Casio CT S1 Review & In-Depth Buyers Guide
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- In-depth Casio CT S1 review & full features demo from Tony at Bonners Pianos. Essential viewing before you buy!
Our detailed Buyers' Guide takes you through the Casio CT S1's range of features and explains how it compares with previous models. Tony expertly demonstrates a wide range of playing styles, enabling you to experience all the sounds and instrument voices in action. If you're considering the Casio CT S1, this video will tell you everything you need to know.
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I didn't expect such high quality sounds from this keyboard tbh 🤯
Me too
This is probably the best 61 note digital piano at $200 US or comparable elsewhere that is not an arranger keyboard, which would be a Yamaha PSR-E373 for the same price. The Casio CT-S400 is the same basic format of this keyboard in an arranger format with a pitchbend wheel, but it is $30 more, has lots of voices, but does not have some of the cutting-edge sounds from the CT-S1, but still sounds good, but the Yamaha PSR-E373 has more front panel controls for a better user interface without diving into the menus on the display.
@@jjacob25101 what do you think of the Yamaha piagerro np12/32 as competitors ??
@@tysonrn2543 The yamaha keys were not good to play for me. The Casio keys are better to play - in my opinion. (I play "classic" music on a Kawai CA79.)
They should have added octave up and down buttons. Pressing a button and a key is a no no in te middle of playing...
By far, the best review of this amazing keyboard. Looking forward to buying it 🎉
Tony is a good presenter and a wonderful pianist 👍👍👍
Beautiful sound, Velocity and reverb is just awesome 👍😎
This is a true competitor to the Roland Go:keys. This one sounds even better at half the price. 90pct of the time 61 keys are sufficient except maybe for split keyboard. I wouldn't call this a beginners keyboard, more a game changer, the end of the bulky and nerdy keyboards with big powerless speakers that had to provide that bang-for-the-buck feeling. Small keyboards are not for beginners but for everyone who performs music 'on the road'. The Roland VR-09 was maybe a precursor to that: very portable and good sounding. The B3 can stay at home now. The rusty van can be replaced with a bicycle.
This isn’t half the price, it’s in the same price range. I can’t decide which to buy!
@@alanspence1716 Indeed, just checked, they recently lowered the price on the Go Keys. The casio certainly sounds better. Music rest is extra on the Go Keys but has bluetooth built-in.
What about this compared to the Roland Gopiano?
Hi. Is there any way to control the funtions of the CT-S1 from the app? I tried both: Chordana Play For Piano and Chordana Play and it doesn't seem to support this model.
wow ! that sound !!!!! Casio has done their homework ! sounds great !
How does this compare to the Yamaha NP-12?
The NP-12 is a very good digital piano, but almost 5 years old, and features are simple and basic, but still viable. But the CT-S1 is probably better for it's innovative features, and special sounds and effects, plus the surround sound speakers. If you can get one new, or in good condition and price, that would still be good.
Casio has far better sound quality.
Is possible to use both bluetooth functions (midi and audio) at the same time? I"m talking about use the internal speakers to reproduce a song played by a midi file in the DAW, where uses midi also for control other virtual instruments on that DAW. Thanks.
Just got one last week, pretty amazing for the price, I've got keyboards that cost 10 times as much and this sounds right at home next to them
Is 61 keys enough to play most somgs
@Dale Macarena what about like my favorite anime tunes would 61 still be fine
@Dale Macarena brooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣 why. But thank you doe I just wanna get into playing the piano as a hobbie and be able to play my favorite anime songs maybe not the phub song 🤣🤣🤣
Brian, can you tell me specifically what is the layering feature on the CTS1 ?
Is that the recording feature this video mentions, or is layering where you can select a preset, and add other presets to play along with that preset? For example, if you select an organ preset, then can you add strings and piano presets and adjust the volume ? The demo I saw on this did not demonstrate the layering feature , but it mentioned that each individual layer is volume adjustable. Thanks Brian.
@@tompastian3447 Page 32-33 in the manual explains how to perform the layering function
Please, someone know if I can play the CTS1 sounds from a master keyboard via USB-MIDI? In other words considering the CTS1 as a sound source played (for example) by a weighted 88 keyboard. Thank you!
