I have the same keyboard model, and I know that there is a way to change (lengthen) the notes duration without using a pedal or reverb, but I don't remember how, can you help me? there is not information about it in the guide... (when I did it, appeared a symbol like Led. or Ped. on screen, below the scale). Thank you!!
Just to say the reason the guitar doesnt sound like one is hecause obviously these are rough translations so its harder to do however i would imagine the organ is quite accurate considering theya re both keyboard instruments however it would depend on what organ ur looking st etc. im sure u get the idea
Do you know how to sustain keys without a sustain pedal? I remember pressing a bunch of random buttons near the 1-10 keys and suddenly getting sustain. But I can't replicate the same result after that
Casio CTK 4000 line of keyboards vs Yamaha E400 line. Tone: ( It seems some sounds are the same except with chorus or other effects, although, the guitars sound better than the Yamaha (Sorry John). As for the Yamaha, the sounds are the exact same as any 2002 keyboard in the PSR 200 line.) Build: ( The Keyboard is light, but feels sort of plastic-y, The keys are good, better than the cheapo plastic Yamaha.) Features: ( the Casio has a rhythm editor, tone editor, arpeggio, and music learning system, while the Yamaha has a pitch bend wheel (E413 onward), Assignable control knobs, arpeggio and so on.) FINAL SCENTENCE: The Casio Is lacking in features, but beats the Yamaha by 40%.
I own the Yamaha PSR-270 and Casio CTK-4200. The Casio sounds are more rich overall, higher quality, but the Yamaha has much more power and can easily crank volume to 11. The keys feel way better on the Casio, they sort of emulated weighted keys, sort of. Looks sleeker too.
What would u recommend a Casio ctk 4200 or a Casio ctk 4400¿ The only difference between the two is the price, and the reverb Hall effect on the ctk 4400 but other than that, they seem to be very similar. I just need a keyboardists opinion. I am a noob btw
+Apple stevens Hello there, Reverb hall isn't much I still go for ctk4400, cause is at your color choice" CTK well offer a better sound not improve though just same no changes.
I quote from the Casio web site, 'The dual-element system uses waveforms of separate samples of the same notes at strong and light key pressures.' So presumably the basic AHL uses just one sound sample for all key pressures.
+John Coupland , thanks! I'm unable to find the corresponding sound source used in Yamaha keyboards. I'm looking at buying a keyboard around 150$ range , and have finalised Casio CTK 860in and Yamaha psr e353 , however I can't compare the tech used in both for the sound source. please advise.
Yamaha and Casio have always approached their keyboards differently. With Yamaha the effort (and your money) is spread evenly across all the instruments whereas Casio put a lot of effort into good piano and organ sounds but less effort into Trombones, flutes, guitars and so on. So if you will be mainly using the keyboard as a piano then buy the Casio but if you feel that you will play a lot of orchestral instruments then go for the Yamaha.
+John Coupland +John Coupland I have a bit of a different opinion based on what I have searched so far. for example, in my budget of 150$ , in Mumbai , India, I can find Casio CTK 860IN and Yamaha PSR E353 , and comparing them and other keyboards in and under this budget, have found Casio to provide versatile range of tones and rhythms (as per the specs) but Yamaha has quite less number of the same. this might be a novice opinion though. I want to use the keyboard maily as a piano , but in this case I'm getting more instruments and rhythms n tones in Casio itself. :-)
If possible got to the shop and ask the salesman to play the piano sound so that you can judge for yourself. Do not use the built in demos as a guide to how the keyboard will perform as they are sometimes recorded on larger keyboards and can have little to do with the instrument in front of you. As this is your first keyboard it is not going to make much difference whichever one you choose.
That's my baby I had my Ctk 4200 for ever 6 years now and it's absolutely precious ❤️
Do you still recommend it?
This is probably one of the greatest internet reviews of all time.like ever
High praise indeed.
You play better then me. I liked the video too
I have the same keyboard model, and I know that there is a way to change (lengthen) the notes duration without using a pedal or reverb, but I don't remember how, can you help me? there is not information about it in the guide... (when I did it, appeared a symbol like Led. or Ped. on screen, below the scale). Thank you!!
