I just wanted to add my comment that I have recently bought this piano and I watched both this and the other video and I have to say the action to me is a non issue. This is a beautiful digital piano and from someone who is classically trained and wanted a digital piano that would emulate that acoustic feel this ticks all the boxes. There are so many options on this for things like touch response it even gives you things like the option of how much you want to hear the 'pedal' hitting the strings. There is no way I could get an acoustic piano that sounds this good without spending thousands which I don't have - I love this piano and the hundreds of options is just mindbending. Thanks for the review 😊
Everyone has different playing styles and different hands. Honestly, it's very subjective, so I would just say play one and see if it suits you. I also play guitar and I can also say that not every model works for me. As a Casio PX-5s owner, personally I like the feel over some Roland's and Yamaha's I've owned in the past. But It's really up to each individual.
Hello, thank you for this demonstration and review. Quite helpful to finally decide which piano suits my need. Just have a quick question. Does the arranger section support custom arrangements? I mean in a case I want to create custom styles for accompaniment. Thanks
Jack's beautiful playing illustrates that if you're the average player (whether gigging or at home) you should stop worrying about this keyboard or that keyboard. For most people, you need to buy a board, get it home, and just play! Most keyboards these days are so good! Stop the fuss!
Great. Exactly what's my point of view. So many ;;golden hands'' in the comment section . All like ''concert pianist'' level. Should have the £ to buy Fazioli than :)))). The truth , all digital pianos make great studying instruments. In the 90 s one would not dream at this to become a standard. Hammer action keys.
I agree, this is a nice board. The action in these are quiet, not loud and clankly whilst using headphones I think the pianos and EP’s sound better than the pX 560, better sustain.
Here in Vancouver... Miles Black (the guy who transcribed Oscar Peterson's solos for PG Music/Band In A Box), Michael Creber (was in KD Lang's band amongst other professional accomplishments), and noted composer/arranger/pianist Bill Sample are all digging their Casio's and no complaints about the action...
For everyone who has seen the video taking the action, while the points he’s putting out are valid, don’t let that sway you from trying out this instrument. If you like the feel and sounds, and it suits you go for it. After so it’s an instrument for your enjoyment😊
It sounds really good and thanks Jack for an excellent demo. With the expression pedal capability, and being able to control it from an iPad app, it's compelling as a stage keyboard. If they brought it out in 73 or 76 note form, it would be perfect.
Thanks for the review. Looking for an inexpensive upgrade to my gig piano and this weight and the sounds and the pitch bender is gonna help me a lot. Great honest review
I'n new to digital pianos and I found James' video (The one you refer to without naming or linking, because apparently "We don't talk about you know") very refreshing in a world of so much marketing and models, sales people dictating the lingo, etc. Obviously that guy from The Piano Forever did not make the argument that a Fiesta is what he's trying to expect more from. I'm glad to hear a legit critic who knows what he's talking about, just like when you hear frank speak in sports or other types of reviews not based on "X company sent me...". For the record, as most of us I think are smart consumers, I ended up purchasing a Casio, but not those models. I spent a lot of time watching a lot of reviews and reading specs, considering what we needed, portability, action, features, etc. The main issue with that whole fiasco was how he was vilified for simply having his backed up POV. If they treat him that way, imagine the rest of us. It's not a good move and they could have just said, that's what we did for these models, it seems like people like them, and we always take feedback from all types of players for our various product lines... and move on. But, they say they don't sacrifice and that they do, they can't argue against what he found so they try to say the test is bad (then show us the right tone) - like he said, if it's a feature, it's one he didn't like. I think that his take was that that particular issue with the weight of the black keys isn't one for any keyboards worth looking into. If this was on some brand he wouldn't even look at then that would be the Fiesta... I think he took the time and they should have too. Anyway, fun content! keep it up.
Oh wow. Casio are back! I've missed their pro gear for the last 30 years. It sounds amazing and let's hope the go back to full metal jacket, as before. Yes checked that video you mentioned Jack. I reckon I told him straight from a musicians perspective. your 9:11 (don't you worry about a thing) intro chord! NICE
I'd agree with Jack on the action comments. If you are to judge every digital piano by the same yardstick then of course this is not going to perform favourably. You can make the case that perhaps the Roland FP30 or Yamaha P125 are better choices in a similar price range (and incidentally I went with the Yamaha because the speakers are monstrous compared to the Casio and I use it for musical theatre rehearsals and background piano gigs with no external amplifier) but having owned previous iterations of the Privia line and gigged with them, they are very good for 1) Gigging pianists 2) Beginners with serious space or budgetary constraints. While I would agree with James at TPF that you wouldn't want to play too much classical music on this instrument, most of the repertoire he's playing is at the top end of the spectrum and if you've invested in your craft to that degree you will have at some point upgraded to something which better fits your skillset
The TPF guy is an elitist! I love my Casio but if you strictly want to train for a classical concert you're going to spend a few grand on a piano. The rest of us love the Casio!
I was interested in the critic's review where he showed that when hitting a black key and a white key at the same time, the black key sounded first. Or playing arpeggios with black and white keys, the time is off. I think he was reviewing the 1000 and 3000. I played a 3100 at a local GC and didn't have that experience. Maybe Casio corrected it somehow.
For me, who will start studying piano, it will be the 1100, despite all the PianoFirever bashing! I am the opposite of the architect he quotes: for people like me, form precedes function, and a piano has to be red 😂 Since it is available in this color, the Casio will always be my choice for "banging" boogie+rock'n roll piano 😀
Enjoyed your presentation. You briefly mentioned it having both pitch bend and mod wheel capabilities. Trying to wrap my head around this. Seeing how there is a single wheel, are both functions available simultaneously, or do you have to choose one or the other?
Where can I buy this, please? I search their official store but it isn't available yet. I really wanted to buy it ASAP for the upcoming event. I'll be waiting for a response.
Can any speak to how this compares to the PX-5s? In terms of sounds and live performance. Also can you edit the sounds and what options do you have for cabinets and effects. I currently own the PX-5s and potentially would upgrade.
Would be great to have a video on how to connect the Casio PX-S3100 to external speakers and other gadgets as shown in this video. You can also promote some brands of speakers, amplifiers etc. Also very innovative of you to have a under-the-desk slide-in for keyboard which viewers would be interested to know how to acquire. Thanks!
it's the same with this as with practically any other stage piano. Use the line outs to connect to speakers/PA , use MIDI over USB (or bluetooth) to connect to a DAW. With this in mind, you should be able to find plenty of tutorials online, since it's pretty much universal (this keyboard is the same as pretty much any other professional stage piano in this regard). Hope this helps point you in the right direction :)
here he is using garageband as his DAW (free on any ios device if you have one, free for mac too I think). You can connect this keyboard (or any other bluetooth-enabled MIDI keyboard) to an iPad or iPhone using bluetooth, as he is here. To a mac or PC too. Perhaps have a look for some basic garageband tutorials online, if you have a Mac or ios device to use it with.
