I have looked at loads of reviews recently for all kinds of keyboards and this is perhaps one of the best, if not the best, review I have watched so far. I like your no nonsense, straight to the facts, informative style that is devoid of profit motivated marketing. This really is an excellent review. Thank you!!!
Literally looked at tons of weighted keyboards, and saw this one on a good deal and your review convinced me to buy it, best review of anything ive seen good job! and nice bio room! haha
Thanks for an earnest, straightforward review. You walked through the voices, illustrated examples of what you were talking about, and did it with knowledge of the instrument and the limitations of the recording equipment. Really nice job. Helped me pick out a new digital piano. This is exactly what I was looking for. For those shopping right now Musician's Friend has the best deal going. On sale for three hundred. If you look you can find a coupon to bring it down further. Have fun playing.
Very impressed with it's higher octave. It is very dynamic n clear which is closer to a real piano compared to most Yamaha ones(even the much more expensive one, kind of shut in n muffled sounding). Bass note also sounded natural without getting too much boomy effects. Valued for money!
Bought one in 2007. Sold it in 2009 because I moved out. Always loved it and gues what, rebought it this week and it was like seeing An old friend. Love it❤️
Glad to see a reply. Lol. Yes, the graded hammer action on it leans somewhat close to the feeling of an actual piano but I've heard of it being heavier than many pianos though I feel as if these are coming from users who are used to upright pianos. Also, just to put it out there, I missed out on a chance to get a $300 CDP120 but I did find a great deal on this CDP100 and I've had no issue with it so far. Once connected to a decent set of speakers, it's phenomenal for the price I paid for it.
I have had mine for a few years. I love it! Great way to learn! Sounds amazing. Well made! The only difference I can see with the CDP120 is the USB. I like this better than the Privia.
Thank you for this review! I watched this before deciding to purchase a used one I found on a local listing. We have an acoustic but now camp frequently making practice for my daughter a challenge. This is simple enough for her age and the intended purpose. Switching from an acoustic to electric will be an easy transition with this model. I've only had it for an hour but am happy with the decision.
OK, for all of you that commented on how I sounded like Kermit...well, I've been attempting to sing 100 songs before the end of 2014 and I just posted a song of me singing a Kermit song....PLEASE check it out and pass the word. I've love it if people got on board and made song requests!
Yes... its very true... with a acoustic amp it will sound very good .and close to real piano I personally use an electric amp. but at the same time without an amplifier the clack sound of keys is audible ( and is annoying sometimes ) because the inbuilt sound of speakers is low ( no doubt about that ). But in all, I am happy because in this price it sounds very beautiful with the support of amplifier. I wanted to post my opinion because its worth it if u can route the sound to amp/headphones
Just ordered the CDP-120 (sister to this one) from Musician's friend (on sale for %299)! Thanks for the review. Helped me out a lot when making a decision!
Thanks for a sensible review. I was checking out reviews of this piano, as a friend left his in my studio here in Norwich UK on loan for my use and I didn't know how to adjust (reduce) the touch sensitivity - useful in recording to help keep it "in it's place" in a mix - and you pointed it out. I'll look for the manual to see if there's any more useful stuff, maybe key transpose function? and so on. Cheers, John.
I've had my Casio CDP-100 for 15-16 years. Had the motherboard replaced once. Now the circuits have gone but I must say it's been used very well. The sound is still great. The hammer still excellent. It's user error with the circuits as I played too hard. I highly recommend this piano and will most likely be purchasing another very soon.
no issues...I've noticed however that the more I play it, and then switch to a piano, yes, I notice a different feel (of course) but again, for the price point, it mimics a real piano great.
3:28 The "Strings" sound while it seems pointless to have, most keyboards allow you to combined 2 sounds at once so I'd assume that's why it's there. Not meant to be used alone but as Piano+Strings or Harpsichord+Strings. I've used it myself, but doesn't work well if you're using the pedal.
I went and tried a bunch at a music shop today, and while a lot of them, including the most expensive ones, were very heavy and clunky, this one had just the right amount of resistance while still being a little light. imo it never feels the same as a real piano because weighted keys are as heavy on release as they are on contact, but this one had a good balance. I only had a cursory look around so I haven't tested it properly yet, but I liked the weight.
Hi there. Great review by the way. I'm seriously looking at this keyboard and was also interested in the Yamaha NP31 (76 note). Where I come from the CDP100 is about £40 more (approx $60) not much in it so sounds like worth the extra. I really like the look and sound of it but as you mentioned there were a few people complaining about the key clacking noise. Not a problem though?
