: do you think the e373 sounds as good as the piagierro np-12?
I have fallen in love with this casio cts1 after many decades.M y keyboard was casio....but in all of thses years I have seen that casio has been making glorious toys in keyboards division...however casio makes nice watches and scientific calculators....but now casio has serious keyboard with cts1.....honestly I really like cts1 ,although I play yamaha p115 digital piano mainly...I am hoping to get cts1 later this year...thanks mr jeremy for your comparison
I preferred the sounds of the CT S1 over the Yamaha, especially the rhodes piano sound. I'm a little conflicted though. I'm short on space and I want to use a keyboard both with a DAW (midi as well as onboard audio) and as something I can have fun and practice with. My real question is does the Casio have any drum sounds? And on that note, how useable (in your opinion) are the sounds of the PSR 373 compared to the CT-S1?
Almost EXACTLY what I’m looking for as well..also would appreciate if anyone could chime in on this! Thanks in advance for any input 👍🏼👍🏼
@@davidcoons89 casio does not have drum sounds but I'm going to end up buying it anyways. It seems more like a serious instrument
same with me preferred the CT S1 sound. but if you need the drum sounds you can go for CT S400, same size with CT S1
can you compare CT-S1 with Yamaha NP12 some day?
Hello. Do you know if privia px 730 is a good piano? For beginner level
Hey! What's the difference between the Casio LK S450 and S250. As a beginner buying his first keyboard, should i go for 450 or 250?
The LK-S250 uses the old AHL sound chip and it has Dance Music mode, while the LK-S450 uses the newest AiX sound chip, and it offers more tones and rhythms. Plus the LK-S450 can light up to 10 keys at a time instead of 4 like on the LK-S250. I personally think you should go with the LK-S450.
They sound similar through my phone. The Yamaha piano seems to have more dsp effect on the piano. I like that suitcase ep sound on the Casio. I was like is that a Rhodes? 😃 Both we’re good.
[REVISED. On listening again, I'm not so sure. I will leave my original impressions to stand but on careful re-listening I'm less certain. Just on the "grand' piano sound they are certainly different and both give a creditable piano tone. The Casio does have greater warmth but neither sound quite like the real thing. So preference is probably decided by which approximation of genuine tone appeals to the buyer. But as previously stated, it also depends on what the buyer wants and the Casio does have some advantages as a piano,]
Perhaps the most beautiful popular song ever written beautifully played was an excellent vehicle for comparison. Being a person who generally prefers Yamaha I must admit in both the real piano and electric piano voices the Casio CT-S1 stands out with greater warmth, a richer sound with more body yet without sacrificing other aspects of the tone. Of course, Yamaha compromises on the quality of the piano voices to be able to provide arranger features, so the choice is whether the buyer wants a piano or an arranger keyboard in this price range as they both represent good value for the price. Just noticed another comment with which I agree; both electric pianos were excessively velocity sensitive providing an ugly sound when hit hard. NB - I always listen through a high quality amp and full range speakers, definitely not a phone or device.
Thank you for your kind compliments Bryan. Yes, the velocity mapping for the EPs may be a little too aggressive by the manufacturers trying to demonstrate the dynamic range.
@@JeremySee I actually like that velocity mapping. Why? Just turned down the touch sensitivity to achieve less changes.
Is the e373’s piano’s voice better than CTX5000?
For me the biggest difference is that the Casio CT S1 is already a design classic, clearly marketed with that cult character from their 80s lineup in mind (watch the VW bus used in their European promo clip, made in Berlin). The Yamaha is pure function but they will also come up with a lifestyle product. Both sound amazing for the price. The real contender in my opinion is the Roland Go:keys which is also such a lifestyle keyboard marketed towards young people. That is also already a design classic (it looks in reality even better than on the photos) with advantage of built-in bluetooth for very good price. In the 1970s all cool boys and girls had a guitar and that shifted towards DJ equipment so much that Gibson bought Stanton before they lost out completely. I think that the big music brands realize they must have cool products and that nerdy function based keyboards are not helping the keyboard industry in the long run.
Well said. The CT-S1 is a lifestyle product. The E373 is Yamaha's tool to get 1st time consumers into the brand.
Great points. I prefer the CT-S1 is my choice hands down, but this was a tone comparison video. The PSR-E373 is a better comparison with the CT-S400, which costs $30 more. The latter costs more due to added features, whike the CT-S1 focused on even higher quality sounds from the AiX soundset, but less available voice tones.
I have a Go:Keys and commented elsewhere in detail that is is also a specific music lifestyle keyboard, design fir soecifuc purposes, but in ways not ideal for mist players because of lack of many standard features, specifically ease of switching to specific voice tones during live performance or recording, lack of layer abd split capability and quick transposition and octave changes. But it excels in other areas with its unique features. That vakudates and justifies me getting the CT-S1 and maybe the CT-S400 later to add as tools/toys in my audio arsenal. I already have a Roland JD-Xi, which can do incredible things, too. The Yamaha Reface series are more awesome options. Roland has ither incredibke keyboards, but they are a lot more expensive, and beyond what I need right now, able to afford, or make use of, since music is my passion, but not what I have a lot of time and energy for.
The ct-s1 cost about $260 in Vietnam, how about guys?