Jack, funny i have seen James reviews and yeah he seems to have a bee in his bonnet about Casio. I think they are getting better and better and a lot of it is perceived lack of quality due to Casio mostly doing entry level keys. I got my first keyboard CTX 700 from them first lockdown 2020-(in Australia) and its now my controller and i could easily busk or do a cafe gig with it. By the way you do the best demos because you play riffs appropriate to the tones, like in the genres they are meant to be played in. No point in playing classical pieces on Rhodes sounds haha and you're a funny geezer. Anyway all the best guys, rock on !!
Im looking for a weighted now, this could be in the running. Wanted the Roland FP30x but cant get them in Australia due to supply chain issues. Maybe ill wait....? know any as good?
@@sunrise5803 just bought this one, waiting for it to come from bris to melb. I was almost sold on the Roland fp30x but having a mod wheel and 650 more sounds sold me on this one, as the comparison Vid with this one and the Roland showed lots of similarities other than that. Anyhoo, just thought it was funny coz I also got my first keyboard the CTX 700 in 2020. But yeah I couldn’t figure out how to make it my controller, plus I’m fond of pads for drumming so I use a novation mini mk3 for that… and this digital piano will be for learning how to play Elton John and such, and recording sounds directly from it, and jams/performances :) Did you end up purchasing the Roland?
I own this thing and it sounds better than SEVERAL other expensive keyboards I have owned including the MODX, GENOS, KORG NAUTILUS, and Rolland rd88. The pianos on this sound great, and the keys feel great despite the complaints of some.
Where did you purchase it? I'm in Canada, asked CASIO Canada about a release date almost two weeks ago, no answer. BTW, I still have the Peivia PX350 and PX560.
@@henrythaler4419 I have the px s1100 (should have noted that), but the piano sounds are the same as the px s3100. I owned the px 560 and the keys were not good, and the piano sounds much better on the px s1100 and 3100. There was too much looseness on the keys in the px 560 - and on this new model they are nice and tight, don't make such a clacking noise and feel great!
As someone who learned to play the piano on an acoustic piano, I have to say for me personally nothing can touch an acoustic piano so far, that's not to say when digital pianos are released on to the market they aren't great, it's all down to personal choice. Piano Forever despite having great piano reviews which I cannot fault the guy, however, coming from an acoustic piano background also, it can be very difficult to go from acoustic to digital if you have learned and trained on acoustic. I've bought several digital pianos in the past, there was always something I never liked using digital, I feel the closest I've ever come to an acoustic piano was when I played a Kawai MP7SE, the sounds were fantastic and just as important the key bed was probably the closest to a real acoustic piano. I moved over to using a weighted midi controller and using VST software for my piano sounds, to which I've found my niche sounds and a great key bed. As ever great video Jack, keep up the great work.
That's an awesome combination. And that's what I am intending to get myself as well. Could you please share as to which is the weighted midi controller that you got?
What desk are you using Jack? need something that I can have the keyboard slung underneath and normal work stuff on top. Any recommendations. Love your stuff
Hi Guru - it’s made by a company called Output (essentially it’s called the Output Desk) that weirdly started off making plugins and software. The best but about it is that it easily accommodated my Nord Stage 88 underneath, I highly recommend it - thanks for watching and the kind words mate ✊
Hello Jack. What audio interface would you recommand to plug my px s3000 and my guitar. I would like to connect my px line out to the back of the audio interface and the guitar to the front. Do i need any amplication between the piano and interface line in. Also i would like to have the midi option. And a good headphone output for high impedance hp. Do i need a gain knob on the interface for the px s3000 line out. Thank you for your advices.
After having bought this model, I have to say the black keys are an issue if you're a classically trained pianist. Chopin's Waltz in C sharp minor, which is one of my favorite pieces, is practically impossible to play as it's almost all black keys in the chorus.
Hello, thank you for this demonstration and review. Quite helpful to finally decide which piano suits my need. Just have a quick question. Does the arranger section support custom arrangements? I mean in a case I want to create custom styles for accompaniment. Thanks
I have a Casio CGP for plinking around on. I love the feel of the keybed, though I am a horrible amateur. The samples are usable, even if the effects are not. I’m sure a Nord Stage or Yamaha Montage would be a much better board/synth. But for about 500 bucks for the Casio vs 4000 for the others, it’ll do just fine for me. If I need better tones/patches/voices, I can use iPad, laptop or patch in my Juno DS or Reface DX. Someday I’ll have a nice keyboard that does it all, for a few grand. If I ever have a reason to get one.
Thanks for this video! Quick question, when using wireless midi to the IPad, then the audio was sent back to the Casio’s then the keyboard speakers? Or did the audio was sent somewhere else from the iPad? (Audio interface, wireless speakers..) Thx again
Hi Alexis, good question and good spot the audio was going straight from the iPad to the Audio Interface. You could probably use the Bluetooth Audio as well but I would guess there would be a tad too much latency from my experience with these things. Thanks for stopping by ✊
Infact I bought a privia 3000 despite James powel piano forever jibe. Cause the casio advantages just works for me. And the keyboard doesn't hamper my playing style.. The only thing I don't like are the rear speakers. And also I prefer yamaha piano sound which is missing hence forcing me to use midi vst and hence I am now missing the wireless midi feature present in the 3100
I think James did a good job exposing the potential issue with the action. Clearly it’s not going to affect all styles of playing, but I will say that with someone who has a “classically trained” background, I can see the action being a problem for some well known pieces. Growing up, a huge portion of my playing was classical, and you really can notice something like the key action issue James posted. However, I think given the price point, the likelihood is that most buying this model will not be “seasoned” enough to tell the difference. James is obviously classically trained, and a very good pianist too. Naturally he’d notice the issue.
@@antm1065 Have you not seen the other guys vids that he is referring to? The man is clearly a very good pianist, and appears to be classically trained.
@@squeakD That other guy is also a certain kind of youtuber that gets a bit obsessed. I'm not saying he doesn't have valid points, but people have different needs and likes. He clearly finds one aspect critical, which is ok. But then he attacks Casio has a company as a whole, which I find a bit much. I bought the 3100 for my daughter who loves it, she also has an acoustic piano, plays on all kinds of different piano's really. She is classically trained. Some people want the perfect (in their eyes) tool/instrument otherwise it is the end of the world, other people don't mind that much and just get on with it. We got the 3100 because of budget, the integration with apps specifically and the portability so she can play when we visit family (our family is all in different countries in Europe).
It's something I would buy for young people , because what it offers will whet their appetite,...I could see a ten year old playing this,and adding that Casio synth for his first dual manual performance
WOW, James' video is still making waves after all this time! Casio must be horrified! 🤣 I've played early Rhodes, 90s synth & weighted action before they used actual graded hammer mechanisms, so I'm game for anything!
new to all this, but at least you say his name. Casio seems to have just rebranded the same line too. I wanted his updates where he even takes the keyboards apart.