I've had CTS1 for a a few years, so tempted to upgrade to CK61. But my CT61 sits there, light and effective for my needs, saying, "Why spend £800 extra for another keyboard when you married me and we're happy?"
How did you recorded the keyboard? Was it plugged into an audio interface? Or recorded directly from the built-in-speakers?
The best review for cts1, thanks a lot!
I thought, "this'll be a good vid, it's the bloke from Level 42" ......umm, no it's not Mark King, but we do have a winner of the Mark King look-a-like contest!
Nice review! I hope you notice that you need a mic for when you’re standing away from the camera. The volume goes from 0 to 100 when you switch takes
Please compare it with Casio CT S 300 dan upcoming CT S 400
5:35 You don't know me... but I'm your brother...
If I connect this keyboard to my mac and use the mainstage software for my sounds, will the sound come out of the casio speakers?
I was hoping you would’ve gone more in depth on the keyboards plug in ports being looking for something a bit larger then my little pad piano that I generally use for my talk box and was wondering if it was equipped with a 1/4 plug portion the rear
Does the Bluetooth come with it or you have to buy separately?
Separately, they have a USB dongle
@@LockMatch thank you 😊 I presently have a Yamaha PSR E363 but for traveling its uncomfortable for me . I needed something smaller. Just still trying to decide if the casio for 120.00 or this one. 🤔 I am a beginner
There are options if you want it with or without the BT dongle
Hi does the keyboard have a transpose function thanks
Excellent instrument for the price , sound quality , portability & all it says .
When i take this to gigs I would not be using any form of amplification or external speakers. Is this how it sounds with the onboard speakers please?
The internal speakers does sound good for it's size and price, but do note that he recorded it here with the audio line out, meaning he connected it to an amplifier and audio interface
@@jamesivanmarionrosete3039 I bought one a few days ago. decided to go for it as I had been hearing such positive things about it....SO GLAD I DID! It's a fantastic little keyboard at a remarkable price. I have a very expensive Yamaha Genos keyboard which I would not want to risk taking out, but this little keyboard, although admittedly not an arranger, has solved my problems. Not only is it very portable, and so easy to navigate, but the sound quailty is very impresive! I take my hat off to Casio, who have really excelled themselves with this keyboard.
@@kerripowles8737 man, I wish I could also have my keyboard too, cuz I'm still waiting for it to go on sale at our country, but I have watched some reviews and videos of the keyboard and the speakers really does sound great!!! I've also watch ThePianoForever's review about the keyboard and tested it's internal speaker, which he also is pretty impressed by it, so I'm very excited to get my own, anyways, enjoy the fun with your new keyboard mate!!!!
@@jamesivanmarionrosete3039 Cheers mate. Hope it's not too long before you get yours.
Rhodes with Phaser at 8:20 but what about clean tone Rhodes without phaser?
The sound we’re hearing from this new Casio CT-S1 is done with an amplifier so of course it’ll sound good or better. I wish reviewers would let us hear the sound just through its own speakers so we can truly hear what this instrument sounds like on its own without the help of an amplifier.
Regardless, thank you for your thorough review.
There is a video from another reviewer who does just that.
@@kingstumble Yes, thanks. The reviewer who lets us hear how the built-in speakers sound like on their own about 3/4 of the way into his review is David Bryce. I don’t know if you’re talking about him in particular but at least he does it and I thanked him for it. But thanks for the info.
I can't believe that it has in total 5 watts of speakers, but it can be quite loud and realistic sounding.
I agree. Id prefer bearing the sound without amplificarion.
@@michellemonet4358 I since have purchased the Casio CT-S1 two years ago and it’s pretty fantastic. I’m very pleased!
And the sound coming out of the speakers is great.
every review i see for this keyboard is basically "its amazing". man i really hope it goes on sale so i can "justify" buying it
Wait till December 2022
Its onky $199
Excellent as usual Tony!
Hi Chuck. Do you think CTS 1 piano vs CTX 700 piano are the same quality? Thank you
@@PakBudiTarigan CTS1 is a definite improvement.
It sounds so good. Did you use any effect or is direct sound from the keyboard plug?
