After watching a lot of your videos, I chose the CT-S500 to purchase over the Yamaha PSR-475 or PSR-425. The deciding factors for me were, in no particular order (1) bluetooth midi, (2) both a pitch wheel and modulation knob (3) real-time editable synth parameters including filter, envelope and portamento. The compact and light form factor was also a plus, and I might try it out as a keytar; but the downside that goes with that is fewer controls on the front panel and a less powerful sound system. The bluetooth midi makes it great with the iPad. In my view, it is not a great arranger keyboard due to lack of controls; but it is a pretty decent general purpose keyboard and synthesizer for the money (yes, I consider it to be a full synthesizer due to the editable functions), and it is an excellent bluetooth midi controller. It would be even better if it had aftertouch, but you can't have everything.
As a kid and teen in the '80s Casio figured prominently in my life. I wore Casio watches, used Casio calculators to do my math homework, and although I wasn't into music yet at that time I remember playing with the Casio keyboards at places like Kmart here in the USA. I also have fond Casio memories from the mid-late '90s (I had taken an interest in music by then) of programming my friend's CZ-101, among other synths. Good times!
Hello Jeremy, thanks for the review, finally gear from casio again. Through your reviews i felt in love with the ctx and the whole brand, didn't regret my purchase decision last year, thanks a lot. Nevertheless i followed the release of that new models, seems for me they took a lot from the x's... Me and our band love the accomp. a lot, its a pity that the volume is not adjustable here. The appearance is very slim and modern, the functionality insane, like it very much... And by the way, cool title-photo👍👍😉greetings from Germany
I love electric keyboard very much and I have bought one and use it for quite a while now, thank you for sharing your knowledge of electric keyboard, I like your UA-cam channel very much probably because we have the same hobby just like other audiences or followers of your channel, you are a very good musician and that is why you deserve to be praise. Looking forward for your new video and update, he he.
I slept early on my day off from work and am up early morning watching your videos, and an epiphany came to mind. I love my CT-S1, and it is doing fine for what I need, but the CT-S500 has everything I want and more, albeit for a higher price. You covered all the perks and drawbacks of this keyboard, but it sounds great for me, especially if it has all the CT-S1 sounds, and I can live with those for a pumped up CT-S1 when I need it. When I do, I can let my sister use the CT-S1 that is more simpler for her to use. The Yamaha PSR-EW425 is all around a better keyboard, especially if you want/need the extended 76 Key range, and better sounds and features, if you are going to get one keyboard and don't need the more compact form function and portability of the CT-S500, and the voice synthesis features(which my Roland JD-Xi has a vocorder). It would be a budget consideration for my church keyboard in the future, but I just rather get the Roland RD 88 for the full range weighted keys and the incredible sounds, up to I believe 3000, and incredible features. The V Combo VR-09B is also amazing for a 61 key keyboard and would be great for a second keyboard for my church, or a gigging rig if needed, or alone, but it does not have built in speakers. But would be the one ideal keyboard to gig and take on the go. The Fantom 06/07 is also incredible with even more sounds and features, but is much more expensive, but great for production. So yeah, the CT-S500 would be the most logical step for me, with the RD 88, and maybe the V Combo later. I plan to get an iPad Mini 6 in the future, and maybe the new Mac Mini down the road, so don't need the Fantom. Btw, I got two printer USB 6' cables at my store for $2.25 each. The 10' ones cost almost $12.00. They work with my JD-Xi, the Yamaha PSRs, and the Roland keyboards I mentioned. All the choices with different keyboard to fit everyone's needs, wants and budgets...
Great review! I’ve only ever had Roland, Yamaha and Korg synths, ROMplers and keyboards and never really considered Casio. But this looks good. You get the traditional Casiotone rhythms, tones and beginner, learning features - plus a 61 key midi controller for use in your DAW with VSTs. Cool 😄
I actually love the sounds on this keyboard and I really like the styles, but I hadn't played with the styles long enough to find the limitations. Your information is really helpful to prospective buyers to decide what they can live with or without. I own the CT-X800 and it sounds thin compared to this model and the sister CT-S1000V model. The bass reflex speaker makes all the difference. I did a review on it and had to buy one for myself! My mom and dad are 83 and 90 years old, so I am going back and forth to alternate with my sister in caring for them. I took my keyboard with me. It's so small! and sounds so good!! I am jazzed! I was looking for a slim case but they are so expensive. I went on a Casio forum and one of the members directed me to a certain rectangular padded rifle case that JUST fits ...no extra room...but it works. I'm hoping the zipper will stand up to wear. It looks like a gig bag with extra pockets. I reinforced all the seams with a fabric fusion product. We''ll see how it holds up. Now even the case is small like the keyboard! One thing I didn't like. In the US; it doesn't come with a manual, only a quick start guide. The manual has to be downloaded. Not handy to have to access it that way when you get stumped, but for what I need, it's perfect. I LOVE your reviews because you always get deeper into the functions and what the advantages/limitations are, more than most (or any) reviewers out there! Thank you!
@@stbalabisThe best softcase that I found and bought is the Gator G-PG-49, fits perfect and protects a lot much better than the Casio rifle bag. Go and check that bag Am in love of it, is elegant, discreet and very comfortable.
Thaks for you review!!! I really like this keyboard and I think it has very beautiful electric piano sounds, not to mention the knobs to adjust sound effects on the fly...