Yea Jack!, James (PianoForever) knows his stuff, but I agree, he can be quite harsh on cheap & reasonably priced gear. If this action thing was an issue for my MP11SE or a Korg SV, then yes that's not good bro! But like u say, it's cheap as 88's go and so versatile! Great demo as usual dude, big up to u & the Falcon :) P.s check James (PianoForever) with new Moog, he ain't got a clue he's that classical LOL :)
I'm not sure he does know his stuff. He talks like he does, but personally I don't rate him as a reviewer or a musician. I find him arrogant, entitled and a prime bullsh*ter.
Why nobody talks about black keys noise? Some of them are too noisy like rattle. My piano has a "rattle effect" in black keys of fourth octave, and this "rattle" is louder than sound of keys (on 50% volume).
Hi Bro, congratulations for your channel. It's pretty straight to the point how I like it. I really need your opinion: I'm confused if I buy the Studiologic Numa X Piano or Casio PX-S3100 BK Privia What I'm looking for is: Good sounds from A. Piano, E. Piano, Pad, Brass, Lead, Organ Acordion etc Layar and Split function, at least 3 parts and mainly, Good keys with Hammer Action. Thank you in advance for your help
I think Casio pricing is bringing music instrument affordability to the masses. This is good for the music industry too. I think the slight key weight different does not offset its pricing, compactness and connectivity. Cheers!
Jack is clearly upset in this review. And he's right, this piano is really cool. It's a simple instrument, made to be portable, full of different sounds and features, and portable. There are other entry level pianos with great keybeds that probably will have only five or six sounds on it, it's just a different product. I love a good keybed, it's a really important feature for me, but it's a specific feature.
Living in small apartments this keyboard is great for the space constrained. Agree on the points on the action. Whilst I’m a classical player it’s impossible to expect a full grand piano experience in such a small casing. I looked at the Kawaii ES-920 which has an amazing key action but the size and bulk of the unit is just too much.
The action issues with this piano are overblown. If your major criteria is accurate action, maybe this isn't the digital piano you're after for sure. I had researched these extensively, including watching PianoForever's video so I was well aware of the issue. Having played them all, I ended up buying the Casio (PX-S3000 specifically) and just like the CTK-611 I bought nearly 30 years ago after similar research, I made the right purchase *for me*. I am not demanding of my action, the action on this feels fine, it's light and can be easily dragged around, has good line outs and can even run off AA batteries in a pinch...and I love the added sounds and features you get for the price. Obviously, buy the right piano for your needs, but be reasonable about what you're expecting in this price range. There will be trade-offs.
I've been looking to purchase my first DP and whilst I really like the features/form factor or the casio, I have to admit that the whole key action controversy had me spooked. The reality is however that I'm a total novice and this will not make a blind bit of difference to me and so i'm going to put that out of my head and get the DP that suitable for my needs. If I don't make it to Carnegie Hall, it will not be because of a Casio.
@@MrUnderwurlde Absolutely. If you find yourself hugely concerned about the action---and make no mistake, some people will genuinely care if they want some particular kind of action---then definitely take that into account; however, you should try not get sucked into some of the hyperbole surrounding this subject (I almost did myself). Being fair, I'm just a person who plays guitar and piano in a casual 3-piece, and like to have some keyboard-like frills on my piano where I can get it; I'm not a classically trained concert pianist or something.
Damm, you're so polite and nice addressing the trashing of this beautiful and cool instrument that you won me. Also, the piano sounds sound quite well sampled and nuanced. I think perhaps I can consider myself a professional player (I have no degree in music, only an incomplete bachelor's and an incomplete doctorate in musicology, but people used to say that I'm a professional. Whatever), but I can't afford a Nord or a YC, although I usually perform in one owned by some institutions or studios. I was looking for a 88-weighted instrument for myself, it can be a controller with reasonably good internal sounds and good action, so I can gig if necessary and rehearse without turning on all the laptop stuff. I'm still considering getting a Roland RD-88, but with a newborn baby at home and a war at the borders, money is shorter than ever. Then, I saw this Casio, and I had this preconception about the brand as many other musicians. But heard Stu's review from Merrian, saw your own, read the specs, and cannot ignore how slim and pretty this board is. The nit-picking genius boy is an impressive classic pianist, but it was too harsh and is too much elite, typical of virtuosos with a classical education, Im not sure that was fair. Thanks for the video and greetings for Latvia.
I totally agree with you re that nit-picker..he gets on my nerves ..I've been comparing the pxs1100 with thr Rolands, yamahas etc that are fighting it out in that price/spec bracket and I was so surprised that I ended up preferring the casio. For me, I much prefer the default piano patch (didn't like toomany of the others tbh) but Iloved the feel of the keys and the amount you can dig in to the tone despite a relatively shorted stretch of travel.. I hated the yamaha p121 piano sound - sound too generic to my ears . Roland was nicer but too metallc when played hard.. So Uwas going to get the px1100 but now I think it#ll be the 3100, for the extra 676 patches.. I've been in touch with the Japanese maestro on YT who reviews all types of keyboard - he's apro and boughtthe pxs1100..so iz can't be too shabby 🙂
Arguably I'm not much of a pianist, but after two years of owning px-s3000 I'd say the action is not a problem at all. Surely if you're a classical musician used to a real piano, this one may fall a bit short. There is another issue, however, which I consider a much bigger problem. Oddly enough for me it's hardly ever mentioned. Namely - fiddling with effects is extremely bothersome. Say you like the basic sound of a piano or whatever and you want to add a bit of compression, drive and phaser - you're looking at countless presses of buttons and descending into the seventh ring of hell of menus and categories (if even possible at all, since there is no option of choosing effects freely - you're limited to tweakable preconfigured FX chains). Alright, I might be slightly exaggerating, but I do feel very strongly that this is absolutely the weakest point of this, otherwise very nice, instrument. Unfortunately, this issue hasn't apparently been addressed with the updated s3100.
once the tweaking has been done, can you save them as presets? Or do you have to go through bothersome tweaking each time? Also, have you tried configuring effects with the phone app instead? Curious for my own use cases
Jack diplomatically poo-poos James' obsession with gram weights on ultra- portable/light keys, and who, I believe, is just trying to set himself apart form the reviewers pack. I could watch/listen to Jack all day, but no more James. Even Piano Man Chuck is preferable.
Thing is, at the end of the day, no matter how you look at it, its NOT a real grand piano... So yea, action will never NOT be flawed if you tunnel vision so hard into comparing it to a Grand Piano and dont see the Privia line for what it is... A DIGITAL PIANO.