Great review. Thank you for the part at the end. Some People think keyboards should be quiet when the weighted keys are pressed. When I play up close with them, they say, "What's that noise?" I'm like that is the way it is. They think it's broke or that something is wrong with it. That extra part was a good addition to this video.
About the keys making noice, it's true that all pianos makes direct noice like that. But from my experience, this piano easily transfers the energy through the floor. If I play this piano, with headphones, on the top floor, the floor below mine is going to hear it.
Thanks heaps! Would you be able to hook this up to a computer to do recordings and so with it? And when you hit the keys are they soft to hit and not just stiff like a cheaper keyboard ? :)
I see other people are giving opinions too, great, I agree, they are a tad heavy compared to other keyboards and even some pianos, but I've also found pianos with equal weights so...
I love casual reviews by actual buyers sometimes even over pro and most of the time paid reviews.. It was helpful. I just baught one. Let's see how it goes 🤞
@shloopy5 i ended up buying this model and this review was the one that tipped it for me, it is sitting less than a metre from me and i love it mate. Tts going to be a challenge because i have about the same amount of musical affinity as does someone who has been deaf for their entire life (i didnt even listen to music until i was 24) so hopefully this will ignite some sort of spark of interest :)
If you stumble on one of these (I’ve seen them sell at around a hundred bucks), it makes a great inexpensive midi controller for another sound source. And its own inbuilt sounds are pretty good. If you use another board to control it, that board will play the ‘layer’ sound.
I bought this piano before I even knew what middle C was. I wanted something simple and slim and affordable w/ hammer action to learn on. Even with chorus and reverb turned on when I press a key and let go it cuts out. I mean a regular piano does that too I guess but it sounds really choppy. And the sustain is on and off no half. The keys clunk but it never bothered me. I never use it with headphones so maybe that sounds better. I don't know maybe it feels too cheap. I'm looking to get somethin
@daeotlyit I ordered the CDP-120 from Musicians' friend yesterday too! What a great price, esp with the thanksgiving offer. Wish I saw watched this vid beforehand, but it supports my decision to buy it so I'm really looking forward to getting it :D Thanks
Thanks for the review on the piano. I'm a beginning piano lessons now in my mid 20's and am looking for a digital piano for practicing. By the way - I don't think you sound like Kermit at all.
@@hombrealadoo I bought my Casio cdp-100 in the summer of 2009 from the Guitar Center in Virginia Beach. They had a special place in my heart. If you gave can food goods for the in-store homeless shelter charity program, it was essentially a box for collecting food stuffs and they gave you $100 dollars off the advertised price. My cpd-100 is still in mint condition. Everything is is like the day I got it. Awesome and still sounds good to me I will be using it for years to come.
@jfizzay Hi, I'm interesting in buying this model as I'm on a budget. Can you elaborate why you have to use sustain all the time, is the sound too dry? Can't that be fixed in various options (chrous, reverb?) Also did you notice any wear and tear after using it for a while, like noisy or wobbly keys etc.
Does anyone know the name of the song that plays when you hit the 'DEMO' or 'PLAY/STOP' button on a CDP 100? I'd really like to find some sheet music for it.
I understand this is an old question, but the demo songs are listed in the keyboard's control manual: GRAND PIANO 1: Etude Op.25-9 by F. F. Chopin GRAND PIANO 2: Norwegische Taenze 2 by E. Grieg ELECTRIC PIANO: Original HARPSICHORD: Gavotte [Franzoesische Suite 5] by J. S. Bach STRINGS: Intermezzo Sinfonico [Cavalleria Rustica] by P. Mascagni
We purchased this keyboard a while back and use an x style stand. It's not stable. Where can we purchase a stand for this 88 key keyboard? A console style stand.
Okay, it's actually a little heavier than most pianos. I mean, it was a good attempt to replicate the feel of a real piano on a 'budget' keyboard, but yes, they're a little heavier than the real deal
My parents bought me this one a thousand years ago, and I am still playing it. It is not perfect: the sound buzzes at high volume, and you need more force than on a real piano to press the keys, but I love this instrument, and I will never throw it away or sell it.
This is exactly what a review should be. No waisting time over useless stuff, and very clear.
I have looked at loads of reviews recently for all kinds of keyboards and this is perhaps one of the best, if not the best, review I have watched so far. I like your no nonsense, straight to the facts, informative style that is devoid of profit motivated marketing. This really is an excellent review. Thank you!!!