Casio owns this market. I needed a cheap battery operated keyboard for practice and graveside services and Casio has the best offerings. Thanks, Jeremy! You're literally the king of this review space!
Nice review Jeremy, thanks. Just one important thing that maybe you forgot is about the effects possibilities and assignable knobs for control in real time.
That's for the very synth-oriented players. This channel only covers beginner keyboards and arrangers, and players of those instruments don't really find much of a need to radically tweak sounds, hence they're usually not covered here :)
I am seriously battling myself on getting this cause I have soooo many. This is absolutely great tho. You turnin me up to get one tho. Need to do some sorting out, or move.
The CT-S500 is a great instrument at a good price. I liked to get a small arranger keyboard such as the KORG Microarranger. I was happy to find the CT-S500. The instrument is small, offers nice sounds and styles. The operation via the small display is a bit difficult.
I've just bought you a coffee Jeremy. Your advice has been so helpful with my first piano keyboard. I didn't know whether I wanted a digital piano, or an arranger keyboard, as I've only had midi controller keyboards before. I watched many of your videos and gradually came to realise what I needed. Thanks again.
Hi Jeremy, really finding your reviews useful, and entertaining. Have you done, or will you be doing a comparison between the Casio CT-S500 & the CT-S400? I am toggling between the 2 videos and trying to remember the differences 😀
honestly i feel dont like the CTS series keybed.. but this keyboard has awesome sound effect for a lower budget keyboard... great job casio you never failed this time to please your fans
Hi Jeremy. An utterly splendid and insightful review as always. And so, a simple question for you: would there be any reason for me at all to "upgrade" my beloved CT-X 5000 to one of these (or more specifically to a CT-S1000v, apart from the voice synthesis feature)? Your insight and opinion would be very much appreciated. My overall impression/evaluation says not, but perhaps you can convince me otherwise. Thanks in advance, and thanks again for these in-depth and inspiring reviews - keep 'em coming!!!
As always Jeremy you give a good review. It seems i am always buying keyboards. My Dgx670 is too heavy to take anywhere. I need something light that uses batteries and has great sounds. I am considering an older 76 key Wk-7600 has 32 channel mixer and in put for guitar and mic, the 76 Yamaha with sampler fuction and this Casio, I will use your link. Thank you for quality videos.
Great video Jeremy! Thanks for evaluating the CT-S500. As you mentioned, it is portable, powerful and has very good sound, BUT it is so minimalistic that it has too few buttons to operate it... The CT-S500 is beautiful, I can't deny it. But if you need to use rhythms and registration banks at the same time, I think the minimalistic panel and the few buttons will give a little more trouble. I have a CT-X800 today and while it lacks some basic functions and is ugly (haha), it has enough buttons for playing, changing registrations and tones instantly. I just don't look at the PSR E473 because it has only 10 slots for extra rhythms, whereas the CT-S500 has 50. Sound-wise, they are very good, it boils down to personal preference. EDIT: I think the only keyboard that'll fit my needs is the PSR SX600.
Thank you for giving us unending insights in reviewing different keyboards, making comparison, etc which gives someone options on which keyboard to get that basically suits their choice, style, passion, and most of all, financial capacity.
Hey Jeremy - what do you think about doing a comparison video between Casio's different "top shelf" branches? There's the CT-X, the WK and the MZ-X, which frankly seem very similar to each other (they're all arrangers after all), would be nice if someone did a deep dive into the differences between them, since no one seems to have done that yet.
You definitely "found your love" here, Jeremy. Come on, man. Thumbs up for the review, but I really wonder how much more hironic the click-bait title could be. Anyway, another very informative video. At least, good job for that 👍
I think it could be fun to make a comparaison between the casio cts-500 and the ctx-5000 both have and upradable firmware. It could be nice to see which are made for what. 🙏🙏👍😉
Love the feel and sound of my CTS1. Really wish this had a mod wheel and MIDI 5pin out so it could be the centerpiece of my live setup. The Piano and E-Piano sounds are great for the price.
If you get a CME WIDI Jack for your 5-Pin midi device, you can connect with the Casio via Bluetooth midi. At least for home use, Bluetooth midi is great. Bluetooth midi works seemlessly between the S500 and my iPad and MacBook Pro without any hardware devices on the Apple side.
Thank you for the review and the links though they direct to one major online musical instrument shop. Yet, I am interested to buy either a keyboard or a digital piano for my daughter who is however already at her adult age so that she would start a hobby in learning music practicing. I shall subscribe your channel as I like your reviews.
Great review Jeremy! Any opinion on overall sound quality between the CT-S500 and the Yamaha PSR-E473? (I'm expecting a comparison soon but thought I would ask ;)
I would say Yamaha has better sounds, but Casio isn't really that far behind and they revamped some of their tones, but Yamaha's sampling are indeed better.