Thanks Jack. If piano forever is an awsome piano player I feel like I am Horovitz level:))))). You made my day.. Anyway , I know his videos and etc. He's also complaining about Nord keybeds, which go perfectly for Molina or Mike Bereal , as we know ( who become a Nord endorser / image as he was playing Nords long before that) and many others at this killer level. I find his videos funny....at max. As about piano playing, his phrasing sucks like in he has none :))( I mean his Claire de Lune and etc ). As about jazz and etc, he's a joke. Not a good one:)) .I don;t understand how a person at your level says he's cool. Maybe you're just being nice. Coming back to the point , Casio has great products and as you said...you can't feel the difference . I will make my comment easier to understand. I got tired of all these wannabe internet ''virtuosos'' ( including the ones in comments) who keep whining about the actions. A bunch of guys who will never play a great stage or etc. And the actions that are available today on ANY digital are far more better than let's say an old vienese mechanic piano which was a max some people could afford till digitals came along . Still great pianists got trained like this. On crap acoustic pianos. Plus any digital will give you something that is priceless . Hours of ''mechanical ;'' study at very low volume . If one would like the REAL DEAL ( and if you are really at THAT level of golden hands) that would mean you have the £££££ to buy a Fazioli or Steinway or whatever is suitable to taste , touch ,music needs. Anyway , you have some of best presentation videos and best analyse available on the net. And great playing as well.
Regarding the controversy, at some level I agree with you - not terribly expensive pianos, BUT you can get other electric pianos where the action is not messed up at the same price point. Now, one can argue that for users that don't demand excellent key action, the compromise to make this piano slimmer is worth it to them. I think from more demanding users, it is not an acceptable trade-off, and Casio should just admit that they made a compromise to slim down these pianos.
@@towjam2359 Yes, not having this is always a disappointment: the keyboard is already digital, they just need to send this over USB, doesn't seem like a lot of work. Roland and Yamaha usually do it, but it's not that common elsewhere, Kawai I think doesn't, neither does Nord
If you’re playing outdoors or in bright light, you’d never be able to change sounds as the lack of physical buttons makes it nearly impossible to find anything, and it’s a fingerprint hog!
HAHHAH I knew which Video u ment without me even knowing his name xDDD!!! He rants the shit out of this casio modell, because he sees this with his "Piano Eyes", which is no problem and actually I like him too, BUT if u see the casio 3100 with the eyes of an half - keyboarder / half- pianist, it's the most perfect Modell u can buy especially for this Price. I have it here and I'm addicted to the keys they have their own quality.
Verry cool video, Jack! Thank you for your honesty when it comes to actions and for even mentioning James of ThePianoForever. Yep, this guy is very, very picky, but from the viewpoint of a classical pianist this is completely understandable. I also studied classical piano and I can pretty much relate to what James is talking about when it comes to actions - although of course you are right: Your demands should not be TOO high when it comes to a digital piano which only costs a few hundred bucks. Have you ever checked out Stu Harrison's reviews on Merriam Pianos -> ua-cam.com/users/MerriamPianos (the one on the two new Casios is here: ua-cam.com/video/sRdz74bYxxU/v-deo.html) - Stu is probably somehow in the middle between you and James: Actions and keybeds are important to him, but he is not as "extreme" as James is.
@@Gray-Wolf-Media yep, in his most recent video that was his complaint (and obviously disappointed they did not take the opportunity to fix the action)
Yes. Do becareful when cleaning digital piano especially with a wet cloth as any drips can destroy the electronics below. However, dust accumulation is the one that often seep into the circuitry and cause all sorts of problems. Always remember to cover the digital keyboard with a cloth or plastic cover after every use. I learnt the hard way.
I had a Casio PSX3000 but sold it and replaced it with an IMHO vastly superior Roland RD88. Admittedly, the Casio offered a lot of decent sounds and rhythms/accompaniments, but it's user interface was anything but user friendly! To be honest. It was a complete PITA! The lack of a dedicated modulation wheel was also very unfortunate. It's form factor was great and the fact that you could use it battery powered is great, but that crappy user interface and tiny screen..... Agggghhhh!!!!! Oh yeah the Roland is IMHO superior when it comes to dedicated acoustic pianos, electric pianos and organs. The Casio organs are frankly crap and I'm very fussy with my organ sounds.
Who cares? Casio did an instrument in a certain price tag and trying to get to maximum portability. If you want a ''real deal'' buy Nord . And organ on this one sound great.
@@cooltrades7469 who cares? Obviously I do enough to have an opinion about an instrument that I paid for and wasn't entirely happy with. The last time I checked, we still were allowed to have opinions, even ones that you don't care about and frankly. comparing a Casio PXS to a Nord is akin to comparing a apples with walnuts.
I just wanted to add my comment that I have recently bought this piano and I watched both this and the other video and I have to say the action to me is a non issue. This is a beautiful digital piano and from someone who is classically trained and wanted a digital piano that would emulate that acoustic feel this ticks all the boxes. There are so many options on this for things like touch response it even gives you things like the option of how much you want to hear the 'pedal' hitting the strings. There is no way I could get an acoustic piano that sounds this good without spending thousands which I don't have - I love this piano and the hundreds of options is just mindbending. Thanks for the review 😊
I just bought one as well and totally agree! I previously owned a Roland FP-30 and a Yamaha P-125 and the Casio is my favorite
Everyone has different playing styles and different hands. Honestly, it's very subjective, so I would just say play one and see if it suits you. I also play guitar and I can also say that not every model works for me. As a Casio PX-5s owner, personally I like the feel over some Roland's and Yamaha's I've owned in the past. But It's really up to each individual.
Thanks so much for your review
Hello,
thank you for this demonstration and review. Quite helpful to finally decide which piano suits my need.
Just have a quick question. Does the arranger section support custom arrangements? I mean in a case I want to create custom styles for accompaniment.
Thanks
What do you think of kawai ?
Jack's beautiful playing illustrates that if you're the average player (whether gigging or at home) you should stop worrying about this keyboard or that keyboard. For most people, you need to buy a board, get it home, and just play! Most keyboards these days are so good! Stop the fuss!
The features make up for all this keyboard shortcomings imo
Great. Exactly what's my point of view. So many ;;golden hands'' in the comment section . All like ''concert pianist'' level. Should have the £ to buy Fazioli than :)))). The truth , all digital pianos make great studying instruments. In the 90 s one would not dream at this to become a standard. Hammer action keys.
Piano Forever doesn’t know what he’s taking about. I’ve been playing for 30 something years, have the 3000 and LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. 😃
I agree, this is a nice board. The action in these are quiet, not loud and clankly whilst using headphones
I think the pianos and EP’s sound better than the pX 560, better sustain.
Here in Vancouver... Miles Black (the guy who transcribed Oscar Peterson's solos for PG Music/Band In A Box), Michael Creber (was in KD Lang's band amongst other professional accomplishments), and noted composer/arranger/pianist Bill Sample are all digging their Casio's and no complaints about the action...
Yep , just the wihning tribe of '' you tube golden hands:)))))
The piano sounds and overall functionality is really good. Thanks for this review. Jack you managed to make a pretty good sounding “oooh” sound 👍🏻
For everyone who has seen the video taking the action, while the points he’s putting out are valid, don’t let that sway you from trying out this instrument. If you like the feel and sounds, and it suits you go for it. After so it’s an instrument for your enjoyment😊
I have this piano and it's absolutely amazing. A gorgeous instrument and the key action is great imho.
