As someone who have only played on cheap keyboards due to budget issues, I have now saved enough to buy me this piano and I was blown away I almost had a heart attack on how good it sounds.
@@SUGAR_XYLER This cts1 sounds incredible "piano" like and it is cheap. Of course if you want an electric piano that sounds more nearly to an acoustic piano buy a 20.000 dollars electric piano no joking, but then why not buying a real acoustic piano? For 250 dollars, the Cts1. If you want something really really good not so high prices but not cheap buy a Nord stage piano.
@Roshan Yes. If you don't need the auto arranger functions, pitch bend wheel and ¼" headphone snd stereo output jacks, etc., you don't need an LCD display screen. It is well designed and great once you learn how to use the user interface controls and features. But rhe sounds and key action is great for the price.
Wow - this is just amazing. They just combined the soundquality of the CT-x700 with the portability and bright colors of the CTS200. They certainly listened to our comments! You even put Thomann in your suppliers list. What more can we ask for? TheBradge playing it live? You made again a very professional video!
Your videos of the CT-S1 helped me decide that this was the keyboard for me. I was looking into the CT-S400 but then realized I don't need all the arranger features. I just want to play :D Thanks!
Jeremy I'm relieved to see my CT S1 is still worth buying cuz it's definitely still worth playing.😊 Love the helpful 411 which actually helped in deciding to get this board a year ago.
@@JeremySee so true, me too. Thank you for your continued unbiased reviews. You're lovely playing. And your epic output. Thank you for helping keep us company!😊
Hi sir Jeremy, Thank you for this review. Got my CT S1 today! This is my first keyboard and as a beginner I’m glad that I found this amazing product. More quality content videos!
Excellent review Jeremy! This is a great upgrade to the Casiotones that were released 2 years ago. Pros:- 1. The CT-S1 looks like a digital piano and has a compact design. The carrying handle makes this keyboard ultra portable. 2. It comes with 61 full size touch sensitive keys unlike the Casiotone CTS - 100 and CTS - 200. 3. Casio's latest enhanced AIX soundchip produces rich, vibrant and high definition sounds, featuring super realistic voices such as the Stage Piano, Phaser E Piano, Digital E piano and the Velo Organ. 4. The USB to Host port allows the player to connect the keyboard to a DAW and transmit midi data from the keyboard to the computer. 5. The CT-S1 comes with a USB to device port to connect to a USB stick and play back favorite songs. 6. The tone variation buttons, and reverb effects allow the player to enhance their in built voices. 7. The CT-S1 allows you to store registration for easy tone recall and an in built sustain button. Cons:- 1. The CT-S1 only comes with 61 tones. 2. No built in accompaniment rhythms or built in songs. 3. No LCD screen. 4. No pitch bend wheel. Overall, this keyboard is a great value for money for those who need a keyboard that looks and feels like a digital piano and intend to play classical music with iconic sounds from the Casio keyboards and synthesizers of the 1980s.
wow, i dont care about any cons you mentioned 🙈 as a "pure blooded" pianist i was looking for a portable and affordable keyboard since im too lazy to carry my full grown piano anywhere i want to make music and i might have found a good one with the casio. coming tommorow and im really excited to try it out
wow other brands at such price range must get their shapes back! casio really did it! for me, just hear the pipe organ sound and compare it to the others, there are many differences. That's one of the proof that casio already reshaped their tone. Good job!
I’m so glad to have stumbled across your channel! I have been wanting to get a keyboard to just learn stuff like Jump, Whiter Shade of Pale, In My Life, 80’s stuff, etc. but everything had a half million different sounds and crap I’ll never need. I had no idea where to start and then your channel pointed me towards the CT-S1. My only apprehension is that it is down an octave or so (thought about the EW310) but I’m not even sure if that matters with what I want to play. I digress… Thanks again for great videos!
@@flower-z6m Actually, it would be perfect if Casio came out with 49 key version and 54 key versions. I have an 88 key keyboard. I want a small keyboard for working out song compositions and for portability. The industry has made 61 keys pretty much standard.
You sold me on this keyboard. It’ll be my first keyboard and I also got the Bluetooth adapter. I was going to use your affiliate link to Sweetwater, but ended up trading a guitar in for it so I got it at guitar center. Your reviews are all great. Much respect and appreciation for sharing your knowledge.
With great sounds and a simple interface, this is very tempting. Some rhythms and a pitch bend wheel would be great; it’s frustrating that the ctx800 is not available in the U.S.
My children have my pianos and synths so you know what I read your reviews and I bought a Casio Cts1 and a Blackstar Fp49 Folder piano for myself. So I enter the fp49 into the audio in of the cts1. And I have the cts1 with the drums rythms of the fp49. And I carry the fp49 everywhere and I use the cts1 at home but ready to come with me if necessary. A lot of piano in my life for an amateur beginner pianist. Thanks for all very happy with my keys greetings from Argentina.