I've had this same instrument for over 6 years and I play it about 2x a week. It's solid.
toddjvi same
@@harveyong1112 thanks, I am more convinced that purchasing Casio CDP S100 is right.
Do you still have this piano?
Just an update, I bought it a few weeks ago and absolutely LOVE it! Weighted keys feel so perfect, just like my concert grand at home.
Literally looked at tons of weighted keyboards, and saw this one on a good deal and your review convinced me to buy it, best review of anything ive seen good job! and nice bio room! haha
Thanks for an earnest, straightforward review. You walked through the voices, illustrated examples of what you were talking about, and did it with knowledge of the instrument and the limitations of the recording equipment. Really nice job. Helped me pick out a new digital piano. This is exactly what I was looking for.
For those shopping right now Musician's Friend has the best deal going. On sale for three hundred. If you look you can find a coupon to bring it down further. Have fun playing.
Very impressed with it's higher octave. It is very dynamic n clear which is closer to a real piano compared to most Yamaha ones(even the much more expensive one, kind of shut in n muffled sounding). Bass note also sounded natural without getting too much boomy effects. Valued for money!
Bought one in 2007. Sold it in 2009 because I moved out. Always loved it and gues what, rebought it this week and it was like seeing An old friend. Love it❤️
How does it's keys feel compared to the latest keyboards on sale now?
Glad to see a reply. Lol. Yes, the graded hammer action on it leans somewhat close to the feeling of an actual piano but I've heard of it being heavier than many pianos though I feel as if these are coming from users who are used to upright pianos. Also, just to put it out there, I missed out on a chance to get a $300 CDP120 but I did find a great deal on this CDP100 and I've had no issue with it so far. Once connected to a decent set of speakers, it's phenomenal for the price I paid for it.
Thanks for the Vid, Glad you made it. It has helped me to decide on which keyboard to buy.
I have had mine for a few years. I love it! Great way to learn! Sounds amazing. Well made! The only difference I can see with the CDP120 is the USB. I like this better than the Privia.
I ordered this for my daughter....glad i did after your review....honest , clear and precise. Thank you
Excellent review.
Guy had this on Craigslist, so this was most helpful. Especially on that touch sensitivity trick. Thanks!
Thank you for this review! I watched this before deciding to purchase a used one I found on a local listing. We have an acoustic but now camp frequently making practice for my daughter a challenge. This is simple enough for her age and the intended purpose. Switching from an acoustic to electric will be an easy transition with this model. I've only had it for an hour but am happy with the decision.
OK, for all of you that commented on how I sounded like Kermit...well, I've been attempting to sing 100 songs before the end of 2014 and I just posted a song of me singing a Kermit song....PLEASE check it out and pass the word. I've love it if people got on board and made song requests!
Yes... its very true... with a acoustic amp it will sound very good .and close to real piano
I personally use an electric amp. but at the same time without an amplifier the clack sound of keys is audible ( and is annoying sometimes ) because the inbuilt sound of speakers is low ( no doubt about that ). But in all, I am happy because in this price it sounds very beautiful with the support of amplifier. I wanted to post my opinion because its worth it if u can route the sound to amp/headphones
Just ordered the CDP-120 (sister to this one) from Musician's friend (on sale for %299)! Thanks for the review. Helped me out a lot when making a decision!
Thanks for a sensible review. I was checking out reviews of this piano, as a friend left his in my studio here in Norwich UK on loan for my use and I didn't know how to adjust (reduce) the touch sensitivity - useful in recording to help keep it "in it's place" in a mix - and you pointed it out. I'll look for the manual to see if there's any more useful stuff, maybe key transpose function? and so on. Cheers, John.
I have it for most then 5 years and love it. five stars if you ask me
Thank you! exactly what I needed before I buy it. Thanks!
I've had my Casio CDP-100 for 15-16 years. Had the motherboard replaced once. Now the circuits have gone but I must say it's been used very well. The sound is still great. The hammer still excellent. It's user error with the circuits as I played too hard. I highly recommend this piano and will most likely be purchasing another very soon.
no issues...I've noticed however that the more I play it, and then switch to a piano, yes, I notice a different feel (of course) but again, for the price point, it mimics a real piano great.
you can still find online stores that sell this new, some stores have them too, $400
Sweet review. Thanks Mr. Davis!