It sounds really good and thanks Jack for an excellent demo. With the expression pedal capability, and being able to control it from an iPad app, it's compelling as a stage keyboard. If they brought it out in 73 or 76 note form, it would be perfect.
Well said.. about thrashing the key action unnecessarily...
Thanks for the review. Looking for an inexpensive upgrade to my gig piano and this weight and the sounds and the pitch bender is gonna help me a lot. Great honest review
I'n new to digital pianos and I found James' video (The one you refer to without naming or linking, because apparently "We don't talk about you know") very refreshing in a world of so much marketing and models, sales people dictating the lingo, etc. Obviously that guy from The Piano Forever did not make the argument that a Fiesta is what he's trying to expect more from. I'm glad to hear a legit critic who knows what he's talking about, just like when you hear frank speak in sports or other types of reviews not based on "X company sent me...". For the record, as most of us I think are smart consumers, I ended up purchasing a Casio, but not those models. I spent a lot of time watching a lot of reviews and reading specs, considering what we needed, portability, action, features, etc. The main issue with that whole fiasco was how he was vilified for simply having his backed up POV. If they treat him that way, imagine the rest of us. It's not a good move and they could have just said, that's what we did for these models, it seems like people like them, and we always take feedback from all types of players for our various product lines... and move on. But, they say they don't sacrifice and that they do, they can't argue against what he found so they try to say the test is bad (then show us the right tone) - like he said, if it's a feature, it's one he didn't like. I think that his take was that that particular issue with the weight of the black keys isn't one for any keyboards worth looking into. If this was on some brand he wouldn't even look at then that would be the Fiesta... I think he took the time and they should have too. Anyway, fun content! keep it up.
nice vid as always mate really enjoy your videos keep it up mate. Regards from London
Absolutely on par with Jack on this one... About the drama... Just my 2 cents. 👌
Oh wow. Casio are back! I've missed their pro gear for the last 30 years. It sounds amazing and let's hope the go back to full metal jacket, as before. Yes checked that video you mentioned Jack. I reckon I told him straight from a musicians perspective. your 9:11 (don't you worry about a thing) intro chord! NICE
Ordered mine from this company today just waiting approval on payment I cannot wait this review sold it to me!!
i went with the kawai mp7se and i couldn’t be happier. the kawai mp7se literally has the acoustic feeling keys
love CASIO looks / sounds / feel / cost & functionality (cts1 and cts500 pro-player) 🎹😍
I'd agree with Jack on the action comments. If you are to judge every digital piano by the same yardstick then of course this is not going to perform favourably. You can make the case that perhaps the Roland FP30 or Yamaha P125 are better choices in a similar price range (and incidentally I went with the Yamaha because the speakers are monstrous compared to the Casio and I use it for musical theatre rehearsals and background piano gigs with no external amplifier) but having owned previous iterations of the Privia line and gigged with them, they are very good for 1) Gigging pianists 2) Beginners with serious space or budgetary constraints. While I would agree with James at TPF that you wouldn't want to play too much classical music on this instrument, most of the repertoire he's playing is at the top end of the spectrum and if you've invested in your craft to that degree you will have at some point upgraded to something which better fits your skillset
The TPF guy is an elitist! I love my Casio but if you strictly want to train for a classical concert you're going to spend a few grand on a piano. The rest of us love the Casio!
I was interested in the critic's review where he showed that when hitting a black key and a white key at the same time, the black key sounded first. Or playing arpeggios with black and white keys, the time is off. I think he was reviewing the 1000 and 3000. I played a 3100 at a local GC and didn't have that experience. Maybe Casio corrected it somehow.
For me, who will start studying piano, it will be the 1100, despite all the PianoFirever bashing! I am the opposite of the architect he quotes: for people like me, form precedes function, and a piano has to be red 😂 Since it is available in this color, the Casio will always be my choice for "banging" boogie+rock'n roll piano 😀
I understand he has the piano on top of the desk so we can see it. I am curious, does it fit in the keyboard tray of the output desk?
Enjoyed your presentation. You briefly mentioned it having both pitch bend and mod wheel capabilities. Trying to wrap my head around this. Seeing how there is a single wheel, are both functions available simultaneously, or do you have to choose one or the other?
Thanks so much for your video. You brought up valid points on the nitpicking aspect. Casio deserves better credit.
Where can I buy this, please? I search their official store but it isn't available yet. I really wanted to buy it ASAP for the upcoming event. I'll be waiting for a response.
So if I record on this, will it play back so I can conduct my choir to the play back?
This is a REALLY great keyboard. Really love playing it. So much in there.
Can any speak to how this compares to the PX-5s? In terms of sounds and live performance. Also can you edit the sounds and what options do you have for cabinets and effects. I currently own the PX-5s and potentially would upgrade.
not comparable, totally different machines, way too much to write down here. Download the manual(s) and look by yourself
does it have USB port for midi out? thanks, so I can use Cubase with this keyboard for record midi notes? thanks.
Would be great to have a video on how to connect the Casio PX-S3100 to external speakers and other gadgets as shown in this video. You can also promote some brands of speakers, amplifiers etc. Also very innovative of you to have a under-the-desk slide-in for keyboard which viewers would be interested to know how to acquire. Thanks!
it's the same with this as with practically any other stage piano. Use the line outs to connect to speakers/PA , use MIDI over USB (or bluetooth) to connect to a DAW. With this in mind, you should be able to find plenty of tutorials online, since it's pretty much universal (this keyboard is the same as pretty much any other professional stage piano in this regard).
Hope this helps point you in the right direction :)
here he is using garageband as his DAW (free on any ios device if you have one, free for mac too I think). You can connect this keyboard (or any other bluetooth-enabled MIDI keyboard) to an iPad or iPhone using bluetooth, as he is here. To a mac or PC too.
Perhaps have a look for some basic garageband tutorials online, if you have a Mac or ios device to use it with.
@@Muzikman127 Thanks Musikman!
What is that app you use to play a sample instrument? (2:05)
with the bluetooth midi, is the sound coming from the piano or is he recording sound from his ipad?
Jack, funny i have seen James reviews and yeah he seems to have a bee in his bonnet about Casio. I think they are getting better and better and a lot of it is perceived lack of quality due to Casio mostly doing entry level keys. I got my first keyboard CTX 700 from them first lockdown 2020-(in Australia) and its now my controller and i could easily busk or do a cafe gig with it. By the way you do the best demos because you play riffs appropriate to the tones, like in the genres they are meant to be played in. No point in playing classical pieces on Rhodes sounds haha and you're a funny geezer. Anyway all the best guys, rock on !!
Im looking for a weighted now, this could be in the running. Wanted the Roland FP30x but cant get them in Australia due to supply chain issues. Maybe ill wait....? know any as good?
@@sunrise5803 just bought this one, waiting for it to come from bris to melb. I was almost sold on the Roland fp30x but having a mod wheel and 650 more sounds sold me on this one, as the comparison Vid with this one and the Roland showed lots of similarities other than that.