Jeremy, I viewed this video again for the umpteenth time, especially since I just got my CT-S1. Great overview. As you said, it would have been great if Casio enable the micro-USB port to power the keyboard with a portable power bank, A/C wall charger, or USB power via a computer when using DAW or other music software, like the Yamaha PSS-A50 can. No need to find a specific A/C adapter. Like many other keyboard and electronics musical gear, there so much other features and capabilities available besides the basic ones. After about two years, the CT-S1 is still an incredible sounding and versatile keyboard for the price, rivaling many other much more expensive keyboards. It would be hard to improve on it, besides the features I recommend for an updated, more professional oriented instrument for gigging and such. The Yamaha PSS-A50 and Reface series are great compact keyboard for a small home space, or to take on the road to play anywhere or composing/arranging with a laptop/tablet, etc. But this is the best full sized key model to take wth you if you don't need the auto arranger/accompliment features. The next best would be the Go:Piano which I think has less features, or the Go:Keys which has a whole bunch of added features including the phrase loop features and lots of voice tones for about $100-150 USD more. The win again is all the choices, capabilities and conveniences, like size, portability and battery power.
Just come across your channel as I’m hoping to learn play piano. I think this one is going to be perfect for me. The sound is what is convincing me the most, as I am not too bothered about having lcd screen on it. Thanks so much for your informative video!
Loved the sound when you played Gymnopedie. BUT...boils down to what the specific buyer is going to use it for. Yamaha Piaggero available with 61 or 76 keys. For me, the bass cut off with 61 keys is substantially more limiting than if it was also offered with a choice of 76 keys. For example.....Phantom of the Opera.....can't go low enough in the bass with 61; can with 76. Same with many, many other pieces pop/classical that I want to play.
Jeremy thank you for your reviews. I was looking for a portable keyboard. I wasn't too impressed with the CT S200 but after watching this video I decided to give Casiotone a second chance. This is a great little keyboard and has some awesome features for the price. You really helped me find the right keyboard! Thanks again
Thank you for the review!! I just saw that Amazon is not shipping this keyboard to Colombia yet, though... 🙃 I was about to buy either a ct-x700 or a ct-s300 but now I think it is worth the wait, this S1...
It's a great piano to share with the community. It's only 200 dollars for that great sound, and very lightweight. I just purchased one yesterday. ua-cam.com/video/OWS-Q_GL8zU/v-deo.html
Velocity sensitive keys and a simple recorder? What a great package for $100! It's great for those who want to dabble with music and are not ready to commit to a more expensive instrument and applied piano study. And for musicians who are not really pianists, it can serve as a pictorial reference for trying chords and motifs and then playing along with them. If you give your small child one of these, maybe you won't find food crumbs all over (and inside) your family piano.
Almost buy the CT 300.. luckily found this video..I love this red one..since CT 300 doesn't come with this particular color.. I love the unique handle design on CT series as it function as sheet rest..but this hidden one looks good to me too.. Please make a full comparison video between this one and CT 300.. especially the touch sensitive and the speakers..
Best option available for beginners. CASIO should seriously consider an upgraded product by adding the DSP effects in the S500 with 3 sounds layering & splitting options. Arranger functions, Rhythm and Recording features in S500 are under par and really no one use them.
Very Cool!!! I was wondering if Casio was ever going to come out with something new. Their product line is in dire need of an upgrade IMHO. Putting in the AIX Sound Processor is killer good! Terrific review, I think you nailed it! Yes, too bad about not 1/4" line outs, but still for probably under $200, looks like a very enjoyable playing experience.
Thank you for making this video! While I don't play instruments, this video in combination with a few others of yours have helped me greatly in picking out a keyboard as a gift.
I like this. Im a guitarist. I have a cheap ctk-2100 and it would be almost ALL I need if it just had touch sensitivity. As is its only useful for organ or otherwise on or off sounds. ("Click organ" is actually pretty sick.) I've been torn between a Refaeli CP, A Behringwr deep mind 12, or actually getting a cheapest digital piano because I love rhodes, synthetic, but also feel really inspired when I'm behind a real weighted set of keys. I played a used Korg sv-1 at a store recently, and with the warm glowing g tube...oh man, my guitarist heart was happy. But$$$
Superb review, thank you. I’m pleased you’ve changed the title to reflect the price more correctly. In the UK the RRP is £225 (which doesn’t include foot pedal), and direct from Casio is £255 which includes a foot pedal. Availability is May/June. So unless it gets discounted, this is more expensive than Yamaha per-e373, and similar to Roland Go:Piano. Looking forward to comparison reviews! I’m putting learning the piano on hold as I can’t decide what to buy, spoilt for choice.
I'm quite impressed by my Casio CTK-6200, which is like a big brother to this instrument, but with the same number of keys. I got if for only €200. It has many voices, multitrack sequencing, rhythms, USB, stereo input and twin line outs. It makes interesting backing tracks for me. I use a mid-range digital piano for practice and gigs, but it has much less sophisticated arranger functions than my inexpensive Casio. Casio has the entry level instruments (and more) well covered (incredible value for money) but the spring actions could be firmer.
I'm brand new to piano and I'm looking for my first one (sort of), a family member gave me their old casiotone mt-210 which was made back in the 80's I think. It only has 49 keys and no touch sensitivity so you can't play soft or hard but I could overlook that if it weren't for the truly awful sound it produces. It sounds more like a toy than an actual instrument. I kinda hate playing it for that reason. I considered the s300 which does indeed sound VASTLY better than my antique hand me down but this s1 is way beyond even that, plus it seems easier to use. The fewer settings actually seems like a plus to me. yepp I'm sold.
