Casio CT-X800: Looks cheap but REALLY delivers!
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- The Casio CT-X800 is the second lowest in the CT-X series, only offering a pitch-bend wheel and a USB interface over the lowest model, the CT-X700. The difference in retail price is about $50. Worth it? Yup.
Just a note, due to a bit of data loss this first half of this video is really rough in appearance, and some footage is from deleted scenes from my CT-X870IN video. I assure you it's the EXACT same sounds I am demonstrating even though you might notice "CT-X870IN" visible in some shots!
Hi interesting stuff.
In you keep the CT-X800 for a little longer, you’ll discover even deeper usages. It is easy to program rich, lush patches using the Layer function combined with the effects module and using the octave shifter (you can switch all tones up to two octaves higher or lower). Together with the arppegiator, there are great opportunities for patch creation.
Another possibility is to use an arpeggio together with a rhythm, some of them go really well together. And if you keep holding the Arp button, for each arpeggio you select, the CT-X will find a matching tone. Some arpeggios give interesting results with acoustic sounds such as piano, clarinet, strings or marimba.
Also note that it is possible to upload new rhythms to the CT-X800 from the USB stick
Another useful tool is the 6-tracks MIDI recorder. Editing is very rudimentary, but it is a neat tool for quickly recording a backing track, for instance. There are some great drum kits on the CT-X800 and together with the MIDI recorder you have a neat drum machine at hand.
There is one serious drawback to the CT-X800 though, and it is the impossibility to adjust the volume of the Upper1, Upper2 and Lower tones separately.
After having used the CT-X800 for about one year, I am tempted again to buy the CT-X3000 to dig deeper into sound and effect editing.
Yes it was you mentioning that in passing a few weeks back that inspired me to create the layered synth patches towards the end. I should have put those sounds at the beginning of the vid!
vbdx66 How can i upload tones? And also when i try to download the recordings to PC ,i cant open it ( .mtk)
How can i delete a track?
The one serious drawback you mentioned is only found in post $700 keyboards
@@sgt.sanders4903 Nope. On the very cheap CT-S400, which has the exact same AiX chip as the CT-X800 in a smaller form factor, there is a rudimentary mixer included - very sweet.
Bought one yesterday, thanks for the good job outlining the basic features mate, you're right about the keys though they definitely are a bit spongy in comparison to a Korg or a Grand Piano, guess it feels weird going from guitar to piano whichever way you look at it
Indeed :) Thanks for watching my video!
Hello Sir is it a good keyboard?
I wanna learn how to play the keyboard and is that keyboard good for a beginner?
I just bought this last week. Sounds really awesome for a cheap price. Well, its actually not cheap here in philippines. XD but seriously after hours of looking. The guy play this infront of me and my soul says... This is your first keyboard!
magkano mo nabili?
Great video! I don’t think people realize just how amazing the AiX sound chip is in these. If you aren’t listening with high quality headphones, you miss the DSP and other extremely subtle effects on the CTX series. I look forward to your review of the just introduced Casiotone CT-S400 that is an update of this very keyboard with a new key bed, new speakers and amplification, and a new, much easier to use User Interface.
Yes, I have to order one asap :)
Hm watching through this now I'm thinking ...not one of my better videos! Gets better in the second half
It is not bad, mate. Thanks for making it available.
@@jashansings = Pitch bend wheel
I bought one of these on sale for $200. Great sound for the price, love the amount of registrations. Needs volume adjust on parts, needs a selectable rotary speaker (some of the older casio’s have this). Overall a great keyboard but like so many under $1500, Organs are lacking but could be fixed with a Leslie you can control.
Inspired me to upgrade to a Roland Juno DS which in turn inspired me to upgrade to a Yamaha MODX. Saving up for a Roland VR-730 now.
Hi, what so you think of the MODX? I am curious. Did you keep the CT-X800 too?
@@HubertEtAlice I still have the CT-X but I'm keeping it for my kid. The MODX is incredible. I added Organamation and now it does everything I could want and more. I pair it with a Casio PX that I use as a weighted controller and do some midi routing through my iPad to access all of the MODX's channels.
jml79 Which app are you using to route MIDI on the iPad?
@@HubertEtAlice I use midifire or Camelot Pro. I have a few presets depending on what I need. I can route the lower keyboard to duplicate the upper, use different channels as needed to have different sounds on the lower or control iPad apps. The same apps can route and send patch changes to external modules as well.