Great review as always! After watching a lot of your videos I was able to finally pull the trigger on the CASIO CT-X5000 as my very first keyboard. I will gladly take the higher learning curve for the sake of having a much more capable instrument! ^__^
Great choice!
Sir which is best for Trinity exam grade exams?
Cheapest device without fully weighted hammer action key for practicing. I dont need 88 keys.
CTS 1 is more specialized in digital piano tone color
When i'm training using E373 some tuts was not making sounds out. Is it broken or I do need a technic?
I think I will sell my CT-X 800 and get the PSR 373. CT-X 800 is so damn compicated to use...
Nice music 🎶🎼!
PSR for sure. The Casio has too many low mids. Listening on studio monitors here, the PSR sits much nicer and has a better frequency balance. When the Casio came in during the last clip I had to turn down the volume because the low mids are so overloaded.
Yamaha arranger keyboard Casio digital piano non arranger keyboard Yamaha piano Sound good Casio very good sound
Yes. But many people wanted this comparison. 🤔
It is a very good compact keyboard.But if it had been given a number selecting panel, it could have been satisfied many more users!
Indeed.... The lack of an intuitive manner to access all 61 tones on CT-S1 is a challenge.
How to record internal audio of this keyboard in phone ?
When will ct s-1 be available in India?
Yamaha wins the sound test. And Yamaha will win the resale test when it becomes time to sell.
Casio looks for the win
What is your prefered digital piano between the two tho? 🤔🤔
373 obviously
Yamaha gives more for the Price
Without a doubt.
What's funny is that I never use the first piano sound on the Casio px s3000, so this comparison doesn't mean much to me. And the electric piano sounds more like the second electric piano on the bxs 3000 which I prefer!
Sir make a dedicated video on Casio ct s400
Hi , Can I adjust the style key with song key I am playing .
what is the name of the song?🥺
_Over the Rainbow_
Jeremy... again with Yamaha and their insanely noisy headphone output. Casio sounds crystal clear, the Yamaha has sooooo much hiss. What is Yamaha’s problem? It can’t be a money issue, they both cost the same! Also, the majority of keyboards you review from other brands are fine as well.
Indeed, the signal to noise ratio of the output jack is bad... 🥺 I don't think Yammie expected owners to hook it up to something else.
@@JeremySee I was about to say that too. It's a headphone socket more than a line out. But also, I suspect that Yamaha sounds are less compressed than sounds by some other manufacturers. That has both pros and cons when recording.
I Am confused now. I Am learning to play the piano . Want a keyboard so I can practice with headphones. Not interested in all the electronic gizmos , etc. I looked at the Casio owners manual. Very overwhelming having to push function key and keyboard 🎹 keys to do different settings. All previous videos on the Casio CS T1 said it was a good entry level ,easy to use keyboard. Not sure anymore after watching this video.
Wim: Maybe you need a digital piano. If you want a more pianistic experience the spring action might be annoying for you. There are some inexpensive portable digital pianos with a weighted key action. They tend to have 88-keys though.
Casio has more polyphony. The piano sound is a little more fuller on Casio. Yamaha price is a little more, Why? Because the power adapter is not included with Yamaha. The adapter is included with Casio. Yamaha has more features than Casio, yet lower polyphony, to me that is strange. I have higher end $$$ Yamaha Arranger. I am looking for a portable piano, light weight. Yamaha is #1. For what I am looking for Casio wins.
Thanks for sharing! 😊
Yamaha power adapter is included.
Piano : E373 Winner ; E.Piano : CT-S1 Winner.
I agree. If you are talking about realism to the original instruments, the acoustic piano on the PSR-E373 sounds darker, like a more traditional concert grand piano, whereas the CT-S1 sounds slightly bright, like a concert stage piano voiced for more contemporary music playing. As far as the electric piano, the PSR-E373 effects sound too processed as opposed to the CT-S1, which sounds like a real Fender Rhodes MK-1.
Both great, and they have varieties of acoustic and electruc pianos, as well as other voices, but overall, I would choose the CT-S1 hands down. For the same price, the CT-S1 is a lot newer and time and technology, and the focus on tone quality over quantity and arranger accoumplament features yields a much better sounding keyboard.
I like the close mic sampling of the Casio. The Yamaha sounds like it's sampled in a hall, like a recording. In terms of EP, the Casio is far superior with its convincing vintage Fender Rhodes clean tone.
I actually feel the opposite. When compared in person at Guitar Center the CT-S1 sounded better and the keys felt better. And I love Yamaha way better. I have the DGX-670 at home. I appreciate the videos to give a general idea about the products. It is funny because I was turned off by the Roland Go:Keys piano in other videos but when I played it in the store I loved it. It costs more money and I was looking for simplicity so I bought the Casiotone CT-S1. Great comparison though.
Ah, spoiler!
For those who can't tell, the answer to which one sounds better is here: ua-cam.com/video/aV_SpQsMLbc/v-deo.html
I also have the CT-S1 in red and absolutely love it!!
how about the key noise on casio CTS 1?
ua-cam.com/video/eUG2PnDy05w/v-deo.html
I'm more on the minority side here I must say. I absolutely love the S1 sounds more than the E373. Maybe I'm just tired of hearing those Yamaha Piano sound over and over again especially on the E series lineup. That being said, I also love Yamaha Piano sound on the higher lineup like the DGX or MODX, but those are waayy more expensive than S1 and E373. Great review nonetheless!