The CT-S1 (combined with the WU-BT10) is one of my favorite MIDI keyboard controllers. I love the key action and light weight/portability of the keyboard. I have dozens of instrument apps running on my iPad (pianos, synths, organs, etc.). I run an audio cable from the headphone jack on my iPad into the audio-input on the CT-S1 to play through the built-in speakers (which are great when practicing or playing with a few friends). The surround effect works too. Such a great setup!
I'm using yousicion and have Bluetooth audio coming to the ct s1. But I want to able to hear everything on my headphones and use as midi or make sure yousicion can pick up my notes while playing but can't figure it out. Can you please advise?
@@Sugashak212 If your iPad has a headphone jack, you can try running a cable from the iPad headphone jack to the "audio in" on your CT-S1. If this doesn't work, I think you might need to use a wired MIDI connection instead of Bluetooth.
Hey no worries, glad the video was helpful! Even though I'm kind of an "old school" cable guy, I'm enjoying using this for streaming my backing tracks - I use it on both my CT-S1 and PX-S1100 (I may have to buy another)
great content as always. I have a question, can I use Korg module / gadget with the CST1? Also can I use apps such as drumbeats or soft drummer along with the piano?
Thanks so much! As far as Korg goes, I could be wrong but I THINK the free versions MAY require a Korg keyboard, but I would ASSUME the paid ones don't. And you can use any MIDI app with the CT-S1, but you will only hear the MIDI app's audio out of your device's (iPad etc) speakers/headphone out, not out of the CT-S1's speakers/headphones (The CT-S1 USB only sends MIDI not audio as well like most Yamaha's do - on a Yamaha, you WOULD hear the device's audio coming back through the same cable). What you can try with the CT-S1 is a stereo audio cable from your device's headphone's jack to the Aux IN on the CT-S1 (you might find some lag though). Hope that helps!
Awesome, thanks you your answer. I have a Casio ctx700 and I would like to have a second keyboard to practice. Which one would be a better option, cts1, NP12 or Korg Liano? Thank you for your feedback
@@MrLibardoq Well given you have a Casio, the CT-S1 MIGHT feel "more familiar" to you playing wise (I've never touched a CTX700 so I can't really say if it's similar); but even though I really like the CT-S1 my new go-to for super portable "piano-esque" playing is definitely the Liano. The keys are nicer and the action is nicer, and the main piano sound is awesome, and it's 88 keys, has better speakers, AND it has the built in audio interface which really is a huge feature. The CT-S1 does have quite a few more voices though if that matters to you. I would not recommend an NP-12 (they're ok but I always thought the Piagerro's were a bit overpriced, and there is also a new version the NP-15 coming out soon. Hope that helps!
I prefer cables (even if there are 2 of them - one for audio and one for midi) rather than bluetooth. For a person, who mainly uses all those apps like simply piano or flowkey, do you think that lack of usb audio here (ct-s1), and just relying on 'audio in' port is good enough (not sure if its better to have 'usb audio' or 'audio in' in piano for such purposes)? Im also worried about that lack of good control of 'audio in' volume + distortions when increasing volume of external source. thank you.
USB Audio is far better; if you're trying to hear MIDI sounds from a device that your keyboard is triggering, the USB audio you find on most Yamaha's will have no lag (one cable); depending on the device, the app etc, you will sometimes have some bad lag if you send the audio back even through a cable from the device's headphone port. To be honest after having owned Rolands, Casios and Yamahas, the bluetooth has been far more stable on the Yamaha products than the other two. On my DGX670 and CK88 pianos, I've started using the Bluetooth audio and it's super stable. (With MIDI I don't use it though - I use the single cable instead) Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
Yes, the device sends audio from the iPad to the CT-S1 and sends MIDI from the CT-S1 to the iPad so you could do that. BUT I have always found BlueTooth MIDI to be laggy, which makes it unusable. You could try doing that, but I a believe you would need to use a USB cable from the CT-S1 to the iPad to send the MIDI, and then just use the WU-BT10 to send audio back to the keyboard (or use a cable from the iPad to the aux in on the keyboard). Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
That’s not unusual - I never use Bluetooth for MIDI because there is always lag, for that you should use a cable. I only use Bluetooth to stream audio in because lag doesn’t matter for that. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
@@austinadesso8344 You'll need whatever USB cable your keyboard has (could be a normal USB cable like a printer cable: geni.us/CdnN ) or some Casios use USB-B instead (just check the USB port on the back of your keyboard/check your manual). And you will need an iPhone adapter like this: geni.us/lFfiMCN
I've been using the Bluetooth adapter for sending MIDI from my Casio to my iPad for months and never have any delay (latency). I use it with dozens of apps on my iPad (Pianoteq, Korg Module Pro, Moog Model D, etc.). I use it live on stage performing with 2 different cover bands. I have a 2nd MIDI keyboard that I also connect to my iPad via Bluetooth using a CME WIDI transmitter. And my sustain and expression pedals are also connected via Bluetooth using the iRig Blueboard. No perceptible latency. I have a standard iPad (old enough to still have a lightning connector). My guess is that Simply Piano is passing much more "data" than just MIDI back and forth (e.g. the backing track that you play along to during a lesson). MIDI data is tiny (note on, velocity value, note off, etc.).