Not sure what "brand new" to piano means in your specific case. But.......before you make a choice you might want to consider whether a 61 key keyboard will work for you depending upon what you want to play. It might be just fine OR you might have wished---for your specific needs/wants---you got a 76 or 88 key instrument.
Another awesome review. And a great improvement for the Casio keyboards. Now I want to get one, but trying to minimize the number of keyboards I get. You covered all the good and bad points I can think of. Overall, I like the incredible sound set. The construction and keyboard action and design and user interface. This is much more what I would want than an arranger keyboard like the Yamaha PSR-E373. Also, the access to all the voices, layering and split if it has that, and easy octave and tuning access. Those are things my Roland Go:Keys lack. I would get it in black, but the red looks nice, as does my Go:Keys, and would also match my Roland JD-Xi. Personally, I would have preferred a metal mesh screen or perforated speaker grill, and like you mentioned, the music holder is flimsy. I wish it had a pitch bend wheel/lever, and the handle not as easy to carry as the previous series, but at least it has one, and does not mar the aesthetic design. A 1/4" headphone jack or both size headphones would be great as would dual 1/4" audio output jacks. I didn't get the price, but I imagine it's in the $200 or less range. I still need to get a Yamaha Reface CP which would match a great compact portable setup to play keys and record and play with a Roland/Boss Micro BR-80. I plan to also get that Roland V Combo VR-09B as the more pro level premium keyboard, and the RD 88 for church later. But this Casio is great. The worst shortcomings is the flimsy music holder and lack of a pitch bend controller.
@@JeremySee Yes. The V Combo is an awesome gigging and pro level keyboard that even has loop function, and the sounds are incredible, almost on par with the RD series acoustic and electric pianos, especially.
@@JeremySee D'oh!!! Thanks. I think the specs are a little different on the more recent ones though... Not much...just a li'l. I'm going with it! Just wondering if I should wait a few weeks, as the price will likelyu drop a li'l for all the sales.....
I have a Korg Triton Extreme but that’s pretty heavy to lug around. This is as good as Korg. Maybe I’ll go for it soon. Only thing , I need to get an USB MIDI interface to get connected to an audio interface
Some good sounds here and good to hear Casio has an excellent 'Jump' sample. How about a 76 key version with a few built in rhythms and a split feature to make it a mean street players machine? Maybe then up the polyphony to at least 96 notes as well.
love your videos! i bought a CT-S300 and i love it so far! so many things you can do for such a cheap wonderful little keyboard! Jamming, learning, recording with the computer, can't ask much more for 200$ (Canada is expensive when buying instruments...sadly) Thank for the wonderful review! Might be my next Keyboard! or a Yamaha?...hmmmm... not sure yet... :)
A suggestion to Casio. Without proper label and tone names for many functions for the keys, it is very hard to access them without reading the manual. Many cheap arrangers list their tones on the panel, or below the keys. It's functional but ugly. May I suggest Casio put all the labels on a transparent sticker to stick on the Music Sheet Rest. Plenty of space there. And when you put a music book there, you don't see them.
I love the sound of the ct s1. I'm not a piano person. I'm only a guitar person/player. So, I don't know much about pianos. My daughter does guitar and piano, so I bought her one of these, recently, and a red one at that, and she loves it. I learned by watching videos before buying it, that sometimes you pay more only because a certain keyboard may have a lot of bells and whistles, but the sound won't be as good. Then, on others, you don't have as much effects as others, but the sound is better than those others. I'd rather have a good sound than too many effects that you're probably not going to use. Too many effects without a good sound makes a keyboard only a toy. Ct s1 has a great sound. Sounds so much better than the others with more effects that cost a little more. Ct s1 has just the right amount of effects for what my daughter does, UA-cam covers, with a beautiful sound. I'm happy I chose it to buy for her.
Well, I've been playing (so to speak...) my CT-S1 now for several weeks. Really like it. I think my old Yamaha YPG-235 had a little better sounding piano- but alas, they no longer make that model- and it had too much junk on it anyway, which is why I never learned to play when I had it (Got too distracted fooling around with all the crap). I just wanted a plain and simple keyboard. Actually, even this Casio has way more than I even want, but unless you go looking for it, it stays out of sight, not tempting you to play with it. I'm trying to learn Gymnopedie No. 1. Ironically, it's easier to play than some of the songs in the Alfred's Adult Piano Course book!
This board actually has some awesome onboard sounds and the quality is amazing. I've never taken Casio keyboards seriously but I have to give them props for this.🔥🔥
@@JeremySee Indeed it is. I was disappointed with Casio's decision to remain using the CTK3500's sounds for the first generation CT-S. It's not even AHL. it appears to be the older A² Sound from the late 1990's CTK811/WK1800
Sweetwater has for $199.00 but they say it won't be coming to the US until mid July ... Seems worth the wait though for young beginners or a good extra light portable
Thank you so much for your reviews! After watching them I got the one on white and I love it! I wish it came in the full 88 keys option as well but other than that, it’s beautiful!
It is interesting to know which sounds better between the ct x700 and ct s1 model. I hope that you'll give it a try sometime, and also please bring back the "Voice battle" type of video, it is a great way to compare the keyboard's sound, it helps the buying to make a firm decision.