I am on the exact same track!! Bought the CT-X800 a couple of years ago and totallly delivered both to create music with my DAW and in live performances. The sounds are really good for the price; they are not as "fat" as the ones on professional keyboards, but they are usable in many situations. I sold it a couple of weeks ago and got my self a Roland Juno DS... amazing keyboard with great sounds and much more capabilities! I tought the keybed would take some time to get used to, but I am loving it actually!
Next stop: ModX (in a couple of years)
After that: Nord Stage 2 (a man can dream!)
At 00:54, I know that I like you, and I have my first suggestion. The CT-X800--like most Casio keyboards in and above this price range--has a jack for a sustain pedal, and Casio makes an inexpensive one that pairs well with this keyboard. Pressing the sustain pedal makes the notes keep sounding even after you take your fingers off those keys, and can be used to make the intro to "The Great Gig in the Sky" sound even more beautiful. That's one fairly simple thing to do that will really add to the sound and to your enjoyment of playing this instrument.
Yep that's correct. It also has three other modes that can change what the pedal does. I'm not sure why I didn't use a pedal when I made this video . Maybe I was just too lazy to disconnect one from one of my other keyboards!
You remembered the pedal jack before the end of the video, so you didn't stay lazy for very long :)
I did learn something here that I didn't figure out by reading the manual. I couldn't figure out how the arpeggiator worked until you explained it. I think I'll have a much easier time with the other nested sub-menu stuff now. Thank you for the helpful content!
@@1oolabob Great to hear! Thanks :)
Yea this keyboard is siiicckkkk. That aix is killing and a lot of people just don’t realize that. I want to get that cdp350 as well. AIX is good gigging material
Absolutely. Great all-purpose keyboard :)
Cdp - 350 it's just too good.
It was my "first keyboard", or should I say, digital piano.
It doesn't have the greatest capabilities in terms of rhythm and tones....but as a "piano" alone is one of the best for it's price. I could even play in presentations alone and with a band, and it worked flawlessly.
Shame it was borrowed from a friend, but it was a hell of a time because I've learned piano through it alone and made me very aware of what a piano should sound and play...
The great gig ❤❤❤❤❤
Ah yes. I actually find it really hard to play piano but I worked hard on this chord progression because it's just so nice.
Ahhh yes.... the whole "1 button does many tasks" thing.... I've seen this keyboard at Best Buy. I tried out the display model. It's actually not that bad. Decent sounds too.
The arpeggiator is a pain to access, but it's decent though. It's Nice added touch.
That has quite a lovely piano sound. Accidentally broke my beautiful analogue keyboard so I need a fill-in until I can afford something else. Just a bit disappointed it doesn't have traditional midi. But it's currently on sale in New Zealand, with about $200 off. Thank you again for another wonderful review. Gosh those strings sounds aren't too bad are they. Any idea if you could control this with a key step via USB please? Do you think this would have enough volume for busking? Yes I could totally play war of the world's with this, perfect
Ahhh Jeff Wayne! I believe WOTW was the only thing he ever wrote that was published. As for the CTX series, yep they'll be going cheap now that the new generation of CT-S keyboards are out.
Just picked one up today for $10, going to do a video on it really soon
Wow bargain!
@@gearfacts I swear, some people on Facebook marketplace have no idea what they're giving away
Whhhhhaaaaatt???? 😮😮😮😮
@@Am71919 I know what you mean, two weeks ago, my cousin got a fully functional Yamaha sy99 off of Facebook marketplace for $50
@@daeone1514 It's not all that shocking really, Facebook marketplace has the best deals ever, if you're looking for some good mid-range and high-end gear, Facebook marketplace is the way to go, the high-end gear that you do encounter on Facebook marketplace will be old most of the time, but it's still good enough to compete with today's mid-range gear and still give you a solid gigging experience for years to come
After a half year the display of Casio CT-X800 showed pixel errors and the keys goes wobbling I changed the device for the same money with YAMAHA PSR-E463 it sounds more modern and comes with a sampler unit also. The display is a little shorter as the CASIO but the profesional voices from the big brother YAMAHA Tyros and the programmed drums sounds better as the CASIO. Both devices has pros and cons I'm happy now :-)
Wait, you got a Yamaha PSR-E473? with the 7 in the middle?