I always use a cable for midi to avoid latency (and usually just with my iPad) but I tried setting up a midi connection with my windows 10 laptop and the pc saw and connected to it. You might want to Google bluetooth midi Casio with whatever software you use though because the software also has to recognize your midi connection. Hope that helps, thanks for visiting the channel!
Hi there! I've never tried BlueTooth MIDI with Windows before (I just use a cable). I know BlueTooth MIDI is a new feature in Windows 10 - I was able to connect to the WU-BT10 in Windows BlueTooth settings, but none of my MIDI apps recognized it as a MIDI input so there might be additional drivers or setup needed . . . To be honest if you want to connect your CT-S1 to Cubase or any other app on a pc as a MIDI controller, I would highly recommend a cable anyway to minimize latency. Hope that helps, thanks for visiting the channel - feel free to subscribe
It’s just meant to be connected directly to the USB port of the keyboard so the keyboard can receive wireless audio stream from a device or transmit wireless midi. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
I've never used Garageband on a mac sorry! You would need to create a MIDI track with whatever voice you want in GB and then make sure the mac recognizes and connects to the adapter. Or to be honest you would be better off connecting the keyboard directly to the Mac with a USB cable (wireless MIDI is often pretty laggy for recordings). Hope that helps! Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
It does send MIDI data wirelessly so yes you could, but you will probably find it to be laggy (I never use wireless MIDI for that reason) - you could try it though! Thanks for checking out the channel, feel free to subscribe
You can send midi wirelessly to a DAW app on your pc (Ableton, etc) and use the sounds in your DAW/plugins if you like. Wireless is often laggy though I always recommend a wired connection for recording. Thanks for checking out the channel feel free to subscribe
That's a good question that I've also been wondering about cause the Casio bluetooth adapter cost $80. I'm seeing other bluetooth adapters on Amazon for $10-$20. I'm thinking of taking a gamble on an off brand Amazon one to see if it works for my Casio piano lol!
You can hook a Bluetooth transmitter to the headphone jack and use wireless headphones/ earbuds. That's how I play on my Casio WK-7600 at night so as not to disturb my neighbors :)
If whatever device you are running synthesia on is connected to the keyboard with BlueTooth (using this adapter) then it should work the same as if it was connected with a cable (although with MIDI over Bluetooth you may experience some lag) Hope that helps! Thanks for visiting the channel feel free to subscribe
@@PianoTone I was going to ask the same. Can you also connect the keyboard with a cable to Ipad for midi for example? I guess it has a usb-c out, right?
Casio missed the opportunity to assign the numbers to keys that are intuitive for musicians because of "music theory 101" reasons. "low" B = 0 C = 1 D = 2 E = 3 F = 4 G = 5 A = 6 B = 7 "high" C = 8 "high" D = 9 because in music theory in the key of C major C = 1st D = 2nd E = 3rd F = 4th G = 5th etc..
The CT-S1 (combined with the WU-BT10) is one of my favorite MIDI keyboard controllers. I love the key action and light weight/portability of the keyboard. I have dozens of instrument apps running on my iPad (pianos, synths, organs, etc.). I run an audio cable from the headphone jack on my iPad into the audio-input on the CT-S1 to play through the built-in speakers (which are great when practicing or playing with a few friends). The surround effect works too. Such a great setup!
That's awesome!
I'm using yousicion and have Bluetooth audio coming to the ct s1. But I want to able to hear everything on my headphones and use as midi or make sure yousicion can pick up my notes while playing but can't figure it out. Can you please advise?
@@Sugashak212 If your iPad has a headphone jack, you can try running a cable from the iPad headphone jack to the "audio in" on your CT-S1. If this doesn't work, I think you might need to use a wired MIDI connection instead of Bluetooth.
Thanks for the video and including Flowkey. Now I can justify buying the little device.