Well Jeremy, you or I finally talked me into it. Red. Boy I love it. It’s akin to a guitar in its ease of use. Padded bag and I’m ready to go. I run mine on a USB power block that puts out 9v. Thanks for the great reviews.
Hello good morning, I really liked your video, one question, can I use the CT-S1 as a midi controller and connect it to Protools or StudioOne, for example?
I've really been enjoying your videos. I've wanted to learn to play piano for years and your videos have been really helpful with helping me choose which one to get as a first keyboard but man it's so tough to choose which one is a good one to start with that isn't too expensive or low quality. Thank you for your wonderful content!
great video, I really like the look of these new casio keyboards, hopefully it's cheap.. Can you make a video about used keyboards? I'm a beginner (with not a lot of money) and not sure if I should go for a used keyboard (the ones available are all really old) or a new, cheap beginner keyboard
First off, thanks for the great videos. You're the best at what you do. Can you use this with a DAW like the Yamaha E373? Also, does the E373 have the repetitive note feature without lifting all the way off the keys?
If you're having comparison, make it CT-S300 vs. CT-S1 because S200 is not touch sensitive which is important feature in digital keybord. S300 is touch sensitive already, but in cheaper price and different function
As someone who have only played on cheap keyboards due to budget issues, I have now saved enough to buy me this piano and I was blown away I almost had a heart attack on how good it sounds.
I agree I've got mine today but try to avoid heart attacks heee
I just want something that sounds exactly like a piano
@@SUGAR_XYLER This cts1 sounds incredible "piano" like and it is cheap. Of course if you want an electric piano that sounds more nearly to an acoustic piano buy a 20.000 dollars electric piano no joking, but then why not buying a real acoustic piano? For 250 dollars, the Cts1. If you want something really really good not so high prices but not cheap buy a Nord stage piano.
For a beginner is this worth? Is this still worth without a lcd screen? Please guide me
@Roshan Yes. If you don't need the auto arranger functions, pitch bend wheel and ¼" headphone snd stereo output jacks, etc., you don't need an LCD display screen. It is well designed and great once you learn how to use the user interface controls and features. But rhe sounds and key action is great for the price.
Wow - this is just amazing. They just combined the soundquality of the CT-x700 with the portability and bright colors of the CTS200. They certainly listened to our comments! You even put Thomann in your suppliers list. What more can we ask for? TheBradge playing it live? You made again a very professional video!
Thank you for your kind compliments. ❤️
Your videos of the CT-S1 helped me decide that this was the keyboard for me. I was looking into the CT-S400 but then realized I don't need all the arranger features. I just want to play :D Thanks!
It didn’t make sense to choose the CT-S1 the price is higher than the CT-S400 right now, also CT-S400 offers more features. More is welcome.
@@shimmy1003 here ct-s400 price is higher...
Quality of the video was quite high, video was well constructed, and you obviously are well educated in this topic. Earned a sub.
Jeremy I'm relieved to see my CT S1 is still worth buying cuz it's definitely still worth playing.😊 Love the helpful 411 which actually helped in deciding to get this board a year ago.
You have become part of my lockdown. Thank you!
Happy to be of service.
Same
@@JeremySee so true, me too. Thank you for your continued unbiased reviews. You're lovely playing. And your epic output. Thank you for helping keep us company!😊
The sounds seems so real and crisp …. Thanks for reviewing this…. Best budget and functionality keyboard ever…
I truly appreciate the new production quality you've added to your videos, truly professional.
Hi sir Jeremy, Thank you for this review. Got my CT S1 today! This is my first keyboard and as a beginner I’m glad that I found this amazing product. More quality content videos!
How's it going? Hope you are enjoying it.
I really enjoy the red color. Makes you feel like you have a Nord, but only costs you $200, haha.
YES!
In contrast, that's exactly the very reason why i don't like the red one. The red makes it look like a lesser Nord. Just got the black.
@@LuisAzcona agree. Looks as a cheap Nord. Nord's red is espectacular
@@robertoyamakata6672 red is great 👍
Agree!
Excellent review Jeremy! This is a great upgrade to the Casiotones that were released 2 years ago.
Pros:-
1. The CT-S1 looks like a digital piano and has a compact design. The carrying handle makes this keyboard ultra portable.
2. It comes with 61 full size touch sensitive keys unlike the Casiotone CTS - 100 and CTS - 200.
3. Casio's latest enhanced AIX soundchip produces rich, vibrant and high definition sounds, featuring super realistic voices such as the Stage Piano, Phaser E Piano, Digital E piano and the Velo Organ.
4. The USB to Host port allows the player to connect the keyboard to a DAW and transmit midi data from the keyboard to the computer.
5. The CT-S1 comes with a USB to device port to connect to a USB stick and play back favorite songs.
6. The tone variation buttons, and reverb effects allow the player to enhance their in built voices.
7. The CT-S1 allows you to store registration for easy tone recall and an in built sustain button.
Cons:-
1. The CT-S1 only comes with 61 tones.
2. No built in accompaniment rhythms or built in songs.
3. No LCD screen.
4. No pitch bend wheel.
Overall, this keyboard is a great value for money for those who need a keyboard that looks and feels like a digital piano and intend to play classical music with iconic sounds from the Casio keyboards and synthesizers of the 1980s.