The Yamaha has a lot of features onboard compared to the Casio, but it does sound like older Yamahas, vs to the AIX from Casio, is pretty fresh still to my ears and this one sounds realllllyyy good. Yamaha still sounds good and timeless. I’d rather get this, and it’s slim af
Again, this is a great keyboard, especially since it has the CT-S1 tones the CT-S400 didn't have, and it has the pitch bend wheel. And the CT-S1000V if you need and want the voice synthesizer functions. But for some the don't need the compact portability the PSR-E473 may be more fitting for them, and the PSR-EW425 for the 76 keys. I think the CT-S1000V will be enough for me for a while, but I think after that, my ultimate will be the Fantom-07, which is more ideal than the 88 keys, and best weighted action keys. It cost a lot more that the great sounding PSR-EW425, but the sonic sound quality and capability is at serious realistic levels, especially the strings and keyboards. Like I said, the great thing is all the choices, features and great sounds and difference price points for everyone to have something they can afford. But even using a PSS-A50, or my JD-XI as a keyboard controller can work with a laptop and DAW on doftware sounds, many that are affirdable and top tier. In your video description, you always provide links to other alternatives. I will also need to get the new, lastest Apple iPad Air coming out soon to use with the CT-S1000V, and after that, the new MacBook Air for the DAW and such. They are almost as powerful as the iPad Pro/MacBook Pro for a lot less. But the Yamaha PSS-A50 Reface series keyboard are ideal to matchbyour meed for compact and portable on the go playing and recording. The V Combo is also still a great keyboard, but the Fantom-07 can fill that gap. *The other day at work, a nice man came to my store to use the restroom carrying a black rectangular hard case with a Casio logo. It looked in goid condition, but slightlyvdirty like the textured finish might get over the years. When He came out I asked him if that was a music keyboard, abd hecreplied yes, he just bought it. He opened the case and showed me. It was an MT-70 that looked in good condition. I told him about the CT-S1/CT-S500/CT-S1000V, but forgot to tell him about your UA-cam channel before he left. Hopefully, I will see him again. I gotta research the MT-70 now... Casio keeps saying a certain model was their first keyboard, but I am pretty sure I had their first one when I was real young, but can't find anything on it. It came out soon after their first calculators and watches. It was silver, very basic, with a speaker and I believe maybe 4 or 5 voice tones. I think it was full sized keys, but only two octaves. I wish I still had that.
Very nice story! The MT70 was my second keyboard ever. After the VL1, 1979. Two years later I saw the band "Trio" perform "Da Da Da" live in a small club. They made the Casio VL-1 world famous! The MT70 was also very fun, it had a small 1 track sequencer, with a trick you could make it loop almost endlessly. Then I had the SK1 and SK8, two fun samplers. After that I had the Casio CZ5000, a synthesizer with an 8-track sequencer! But of course that's no comparison to the new products! I have the CT-S 400 and overall I think it's better than many other models! (Roland Go Keys, Korg Triton Tactile and even the Yamaha MX-49) It's nice that Casio has been producing great and inexpensive instruments for so long that whole generations can enjoy 😊
Very nice and detailed presentation sir. Although I've already purchased mine missing MIDI In/Out is always frustrating. How am I supposed to directly connect my Reface CP to the S500 for use with the whole keyboard? If you have any suggestions please feel free to inform me as it would be a great convenience . Thank you.
Try DOREMiDi USB MIDI Host Box or Dual USB MIDI Host Box. I saw a video recently covering the use case of standalone connection of two USB MIDI keyboards with the use of this unit, then I ordered it and seeing from the basic tests it does what it's supposed to do.
Really great video once again. Do you have a great option for a mini keyboard with built-in sounds? I want to get back into dawless and would like to keep my set up as portable as possible. I was a out to get PSSA-50 but it's now 250 dollars on Amazon.
In the US you can buy them for $99.99. Here's a link from Jeremy's PSS-A50 review. You might have to look around on that page. ua-cam.com/video/8X9MVEZd0JY/v-deo.html
Hi Jeremy, Another very informative and enjoyable video, thanks! I recently bought the Casio CT-X 700 and am very satisfied with the sounds! I've been thinking for a long time which device is best for me. I have long experience with VST plugins, but wanted a real instrument for smaller concerts. First I bought the Roland Go Keys, but I didn't really like the operation and other features. the sound palette is more limited to piano, e-piano and organ sounds and a lot of boring synth sounds. The Casio CT-X 700 also has very nice wind instruments and string sounds! Unfortunately it's a bit bigger than I would like, a 4 octave version with minikeys would be best for me, but you can't have everything ;-) Now my question: Would the CT-S 400 be better suited for me? Or the CT-S 500? It's a bit more compact than the CT-X 700. However, I find the operation via the display a bit cumbersome. The CT-S1 didn't have enough sounds for me. What else would you recommend me? Thanks in advance! Have a great time and best regards Tom
In the short intro you played on the piano sound, it looks like you dropped the octave with one button. Is this easily done on the CTS500? Can a dropped octave sound be saved in the user registrations? I rely on those lower notes when I am accompanying a vocal.
Hi Jeremy In chord modes for example single fingered chord, full fingered chord . Does it have the option to say use accompaniments and choose piano and play like a piano all accross the keyboard as if playing a piano and then the chords change when you play the piano bass notes as opposed to the chords with left hand?
I see that it's only possible to mix 2 sound maximum, as well as not possible to regulate the volume of style single track, right? It's only possible to regulate the sound's volume of full style, as I can see. I'm talking about this because I'd decide between CT s500 and Korg i3. Or... Can you suggest me about keyboards with my mentioned additional future?
I'm new to piano and started learning basic and planning to buy a mid range model and after watching your review on the psr e473 and this ct-s500 I'm now confuse which to buy both are great at the same price level what be your most ideal suggestion for a beginner like me. but i don't to go on the older and cheaper model since I will be using it for long time
Have you been able to get the sustain pedal to function normally on the CT-500? Mine works bass-ackwards. Sustain in ON when it's not depressed. Sustain is OFF when pressed. I've been using a Yamaha FC4A.