Hey no worries, glad the video was helpful! Even though I'm kind of an "old school" cable guy, I'm enjoying using this for streaming my backing tracks - I use it on both my CT-S1 and PX-S1100 (I may have to buy another)
Thanks man, great Video
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great content as always. I have a question, can I use Korg module / gadget with the CST1? Also can I use apps such as drumbeats or soft drummer along with the piano?
Thanks so much!
As far as Korg goes, I could be wrong but I THINK the free versions MAY require a Korg keyboard, but I would ASSUME the paid ones don't. And you can use any MIDI app with the CT-S1, but you will only hear the MIDI app's audio out of your device's (iPad etc) speakers/headphone out, not out of the CT-S1's speakers/headphones (The CT-S1 USB only sends MIDI not audio as well like most Yamaha's do - on a Yamaha, you WOULD hear the device's audio coming back through the same cable).
What you can try with the CT-S1 is a stereo audio cable from your device's headphone's jack to the Aux IN on the CT-S1 (you might find some lag though).
Hope that helps!
Awesome, thanks you your answer. I have a Casio ctx700 and I would like to have a second keyboard to practice. Which one would be a better option, cts1, NP12 or Korg Liano? Thank you for your feedback
@@MrLibardoq Well given you have a Casio, the CT-S1 MIGHT feel "more familiar" to you playing wise (I've never touched a CTX700 so I can't really say if it's similar); but even though I really like the CT-S1 my new go-to for super portable "piano-esque" playing is definitely the Liano. The keys are nicer and the action is nicer, and the main piano sound is awesome, and it's 88 keys, has better speakers, AND it has the built in audio interface which really is a huge feature. The CT-S1 does have quite a few more voices though if that matters to you. I would not recommend an NP-12 (they're ok but I always thought the Piagerro's were a bit overpriced, and there is also a new version the NP-15 coming out soon.
Hope that helps!
I prefer cables (even if there are 2 of them - one for audio and one for midi) rather than bluetooth.
For a person, who mainly uses all those apps like simply piano or flowkey, do you think that lack of usb audio here (ct-s1), and just relying on 'audio in' port is good enough (not sure if its better to have 'usb audio' or 'audio in' in piano for such purposes)? Im also worried about that lack of good control of 'audio in' volume + distortions when increasing volume of external source. thank you.
USB Audio is far better; if you're trying to hear MIDI sounds from a device that your keyboard is triggering, the USB audio you find on most Yamaha's will have no lag (one cable); depending on the device, the app etc, you will sometimes have some bad lag if you send the audio back even through a cable from the device's headphone port. To be honest after having owned Rolands, Casios and Yamahas, the bluetooth has been far more stable on the Yamaha products than the other two. On my DGX670 and CK88 pianos, I've started using the Bluetooth audio and it's super stable. (With MIDI I don't use it though - I use the single cable instead)
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Can we use Bluetooth MIDI device with Korg Module in Ipad to use the Casio CT-S1 as a midi keyboard?
Yes, the device sends audio from the iPad to the CT-S1 and sends MIDI from the CT-S1 to the iPad so you could do that. BUT I have always found BlueTooth MIDI to be laggy, which makes it unusable. You could try doing that, but I a believe you would need to use a USB cable from the CT-S1 to the iPad to send the MIDI, and then just use the WU-BT10 to send audio back to the keyboard (or use a cable from the iPad to the aux in on the keyboard).
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While using simply piano and the Casio tone with Bluetooth adapter I’m getting a one second delay on the iPad. Any clue how to fix this?
That’s not unusual - I never use Bluetooth for MIDI because there is always lag, for that you should use a cable. I only use Bluetooth to stream audio in because lag doesn’t matter for that.
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@@PianoTone thanks! What cable are you using for midi connection to an iPad? I can’t seem to figure this connection out.
@@austinadesso8344 You'll need whatever USB cable your keyboard has (could be a normal USB cable like a printer cable: geni.us/CdnN ) or some Casios use USB-B instead (just check the USB port on the back of your keyboard/check your manual). And you will need an iPhone adapter like this: geni.us/lFfiMCN
I've been using the Bluetooth adapter for sending MIDI from my Casio to my iPad for months and never have any delay (latency). I use it with dozens of apps on my iPad (Pianoteq, Korg Module Pro, Moog Model D, etc.). I use it live on stage performing with 2 different cover bands. I have a 2nd MIDI keyboard that I also connect to my iPad via Bluetooth using a CME WIDI transmitter. And my sustain and expression pedals are also connected via Bluetooth using the iRig Blueboard. No perceptible latency. I have a standard iPad (old enough to still have a lightning connector). My guess is that Simply Piano is passing much more "data" than just MIDI back and forth (e.g. the backing track that you play along to during a lesson). MIDI data is tiny (note on, velocity value, note off, etc.).
