Hi, I am a no beginner when it comes to playing piano, I have been an accompanist in church service for almost 20yrs (since 2002), but I bought one for practice purposes and for my Music instruction for Grade School kids. Thank you for this review. ♥️
The CT-S200 and S300 are really very good. They carry the tradition of a Casio with tones, beats and songs but can also function as a midi controller for any DAW like GarageBand, Logic, Ableton, and others. People debate the sound quality, but it’s limited by the size of the speakers and the plastic casing. Listening to the sound through the headphone Jack, or plugged into a serious stereo or pair of monitors is a better test.
I ordered one. The organ sounds alone were sufficient. It’s simple, but I don’t need it to be a full featured synth. This machine will fill a legitimate niche in my collection. And for the price, really, why not?
Just received the keyboard last Sunday. I'd say two of the more appealing parts of this keyboard is that you could use any Micro USB cables from your old phones that are laying around in your house and connect it to your phone (through USB OTG) or your computer as a MIDI master keyboard or whatever and the fact that it's highly portable. It is optimized to be portable. But one of the things that are not so good is the sounds. Some sounds are usable but some sounds are not such as some piano sounds. What I did is I connect the keyboard to my computer, run a VST, call up a synth pad patch or whatever and use that as a layer to the piano sounds. Sounds much better IMO. And the sustained button made it sound like someone dialed up the release knob on the synthesizer to eleven. Even the soft mode does not help. This is very apparent on the piano patch. It sounds like a bunch of notes overlapping each other. However I've found that there's a "Version" page in the functions tab, which means there is a possibility that this thing could have its firmware or software upgraded and I truly look forward to that. Overall I give this keyboard a 5/10
@@crazycraftcreations6625 Well if you have a USB cable that came with your phone you can connect that directly either to your phone (if your phone has OTG, check that first) or your computer. To this day my Casio was still used as a master keyboard to control the synths on my computer through this method.
..did GF say this thing is overpriced at the end? This thing is cheaper than most comparable 61 full size MIDI keyboards..and better quality too! Casio did excellent with these new CT-S models. Multiple colors & in multiple variations (CT-S 300 with velocity, pitch bend wheel & S250 lighted keys). They even included class compliant USB & MIDI support. They have MIDI out channel, MIDI Octave Shift & MIDI Out Velocity with the CT-S 200! Page 31 & 32 of the manual, in case you were wondering. GF needs to upload a video titled "Cheap Casio 61 note keyboard with Abelton Live"..probably get 100,000 views easily...hahaha
Personally I’d suggest saving your money and buying a second hand Yamaha. It’ll sound slightly better and the keys will feel slightly more natural. I’d never buy a new instrument for a first-time player, but that’s just me :)
@@gearfacts ah yeah thats my problem. In my country it's really not very wise to buy things second hand because theres a very high chance of being scammed, so my parents wanna buy a new one, but still cheap. Thats why im looking into casios
I wound't do that personally, as it has no pitch bend wheel or control knobs. You'd miss out on a lot if you are using FL Studio. I suggest a dedicated USB controller :) #gearfacts
Hi, I went to canvass a keyboard for my daughter and saw this(CTS-200) and the Yamaha PSR-E363 both plugged and working. I tried both but I am not a musician so I don't know what to choose. I like the design of the CTS-200 and unfortunately, the Yamaha was on display was not 100% (maybe because overused or easy to break down), volume too low. Yamaha is pricier by 200dh. Please advise...Thanks.
For a young learner I'd choose the Casio. It doesn't sound as good as the Yamaha, but that's not what a kid is looking for. They want something appealing and fun, something that will get them curious and motivate them to learn more. And if down the track she wants bigger better sounds, you can always connect it to a PC and use software with it. Hope that helps :) #gearfacts
I bought this for my wife to help her practice...she is at beginner level, and looking fo rmuch more than for her to renew her interest in playing form her younger years. Mostly due to it's fairly low price and we have an older casio that works fine, but has no audio headphone jack.
Hi! Thanks for the video. I'm a beginner and I bought this model last week, then I realized that it doesn't have sensitivity keys, do you think it would be a good idea change it for the CT s300 model?