Hello, can I ask you, what kind of pedals is ok for Casio ctk 4200? Thank you!
Any sustain pedal that has a polarity switch. e.g. www.gear4music.com/Keyboards-and-Pianos/Universal-Piano-Sustain-Pedal-by-Gear4music/16B7
Just to say the reason the guitar doesnt sound like one is hecause obviously these are rough translations so its harder to do however i would imagine the organ is quite accurate considering theya re both keyboard instruments however it would depend on what organ ur looking st etc. im sure u get the idea
Do you know how to sustain keys without a sustain pedal? I remember pressing a bunch of random buttons near the 1-10 keys and suddenly getting sustain. But I can't replicate the same result after that
I have never come across a way to do that. The keyboard is over at my daughter's house so I will have a look the next time I am there.
John Coupland thanks
Casio CTK 4000 line of keyboards vs Yamaha E400 line.
Tone: ( It seems some sounds are the same except with chorus or other effects, although, the guitars sound better than the Yamaha (Sorry John). As for the Yamaha, the sounds are the exact same as any 2002 keyboard in the PSR 200 line.)
Build: ( The Keyboard is light, but feels sort of plastic-y, The keys are good, better than the cheapo plastic Yamaha.)
Features: ( the Casio has a rhythm editor, tone editor, arpeggio, and music learning system, while the Yamaha has a pitch bend wheel (E413 onward), Assignable control knobs, arpeggio and so on.)
FINAL SCENTENCE:
The Casio Is lacking in features, but beats the Yamaha by 40%.
I own the Yamaha PSR-270 and Casio CTK-4200. The Casio sounds are more rich overall, higher quality, but the Yamaha has much more power and can easily crank volume to 11. The keys feel way better on the Casio, they sort of emulated weighted keys, sort of. Looks sleeker too.
What would u recommend a Casio ctk 4200 or a Casio ctk 4400¿
The only difference between the two is the price, and the reverb Hall effect on the ctk 4400 but other than that, they seem to be very similar. I just need a keyboardists opinion. I am a noob btw
+Apple stevens Although there is not much difference it is always a good idea to buy the best you can afford.
+Apple stevens Hello there, Reverb hall isn't much
I still go for ctk4400, cause is at your color choice"
CTK well offer a better sound not improve though just same no changes.
4200 forever because that is my baby ❤️
hi, how are AHL and AHL dual element sound sources different?
I quote from the Casio web site, 'The dual-element system uses waveforms of separate samples of the same notes at strong and light key pressures.' So presumably the basic AHL uses just one sound sample for all key pressures.
+John Coupland , thanks! I'm unable to find the corresponding sound source used in Yamaha keyboards. I'm looking at buying a keyboard around 150$ range , and have finalised Casio CTK 860in and Yamaha psr e353 , however I can't compare the tech used in both for the sound source. please advise.
Yamaha and Casio have always approached their keyboards differently. With Yamaha the effort (and your money) is spread evenly across all the instruments whereas Casio put a lot of effort into good piano and organ sounds but less effort into Trombones, flutes, guitars and so on. So if you will be mainly using the keyboard as a piano then buy the Casio but if you feel that you will play a lot of orchestral instruments then go for the Yamaha.
+John Coupland +John Coupland I have a bit of a different opinion based on what I have searched so far. for example, in my budget of 150$ , in Mumbai , India, I can find Casio CTK 860IN and Yamaha PSR E353 , and comparing them and other keyboards in and under this budget, have found Casio to provide versatile range of tones and rhythms (as per the specs) but Yamaha has quite less number of the same. this might be a novice opinion though. I want to use the keyboard maily as a piano , but in this case I'm getting more instruments and rhythms n tones in Casio itself. :-)
If possible got to the shop and ask the salesman to play the piano sound so that you can judge for yourself. Do not use the built in demos as a guide to how the keyboard will perform as they are sometimes recorded on larger keyboards and can have little to do with the instrument in front of you.
As this is your first keyboard it is not going to make much difference whichever one you choose.