I think Casio should now make an Expandable Synthesizer on the Casiotone Line-up. It will be a highly competitive against Roland's XPS-10. Please Casio just make it.
I've just bought this keyboard Jeremy. I was torn between the CT-S400 and the 500, but when I realised the 500 includes the bluetooth dongle, whereas it's £59 more with the 400, the price difference wasn't so much.
I thought it might have been some sort of a limited deal. But looking at it online, it does say it comes with the Bluetooth dongle. This makes my decision easier too. Thanks for pointing it out! I was already skewing towards the s500 because it includes the funky cts1 tones, which the s400 apparently doesn't.
Can you recommend a good, low cost keyboard that has a 5 pin midi out. You review mostly (and I haven't viewed every one of your videos) keyboards that have USB midi capability. Thank you
Hey Mr Jeremy I bought a Casio CT-X700 on your Recommendation I’d say I am fairly good at the piano now and I would like to buy a new better piano or should I? please Express your opinion thoughts on my problem and if I can buy a new better piano please tell me which brand and make would be the best for me as I live in India.
Hi Jeremy,there's a keyboard that you would found very cool.It has like professional edm sounds and stuff. Its the Casio CtX-9000 IN. I think i am gonna buy it,so if you make a review about it ,that would be great. Thank you
Olá Jeremy...sou Luisinho daqui do Brasil!!! Muito bom seus vídeos, parabéns pelo seu trabalho! Por favor, preciso de sua ajuda para escolher meu próximo teclado.Toco na igreja e estou indeciso entre o Yamaha e473 e o Casio ct s500,qual você me indicaria??
Hello Sir Jeremy! I own a CTX-3000 Iwant to buy CT s500, can you tell .e which among the 2 easy to use in a live performance using style changing tone, and tempo?
It sounds too bright? In every video i've seen of this board it seems harsh and bright. Perhaps a DI box between the output and recorder could help that a bit.
Who should buy this new keyboard? It's not a typical home keyboard and certainly not a synthesizer. The slimmed down user interface is an absolute no-go. I think it's quite a step backwards from the CT-X series. The CT-X5000 would be worth developing further: Real time controls and a mod wheel, that would be great!
Hi Jeremy, ironic, the price droped extremely in europe, the difference between this and it's brother, the 1000v is only 20€....greetings from Germany again 👍😎
Com a entrada desse CT S500 no mercado, parece que o CTX 5000 desapareceu. Voce considera esse CT S500 melhor que o CTX 5000 na questão de qualidade sonora dos timbres?
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Hi Jeremy, I am your new subscriber. Please tell me ¿what is the best option between Korg i3 and Yamaha mx61?
Cannot see the 17 track recorder cheaper casio in your description links
After watching a lot of your videos, I chose the CT-S500 to purchase over the Yamaha PSR-475 or PSR-425. The deciding factors for me were, in no particular order (1) bluetooth midi, (2) both a pitch wheel and modulation knob (3) real-time editable synth parameters including filter, envelope and portamento. The compact and light form factor was also a plus, and I might try it out as a keytar; but the downside that goes with that is fewer controls on the front panel and a less powerful sound system. The bluetooth midi makes it great with the iPad. In my view, it is not a great arranger keyboard due to lack of controls; but it is a pretty decent general purpose keyboard and synthesizer for the money (yes, I consider it to be a full synthesizer due to the editable functions), and it is an excellent bluetooth midi controller. It would be even better if it had aftertouch, but you can't have everything.
As a kid and teen in the '80s Casio figured prominently in my life. I wore Casio watches, used Casio calculators to do my math homework, and although I wasn't into music yet at that time I remember playing with the Casio keyboards at places like Kmart here in the USA. I also have fond Casio memories from the mid-late '90s (I had taken an interest in music by then) of programming my friend's CZ-101, among other synths. Good times!
I love the action of this keyboard, there's something about it that's subtly great feeling to play
Awaited review. Finally here. Good review as usual Jeremy. 👍
Yes! The Casio CTS 500 review by Jeremy - exactly what I was waiting for! I really would love to see how this keyboard holds up vs the CTX 5000. :"D
It has arrived!!!! Great review once again Mr. Jeremy!! Also, it's OUR love LOL :>>>
Hello Jeremy, thanks for the review, finally gear from casio again. Through your reviews i felt in love with the ctx and the whole brand, didn't regret my purchase decision last year, thanks a lot. Nevertheless i followed the release of that new models, seems for me they took a lot from the x's... Me and our band love the accomp. a lot, its a pity that the volume is not adjustable here. The appearance is very slim and modern, the functionality insane, like it very much... And by the way, cool title-photo👍👍😉greetings from Germany
The visual quality of this video is superb.
I love electric keyboard very much and I have bought one and use it for quite a while now, thank you for sharing your knowledge of electric keyboard, I like your UA-cam channel very much probably because we have the same hobby just like other audiences or followers of your channel, you are a very good musician and that is why you deserve to be praise. Looking forward for your new video and update, he he.
The CT-S500 video is FINALLY here!
I slept early on my day off from work and am up early morning watching your videos, and an epiphany came to mind.
I love my CT-S1, and it is doing fine for what I need, but the CT-S500 has everything I want and more, albeit for a higher price. You covered all the perks and drawbacks of this keyboard, but it sounds great for me, especially if it has all the CT-S1 sounds, and I can live with those for a pumped up CT-S1 when I need it. When I do, I can let my sister use the CT-S1 that is more simpler for her to use.