In my opinion, if you are playing mainly piano pieces and classics, then yes touch sensitivity would really help. If however you are playing EDM and a lot of organ sounds, then don't worry about touch sensitivity. Also I have to ask if you are related to Suzanne Vega if you don't mind :) #gearfacts
Well, first comment in 7 months! @Gearfacts I’m a jobless minor who’s been working his but off for a month doing random things to afford this keyboard. Do you think all that is worth it for this keyboard?
Good for you! Well you wont be disappointed, it gives generously for the price. I'd consider looking at second hand keyboards too though, they tend to last forever, even if not particularly well cared for. For example, early Yamaha PSR-E models will sell much cheaper second-hand and will sound noticeably better. I'm currently reviewing an old Roland EM-20 that I got for $US70 - it looks a bit dated but again, the sounds are quite superior to the Casio CT-S200. I'm not criticizing your choice of keyboard, the CT-S200 has lots of good features, but the point is that there's a lot of choice out there and you might not have to fork out the big bucks if all you need is a good tone. Hope that helps, feel free to message again :)
@@gearfacts while I am looking for good tones and rhythms, the Dance Music Mode is one of many reasons I specifically am going for the CT-S200. Though if there are any keyboards you know of that have the same feature it would be nice to know.
@@gearfacts How so? The only problems I have noticed is that the CTX700 you cannot adjust dual/split volume, and on the ctx3000, It's hard to create styles.
The CZ series are classic. They sound amazing in a mix with other types of synthesis. Very buzzy and zippy. It occupies a frequency range all it's own.
Hi, I am a no beginner when it comes to playing piano, I have been an accompanist in church service for almost 20yrs (since 2002), but I bought one for practice purposes and for my Music instruction for Grade School kids. Thank you for this review. ♥️
I'm glad it was helpful :)
The CT-S200 and S300 are really very good. They carry the tradition of a Casio with tones, beats and songs but can also function as a midi controller for any DAW like GarageBand, Logic, Ableton, and others. People debate the sound quality, but it’s limited by the size of the speakers and the plastic casing. Listening to the sound through the headphone Jack, or plugged into a serious stereo or pair of monitors is a better test.
Good point about the sound
No pitch bend ir modulation Wheel?
Nope, but it will accept control messages for both via USB.
I ordered one. The organ sounds alone were sufficient. It’s simple, but I don’t need it to be a full featured synth. This machine will fill a legitimate niche in my collection. And for the price, really, why not?
Yes I think it gives generously for the price :)
Just received the keyboard last Sunday. I'd say two of the more appealing parts of this keyboard is that you could use any Micro USB cables from your old phones that are laying around in your house and connect it to your phone (through USB OTG) or your computer as a MIDI master keyboard or whatever and the fact that it's highly portable. It is optimized to be portable.
But one of the things that are not so good is the sounds. Some sounds are usable but some sounds are not such as some piano sounds. What I did is I connect the keyboard to my computer, run a VST, call up a synth pad patch or whatever and use that as a layer to the piano sounds. Sounds much better IMO.
And the sustained button made it sound like someone dialed up the release knob on the synthesizer to eleven. Even the soft mode does not help. This is very apparent on the piano patch. It sounds like a bunch of notes overlapping each other.
However I've found that there's a "Version" page in the functions tab, which means there is a possibility that this thing could have its firmware or software upgraded and I truly look forward to that.
Overall I give this keyboard a 5/10
I agree with your assessment completely :) Gearfacts
Do you think a ctx 700 would be better?
Yes, much better :) #gearfacts
Can you pls tell how to do that
@@crazycraftcreations6625 Well if you have a USB cable that came with your phone you can connect that directly either to your phone (if your phone has OTG, check that first) or your computer. To this day my Casio was still used as a master keyboard to control the synths on my computer through this method.
How to connect in android phone..
USB connection not working?
..did GF say this thing is overpriced at the end? This thing is cheaper than most comparable 61 full size MIDI keyboards..and better quality too!
Casio did excellent with these new CT-S models. Multiple colors & in multiple variations (CT-S 300 with velocity, pitch bend wheel & S250 lighted keys). They even included class compliant USB & MIDI support. They have MIDI out channel, MIDI Octave Shift & MIDI Out Velocity with the CT-S 200! Page 31 & 32 of the manual, in case you were wondering.