Anyhoo, just thought it was funny coz I also got my first keyboard the CTX 700 in 2020. But yeah I couldn’t figure out how to make it my controller, plus I’m fond of pads for drumming so I use a novation mini mk3 for that… and this digital piano will be for learning how to play Elton John and such, and recording sounds directly from it, and jams/performances :)
Did you end up purchasing the Roland?
casio privias feel nice to me for the price. the stock piano sound is nice too. its a good simple board if you just want to play
CDP-S100 here. Amazing key feel! (For my touch at least.). Cheap and easy to transport!
Would be cool if it had a 73 key model
I own this thing and it sounds better than SEVERAL other expensive keyboards I have owned including the MODX, GENOS, KORG NAUTILUS, and Rolland rd88. The pianos on this sound great, and the keys feel great despite the complaints of some.
Where did you purchase it? I'm in Canada, asked CASIO Canada about a release date almost two weeks ago, no answer. BTW, I still have the Peivia PX350 and PX560.
@@henrythaler4419 I have the px s1100 (should have noted that), but the piano sounds are the same as the px s3100. I owned the px 560 and the keys were not good, and the piano sounds much better on the px s1100 and 3100. There was too much looseness on the keys in the px 560 - and on this new model they are nice and tight, don't make such a clacking noise and feel great!
Where did you buy it? Please. I really wanted to buy this one as soon as possible for the upcoming event. I'll be waiting for a response.
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@@Johnherlihy1 is Cash On Delivery (COD) available?
As someone who learned to play the piano on an acoustic piano, I have to say for me personally nothing can touch an acoustic piano so far, that's not to say when digital pianos are released on to the market they aren't great, it's all down to personal choice. Piano Forever despite having great piano reviews which I cannot fault the guy, however, coming from an acoustic piano background also, it can be very difficult to go from acoustic to digital if you have learned and trained on acoustic. I've bought several digital pianos in the past, there was always something I never liked using digital, I feel the closest I've ever come to an acoustic piano was when I played a Kawai MP7SE, the sounds were fantastic and just as important the key bed was probably the closest to a real acoustic piano. I moved over to using a weighted midi controller and using VST software for my piano sounds, to which I've found my niche sounds and a great key bed. As ever great video Jack, keep up the great work.
That's an awesome combination. And that's what I am intending to get myself as well. Could you please share as to which is the weighted midi controller that you got?
I appreciate your review. What speakers are you playing though? I assume they are not the onboard ones?
👍🏽👍🏽🙂
“The captain” is a rocket. Get Jack back in the original space. Great video mate 👊🏻
Agreed.
1:57 Why do you have a bluetooth MIDI adapter on your nords? Sounds painful!
Quais as melhorias que ouve neste sobre pxs3000?
What desk are you using Jack? need something that I can have the keyboard slung underneath and normal work stuff on top. Any recommendations. Love your stuff
Hi Guru - it’s made by a company called Output (essentially it’s called the Output Desk) that weirdly started off making plugins and software. The best but about it is that it easily accommodated my Nord Stage 88 underneath, I highly recommend it - thanks for watching and the kind words mate ✊
@@jackduxburymusic thank you that's great i'll check it out. Keep doing your amazing stuff. B
Nice review! What was that first song you played?
“How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You” - James Taylor
Roland FP30X vs this ? Does the Roland beat this in every aspect but portability and price ?
Hello Jack. What audio interface would you recommand to plug my px s3000 and my guitar. I would like to connect my px line out to the back of the audio interface and the guitar to the front. Do i need any amplication between the piano and interface line in. Also i would like to have the midi option. And a good headphone output for high impedance hp. Do i need a gain knob on the interface for the px s3000 line out. Thank you for your advices.
can anyone help with song titles for 4:30 & 5min mark?
After having bought this model, I have to say the black keys are an issue if you're a classically trained pianist. Chopin's Waltz in C sharp minor, which is one of my favorite pieces, is practically impossible to play as it's almost all black keys in the chorus.
what kind of speakers do you have connected to the keyboard?
Which one do you prefer between PX-S3100 or DGX670?
Hello,
thank you for this demonstration and review. Quite helpful to finally decide which piano suits my need.
Just have a quick question. Does the arranger section support custom arrangements? I mean in a case I want to create custom styles for accompaniment.
Thanks
I have a Casio CGP for plinking around on. I love the feel of the keybed, though I am a horrible amateur.
The samples are usable, even if the effects are not. I’m sure a Nord Stage or Yamaha Montage would be a much better board/synth. But for about 500 bucks for the Casio vs 4000 for the others, it’ll do just fine for me. If I need better tones/patches/voices, I can use iPad, laptop or patch in my Juno DS or Reface DX.
Someday I’ll have a nice keyboard that does it all, for a few grand. If I ever have a reason to get one.
Thanks for this video!
Quick question, when using wireless midi to the IPad, then the audio was sent back to the Casio’s then the keyboard speakers? Or did the audio was sent somewhere else from the iPad? (Audio interface, wireless speakers..) Thx again
Hi Alexis, good question and good spot the audio was going straight from the iPad to the Audio Interface. You could probably use the Bluetooth Audio as well but I would guess there would be a tad too much latency from my experience with these things. Thanks for stopping by ✊
Jack, Can the pxs1100 do the midi voice thing as well?
Is this the same as the PX-3100bk?
Infact I bought a privia 3000 despite James powel piano forever jibe. Cause the casio advantages just works for me. And the keyboard doesn't hamper my playing style.. The only thing I don't like are the rear speakers.
And also I prefer yamaha piano sound which is missing hence forcing me to use midi vst and hence I am now missing the wireless midi feature present in the 3100
Can't you use a USB hub?
I think James did a good job exposing the potential issue with the action. Clearly it’s not going to affect all styles of playing, but I will say that with someone who has a “classically trained” background, I can see the action being a problem for some well known pieces. Growing up, a huge portion of my playing was classical, and you really can notice something like the key action issue James posted. However, I think given the price point, the likelihood is that most buying this model will not be “seasoned” enough to tell the difference. James is obviously classically trained, and a very good pianist too. Naturally he’d notice the issue.
James? Very good pianist 🤔... ?¿
@@antm1065 Have you not seen the other guys vids that he is referring to? The man is clearly a very good pianist, and appears to be classically trained.
@@squeakD That other guy is also a certain kind of youtuber that gets a bit obsessed. I'm not saying he doesn't have valid points, but people have different needs and likes. He clearly finds one aspect critical, which is ok. But then he attacks Casio has a company as a whole, which I find a bit much. I bought the 3100 for my daughter who loves it, she also has an acoustic piano, plays on all kinds of different piano's really. She is classically trained. Some people want the perfect (in their eyes) tool/instrument otherwise it is the end of the world, other people don't mind that much and just get on with it. We got the 3100 because of budget, the integration with apps specifically and the portability so she can play when we visit family (our family is all in different countries in Europe).