@@gearfacts PSR-E463 my fault :-)
How did you get that funk sound at 1:32 ? I know I’m very late but if you see this I’d love to know :)
I was just one of the preset sounds as i recall, but i couldn't tell you which number sorry!
Thanks! I’ll have a flick through :)
I noticed that CT-X870IN is printed on it. I worried that I would buy the wrong CT-X800. Is the model really just the same?
The 800 s the standard version, the 870i has a few different beats and sounds for Indian music, but it's 95% the same.
Nice. By the way I already purchased it 4 weeks ago. I want to learn how to utilize recording in layers as well as how to use memory registrations.
What can i do to decrese the noise of keys when playing?
There is a volume button
I'm between ctx800, ctk3000 and ctk3500
Which would you recommend?
Thanks!
Of those models, I would choose the CTX 800
Thanks mate. Since you seem to be based in Australia, how did you get the CT-X870IN? Is it possible to get that specific model in Australia? Or only from India? Apart from the Indian instruments sounds is there any difference from the CT-X800?
Good question. I got this from a guy who had indeed just moved from India. It's not readily available here in Australia though I'm sure you could order it internationally. As for the sounds, Casio have just replaced about 50 of the 'less-needed sounds with traditional Indian instruments from India. Same for the rhythms, there are about 20 tradition Indian ones which are better than the ones that Casio sacrificed to fit them in. I think it's better overall than the CT-x800.
Hello, could you please advise which keyboard is better between this casio and the Yamaha PSR-E363
I'd choose the Casio personally. It's harder to operate but the sounds are quite a lot better.
the casio also have a pitch bend wheel which is quite awesome for it's price point @@gearfacts
that keyboard is actually gite nice but i doubt those 2.5 watts amplification per speaker will produce that detailed sound
No, the difference is immense with external speakers.
@@gearfacts true, but i thought that they will put at least 5 watt per speaker amp and actually a good speaker resonator. I saw the ctx700 disassembly and i saw that the speakers aren't in their own segmented chamber so the air will go to anywhere and not focused enough to produce a decent low end frequency
Hi there, I'm really a newbie and would like to ask which one is better casio x800 or yamaha psr e-363 or roland e-x20, my motive is to have fun, create some sounds and sync to the sound to pc and share it with my friends. And are they all have similar key sensitivity? Sorry for my ignorance. Thanks.
Hi Bora, if fun is your main goal (as it should be!) then I strongly recommend trying to find a Yamaha PSR-E keyboard whose numbers start with a 4. A second hand PSR-E413 for example with give you more fun than any of those other keyboards. They just have so many enjoyable features. Happy to talk further :) #gearfacts
@@gearfacts Hi, just wondering, what makes you choose the Yamaha over this keyboard for example for the purpose of having fun
Hi there! Would you recommend this for a beginner? My daughter who is 5yo is asking to be enrolled in Piano lessons so I was torn between buying her the CT-X800 (CT-X700 is no longer available in our area) or the Yamaha PSR-E363. Thank you!
It'd be fine for a beginner, but you'd be paying for lots of features that she's unlikely to use. The CT-s200 might be better, it's a current model, very affordable, nice keys and perfectly adequate for kids :)
@@gearfacts Thank you very much for your reply! I am currently checking with the store if they have any stocks of CT-s200 or CT-s300 -- keeping my fingers crossed since they are the only store authorized to distribute/ sell Casio keyboards in my area. I guess I'll be learning along side my daughter. Never too late to try something new :)
Idk definitely go for Casio. The new yamaha don’t sound all that new. I have both and the Casio is for any type of musician. The yamaha is too but it’s a tad bit more of a home keyboard.
keys still the same noisy like old CTK-2200, 3500... models ?
Slightly different, but still unpleasant.
@@gearfacts CT-S400 have more quiet keys than X800 or they equal in noise?
@@dddddddd9870 cts400 is quieter
Great as always, much appreciated. I have 4 vintage wk's- 1630-3000-3300-3500, getting better at programming. One function I have found is master eq settings
Won't register to memory, think it's just
Not capable?? I could really need up my accomps if it would.
Also, could you give approximate release dates on these vintage boards you do??