The Yamaha PSR-EW425 is all around a better keyboard, especially if you want/need the extended 76 Key range, and better sounds and features, if you are going to get one keyboard and don't need the more compact form function and portability of the CT-S500, and the voice synthesis features(which my Roland JD-Xi has a vocorder).
It would be a budget consideration for my church keyboard in the future, but I just rather get the Roland RD 88 for the full range weighted keys and the incredible sounds, up to I believe 3000, and incredible features. The V Combo VR-09B is also amazing for a 61 key keyboard and would be great for a second keyboard for my church, or a gigging rig if needed, or alone, but it does not have built in speakers. But would be the one ideal keyboard to gig and take on the go.
The Fantom 06/07 is also incredible with even more sounds and features, but is much more expensive, but great for production.
So yeah, the CT-S500 would be the most logical step for me, with the RD 88, and maybe the V Combo later. I plan to get an iPad Mini 6 in the future, and maybe the new Mac Mini down the road, so don't need the Fantom.
Btw, I got two printer USB 6' cables at my store for $2.25 each. The 10' ones cost almost $12.00. They work with my JD-Xi, the Yamaha PSRs, and the Roland keyboards I mentioned.
All the choices with different keyboard to fit everyone's needs, wants and budgets...
Great review! I’ve only ever had Roland, Yamaha and Korg synths, ROMplers and keyboards and never really considered Casio. But this looks good. You get the traditional Casiotone rhythms, tones and beginner, learning features - plus a 61 key midi controller for use in your DAW with VSTs. Cool 😄
I actually love the sounds on this keyboard and I really like the styles, but I hadn't played with the styles long enough to find the limitations. Your information is really helpful to prospective buyers to decide what they can live with or without. I own the CT-X800 and it sounds thin compared to this model and the sister CT-S1000V model. The bass reflex speaker makes all the difference. I did a review on it and had to buy one for myself!
My mom and dad are 83 and 90 years old, so I am going back and forth to alternate with my sister in caring for them. I took my keyboard with me. It's so small! and sounds so good!! I am jazzed! I was looking for a slim case but they are so expensive. I went on a Casio forum and one of the members directed me to a certain rectangular padded rifle case that JUST fits ...no extra room...but it works. I'm hoping the zipper will stand up to wear. It looks like a gig bag with extra pockets. I reinforced all the seams with a fabric fusion product. We''ll see how it holds up. Now even the case is small like the keyboard!
One thing I didn't like. In the US; it doesn't come with a manual, only a quick start guide. The manual has to be downloaded. Not handy to have to access it that way when you get stumped, but for what I need, it's perfect. I LOVE your reviews because you always get deeper into the functions and what the advantages/limitations are, more than most (or any) reviewers out there! Thank you!
hello madam, care to share the link for the rifle case you bought? im also looking for a case for my s500. thank you
@@stbalabisThe best softcase that I found and bought is the Gator G-PG-49, fits perfect and protects a lot much better than the Casio rifle bag.
Go and check that bag Am in love of it, is elegant, discreet and very comfortable.
Buena demostración.
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Thaks for you review!!! I really like this keyboard and I think it has very beautiful electric piano sounds, not to mention the knobs to adjust sound effects on the fly...
Casio owns this market. I needed a cheap battery operated keyboard for practice and graveside services and Casio has the best offerings. Thanks, Jeremy! You're literally the king of this review space!
I have the impression, that in the price range below 500 $, Casio does it better, than Yamaha.
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Bought a CT-S500 and it's very nice. I do wish they would have included an LFO for cutoff, but I still really like the CT s.
You are so cool man !! Great video my friend
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Nice review Jeremy, thanks. Just one important thing that maybe you forgot is about the effects possibilities and assignable knobs for control in real time.
That's for the very synth-oriented players. This channel only covers beginner keyboards and arrangers, and players of those instruments don't really find much of a need to radically tweak sounds, hence they're usually not covered here :)
I love casio instruments. They've never let me down.
I am seriously battling myself on getting this cause I have soooo many. This is absolutely great tho. You turnin me up to get one tho. Need to do some sorting out, or move.
The CT-S500 is a great instrument at a good price.
I liked to get a small arranger keyboard such as the KORG Microarranger. I was happy to find the CT-S500.
The instrument is small, offers nice sounds and styles.
The operation via the small display is a bit difficult.
Thank you so much, Sir.
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Good review my friend
I've just bought you a coffee Jeremy. Your advice has been so helpful with my first piano keyboard. I didn't know whether I wanted a digital piano, or an arranger keyboard, as I've only had midi controller keyboards before. I watched many of your videos and gradually came to realise what I needed. Thanks again.
Thanks John! I'm happy to be of service.
Did you include sugar and cream?
Great machine ❤️
Hi Jeremy, really finding your reviews useful, and entertaining. Have you done, or will you be doing a comparison between the Casio CT-S500 & the CT-S400? I am toggling between the 2 videos and trying to remember the differences 😀
honestly i feel dont like the CTS series keybed.. but this keyboard has awesome sound effect for a lower budget keyboard... great job casio you never failed this time to please your fans
I love that version of fly me to the moon
Hi Jeremy. An utterly splendid and insightful review as always.
And so, a simple question for you: would there be any reason for me at all to "upgrade" my beloved CT-X 5000 to one of these (or more specifically to a CT-S1000v, apart from the voice synthesis feature)?