3:28 The "Strings" sound while it seems pointless to have, most keyboards allow you to combined 2 sounds at once so I'd assume that's why it's there. Not meant to be used alone but as Piano+Strings or Harpsichord+Strings. I've used it myself, but doesn't work well if you're using the pedal.
It cuts off?
I like this review cause it's very honest
Great review mate I have now purchased a CDP-100 and it is a great instrument especially for creating ideas. I love it and thanks for your demo. ;)
I went and tried a bunch at a music shop today, and while a lot of them, including the most expensive ones, were very heavy and clunky, this one had just the right amount of resistance while still being a little light. imo it never feels the same as a real piano because weighted keys are as heavy on release as they are on contact, but this one had a good balance. I only had a cursory look around so I haven't tested it properly yet, but I liked the weight.
I bout mine used 11 years ago it still works great
Hi, do you remember what the original release date was for this model?
I bought one of these back in '07. Still using it.
And it still functions well enough?
Hi there. Great review by the way. I'm seriously looking at this keyboard and was also interested in the Yamaha NP31 (76 note). Where I come from the CDP100 is about £40 more (approx $60) not much in it so sounds like worth the extra. I really like the look and sound of it but as you mentioned there were a few people complaining about the key clacking noise. Not a problem though?
Thanks man! Just got mine and starting to learn now!
Best review ever . Thank you
Great review. Thank you for the part at the end. Some People think keyboards should be quiet when the weighted keys are pressed. When I play up close with them, they say, "What's that noise?" I'm like that is the way it is. They think it's broke or that something is wrong with it. That extra part was a good addition to this video.
Thanks for the review! That'll be the one I buy after watching this.
Hi! I am not sure how long ago you have bought this keyboard! But it still works in 2015! :)
That was a really good review. Thanks so much.
About the keys making noice, it's true that all pianos makes direct noice like that. But from my experience, this piano easily transfers the energy through the floor.
If I play this piano, with headphones, on the top floor, the floor below mine is going to hear it.
I couldn't find this exact piano but i found the Casio CDP 120 is that a newer version?
thank you this was VERY helpful!
Thanks for the review dude, think I'll get one.
Thank you! Very nice review!
Thanks heaps! Would you be able to hook this up to a computer to do recordings and so with it? And when you hit the keys are they soft to hit and not just stiff like a cheaper keyboard ? :)
I see other people are giving opinions too, great, I agree, they are a tad heavy compared to other keyboards and even some pianos, but I've also found pianos with equal weights so...
Thanks u very much for review , its help me , just cant make choise , but now i know - i want buy it :)
hey man thank you for your review ! i ll buy myself one then :D wasnt sure about the sounds but u helped me out ! thank you so much !
very neat review for a consumer. probably the best mate!
Thanks! great review!! Because of this i am positive that I am buying this piano!
I love casual reviews by actual buyers sometimes even over pro and most of the time paid reviews.. It was helpful. I just baught one. Let's see how it goes 🤞
Thanks for the good review and for addressing the noisy key thing..!
Thank you mate! You convinced me. I'll buy it with the next salary:)
Casio should reward you shouldn't they?
is this also a midi keyboard
How's the realistic feel/ weight of the keys? I'm not sure if you mentioned that.
@shloopy5 i ended up buying this model and this review was the one that tipped it for me, it is sitting less than a metre from me and i love it mate.
Tts going to be a challenge because i have about the same amount of musical affinity as does someone who has been deaf for their entire life (i didnt even listen to music until i was 24) so hopefully this will ignite some sort of spark of interest :)
Thanks a lot you’ve helped me chose
But what about the sostenuto pedals? I really need it! Can I buy one and plug it in too, along with the sustain pedal?
Thanks for the review - very helpful
I own this keyboard but I have no idea how to plug it in into a amp or a PA ?
If you stumble on one of these (I’ve seen them sell at around a hundred bucks), it makes a great inexpensive midi controller for another sound source. And its own inbuilt sounds are pretty good. If you use another board to control it, that board will play the ‘layer’ sound.
I bought this piano before I even knew what middle C was. I wanted something simple and slim and affordable w/ hammer action to learn on. Even with chorus and reverb turned on when I press a key and let go it cuts out. I mean a regular piano does that too I guess but it sounds really choppy. And the sustain is on and off no half. The keys clunk but it never bothered me. I never use it with headphones so maybe that sounds better. I don't know maybe it feels too cheap. I'm looking to get somethin
Biology lab/Music rehearsal room, love it and thanks..
How much did you pay? I see it's discontinued, & I am looking to buy it used from someone. I don't want to pay too much for it.