Yes this is typical of Casio's operating systems... limits on very simple parameters that you can save. I'm glad you liked the video - thanks for watching #gearfacts!
@@gearfacts thanks for your reply & all the
Work you do
Man, this keyboard sounds amazing!
How much this model?
Which model is it exactly? I see it's another code in the video.
The code is different but yes it's a CT-X800. Some overseas versions had slightly different model numbers. I think they are retailing around the mid-200 dollar mark in the States now. They are nearing the end of their retail life, Casio will deliver new models fairly soon I think.
Kid your a fool... Fooling yiurself this keyboard sound like grand piano. Yo u have not yet play real grans and still say this key oard sound amazing....
@@mollies13 What an impolite message!
This piano here is not perfect to be play as mozart nor beethoveen but if it useful for just having fun.
If you wanna be mozart yamaha dgx660 or yamaha p515
can we see chord names on lcd panel ?
Yes
I thought it would have the modern Casio sounds, but this one sounds as lo-fi as some Casios from the 90ies. But that can have it charms too.
yeah I have to be honest this is visually and aurally not a great reflection of the keyboard. My playing was unusually terrible that day, and on the technical side of things it just all went wrong... One of those days I guess!
@@gearfacts It's not your playing skills. I can listen through that. The sounds of the 800 sound like 12 bit and mono, whereas the other Casios sound much more modern.
I love this keyboard but minemakes strange noises when put into grand piano tones, what to do?????????? Pls respond
That is not normal, sounds like a fault
Hi 👋🏻 Can you use it on your PC as a DAW Midi Input?
Yes
hello does the ctx800 have sampling function like ctk 3000's?
No.
@@gearfacts one last question in ctx800 can you play dual? like a note playing two voices simulataneously?
@@AliYigitOzcan97 Yes
How do you make it sustain without a pedal??
I think if you go into the function menu there's a SUSTAIN screen with on/off setting.
May i have your opinion,which is better for me?CTX 800 or CTX 3000?
I want to buy my first arranger keyboard to work on and i want the better one,have many and better sounds.I'm an intermediate player btw.Thank you 😊
Definitely the 3000
@@gearfacts thank you sir 😊
Would you recommend this for an intermediate player?
I think an intermediate player would want better keys. I think the Korg EK50 would be a better choice if you can afford a bit more.
Gearfacts do you think that the Alesis brand of pianos are any good?
I am intermediate player or even more.
I bought ctx 800 especially because piano sound and light weight and just for fun. I already have several keyboards like dgx660, psr s670, casio ctk 811, technics kn 6500 and kn 2000, but i love ctx800 also
@@PakBudiTarigan me to i am an intermediate player, i own a P125 and i am going to college, so i need something lightweight, will this key action satisfy me
1:06 pinkfloyd
Nice review. Can I use the USB function to send MIDI to a DAW in realtime like a controller?
Yep. Glad you liked the video.
Hi, when I try to transfer the musics I make on CT-X800 appears a message: ERR NO DATA. Can you explain me why this, please?
This keyboard is VERY fuzzy about file management. You have to choose the right file types with a right bit rates etc. It's all in the manual ...very painful. But yeah that's why it's happening.
@@gearfacts thank you so much for your help.
What's more better? Ctx 800 or ctk 6250?
CTX800 I think.
does it have sustain?
Yes
Does it make noisy sound when you press the key a bit hard and quickly?
3:25 sounds good
It makes a more 'punchy' sound when hit hard. So it's not just a louder tone, a strong hit on the key will actually change the timbre as happens in real life. So it's really good in that respect :)
Boa tarde por favor me ajude,tenho um CT-X 800 e acabei de adquirir um pacote de ritimos e não consigo abrir já fiz todo processo e não consigo ouvir os ritimos!
Desculpe, não sei nada sobre isso. Talvez haja um grupo no facebook?
Please does the Casio CT x800 have a sustain button option in case you don't have a pedal ?
I don't think so
@@gearfacts thank you
How can adjust the layer ?sample piano and string then i want to low the string and i will high the piano. Thanks
Try going in to the FUNCTION menu then using the 4 and 6 button to go left and right through the menu options. I think one of them allows you to change the octave of the layer.
@@gearfacts thanks, how about sustain effect?casio ctx800 has built in sustain?
@@NB20079 I think there's an option in the Function menu to have sustain permanently on. There are 4 options as I recall. Sorry I don't have it here to check.