Your insight and opinion would be very much appreciated. My overall impression/evaluation says not, but perhaps you can convince me otherwise.
Thanks in advance, and thanks again for these in-depth and inspiring reviews - keep 'em coming!!!
I like things that I can tweak, customise or play along, anytime, anywhere and anyway. I find this cheap and beginner keyboard special.
As always Jeremy you give a good review. It seems i am always buying keyboards. My Dgx670 is too heavy to take anywhere. I need something light that uses batteries and has great sounds. I am considering an older 76 key Wk-7600 has 32 channel mixer and in put for guitar and mic, the 76 Yamaha with sampler fuction and this Casio, I will use your link. Thank you for quality videos.
Excellent review Jeremy! I can now rest easy knowing that my Casio CTX 5000 is far better than the CTS 500 overall.
Casio cts 500 более компактный, ну и конечно же дешевле чем ctx 5000
Great video Jeremy! Thanks for evaluating the CT-S500.
As you mentioned, it is portable, powerful and has very good sound, BUT it is so minimalistic that it has too few buttons to operate it...
The CT-S500 is beautiful, I can't deny it. But if you need to use rhythms and registration banks at the same time, I think the minimalistic panel and the few buttons will give a little more trouble.
I have a CT-X800 today and while it lacks some basic functions and is ugly (haha), it has enough buttons for playing, changing registrations and tones instantly.
I just don't look at the PSR E473 because it has only 10 slots for extra rhythms, whereas the CT-S500 has 50. Sound-wise, they are very good, it boils down to personal preference.
EDIT: I think the only keyboard that'll fit my needs is the PSR SX600.
Yes, trying to use rhythm controls and registrations at the same time on the CT-S is frustrating. 🥺
Thank you for giving us unending insights in reviewing different keyboards, making comparison, etc which gives someone options on which keyboard to get that basically suits their choice, style, passion, and most of all, financial capacity.
Good review
What a great keyboard 🎹😃
Thanx, Maestro 🌹🌹🌹🌹
I bought one as soon as they came out---pretty good for 400 bucks
Hey Jeremy - what do you think about doing a comparison video between Casio's different "top shelf" branches? There's the CT-X, the WK and the MZ-X, which frankly seem very similar to each other (they're all arrangers after all), would be nice if someone did a deep dive into the differences between them, since no one seems to have done that yet.
Really it is very nice and easy to use
Dope keyboard
You definitely "found your love" here, Jeremy. Come on, man. Thumbs up for the review, but I really wonder how much more hironic the click-bait title could be. Anyway, another very informative video. At least, good job for that 👍
I think it could be fun to make a comparaison between the casio cts-500 and the ctx-5000 both have and upradable firmware. It could be nice to see which are made for what. 🙏🙏👍😉
Love the feel and sound of my CTS1. Really wish this had a mod wheel and MIDI 5pin out so it could be the centerpiece of my live setup. The Piano and E-Piano sounds are great for the price.
hi, why prefer midi 5pin out instead of usb? thanks
If you get a CME WIDI Jack for your 5-Pin midi device, you can connect with the Casio via Bluetooth midi. At least for home use, Bluetooth midi is great. Bluetooth midi works seemlessly between the S500 and my iPad and MacBook Pro without any hardware devices on the Apple side.
Thank you for the review and the links though they direct to one major online musical instrument shop. Yet, I am interested to buy either a keyboard or a digital piano for my daughter who is however already at her adult age so that she would start a hobby in learning music practicing. I shall subscribe your channel as I like your reviews.
semoga kapan2 bisa punya ini😆galau bgt sm casio cts1
Great review Jeremy! Any opinion on overall sound quality between the CT-S500 and the Yamaha PSR-E473? (I'm expecting a comparison soon but thought I would ask ;)
I would say Yamaha has better sounds, but Casio isn't really that far behind and they revamped some of their tones, but Yamaha's sampling are indeed better.
I just got the Yamaha PSR-473 last week. Love it! The sound is good. The keys feel good. The display on the 473 is so much better than Casio as well.
The Yamaha has a lot of features onboard compared to the Casio, but it does sound like older Yamahas, vs to the AIX from Casio, is pretty fresh still to my ears and this one sounds realllllyyy good. Yamaha still sounds good and timeless. I’d rather get this, and it’s slim af
Jremey Yes make compare video oneplease
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Again, this is a great keyboard, especially since it has the CT-S1 tones the CT-S400 didn't have, and it has the pitch bend wheel. And the CT-S1000V if you need and want the voice synthesizer functions. But for some the don't need the compact portability the PSR-E473 may be more fitting for them, and the PSR-EW425 for the 76 keys.
I think the CT-S1000V will be enough for me for a while, but I think after that, my ultimate will be the Fantom-07, which is more ideal than the 88 keys, and best weighted action keys. It cost a lot more that the great sounding PSR-EW425, but the sonic sound quality and capability is at serious realistic levels, especially the strings and keyboards. Like I said, the great thing is all the choices, features and great sounds and difference price points for everyone to have something they can afford.
But even using a PSS-A50, or my JD-XI as a keyboard controller can work with a laptop and DAW on doftware sounds, many that are affirdable and top tier. In your video description, you always provide links to other alternatives.
I will also need to get the new, lastest Apple iPad Air coming out soon to use with the CT-S1000V, and after that, the new MacBook Air for the DAW and such. They are almost as powerful as the iPad Pro/MacBook Pro for a lot less.