It's something I would buy for young people , because what it offers will whet their appetite,...I could see a ten year old playing this,and adding that Casio synth for his first dual manual performance
WOW, James' video is still making waves after all this time! Casio must be horrified! 🤣 I've played early Rhodes, 90s synth & weighted action before they used actual graded hammer mechanisms, so I'm game for anything!
new to all this, but at least you say his name. Casio seems to have just rebranded the same line too. I wanted his updates where he even takes the keyboards apart.
How tall is the back edge? Specs say 102 mm height, but what are they measuring? The front or the back? Thanks
What are the alternatives with bluetooth audio? Sadly it looks like the Roland FP-10 is not one of them.
FP-10 action is terrible.
Yea Jack!, James (PianoForever) knows his stuff, but I agree, he can be quite harsh on cheap & reasonably priced gear. If this action thing was an issue for my MP11SE or a Korg SV, then yes that's not good bro! But like u say, it's cheap as 88's go and so versatile! Great demo as usual dude, big up to u & the Falcon :) P.s check James (PianoForever) with new Moog, he ain't got a clue he's that classical LOL :)
I'm not sure he does know his stuff. He talks like he does, but personally I don't rate him as a reviewer or a musician. I find him arrogant, entitled and a prime bullsh*ter.
Hi! Very balanced review. However, really interested in the two-tier desk used in the Casio demo? Can I purchase this from Andertons?
Why nobody talks about black keys noise? Some of them are too noisy like rattle. My piano has a "rattle effect" in black keys of fourth octave, and this "rattle" is louder than sound of keys (on 50% volume).
Hi Bro, congratulations for your channel. It's pretty straight to the point how I like it.
I really need your opinion:
I'm confused if I buy the
Studiologic Numa X Piano
or
Casio PX-S3100 BK Privia
What I'm looking for is:
Good sounds from A. Piano, E. Piano, Pad, Brass, Lead, Organ Acordion etc
Layar and Split function, at least 3 parts and mainly, Good keys with Hammer Action.
Thank you in advance for your help
Casio new piano sounds (piano mellow patch) and looks so beautiful with glossy panel ! 😍
Gonna buy one ...1100 maybe 🙏
Casio is about the fun factor, ignore shawcross
I think Casio pricing is bringing music instrument affordability to the masses. This is good for the music industry too. I think the slight key weight different does not offset its pricing, compactness and connectivity. Cheers!
Jack is clearly upset in this review. And he's right, this piano is really cool. It's a simple instrument, made to be portable, full of different sounds and features, and portable. There are other entry level pianos with great keybeds that probably will have only five or six sounds on it, it's just a different product. I love a good keybed, it's a really important feature for me, but it's a specific feature.
Living in small apartments this keyboard is great for the space constrained. Agree on the points on the action. Whilst I’m a classical player it’s impossible to expect a full grand piano experience in such a small casing. I looked at the Kawaii ES-920 which has an amazing key action but the size and bulk of the unit is just too much.
The action issues with this piano are overblown. If your major criteria is accurate action, maybe this isn't the digital piano you're after for sure. I had researched these extensively, including watching PianoForever's video so I was well aware of the issue. Having played them all, I ended up buying the Casio (PX-S3000 specifically) and just like the CTK-611 I bought nearly 30 years ago after similar research, I made the right purchase *for me*. I am not demanding of my action, the action on this feels fine, it's light and can be easily dragged around, has good line outs and can even run off AA batteries in a pinch...and I love the added sounds and features you get for the price. Obviously, buy the right piano for your needs, but be reasonable about what you're expecting in this price range. There will be trade-offs.
I've been looking to purchase my first DP and whilst I really like the features/form factor or the casio, I have to admit that the whole key action controversy had me spooked. The reality is however that I'm a total novice and this will not make a blind bit of difference to me and so i'm going to put that out of my head and get the DP that suitable for my needs. If I don't make it to Carnegie Hall, it will not be because of a Casio.
@@MrUnderwurlde Absolutely. If you find yourself hugely concerned about the action---and make no mistake, some people will genuinely care if they want some particular kind of action---then definitely take that into account; however, you should try not get sucked into some of the hyperbole surrounding this subject (I almost did myself). Being fair, I'm just a person who plays guitar and piano in a casual 3-piece, and like to have some keyboard-like frills on my piano where I can get it; I'm not a classically trained concert pianist or something.
Damm, you're so polite and nice addressing the trashing of this beautiful and cool instrument that you won me. Also, the piano sounds sound quite well sampled and nuanced. I think perhaps I can consider myself a professional player (I have no degree in music, only an incomplete bachelor's and an incomplete doctorate in musicology, but people used to say that I'm a professional. Whatever), but I can't afford a Nord or a YC, although I usually perform in one owned by some institutions or studios. I was looking for a 88-weighted instrument for myself, it can be a controller with reasonably good internal sounds and good action, so I can gig if necessary and rehearse without turning on all the laptop stuff. I'm still considering getting a Roland RD-88, but with a newborn baby at home and a war at the borders, money is shorter than ever. Then, I saw this Casio, and I had this preconception about the brand as many other musicians. But heard Stu's review from Merrian, saw your own, read the specs, and cannot ignore how slim and pretty this board is. The nit-picking genius boy is an impressive classic pianist, but it was too harsh and is too much elite, typical of virtuosos with a classical education, Im not sure that was fair. Thanks for the video and greetings for Latvia.
I totally agree with you re that nit-picker..he gets on my nerves ..I've been comparing the pxs1100 with thr Rolands, yamahas etc that are fighting it out in that price/spec bracket and I was so surprised that I ended up preferring the casio. For me, I much prefer the default piano patch (didn't like toomany of the others tbh) but Iloved the feel of the keys and the amount you can dig in to the tone despite a relatively shorted stretch of travel.. I hated the yamaha p121 piano sound - sound too generic to my ears . Roland was nicer but too metallc when played hard.. So Uwas going to get the px1100 but now I think it#ll be the 3100, for the extra 676 patches.. I've been in touch with the Japanese maestro on YT who reviews all types of keyboard - he's apro and boughtthe pxs1100..so iz can't be too shabby 🙂
I so agree the forever master can go and get himself a $10,000 piano for all I know...
Haha. 😄
The touch keys with stacked functions are a nightmare.
Why on earth is Jack in this tiny space? Get him back at Anderton's.
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Arguably I'm not much of a pianist, but after two years of owning px-s3000 I'd say the action is not a problem at all.
Surely if you're a classical musician used to a real piano, this one may fall a bit short.
There is another issue, however, which I consider a much bigger problem.
Oddly enough for me it's hardly ever mentioned.
Namely - fiddling with effects is extremely bothersome.
Say you like the basic sound of a piano or whatever and you want to add a bit of compression, drive and phaser - you're looking at countless presses of buttons and descending into the seventh ring of hell of menus and categories (if even possible at all, since there is no option of choosing effects freely - you're limited to tweakable preconfigured FX chains).