This is the cts. Any Casio keyboard with AIX or AIL is absolutely the truth. They started with the ctx series which has the AIX and it shocked the world at how amazing the sounds were. Now cts has the500 and 1k with both L and R outputs, which makes great for gigging.
I'm thinking of selling my Roland Go:Piano, then replacing it with this.
This is helping me make my decision! Can you explain more why you might sell your Go:Piano - are their specifics you don't like, or do you think the CT-S1 sounds much better, or other reasons?
@@alanspence1716
- CT-S1 seems to have better acoustic piano sounds based on what I've been hearing on YT so far.
- CT-S1 has those DX7 EP sounds which are a must if you play 80s and 90s songs. Roland Go Piano does not have any FM-type EPs.
- CT-S1 has split keyboard mode, which the Roland Go Piano can't do.
- Roland Go Piano has terribly short key travel especially for a piano-focused keyboard. This makes expressive playing a bit of a chore. CT-S1 does not have this defect according to Andertons review.
@@dexterpedroche thank you, that's very very helpful
Got mine so awesome keyboard from casio...beautiful instrument
I wonder is it usb powered? Aka can I plug into my iPad via usb c and use it as a midi controller?
I have recorded with the S200 and it sounded fine. Whether or not something sounds professional is a matter of application rather than hardware.
Before watching this video I had been using a Roland Go Piano 61 for small venues. Like others have mentioned in their reviews of the Roland, I also found it hard to play mainly because the keys are so unexpressive, and I didn't think the sound was that good either, which takes away some of the pleasure. After watching this review and demo of the Casio CT-S1 I bought one from Bonners music, and I have to say that I am absolutely delighted with it. It is far better than the Roland in every way, and a joy to play. It is however slightly heavier than the Roland, but I think that may be because the Casio has better quality speakers, and perhaps that's why, at least in my opinion, the sound is far superior to the Roland in both in tone and volume. Also, as Tony mentions, the 'Surround' feature really is amazing. Thanks for a very helpful video Tony, and for the excellent service provided by Bonners Music. I ordered the Casio on Wednesday morning, and it arrived the following day before midday. Amazing.
Thanks for covering some awesome features like keyboard split and recording option that you can play along with. I’m a pianist who wants to take this when I travel for practice and composing.
Best sustain pedal for this please?
Been playing with a really cheap keyboard for a few months now and I didn’t notice that it’s missing so many important features to a piano until my teacher told me!! I’m planning to buy this one, thanks for the review❤️
What features was yours missing that the CT-s1 has?
@@joshball8674 i had one of those cheap Chinese keyboards, no sustain and no touch sensitivity, stuff like that. I didn’t even end up getting this keyboard lol! I bought a second hand casio cdp-100. It’s a full size keyboard with 88 keys that are also weighted
@@joshball8674 Most likely, good action and good sound, If what you want is acoustic piano emulation, the keys, action and sound are what matters.
@@anonymike8280 so you would say the CT-s1 is good in these regards? I got a CT-s1 as my first ever keyboard and I’m a beginner so I’ve never played an actual acoustic piano but it doesn’t strike me as the most authentic feeling instrument haha.
@@joshball8674 I have a Casio CT-S200. I developed to the level of intermediate beginner on the acoustic piano decades ago and recently have started up again on digital instruments. Compared to similar 61-key Yamahas, the Casio has keys and action far more suggestive of an acoustic piano. Someone who had played only a 61-key Casio who graduated to an acoustic piano or a high-end digital instrument would consider it a transition. For some who had played only a 61-key Yamaha, playing on an acoustic keyboard would be a shock.
Based on my researches, the Casio CT-S1 is the best you can get in the price range for acoustic keyboard emulation. I'm somewhat advanced in that I know the basics of written music, understand chord progression from also doing some guitar and have some capabilities as a songwriter too, both lyrics and music.
I'm going to a store tomorrow to see if they have a Casio CT-S1 out as a demonstrator, or another Casio with the same sound chip I can play a little. The Casio CT-S200 has poor sound in my opinion. If the Casio CT-S1 has sound that is at least acceptable to me, I'm going to buy it and sell my other Casio and my Yamaha.
The Casio I have is great for its small form factor, keys and action, and portability. The CT-S1 offers the same along with velocity-sensitive keys and better sound.