But the Yamaha PSS-A50 Reface series keyboard are ideal to matchbyour meed for compact and portable on the go playing and recording.
The V Combo is also still a great keyboard, but the Fantom-07 can fill that gap.
*The other day at work, a nice man came to my store to use the restroom carrying a black rectangular hard case with a Casio logo. It looked in goid condition, but slightlyvdirty like the textured finish might get over the years.
When He came out I asked him if that was a music keyboard, abd hecreplied yes, he just bought it. He opened the case and showed me. It was an MT-70 that looked in good condition. I told him about the CT-S1/CT-S500/CT-S1000V, but forgot to tell him about your UA-cam channel before he left. Hopefully, I will see him again. I gotta research the MT-70 now...
Casio keeps saying a certain model was their first keyboard, but I am pretty sure I had their first one when I was real young, but can't find anything on it.
It came out soon after their first calculators and watches. It was silver, very basic, with a speaker and I believe maybe 4 or 5 voice tones. I think it was full sized keys, but only two octaves. I wish I still had that.
consider also the casio cdp110
Very nice story!
The MT70 was my second keyboard ever.
After the VL1, 1979. Two years later I saw the band "Trio" perform "Da Da Da" live in a small club. They made the Casio VL-1 world famous!
The MT70 was also very fun, it had a small 1 track sequencer, with a trick you could make it loop almost endlessly.
Then I had the SK1 and SK8, two fun samplers.
After that I had the Casio CZ5000, a synthesizer with an 8-track sequencer!
But of course that's no comparison to the new products!
I have the CT-S 400 and overall I think it's better than many other models!
(Roland Go Keys, Korg Triton Tactile and even the Yamaha MX-49)
It's nice that Casio has been producing great and inexpensive instruments for so long that whole generations can enjoy 😊
Hi, thanks for the great review. Which would you recommend for a beginner, Casio ct-s500 or the Yamaha p45?
Again awesome review Jeremy. Does the CTS - 500 include all the voices of CTS-1?
Yup it has all of the 61 tones from the CT-S1, and I heard it has some newer tones.
Refer to 3:15 of the video.
Yes he stated it in the video
Yes, it has all the 61 voices from CT-S1, according to casio's own information.
Very nice and detailed presentation sir. Although I've already purchased mine missing MIDI In/Out is always frustrating. How am I supposed to directly connect my Reface CP to the S500 for use with the whole keyboard? If you have any suggestions please feel free to inform me as it would be a great convenience . Thank you.
Try DOREMiDi USB MIDI Host Box or Dual USB MIDI Host Box. I saw a video recently covering the use case of standalone connection of two USB MIDI keyboards with the use of this unit, then I ordered it and seeing from the basic tests it does what it's supposed to do.
Really great video once again. Do you have a great option for a mini keyboard with built-in sounds? I want to get back into dawless and would like to keep my set up as portable as possible. I was a out to get PSSA-50 but it's now 250 dollars on Amazon.
In the US you can buy them for $99.99. Here's a link from Jeremy's PSS-A50 review. You might have to look around on that page. ua-cam.com/video/8X9MVEZd0JY/v-deo.html
On the Dgx - 670 can you show a tutorial how if possible download external styles plzzzzzz🙏🙏🙏🙏
Hi Jeremy, Another very informative and enjoyable video, thanks!
I recently bought the Casio CT-X 700 and am very satisfied with the sounds!
I've been thinking for a long time which device is best for me.
I have long experience with VST plugins, but wanted a real instrument for smaller concerts.
First I bought the Roland Go Keys, but I didn't really like the operation and other features. the sound palette is more limited to piano, e-piano and organ sounds and a lot of boring synth sounds.
The Casio CT-X 700 also has very nice wind instruments and string sounds!
Unfortunately it's a bit bigger than I would like, a 4 octave version with minikeys would be best for me, but you can't have everything ;-)
Now my question: Would the CT-S 400 be better suited for me? Or the CT-S 500?
It's a bit more compact than the CT-X 700.
However, I find the operation via the display a bit cumbersome.
The CT-S1 didn't have enough sounds for me.
What else would you recommend me? Thanks in advance!
Have a great time and best regards
Tom
I had the same question and also wanted to get a mini key 4-octive keyboard, did you find anything you liked? The only thing I found was the PSS-A50
In the short intro you played on the piano sound, it looks like you dropped the octave with one button. Is this easily done on the CTS500? Can a dropped octave sound be saved in the user registrations?
I rely on those lower notes when I am accompanying a vocal.
Would've bought it if only I had the money in the first place :(
Hi Jeremy...can the Knob 1 and knob 2 assignable for volume control of upper and lower sounds for layering? Thank you
A suggestion - when you refer to a keyboard with a certain feature, please give the name of the keyboard so that the correct link to it can be found
Hey sir how r u...? Nice video..♥️
Hi Jeremy
In chord modes for example single fingered chord, full fingered chord . Does it have the option to say use accompaniments and choose piano and play like a piano all accross the keyboard as if playing a piano and then the chords change when you play the piano bass notes as opposed to the chords with left hand?
I see that it's only possible to mix 2 sound maximum, as well as not possible to regulate the volume of style single track, right? It's only possible to regulate the sound's volume of full style, as I can see.