GF needs to upload a video titled "Cheap Casio 61 note keyboard with Abelton Live"..probably get 100,000 views easily...hahaha
Hmm, that's not a bad idea....!
how can i used this on my DAW i plugged it via USB and the DAW recognize the tonal chords but wont let me record or use the midi plugins.. why??
I have no idea. Can any other viewers help Edgar out here?
Maybe because it isn't from the aix sound source. Also, the cts300 adds touch sensitive keys abd a pitch bend and is the upgrade from the ctk3550.
Yes if it had AiX I'd be completely in love with it :( GF
Upper black keys will make some noise right when we will press it?
I didn't notice any difference from the other keys
It does make some noise yes
do i need an adapter for the usb, or can i plug a memory stick straighte in
The only USB connection you can make is to a computer, no USB stick
@@gearfacts i think this is micro USB, can you confirm that
@@nathanreid2974 Yes, it's micro USB
How to select the APP function in cts200? Chordana app asks for selecting keyboard link when connected to cts200 from android tab.
I'm not sure - the manual is available online if you don't have it #gearfacts
The APP button is only available on the CTK models.
Man I love those Dance effects!!!!
It's great review. 👍👍
Waiting 4 some more ..
Coming soon :) #Gearfacts
@@gearfacts this is inspiration video for music lover. today I buy Casio CTS 200 red.
Now I want tutorial video for basic learning.
which is better casio ct200 or casio ctk3500
The CTK3500 is a bit better sounding, but the physical design is better on the CT-S200 :) #gearfacts
What I want is a good sound should I go to the Casio ctk3500
Gearfacts which would you choose for a beginner. Out of the two?
Would you say this is a good choice for soemone's first piano?
Personally I’d suggest saving your money and buying a second hand Yamaha. It’ll sound slightly better and the keys will feel slightly more natural. I’d never buy a new instrument for a first-time player, but that’s just me :)
@@gearfacts ah yeah thats my problem. In my country it's really not very wise to buy things second hand because theres a very high chance of being scammed, so my parents wanna buy a new one, but still cheap. Thats why im looking into casios
@@zoyazulfiqar4875 Ahhh ok, yes that makes sense :)
Can I connect this to GarageBand?
I believe you can, but you'd have to google the manual to find out how to do it (I've never tried)
I like this . I also have same casio . But how to start background music in it🤔🤔
You press the RHYTHM button then press the START button. You can choose any rhythms from 00-99 using the number buttons :) #gearfacts
Hey Mate, I wanted to buy an entry level MIDI keyboard for FL Studio. Should i go for this one instead, since it also doubles up as a MIDI ?
I wound't do that personally, as it has no pitch bend wheel or control knobs. You'd miss out on a lot if you are using FL Studio. I suggest a dedicated USB controller :) #gearfacts
Hi, I went to canvass a keyboard for my daughter and saw this(CTS-200) and the Yamaha PSR-E363 both plugged and working. I tried both but I am not a musician so I don't know what to choose. I like the design of the CTS-200 and unfortunately, the Yamaha was on display was not 100% (maybe because overused or easy to break down), volume too low. Yamaha is pricier by 200dh. Please advise...Thanks.
For a young learner I'd choose the Casio. It doesn't sound as good as the Yamaha, but that's not what a kid is looking for. They want something appealing and fun, something that will get them curious and motivate them to learn more. And if down the track she wants bigger better sounds, you can always connect it to a PC and use software with it. Hope that helps :) #gearfacts
So does it come with a power adapter?
Yep
Yes - in USA. (It's region-specific...)
I bought this for my wife to help her practice...she is at beginner level, and looking fo rmuch more than for her to renew her interest in playing form her younger years. Mostly due to it's fairly low price and we have an older casio that works fine, but has no audio headphone jack.
Great simple keyboard :) #gearfacts
@@gearfacts Are the keys weighted?
Hi! Thanks for the video. I'm a beginner and I bought this model last week, then I realized that it doesn't have sensitivity keys, do you think it would be a good idea change it for the CT s300 model?