@@gearfacts thank you for respond, keep safe!
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which one is better, this or the casiotone s300??
Oh the CT-X800 is WAY ahead in terms of sound quality. The only thing the S300 has is a more practical physical design :) #gearfacts
Hi ..does it have brass sounds for reggae?
Yeah there are some good patches for reggae. The brass sounds are generally better than Yamaha home keyboards.
@@gearfacts thank u
Can I ask your opinion, which keyboard do you recommend more between the Casio CT-X800 or the Roland Go Keys
The Go:Keys, definitely :) #gearfacts
@@gearfacts Thanks :)
@@bluecaster But the Roland GO Keys I thought it is not an arranger keyboard?
@@peteuk No is not, and have a very limited amount of sounds... the ones that actually have are far superior than the ones in the CASIO, but if you need many sounds on different categories (brass, guitar/bass, strings, orchestra, ethnics) then the Go:Piano is not for you. The Go:Piano is more a stage piano.
@@victorespina roland go is not a stage piano.... But a syntheizer like kwyboard.
Your not paying for the sound!
Are the keys touch sensitive and do they feel good?
They are touch sensitive, but I think they feel cheap and lifeless.
@@harsimratsingh4835 Well, to me it's bad, but that's just a personal thing. Some people may be more focused on the sounds and not so concerned about the keys. One good thing is that they are very quiet keys, so it's nicer for others if they are reading or watching TV in house while you are playing it with headphones on. Buy the one that makes you smile, Harsimrat :)
They’re noisy as hell after a while. They’re ok. The fact that they’re shaped thick saves them, a little. Most people can’t stand the keybed on there. CT-S 400 has a slightly better bed. Not the same futures tho. A definite at home chassis for the cts 400.
I have the same keyboard can we layer 2 different voices ????? If yes please tell how to that
I can't remember clearly but I think there was a DUAL button somewhere that allowed you to select a layered voice
I've heard you can't change the volume of the second voice though..
There is a Layer button that you can use to layer two tones. You can use the Tone button to change between upper and lower parts. You can even split and then layer two sounds on the upper part.
Correct: you can't control the volume of the layered/split parts.
You scared at the introduction, didn't expect face at that angle
haha sorry!
What about touch function
The keys are touch sensitive, yep
Smart..
Hi! Is casio ctk5000 recommended for beginners. I saw one should I buy it?
I think the CTK5000 is a great place to start. It's got a bit of everything, and it's much easier to use than the new CT-X series
@@gearfacts thanks!!! finally an approval
@@buzzlightwork Sounds like it's the one that makes you smile - and that's the most important thing!
@@gearfacts how about ctk5000 vs roland go:keys? They're in the same price second hand. Which one do you recommend buying?
@@buzzlightwork again they not special. Roland go isnt for piano is a syntheizier like keyboard.
Valler ra 160 Casio ctx 800
Are there any difference between ctx 800 and ctx870in???
should I buy this for my 5 year old?
I think your child would be happier with a keyboard from Casio's CT-S series.
How about a puppy? Jeez.
It's not ctx 800 it is 870
True, but Casio uses different models numbers depending on the region.
Which is better s350 or 800x ?
They're very different. The S350 has more keys and is more of a 'serious' piano, but the CT-X800 has more (and better) sounds.
@@gearfacts Idk actually I'm hoping to buy one of them and start learning piano, so you say that the 800x piano sound is much better than the piano sound of s350 ? I'm really confused, I just want something good and stay with me for a long time
@@alittlepuppy5924 For serious learning, I'd choose the S350. For just having fun I'd choose the ct-x800. If you really want to learn piano properly then get the CDP-S350 (your teacher will be happier with it as well)
@@gearfacts thank you so much ❤❤❤❤
Which one us better? Casio ctk 3500, casiotone s300 or casio x800?
The CT-X800 has the best sounds out of those models. The S300 has the best physical design though.
My next keyboard!!!!😀
An excellent choice for a second keyboard, I think :) #gearfacts
Gearfacts Yup... and what would be the first one may ask...?
@@HubertEtAlice The Yamaha PSS-480! Review coming this weekend. Prepare to have your mind blown!
Gearfacts Can't wait 😊
Alguien que haga una reviu en español
Coming soon :) #gearfacts