I'm talking about this because I'd decide between CT s500 and Korg i3. Or... Can you suggest me about keyboards with my mentioned additional future?
I'm new to piano and started learning basic and planning to buy a mid range model and after watching your review on the psr e473 and this ct-s500 I'm now confuse which to buy both are great at the same price level what be your most ideal suggestion for a beginner like me. but i don't to go on the older and cheaper model since I will be using it for long time
Jeremy what do you think is better sounding and With settings about noises different ct400 or ct500
Hi, I have a question;
Does the CTS500 support half dampening with a sustain pedal or is it only an on and off switch? Thank you!
Have you been able to get the sustain pedal to function normally on the CT-500? Mine works bass-ackwards. Sustain in ON when it's not depressed. Sustain is OFF when pressed. I've been using a Yamaha FC4A.
I think Casio should now make an Expandable Synthesizer on the Casiotone Line-up. It will be a highly competitive against Roland's XPS-10. Please Casio just make it.
Can you do a Rolands Ax edge review? Its something ive wanted for years
I've just bought this keyboard Jeremy. I was torn between the CT-S400 and the 500, but when I realised the 500 includes the bluetooth dongle, whereas it's £59 more with the 400, the price difference wasn't so much.
I thought it might have been some sort of a limited deal. But looking at it online, it does say it comes with the Bluetooth dongle.
This makes my decision easier too. Thanks for pointing it out!
I was already skewing towards the s500 because it includes the funky cts1 tones, which the s400 apparently doesn't.
Does the piano sound better then the CT-S1? Which is better to learn on? More interested in how it sounds and feels to learn straight piano on.
Can you recommend a good, low cost keyboard that has a 5 pin midi out. You review mostly (and I haven't viewed every one of your videos) keyboards that have USB midi capability. Thank you
Hey Mr Jeremy I bought a Casio CT-X700 on your Recommendation I’d say I am fairly good at the piano now and I would like to buy a new better piano or should I? please Express your opinion thoughts on my problem and if I can buy a new better piano please tell me which brand and make would be the best for me as I live in India.
Hey Jeremy! Which keyboard would you recommend? The Casio CT-S500 or YAMAHA PSR-E473?
can you please compare this with yamaha ew 425 / E473
which you also just featured? thanks! more power
Please compare it to the CT-S400
Hi Jeremy,there's a keyboard that you would found very cool.It has like professional edm sounds and stuff.
Its the Casio CtX-9000 IN.
I think i am gonna buy it,so if you make a review about it ,that would be great.
Thank you
CT-X9000IN is essentially CT-X5000 with very minor changes and some Indian sounds and rhythms. He's already reviewed the CT-X5000
But CTX 9000IN is an Indian model it's only made for india
Thanks....please a video....this Casio vs. Yamaha PSR e473 ...
Olá Jeremy...sou Luisinho daqui do Brasil!!!
Muito bom seus vídeos, parabéns pelo seu trabalho!
Por favor, preciso de sua ajuda para escolher meu próximo teclado.Toco na igreja e estou indeciso entre o Yamaha e473 e o Casio ct s500,qual você me indicaria??
I am also interested in this question!!! I also choose from these two models of synthesizers!!!
Hello Sir Jeremy! I own a CTX-3000 Iwant to buy CT s500, can you tell .e which among the 2 easy to use in a live performance using style changing tone, and tempo?
So, the 500 includes the same piano and ep samples from the cts-1?
How is this keyboard compared to Yamaha PSR473? Thanks in advance for your kind reply.
Can you do a review for Artesia Performer keyboard
Is it possible to power CT-S500 over microusb port? (for use with headphones only, no speakers)
Jeremy,
Please recommend a good 88 Keys please. Thanks
It sounds too bright? In every video i've seen of this board it seems harsh and bright. Perhaps a DI box between the output and recorder could help that a bit.
Hey Jeremy could you please recommend a keyboard in the price point of the Casio ct-s500
Does the sound of the tape flute (mellotrone) on this one compare to the one on the ct s1?
CT S500 vs Yamaha CK61 Which is better overall? Are they far apart, considering the price range is so wide?
Casio CT-S500 or Yamaha PSR E473 for playing trap or dubstep at home?
Hi Jeremy excuse me,wixh keyboard is better with 17 track recording or similar no expensive, i looked for ,but i didn t found,thanks
Sir i hv a question.. can we record vocals when recording in Yamaha psr sx700...? Like sx600
Hi Jeremy
Could you please recommend a keyboard for a 10 year old beginner
Who should buy this new keyboard? It's not a typical home keyboard and certainly not a synthesizer. The slimmed down user interface is an absolute no-go. I think it's quite a step backwards from the CT-X series. The CT-X5000 would be worth developing further: Real time controls and a mod wheel, that would be great!
Nailed it. 👍
Can you review the korg pianos?
Hi Jeremy, ironic, the price droped extremely in europe, the difference between this and it's brother, the 1000v is only 20€....greetings from Germany again 👍😎
The market has spoken. 😉
Com a entrada desse CT S500 no mercado, parece que o CTX 5000 desapareceu. Voce considera esse CT S500 melhor que o CTX 5000 na questão de qualidade sonora dos timbres?
This Casio is nearly perfect…. Let’s hope Casio remember to include real MIDI 5 pin din and registration sequence change VIA a foot switch…. Making it viable for TRINITY KEYBOARD EXAMS…. Grade 6 , 7 and 8
This CT-S500 can change the registrations with pedal. 😉