Just practice. You can download the traditional piano exercise for free. I recommend Czerny and Bartok's exercises. The Hanon exercises are still used, but they are extremely repetitive and will delay your actually learning how to play anything on your keyboard. All of these should be adaptable to the 61-key keyboard. You've got five octaves and spare note there.
Sons excelentes pra um teclado dessa categoria...
What's the title of the song played at 9:47?
Thank you.
(Excellent review BTW!)
I really want one of these, could anyone tell me if it has octave/transpose functions?
hi, i have casio ctk 3200, is it worth buying this one as an upgrade for a portable 61keys? thanks
Amazing !! Thanks for your brilliant and informative videos 👍💐
Tá colocando os psre no chinelo!!!!
I need the white version of this to bring to various parks and play in nature
Best review ever. Even casio's documentation isn't that clear. Bravo 👏👏
How do you split keyboard voice? I've been scouring the manuals and the net for a while now!
Geez, just with the playing, it's worth 2 thumbs up.
Hi there, thanks for the review.
I was wondering how did you get that split sound bass/piano? Can't manage to figure out.
Cheers
Hi can you tell me how to set timing for sustain feature and layers in CT S1
l like Casio products. They do their thing, give you good sound quality and don't ask too much for that.
Thank you!
Is the recording feature you mentioned what a couple of other demos call "layering " ?
Another demo of this on youtube mentions the layering feature and that you can adjust the volume of each layer you add. Or, is layering where you can select a preset, then add other presets that will play along with that preset at the volume you select ? IF so, that would allow you to add strings and piano to an organ preset, and use that preset for live play.
"Brain Licking Good"
Is the sound from the inbuilt speaker or through external speaker?
its probably from the external speakers
considering this one has better ones compared to the s300 and s200
Nope, it was played through the direct line output, but compared to the previous casiotones, the sound of its speakers are absolutely more superior, also a bit better than some of the CTX line I believe
Thank you so very much. Just what I needed to find out. I live in Australia and must find this little wônder.... am a senior beginner.... blessings
Hi friends - does this keyboard have the ability to loop what you’ve recorded?
So how do you split the keyboard for bass and piano
Thank you tony for this nice introduction video and your nice playing.
How to know value of metronome if there is no screen?
I was just thinking that watching this video, too. I kniw this keyboard well from watching videos of it repeatedly, and plan to get one soon, but yes, only the CT-S400 has a display. Not that I l would use tge metronome often, but like my other keyboards, you can press the buttons for tempo, but I would rather dial it in by number.
Thank you for this great in-depth review.
Excellent performance!
Quiet, matter of fact and very pleasant!
They give the sounds space and time!
Too bad they didn't play all the sounds briefly.
But thanks anyway for the presentation!
Best regards.
10:20 sounds like Mario 64 beginning of game
This is really wonderful keyboard..
Does the keyboard comes with headphone?
Q. is the Piano sample set the same as on the psx1000/3000 or totally new, as in your dynamics section it sounded superb here.
Totally new. AIX
Do you guys deliver instruments to India too?
The “proper metal pedal’ if it moves even a ltlle the polarity switch on the underneath can move and cuts the sound out instantly.I use the small one fixed to a rubber base
On 8 minutes 49 seconds, which song???
I'm buying one.
Excellent review, thank you indeed 👍
Great video, as always. Thank you! - I was about to buy a Yamaha NP-12 as a compact and small "back-up" keyboard, but maybe this is a better option?!
I have the Yamaha NP-12 and although good and quite happy with it this new Casio CTS-1 seems better.
@@debhaax Thanks for the reply! - Good to hear from someone who has a NP-12.
@@skibsteds No problem, wish you the best on your decision.
Listen to this video again with a pair of high quality headphones. The digital signal processing and massaging of these sounds is quite unbelievable.
@@weightlessliving9856 Thank you! And you are right. The sound is very, very good.
Its sound so good. I just ordered one. All i have right now is a 25€ keyboard i bought used from ebay which is not veliocity sensitive. I'm very excited.
Hi there, I'm thinking about getting one, how do you like it? Does it have a transpose function?