Great sharing!
Playback songs by USB port? Pendrive? Really? This unit doesn't have a display, how do you navigate the files???
wow, i dont care about any cons you mentioned 🙈 as a "pure blooded" pianist i was looking for a portable and affordable keyboard since im too lazy to carry my full grown piano anywhere i want to make music and i might have found a good one with the casio. coming tommorow and im really excited to try it out
@@antonpayne919 same situation as you, mine is coming in 2 days, how was your experience so far?
I dont care about any of the.cons either
wow other brands at such price range must get their shapes back! casio really did it! for me, just hear the pipe organ sound and compare it to the others, there are many differences. That's one of the proof that casio already reshaped their tone. Good job!
That piano is unbelievably good!
I’m so glad to have stumbled across your channel! I have been wanting to get a keyboard to just learn stuff like Jump, Whiter Shade of Pale, In My Life, 80’s stuff, etc. but everything had a half million different sounds and crap I’ll never need. I had no idea where to start and then your channel pointed me towards the CT-S1. My only apprehension is that it is down an octave or so (thought about the EW310) but I’m not even sure if that matters with what I want to play. I digress… Thanks again for great videos!
It would be perfect if the CT-S1 was updated to a full size keyboard (12 key=165mm), maybe we should make a suggestion to Casio
@@flower-z6m Actually, it would be perfect if Casio came out with 49 key version and 54 key versions. I have an 88 key keyboard. I want a small keyboard for working out song compositions and for portability. The industry has made 61 keys pretty much standard.
You sold me on this keyboard. It’ll be my first keyboard and I also got the Bluetooth adapter. I was going to use your affiliate link to Sweetwater, but ended up trading a guitar in for it so I got it at guitar center. Your reviews are all great. Much respect and appreciation for sharing your knowledge.
With great sounds and a simple interface, this is very tempting. Some rhythms and a pitch bend wheel would be great; it’s frustrating that the ctx800 is not available in the U.S.
Indeed the CT-X800 is a good deal.
Thanks for another great review, Jeremy. Love the lighting in this video.
Thanks Jeremy! Very good review, just waiting this product to arrive in my country and the local dealers do not abuse in the price (as always do).
My children have my pianos and synths so you know what I read your reviews and I bought a Casio Cts1 and a Blackstar Fp49 Folder piano for myself. So I enter the fp49 into the audio in of the cts1. And I have the cts1 with the drums rythms of the fp49. And I carry the fp49 everywhere and I use the cts1 at home but ready to come with me if necessary. A lot of piano in my life for an amateur beginner pianist. Thanks for all very happy with my keys greetings from Argentina.
Great review, Jeremy! Am still enjoying my CT-X700 that I purchased few months back, after watching countless of your reviews of it. Hehe..
The sound is amazingly like real piano. I hope casio have this quality of sound in 88 keys
This video was beautifully shot and extremely informative! thanks for helping me make an informed purchase.
Jeremy, I viewed this video again for the umpteenth time, especially since I just got my CT-S1. Great overview. As you said, it would have been great if Casio enable the micro-USB port to power the keyboard with a portable power bank, A/C wall charger, or USB power via a computer when using DAW or other music software, like the Yamaha PSS-A50 can. No need to find a specific A/C adapter.
Like many other keyboard and electronics musical gear, there so much other features and capabilities available besides the basic ones.
After about two years, the CT-S1 is still an incredible sounding and versatile keyboard for the price, rivaling many other much more expensive keyboards. It would be hard to improve on it, besides the features I recommend for an updated, more professional oriented instrument for gigging and such.
The Yamaha PSS-A50 and Reface series are great compact keyboard for a small home space, or to take on the road to play anywhere or composing/arranging with a laptop/tablet, etc. But this is the best full sized key model to take wth you if you don't need the auto arranger/accompliment features.
The next best would be the Go:Piano which I think has less features, or the Go:Keys which has a whole bunch of added features including the phrase loop features and lots of voice tones for about $100-150 USD more. The win again is all the choices, capabilities and conveniences, like size, portability and battery power.
The keys aren't full sized. They are shorter.
Waiting for a Casio upgrade of CTX700 and CTX 870. . . Even a minor upgrade would do like Yamaha did with psr e363
I have the CASIO CT-S 400 and I'm sooo happy !
Just come across your channel as I’m hoping to learn play piano. I think this one is going to be perfect for me. The sound is what is convincing me the most, as I am not too bothered about having lcd screen on it. Thanks so much for your informative video!
Great review!!! I can't wait to be able to buy it in Colombia!
So very excited for my white one to come in! And I had no idea about the handle in the back and the keytar straps. That’s so dope!!!!!!!!!
Great choice! Have fun.
Dang. *Almost* the perfect keyboard! The lack of 1/4" audio out might be a deal breaker for me..
couldnt you just use an 1/8” to 1/4” adapter?
@@jonmichael8432 Exactly a stereo break out cable - 1/8" stereo, to two mono 1/4". Just like any stereo 1/4" output.
Excellent overview. Very informative and useful thanks!
Its soundss so richh, Casio has really upped their game.