In my opinion, if you are playing mainly piano pieces and classics, then yes touch sensitivity would really help. If however you are playing EDM and a lot of organ sounds, then don't worry about touch sensitivity. Also I have to ask if you are related to Suzanne Vega if you don't mind :) #gearfacts
@@gearfacts thank you so much. I'm not related, I'm from México City :) thanks for your videos
Is ct-s300 is better than 200?
yes
This keyboard support FL studio or any other DAW software
Yes it have a midi connection
It will support midi ? Connect Amy DAW Software
It doesn't have traditional MIDI sockets (the round ones) but it does have USB so it's easy to connect to a computer :) #Gearfacts
@@gearfacts What I want buy to connect the midi USB b port it's support ?
@@Abirami030 All you need is a normal printer cable (USB type A to type B)
@@gearfacts thanks for quick reply
@@gearfacts But printer cable doesn't support this keyboard it only support USB B port ?
Is there a midi function? Can I use fl studio with it?
It does have USB so you can use FL with it.
Always show the piano sounds first! Almost all keyboards are sold on their sounds. What does the piano and electric piano sound like?
All dreadful :/
Sir please review about my setup
Happy to, BD :) #gearfacts
But does it have the "Da Da Da" rhythm?
Sadly nooooooo
NO :(
Also missing: Casio's legendary Sleng Teng riddim, as found on their MT-40 and even their SA series mini keys!
Thomas Dolby Would Love This Keyboard. . . . .
He's prolly got better ones in his collection! :) #gearfacts
SCIENCE!!
Does it have velocity response? Like the higher class midis
No :) #gearfacts
Well, first comment in 7 months! @Gearfacts I’m a jobless minor who’s been working his but off for a month doing random things to afford this keyboard. Do you think all that is worth it for this keyboard?
Good for you! Well you wont be disappointed, it gives generously for the price. I'd consider looking at second hand keyboards too though, they tend to last forever, even if not particularly well cared for. For example, early Yamaha PSR-E models will sell much cheaper second-hand and will sound noticeably better. I'm currently reviewing an old Roland EM-20 that I got for $US70 - it looks a bit dated but again, the sounds are quite superior to the Casio CT-S200. I'm not criticizing your choice of keyboard, the CT-S200 has lots of good features, but the point is that there's a lot of choice out there and you might not have to fork out the big bucks if all you need is a good tone. Hope that helps, feel free to message again :)
@@gearfacts while I am looking for good tones and rhythms, the Dance Music Mode is one of many reasons I specifically am going for the CT-S200. Though if there are any keyboards you know of that have the same feature it would be nice to know.
@@gearfacts btw, that’s not the only reason, it’s just nice to have.
Does it have record function ?
Yep :) #gearfacts
@@gearfacts Alrighty then thanks !
its obvious whoever designed these was a dark/lofi techno enthusiast
Hmm I thought it was a bit 'twee' for that! But yeah the sounds do have a stifled feel :) #gearfacts
LCD screen is not back-lit. Tone selection from 400 types only from jog wheel and without keypad should be a pain.
Both correct /GF
I was going to be a concert pianist until I realized I had no fingers
Yeah that'll put the mozz on it :) #gearfacts
Best
:) #gearfacts
No not good. We cant cheg direct tone like if we play 100 nomber tone we want to go 200 how can go ???? This only for home studnt. Dont by it.
Yep I think that's about right :) #gearfacts
They have tried to copy Roland go keys keyboard lol
haha true, they got the color right and that's about where it ends! #Gearfacts
@@gearfacts what you think is better casio or Roland
CASUO IS A NO NO FOR ALL MODELS.
Total failure on sound quality
Ctx is good
Yeah Jaden's right, the CT-X series is excellent (although those keyboards are flawed in many other ways) GF
@@gearfacts How so? The only problems I have noticed is that the CTX700 you cannot adjust dual/split volume, and on the ctx3000,
It's hard to create styles.
I didn't know there was a company that made keyboards called CASUO.
The CZ series are classic. They sound amazing in a mix with other types of synthesis. Very buzzy and zippy. It occupies a frequency range all it's own.