Alright, I might be slightly exaggerating, but I do feel very strongly that this is absolutely the weakest point of this, otherwise very nice, instrument.
Unfortunately, this issue hasn't apparently been addressed with the updated s3100.
once the tweaking has been done, can you save them as presets? Or do you have to go through bothersome tweaking each time?
Also, have you tried configuring effects with the phone app instead?
Curious for my own use cases
@@Muzikman127 You can save presets, effects can't be edited with the phone app at all.
Jack diplomatically poo-poos James' obsession with gram weights on ultra- portable/light keys, and who, I believe, is just trying to set himself apart form the reviewers pack. I could watch/listen to Jack all day, but no more James. Even Piano Man Chuck is preferable.
Thing is, at the end of the day, no matter how you look at it, its NOT a real grand piano... So yea, action will never NOT be flawed if you tunnel vision so hard into comparing it to a Grand Piano and dont see the Privia line for what it is... A DIGITAL PIANO.
Thanks Jack. If piano forever is an awsome piano player I feel like I am Horovitz level:))))). You made my day.. Anyway , I know his videos and etc. He's also complaining about Nord keybeds, which go perfectly for Molina or Mike Bereal , as we know ( who become a Nord endorser / image as he was playing Nords long before that) and many others at this killer level. I find his videos funny....at max. As about piano playing, his phrasing sucks like in he has none :))( I mean his Claire de Lune and etc ). As about jazz and etc, he's a joke. Not a good one:)) .I don;t understand how a person at your level says he's cool. Maybe you're just being nice. Coming back to the point , Casio has great products and as you said...you can't feel the difference . I will make my comment easier to understand. I got tired of all these wannabe internet ''virtuosos'' ( including the ones in comments) who keep whining about the actions. A bunch of guys who will never play a great stage or etc. And the actions that are available today on ANY digital are far more better than let's say an old vienese mechanic piano which was a max some people could afford till digitals came along . Still great pianists got trained like this. On crap acoustic pianos. Plus any digital will give you something that is priceless . Hours of ''mechanical ;'' study at very low volume . If one would like the REAL DEAL ( and if you are really at THAT level of golden hands) that would mean you have the £££££ to buy a Fazioli or Steinway or whatever is suitable to taste , touch ,music needs. Anyway , you have some of best presentation videos and best analyse available on the net. And great playing as well.
Regarding the controversy, at some level I agree with you - not terribly expensive pianos, BUT you can get other electric pianos where the action is not messed up at the same price point. Now, one can argue that for users that don't demand excellent key action, the compromise to make this piano slimmer is worth it to them. I think from more demanding users, it is not an acceptable trade-off, and Casio should just admit that they made a compromise to slim down these pianos.
Casio Privia PX-S3100 or Casio Privia Pro PX-560 ?
3100
All this - and yet, still no audio over MIDI. Why Casio? Why?
Because that’s not a thing that exists? Did you mean audio over USB?
@@lumer2b My bad (but thanks for the snark). yes - audio over USB. It's not a brand new technology so I'm wondering why Casio hasn't adopted it yet.
@@towjam2359 Yes, not having this is always a disappointment: the keyboard is already digital, they just need to send this over USB, doesn't seem like a lot of work. Roland and Yamaha usually do it, but it's not that common elsewhere, Kawai I think doesn't, neither does Nord
TOP...!!!
Praising or trashing a particular product is often a proxy for ranking the brand affiliation to that product.
If you’re playing outdoors or in bright light, you’d never be able to change sounds as the lack of physical buttons makes it nearly impossible to find anything, and it’s a fingerprint hog!
Com um celular ou tablet conectado a ele, esse 'problema' se resolve. Revoluciona a usabilidade.
Couldn't agree more with you! It's user interface is crap and I don't want to use a phone or tablet to operate it!
HAHHAH I knew which Video u ment without me even knowing his name xDDD!!! He rants the shit out of this casio modell, because he sees this with his "Piano Eyes", which is no problem and actually I like him too, BUT if u see the casio 3100 with the eyes of an half - keyboarder / half- pianist, it's the most perfect Modell u can buy especially for this Price. I have it here and I'm addicted to the keys they have their own quality.
Yeah dude you’re right- no one cares about the action and the ones who do prob won’t get a Casio anyway.
The "slimness" comes with a price: the black keys are significantly lighter than the white keys. That's crap.
Thepianoforever guy is an elitist! I love my Casio and us non-snobby players love it! You become a one person concert! I love my Casio!
Verry cool video, Jack! Thank you for your honesty when it comes to actions and for even mentioning James of ThePianoForever. Yep, this guy is very, very picky, but from the viewpoint of a classical pianist this is completely understandable. I also studied classical piano and I can pretty much relate to what James is talking about when it comes to actions - although of course you are right: Your demands should not be TOO high when it comes to a digital piano which only costs a few hundred bucks. Have you ever checked out Stu Harrison's reviews on Merriam Pianos -> ua-cam.com/users/MerriamPianos (the one on the two new Casios is here: ua-cam.com/video/sRdz74bYxxU/v-deo.html) - Stu is probably somehow in the middle between you and James: Actions and keybeds are important to him, but he is not as "extreme" as James is.
I do believe that what James pointed out was that the 1100 and 3100 were just rebranded by using the exact same components.
@@Gray-Wolf-Media yep, in his most recent video that was his complaint (and obviously disappointed they did not take the opportunity to fix the action)
You’ll get a thick ear from your mother, commenting on her cleaning habits!
Yes. Do becareful when cleaning digital piano especially with a wet cloth as any drips can destroy the electronics below. However, dust accumulation is the one that often seep into the circuitry and cause all sorts of problems. Always remember to cover the digital keyboard with a cloth or plastic cover after every use. I learnt the hard way.
By mistake I bought Casio PX S 3000. Dear friends, never buy Casio, it's just a Toy Quality Piano. Totally waste of money.
Piano forever will delete the comment if he does not like it.
Casio middle octave sound like toy,care it.😢
I had a Casio PSX3000 but sold it and replaced it with an IMHO vastly superior Roland RD88. Admittedly, the Casio offered a lot of decent sounds and rhythms/accompaniments, but it's user interface was anything but user friendly! To be honest. It was a complete PITA! The lack of a dedicated modulation wheel was also very unfortunate. It's form factor was great and the fact that you could use it battery powered is great, but that crappy user interface and tiny screen..... Agggghhhh!!!!! Oh yeah the Roland is IMHO superior when it comes to dedicated acoustic pianos, electric pianos and organs. The Casio organs are frankly crap and I'm very fussy with my organ sounds.
Who cares? Casio did an instrument in a certain price tag and trying to get to maximum portability. If you want a ''real deal'' buy Nord . And organ on this one sound great.
@@cooltrades7469 who cares? Obviously I do enough to have an opinion about an instrument that I paid for and wasn't entirely happy with. The last time I checked, we still were allowed to have opinions, even ones that you don't care about and frankly. comparing a Casio PXS to a Nord is akin to comparing a apples with walnuts.
;)