Excellent review Jeremy. I love your clear, user based, matter of fact approach to your reviews. Rock on dude!!
Thanks buddy.
That stage piano sounded really good and rich , impressive
Loved the sound when you played Gymnopedie. BUT...boils down to what the specific buyer is going to use it for. Yamaha Piaggero available with 61 or 76 keys. For me, the bass cut off with 61 keys is substantially more limiting than if it was also offered with a choice of 76 keys. For example.....Phantom of the Opera.....can't go low enough in the bass with 61; can with 76. Same with many, many other pieces pop/classical that I want to play.
You could change the octave 1 lower REALLY fast and then back up again
Just tried this board out, it has a nice sound, much better than piaggero(I used to have one)
04/09/22 Watching this video again. Still the best overview video for the CT-S1, and the first video at the top when you search for Casio CT-S1. 👍
Thanks buddy. 😍
Jeremy thank you for your reviews. I was looking for a portable keyboard. I wasn't too impressed with the CT S200 but after watching this video I decided to give Casiotone a second chance. This is a great little keyboard and has some awesome features for the price. You really helped me find the right keyboard! Thanks again
Oh man, I thought you might be the bassist for Metallica based on your name!
Omg!!...i just recently received my cts300 yesterday...why I didn't see this earlier...but still and always a great reviews!!!❤️ From the Philippines
Thank you for supporting my videos. 😍
This review is amazing I'm currently learning the piano and I'm super impressed/motivated you are really good at the piano.
You play Gymnopédie wonderfully and piano sounds great!! You helped me to pick right keyboard for me and l think I'll buy it, Thank You!
Never clicked as fast, that looks sweet
This video made me decide on this keyboard, thanks!
Thank you for the review!! I just saw that Amazon is not shipping this keyboard to Colombia yet, though... 🙃 I was about to buy either a ct-x700 or a ct-s300 but now I think it is worth the wait, this S1...
You will like my next review. 😉
@@JeremySee Quick update: I bought it now!! In white! I’m loving it!!! TY so much for the thorough review!
It's a great piano to share with the community. It's only 200 dollars for that great sound, and very lightweight. I just purchased one yesterday. ua-cam.com/video/OWS-Q_GL8zU/v-deo.html
Velocity sensitive keys and a simple recorder? What a great package for $100! It's great for those who want to dabble with music and are not ready to commit to a more expensive instrument and applied piano study. And for musicians who are not really pianists, it can serve as a pictorial reference for trying chords and motifs and then playing along with them.
If you give your small child one of these, maybe you won't find food crumbs all over (and inside) your family piano.
Highly doubt it is going to be sold for 100 dollars. Near sound 200 dollars maybe
Almost buy the CT 300.. luckily found this video..I love this red one..since CT 300 doesn't come with this particular color..
I love the unique handle design on CT series as it function as sheet rest..but this hidden one looks good to me too..
Please make a full comparison video between this one and CT 300.. especially the touch sensitive and the speakers..
Best option available for beginners. CASIO should seriously consider an upgraded product by adding the DSP effects in the S500 with 3 sounds layering & splitting options. Arranger functions, Rhythm and Recording features in S500 are under par and really no one use them.
Good thing I found this channel, really helpful. Very informative. Thanks a lot!
Love it. Hope there are also S2, S3 models with same design
Very Cool!!! I was wondering if Casio was ever going to come out with something new. Their product line is in dire need of an upgrade IMHO. Putting in the AIX Sound Processor is killer good! Terrific review, I think you nailed it! Yes, too bad about not 1/4" line outs, but still for probably under $200, looks like a very enjoyable playing experience.
Thank you for making this video! While I don't play instruments, this video in combination with a few others of yours have helped me greatly in picking out a keyboard as a gift.
Hi! What is better for a beginner in the long run the CT-S1 or the CT-X700? Love your reviews btw.
Great question, I would also like to know your opinion.
Thanx for that awesome video Jeremy I will See my self to the store tomorrow to get one of these.
I like this. Im a guitarist. I have a cheap ctk-2100 and it would be almost ALL I need if it just had touch sensitivity. As is its only useful for organ or otherwise on or off sounds. ("Click organ" is actually pretty sick.) I've been torn between a Refaeli CP, A Behringwr deep mind 12, or actually getting a cheapest digital piano because I love rhodes, synthetic, but also feel really inspired when I'm behind a real weighted set of keys. I played a used Korg sv-1 at a store recently, and with the warm glowing g tube...oh man, my guitarist heart was happy. But$$$
Superb review, thank you. I’m pleased you’ve changed the title to reflect the price more correctly. In the UK the RRP is £225 (which doesn’t include foot pedal), and direct from Casio is £255 which includes a foot pedal. Availability is May/June. So unless it gets discounted, this is more expensive than Yamaha per-e373, and similar to Roland Go:Piano. Looking forward to comparison reviews! I’m putting learning the piano on hold as I can’t decide what to buy, spoilt for choice.
Yup, it's updated as I got more info. But street price will be around $200 USD if they expect to sell any. 😉
@@JeremySee I just watched on catchup Casio's livestream and the bluetooth/midi adapter is $79. I nearly choked on the apple I was eating.