Is it possible to get a Bluetooth MIDI Connection to your Laptop?
I always use a cable for midi to avoid latency (and usually just with my iPad) but I tried setting up a midi connection with my windows 10 laptop and the pc saw and connected to it. You might want to Google bluetooth midi Casio with whatever software you use though because the software also has to recognize your midi connection.
Hope that helps, thanks for visiting the channel!
@@PianoTone
I‘ll try that, thank you for always answering ❤️
Can we use this with cubase on windows to access various vst instruments?
Hi there! I've never tried BlueTooth MIDI with Windows before (I just use a cable). I know BlueTooth MIDI is a new feature in Windows 10 - I was able to connect to the WU-BT10 in Windows BlueTooth settings, but none of my MIDI apps recognized it as a MIDI input so there might be additional drivers or setup needed . . .
To be honest if you want to connect your CT-S1 to Cubase or any other app on a pc as a MIDI controller, I would highly recommend a cable anyway to minimize latency.
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Thank you for your feedback
Is there a midi cable to connect it to my Ipad? As this device is half the price of the keyboard itself...
It’s just meant to be connected directly to the USB port of the keyboard so the keyboard can receive wireless audio stream from a device or transmit wireless midi.
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How do I record my piano into GarageBand in my iMac with this Bluetooth adapter?
I've never used Garageband on a mac sorry! You would need to create a MIDI track with whatever voice you want in GB and then make sure the mac recognizes and connects to the adapter. Or to be honest you would be better off connecting the keyboard directly to the Mac with a USB cable (wireless MIDI is often pretty laggy for recordings).
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Can we use this Bluetooth adapter to connect the keyboard with ipad garageband?
It does send MIDI data wirelessly so yes you could, but you will probably find it to be laggy (I never use wireless MIDI for that reason) - you could try it though!
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Can you tell if there is way to record in my windows pc somehow by using WU bt10 wirelessly
You can send midi wirelessly to a DAW app on your pc (Ableton, etc) and use the sounds in your DAW/plugins if you like. Wireless is often laggy though I always recommend a wired connection for recording.
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can i use any other bluetooth adapter or just this one from casio?
Hi there! I would assume that only the Casio one would work.
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That's a good question that I've also been wondering about cause the Casio bluetooth adapter cost $80. I'm seeing other bluetooth adapters on Amazon for $10-$20. I'm thinking of taking a gamble on an off brand Amazon one to see if it works for my Casio piano lol!
Can we use wireless earphones with this adaptor?
No, the adapter is just for receiving audio from a device or sending MIDI
You can hook a Bluetooth transmitter to the headphone jack and use wireless headphones/ earbuds. That's how I play on my Casio WK-7600 at night so as not to disturb my neighbors :)
@@mrnitin6057is it work for cts300 ?
Using the BT dongle can you stream Audio Out to powered BT stereo speakers?
Nope - the dongle is audio in only; you’d need to connect the headphone out with a cable to connect to speakers
Such a shame for a $100 accessory
sir if we connect it with garage band with garage band can we get voice over keyboards speakers ? 😊❤
No all this does is allow you to send MIDI wirelessly instead of with a cable
is it possible to combine synthesia in WU-BT10?
If whatever device you are running synthesia on is connected to the keyboard with BlueTooth (using this adapter) then it should work the same as if it was connected with a cable (although with MIDI over Bluetooth you may experience some lag)
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It is possible if i use wired connection?
Hi there not sure what you’re asking? Is what possible with a wired connection?
@@PianoTone I was going to ask the same. Can you also connect the keyboard with a cable to Ipad for midi for example? I guess it has a usb-c out, right?
@@RenanRischiotto I bought the keyboard but without the Bluetooth device. The cable you will need is “Micro B Cable” as midi on back of the keyboard.
@@RenanRischiotto yes, whatever your tablet requires but the keyboard is micro B
Sir, can I use general bluetooth adapter to connect wireless headphone on cts300 ?
No you can’t use Bluetooth headphones with a keyboard (and this adapter is not for headphones, it’s only for transmitting midi data).
Casio missed the opportunity to assign the numbers to keys that are intuitive for musicians because of "music theory 101" reasons.
"low" B = 0
C = 1
D = 2
E = 3
F = 4
G = 5
A = 6
B = 7
"high" C = 8
"high" D = 9
because in music theory
in the key of C major
C = 1st
D = 2nd
E = 3rd
F = 4th
G = 5th
etc..
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what about midi controller? can it connect that way?