Hi, i only tested it for a day, because i also ordered a Roland FP 10 which i kept in the end as i decided to go for weighted keys. All i can say is that i was surprised how good the CT S1 sounds and yes, you can transpose it.@@Morale_Booster
Good tips on practicing! I'm trying to branch out from guitar to piano and ordered the casio cts1 to replace an old piano from the 2000's.
Good pick. This piano sounds great
Awesome sounds💞💞☺☺🔥🔥🥰🥰😘😘😘😍😍😍
Does this have sustain button?
It almost looks like digital piano
Does anyone know How he split the keyboard to be bass & piano? I'm struggling to find it in the manual
Use the tone selector and press the A2 key.
@@girlinagale Thank you. I figured it out. Thought it would be more complicated :)
What sustain pedal did you use
A really in depth guide thank you
Does anyone know how to activate the built in sustain
By using sustain pedal.
Simply the best, Tony, as always...
Beautiful! 👏👏
The best review i've seen this year, congrats
Can it be used as a MIDI slave?
Which is better between cts-1 vrs cts300?
I don't have much idea about this.
the CT-S1 for sure. the s300 has more sounds but the audio chip is very old and it sounds pretty bad.
For sounds go for the CT-S1 and if you are serious in learning playing a piano, if you like lots of different sounds and have rythyms and acompaniments go for the CT-S300
It sounds glorious.
Excellent studio piano!
Where are you guys????
I love your reviews.
Please , is this one same as the CT-100?
No, this is a new model.
Nope, this is more different than the previous Casiotones
What's it selling for?
£255 but might get discounted, direct from Casio that will include a sustain pedal, but not the Bluetooth midi plug in
@@alanspence1716 Thanks! can you also tell me what is cts 300 selling for over there, so I can get some about its price here in India
@@averagesquares9140 Looks like £220 on Amazon.co.uk, but available for around £170 at another couple of stores - not sure I have looked this up properly though so don't rely on me!
@@alanspence1716 Thanks a ton Alan. . .S1 would definitely be considerably pricier. Especially since it won't be much discounted since its new
Are the keys weighted?
no
@@ron-almog well it is said that the new Casiotones has light-action
semitone shift is the most useful so you can play in any key for the singer.You can tell these people are just amateur players.
So ... I LOVE my red Casio BUT when I press the FUNCTION button down (along with other keys) I'm getting NOTHING!? Help!!
Anyone? This is the replacement. I had to return my last 2 that came in the mail by FEDEX. The first one had bite marks all over it (like it was attacked by a family of bears! lol). The 2nd one had a malfunctioning FUNCTION button. SO.. this will be my 3rd--- IF I have to replace this one.
I'd sure appreciate some help here! Im holding down the Functon button WHILE pressing one key on the piano. Is this the correct way to do it? Thanks much!
Version 88 keys?
Great review thanks! How would you describe the action? Is it the same as the Casiotone CT-S300 or is it improved? I've heard another reviewer describe it as "lightly semi-weighted" which would imply it's improved over the CT-S300 (which is a very entry level synth action feel)
Well, yes it is, Casio said it has Light - action keys
“Yes it is” what? The same as the CTS 300? Or improved?
@@islandtony5009 oops sorry for that, I meant yes it is improved, but they are only in light-action keys, but it sounds like an improvement to me
Ok but the thing is: 5 octaves are a joke for playing piano. Simple example: Für Elise. You can forget that. Of course he had to play a fully crippled version
Yeah, not everyone needs a piano that can perform at a professional concert level, dude. I'm guessing the people people who are going to be buying this keyboard either a) aren't at a level where it matters whether they can play a fully accurate version of Für Elise yet, or b) know full well the limitations of a five-octave piano, already have access to a better piano, but just want this one for more informal contexts. It's not that serious, but thank you for showing us all how superior you are to anyone who would deign to touch a 61-key piano. Super impressive.
@@mockturtlesuppe You missed the point: i showed you that 5 octaves are a joke for playing piano. Not that I am superior. Paying piano. Do you understand? No?
@@argi0774 lol
@@mockturtlesuppe You can lol all you want, the point remains the same: in this video, a bit of Für Elise was played. Reality is: this piece is absolutely not possible on this keyboard. Fact.
@@argi0774 OK. And what do you suggest we do about it?