I'm quite impressed by my Casio CTK-6200, which is like a big brother to this instrument, but with the same number of keys. I got if for only €200. It has many voices, multitrack sequencing, rhythms, USB, stereo input and twin line outs. It makes interesting backing tracks for me. I use a mid-range digital piano for practice and gigs, but it has much less sophisticated arranger functions than my inexpensive Casio. Casio has the entry level instruments (and more) well covered (incredible value for money) but the spring actions could be firmer.
I'm brand new to piano and I'm looking for my first one (sort of), a family member gave me their old casiotone mt-210 which was made back in the 80's I think. It only has 49 keys and no touch sensitivity so you can't play soft or hard but I could overlook that if it weren't for the truly awful sound it produces. It sounds more like a toy than an actual instrument. I kinda hate playing it for that reason.
I considered the s300 which does indeed sound VASTLY better than my antique hand me down but this s1 is way beyond even that, plus it seems easier to use. The fewer settings actually seems like a plus to me. yepp I'm sold.
Not sure what "brand new" to piano means in your specific case. But.......before you make a choice you might want to consider whether a 61 key keyboard will work for you depending upon what you want to play. It might be just fine OR you might have wished---for your specific needs/wants---you got a 76 or 88 key instrument.
Another awesome review. And a great improvement for the Casio keyboards. Now I want to get one, but trying to minimize the number of keyboards I get. You covered all the good and bad points I can think of.
Overall, I like the incredible sound set. The construction and keyboard action and design and user interface. This is much more what I would want than an arranger keyboard like the Yamaha PSR-E373.
Also, the access to all the voices, layering and split if it has that, and easy octave and tuning access. Those are things my Roland Go:Keys lack. I would get it in black, but the red looks nice, as does my Go:Keys, and would also match my Roland JD-Xi.
Personally, I would have preferred a metal mesh screen or perforated speaker grill, and like you mentioned, the music holder is flimsy.
I wish it had a pitch bend wheel/lever, and the handle not as easy to carry as the previous series, but at least it has one, and does not mar the aesthetic design.
A 1/4" headphone jack or both size headphones would be great as would dual 1/4" audio output jacks.
I didn't get the price, but I imagine it's in the $200 or less range. I still need to get a Yamaha Reface CP which would match a great compact portable setup to play keys and record and play with a Roland/Boss Micro BR-80.
I plan to also get that Roland V Combo VR-09B as the more pro level premium keyboard, and the RD 88 for church later.
But this Casio is great. The worst shortcomings is the flimsy music holder and lack of a pitch bend controller.
The V combo is sweet!
@@JeremySee Yes. The V Combo is an awesome gigging and pro level keyboard that even has loop function, and the sounds are incredible, almost on par with the RD series acoustic and electric pianos, especially.
The Satie convinced me! (Well...I hope that the CT-S1RD- the currently-available model- is as good!)
RD is code for RED colour.
@@JeremySee D'oh!!! Thanks. I think the specs are a little different on the more recent ones though... Not much...just a li'l. I'm going with it! Just wondering if I should wait a few weeks, as the price will likelyu drop a li'l for all the sales.....
not listed in shops in UK as yet...maybe the containers were on the evergiven ship ... :)
I have a Korg Triton Extreme but that’s pretty heavy to lug around. This is as good as Korg. Maybe I’ll go for it soon. Only thing , I need to get an USB MIDI interface to get connected to an audio interface
They need to release an 88 key version of this and I'll %1000 buy it
Some good sounds here and good to hear Casio has an excellent 'Jump' sample. How about a 76 key version with a few built in rhythms and a split feature to make it a mean street players machine? Maybe then up the polyphony to at least 96 notes as well.
It’s a portable. Whey would they make an 88?
Thanks for such a great video! I’d already ordered one today, but now I’m really looking forward to trying it out.
love your videos! i bought a CT-S300 and i love it so far! so many things you can do for such a cheap wonderful little keyboard! Jamming, learning, recording with the computer, can't ask much more for 200$ (Canada is expensive when buying instruments...sadly)
Thank for the wonderful review! Might be my next Keyboard! or a Yamaha?...hmmmm... not sure yet...
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Thank you very much for the indeph review. You helped me so much in navigating the jungle of offers when buying ones first e-piano 🎹 :)
Glad I could help!
A suggestion to Casio. Without proper label and tone names for many functions for the keys, it is very hard to access them without reading the manual. Many cheap arrangers list their tones on the panel, or below the keys. It's functional but ugly. May I suggest Casio put all the labels on a transparent sticker to stick on the Music Sheet Rest. Plenty of space there. And when you put a music book there, you don't see them.
Great suggestion!
I love the sound of the ct s1. I'm not a piano person. I'm only a guitar person/player. So, I don't know much about pianos. My daughter does guitar and piano, so I bought her one of these, recently, and a red one at that, and she loves it. I learned by watching videos before buying it, that sometimes you pay more only because a certain keyboard may have a lot of bells and whistles, but the sound won't be as good. Then, on others, you don't have as much effects as others, but the sound is better than those others. I'd rather have a good sound than too many effects that you're probably not going to use. Too many effects without a good sound makes a keyboard only a toy. Ct s1 has a great sound. Sounds so much better than the others with more effects that cost a little more. Ct s1 has just the right amount of effects for what my daughter does, UA-cam covers, with a beautiful sound. I'm happy I chose it to buy for her.