How are you able to plug it into an amp?? it doesn't have an output jack?
what a great review
@daeotlyit I ordered the CDP-120 from Musicians' friend yesterday too! What a great price, esp with the thanksgiving offer. Wish I saw watched this vid beforehand, but it supports my decision to buy it so I'm really looking forward to getting it :D Thanks
so it's actually heavier than a real piano? Wow, if so I'm definitely buying this thing!
does it have a audio input?
Thanks for the great review.
What's the difference between this and the CDP 120?
Thanks for the review on the piano. I'm a beginning piano lessons now in my mid 20's and am looking for a digital piano for practicing. By the way - I don't think you sound like Kermit at all.
Thanks this is fabulous!
How is your Casio holding up after almost a year, are you still happy with it? Any issues with wobbly keys, key noise?
I’ve had mine for 7-8 years and its in perfect condition lol
Yes i know im 7 years late lmao
Aren't the keys loud?
THankyou very much for the effort... helped a lot
i think it will be better for starters like me so that my finger muscles will be trained with heavier keys more, what do you think please advice :\
i've got mine today, it's one of my best investments.
Nice review!
It's 2016.
Does it still work?
yep. Nothing broken, same sound. All good.
I bought mine in 2007. I never had any problem. If you use it properly you could play music for many many years.
@@hombrealadoo I bought my Casio cdp-100 in the summer of 2009 from the Guitar Center in Virginia Beach. They had a special place in my heart. If you gave can food goods for the in-store homeless shelter charity program, it was essentially a box for collecting food stuffs and they gave you $100 dollars off the advertised price. My cpd-100 is still in mint condition. Everything is is like the day I got it. Awesome and still sounds good to me I will be using it for years to come.
thxx for the great review.
Best review, thanks a lot for this :)
hah! i've owned this for 4 years and i never realized about turning off the touch response. anyways im changing to a korg now
I have this keyboard. Learned on it but I think it sucks. I pretty much have sustain on all the time
@jfizzay
Hi, I'm interesting in buying this model as I'm on a budget. Can you elaborate why you have to use sustain all the time, is the sound too dry? Can't that be fixed in various options (chrous, reverb?)
Also did you notice any wear and tear after using it for a while, like noisy or wobbly keys etc.
I forget now...I think it says in the video. Something like $350 I think.
Thank you I'm going to buy a CDP 120 for $349...what do you think? Anyway great review....
p.s. what are you doing in a biology lab :P ???
Thank you so much
Is that a chemistry lab that you're filming in?
Nope, a Biology lab. I teach Biology.
considering there's an entire shelf of books with "Biology" written on them, Biology
Is this the same as the “cdp s100”?
Really helpful review .. I think Ive found one R
Does anyone know the name of the song that plays when you hit the 'DEMO' or 'PLAY/STOP' button on a CDP 100? I'd really like to find some sheet music for it.
Sand Coffin no idea
But do you know how to change the song? At has "Song select" buttons but it doesn't work for me
victor sodéus No idea then; I didn't even notice the song 'select button' until now to be honest. xD
I understand this is an old question, but the demo songs are listed in the keyboard's control manual:
GRAND PIANO 1: Etude Op.25-9 by F. F. Chopin
GRAND PIANO 2: Norwegische Taenze 2 by E. Grieg
ELECTRIC PIANO: Original
HARPSICHORD: Gavotte [Franzoesische Suite 5] by J. S. Bach
STRINGS: Intermezzo Sinfonico [Cavalleria Rustica] by P. Mascagni
*0* Thank you!!! I had given up hope of a reply, this has made my day. xD
We purchased this keyboard a while back and use an x style stand. It's not stable. Where can we purchase a stand for this 88 key keyboard? A console style stand.
can i plug this into my peavy electric guitar amp?
How to fix the Keys or Down please help
@mrmartinmartin Pretty sure he's Canadian.
love u dude
Okay, it's actually a little heavier than most pianos. I mean, it was a good attempt to replicate the feel of a real piano on a 'budget' keyboard, but yes, they're a little heavier than the real deal
I'd be okay with that too.
Thanks for the review.... i just got one cdp 120....
and it does have that annoying key sound...
otherwise its great...
My parents bought me this one a thousand years ago, and I am still playing it. It is not perfect: the sound buzzes at high volume, and you need more force than on a real piano to press the keys, but I love this instrument, and I will never throw it away or sell it.
😂😂😂, so it's a little heavier than a real piano
Thanks, dude.