Casio CT-S1 76 Key Portable Piano Keyboard; Black

Meet the new Casio CT-S1-76! This new instrument joins the existing standard 61-key CT-S1 model and has the benefit of an additional octave of keys and a slightly higher-powered speaker system, which makes it more versatile for experienced players or beginners who need a lightweight and simple but excellent-sounding keyboard. 

The first thing you'll notice when you get your hands on a CT-S1 is how nice the keyboard feels. It's not as heavily weighted as a hammer action piano like Casio's PX-S series, but the keys offer a lot more resistance than you'll find on a basic cheap child's keyboard and actually enable you to play with a lot of expression. And the great thing is that it only weighs 5 kg and can work on mains or battery power, so it's ideal for carrying around. This could also be an ideal keyboard for a semi-pro musician who needs to take their instrument on public transport. 

Colour Options

The CT-S1 76 is available in black or white colour options. The CT-S1-76 is supplied with a music book rest and a mains power supply.  

Features

Equipped with Casio’s AiX Sound Source, which provides high-quality sound output, the CT-S1 has 76 full-size keys and 61 different instrument sounds, including pianos, electric pianos, organs, strings, and even some classic sounds of vintage keyboards from the 1980s and 90s. 

The CT-S1 also features 24 different reverb effects, which add depth and warmth to the sound. Reverb simulates the ambience you would hear when playing the piano in different environments and includes presets such as room, hall, stadium, church, or cathedral, and many of these have different presets, which allow you to change how much reverb is applied to the sound. 

The control panel is nice and simple, and there are just a few buttons on it. You access the various sounds by pressing one of the individual tone category buttons, and each tone category has five different variations, which are indicated by the lights on the right-hand side. You can access even more voices by holding down the Tone Variation button and pressing one of the keys between C2 and C7 - this is how you get to hear all of the 61 tones that the CT-S1-76 has to offer. 

You can even layer any two voices together so you hear the sound of two instruments at once to create some really interesting tonal variations. You can save your own settings using the My Setup function so you can instantly recall everything without too much button pushing. 

The Surround Sound feature works when using the instrument's own built-in speakers and adds depth and space to the sound. There's a metronome to aid practice, with 16 different beat variations and an onboard record function, which is great for reviewing your performance or for playing along with something you've pre-recorded.

Aux Input

On the rear of the keyboard, you'll find an aux input so you can play music from an external device using the CT-S1's speaker system - this is ideal for playing along with your favourite tunes or backing tracks and could also be useful if you're using an online tuition app like Casio's own Chordana Play for learning to improve the quality of the audio playback. 

Bluetooth

The CT-S1 76 is also compatible with the Casio Music Space app, which allows you to access all voices and settings using the touchscreen of your IOS or Android device. You can connect using a USB cable, or if you purchase the Casio WU-BT-10 Bluetooth adaptor, you can connect the app to the piano completely wirelessly. 

Overall, the Casio CT-S1 is designed to be a versatile instrument for beginners or more experienced musicians on the go, offering a variety of sounds and features in a portable package.