700 sounds but 650 are crass. I like the 60 sounds with most really good.
Well, I've been playing (so to speak...) my CT-S1 now for several weeks. Really like it. I think my old Yamaha YPG-235 had a little better sounding piano- but alas, they no longer make that model- and it had too much junk on it anyway, which is why I never learned to play when I had it (Got too distracted fooling around with all the crap). I just wanted a plain and simple keyboard. Actually, even this Casio has way more than I even want, but unless you go looking for it, it stays out of sight, not tempting you to play with it. I'm trying to learn Gymnopedie No. 1. Ironically, it's easier to play than some of the songs in the Alfred's Adult Piano Course book!
I'm getting this for Christmas! Lovely keyboard!
Thanks for your review and playing! I like this keyboard for a while but still hesitate to purchase it.
This board actually has some awesome onboard sounds and the quality is amazing. I've never taken Casio keyboards seriously but I have to give them props for this.🔥🔥
I recently bought a Casio WK 6600 portable 76-key model that I'm happy with. Best wishes to you and to all shoppers and browsers!
Thanks for this review! Very detailed, exactly what I'm looking for.. :) Ordering mine now. :)
Very informative, thanks for the video
I appreciate the AiX that finally made its way into the Casiotone series. Now let's look forward for the next CT-X
This is what the original CT-S should have been... 😉
@@JeremySee Indeed it is. I was disappointed with Casio's decision to remain using the CTK3500's sounds for the first generation CT-S. It's not even AHL. it appears to be the older A² Sound from the late 1990's CTK811/WK1800
Hi Jeremy interesting video and nice little keyboard for gigging with friends or for a singer. Have a nice day.
Indeed. Let's see what's the eventual street price. 😉 It'll make or break it.
@@JeremySee Yep. If it’s more expensive than the CT-X700 it won’t be a deal.
Priced it for reference and its priced at around $299.00 US. Not a bad price, but more than $100.00
That's MSRP. Street will be around $200.
One could hope!
CT-X700 is $170. CT-S1 is a hard sell above $199 street...
@@JeremySee can the CT-S1 control a midi sound module?
Awesome review! Thank you so much!
Beautiful review
Sweetwater has for $199.00 but they say it won't be coming to the US until mid July ... Seems worth the wait though for young beginners or a good extra light portable
Time to get in the pre-order queue. 😉
Amazing review. Hope its for sale in the US soon I want one.
You should! You can get one here geni.us/C0XuCt8
I was curious if you could demonstrate the Voice Cancelling feature!
Me too, was surprised to hear vocal and Melody cancellation being a feature.. neat!
Convinced. Replaced my old Casio ctk with this more basic solid model.
Thank you Jeremy, you are really helping me out
Thank you so much for your reviews! After watching them I got the one on white and I love it! I wish it came in the full 88 keys option as well but other than that, it’s beautiful!
Thank you Jeremy for your great video. Your expertise is incredibly valuable and competent!
Thank you for your kind compliments.
Also you earned a sub! Every one of your videos have been spot on! Great stuff!!
Hi thank you for this! What is your opinion on the keys' weight in this one? Its the only thing that mades me skeptical..
Your videos are always so helpful! Thanks! ♥️
Glad you like them!
It is interesting to know which sounds better between the ct x700 and ct s1 model. I hope that you'll give it a try sometime, and also please bring back the "Voice battle" type of video, it is a great way to compare the keyboard's sound, it helps the buying to make a firm decision.
Great work 👍👍👍👍
Thank you very much ♥
Well Jeremy, you or I finally talked me into it. Red. Boy I love it. It’s akin to a guitar in its ease of use. Padded bag and I’m ready to go. I run mine on a USB power block that puts out 9v. Thanks for the great reviews.
Hello good morning, I really liked your video, one question, can I use the CT-S1 as a midi controller and connect it to Protools or StudioOne, for example?
Nice Bill Evans piece there! One of my favorites.
Thanks a lot Jeremy ❤️
Nice. I'm so excited to buy this
It comes in red. The colour is not boring like black one.
Wow nice sweet sound more features
Great Review! Thanks! :)
I've really been enjoying your videos. I've wanted to learn to play piano for years and your videos have been really helpful with helping me choose which one to get as a first keyboard but man it's so tough to choose which one is a good one to start with that isn't too expensive or low quality. Thank you for your wonderful content!
i am in this current situation right now, and i was wondering what you ended up buying, and what you would recommend?
Can you make a video comparing between psr e 373 and ct -s1
I also want same
great video, I really like the look of these new casio keyboards, hopefully it's cheap..
Can you make a video about used keyboards?
I'm a beginner (with not a lot of money) and not sure if I should go for a used keyboard (the ones available are all really old) or a new, cheap beginner keyboard
First off, thanks for the great videos. You're the best at what you do. Can you use this with a DAW like the Yamaha E373? Also, does the E373 have the repetitive note feature without lifting all the way off the keys?
Could you do a cts200 vs cts1 comparison? Would love to hear sound comparison for beginners like me
If you're having comparison, make it CT-S300 vs. CT-S1 because S200 is not touch sensitive which is important feature in digital keybord. S300 is touch sensitive already, but in cheaper price and different function