Live piano Casio is now trying to catch Super articulate sound but Electric Piano voices vice Rolland leads than Casio but these days Casio is not for watches or Calculators they are making very good entry level affordable keyboards
@@clarencefernandez7093 I have a Privia PX3. The piano sounds are amazing as are most of the other sounds and their editable. I bought it about 2012 and giggled with it. Before that I had a ctk 5000 and ctk 6500. Most of those sounds were pretty crappy but the sequencer mad for a really nice sketch pad and the sounds mixed really well
Thank you for this. These were the exact two models we wanted to compare but no local store has both or even the Casio to look at in person. You saved me from the guesswork. I miss my piano so much. This will be perfect. So grateful to you.
To me, for the main piano patches, the Casio sounds like a grand with the lid open, the Roland like the lid is closed. Overall from the small amount heard here, I'd be looking more seriously at the Casio.
Thank you so much for the video. We’re being a Roland Go Piano. We also purchase a full size Akai weighted keys, it’s amazing. The Go Piano will be for travel only.
Casio has a winner here. Great selection of sounds. Real buttons and better Keybed. Overall better build quality. It would be perfect if it has 1/4 inch outputs. And just wired the surround effect permanently on!
The Go:Piano when you sit in a room working out idea's The Casio CT-S1 you play for an audience in the room while enjoying yourself musically also. They each have a certain ambiance to enjoy.
I've just ordered the CT-S1 for my 12 year old daughter. I can't wait to hear her play it. She's only just started dabbling and has self taught herself a bunch of Nintendo game music. She's gonna freakin' love this thing!
If she shows talent and the will to stay the course, get her 88 keys ASAP. She can keep the Casio ST-1 as a portable keyboard. That's what I did and I'm starting over in my 70s. I got a Roland FP-30X and then got a Casio ST-200 for a portable to take to group vocal class. The ST-300 is a more primitive predecessor to the ST-1 but I got it used for $80. Good enough for my purposes. The Roland is the best in class for acoustic piano emulation.
I'm thinking this may be a possibility for the CT-S2 further down the line. Because even though it's a "casiotone", the CT-S1 is pretty much alone in its range right now, and considering that no other brand gives as many as price points as Casio for a range of product, I don't see them keeping it that way unless that they have to (ie: the product didn't find its audience).
Got my Casio CT-S1 yesterday (South Africa) . Love it. Seen both your videos on this model Jack. Great stuff Jack 🥳🥳🥳. You guided me to choose the Casio .What would be really great in your busy schedule if you could make a video on this model showing tone set up ,layering of tones, etc. A bit challenging for a 66 year old beginner. 🙈🙈. But love the versatility of the Casio to move it around the house or outside , to practice. My 125 year old acoustic piano 🎹 is a bit cumbersome to take outside 🤣🤣🤣. Have a good one 👍👍
@@jimmy_roffa I have the red go keys. Love it. Especially the wurly sound and phaser electric pianos. I have a casio pxs3000 LOVE IT LOVE LOVE IT and use it for recording. Between the go keys and the Casio CTS 1, I would probably buy the Casio, because Casio surroundsound is incredible! I use that option on my PSX 3000 all the time.
The Roland sounds like an upright piano pushed up against the back of a sofa in a small room. As a couple others here have said, the Casio sounds like a grand piano with the lid open - in a large room. On the Roland, the EPs are either heavily balanced right or left depending on that patch, the Casio actually phases left or right and back like a real 60s or 70s Rhodes or Wurlitzer. That Jazz Scat on the Roland sounds like my 15 year old Roland Atelier... who cares if it’s missing from the Casio, it’s one of those tones you NEVER use anyway because it’s so terrible. Now that Mellotron Tape Flute on the Casio is brilliant. The fact that the Roland is nearly twice the price of the Casio with half the sound and elegance is pretty sad.
On Thomann they are same price: Roland Go:Piano 265 € Casio CT-S1 258 € black 277 € white or red. In Europe Casio is not cheapest. Yamaha PSR E73 = 199 €
The Roland seems wonderful. But I have just bought the Casio Cts1 and I love it. And you know what? I have bought a Blackstar foldable fp 49 piano too and I play the acompaniament of the Blackstar into the audio in of the cts1 though now I have the incredible piano of the cts1+ blackstar fp49 accompaniment together! And two very transportable pianos. Greetings from Argentina.
I totally disagree. An 88 key version defeats *nothing*. It has nothing to do with the 'purpose' of this keyboard? What do you even mean? If they do an 88 key version, does this 5-octave become unavailable? No, of course not. This will still be an option. Yes there are other 88 key pianos available, but I'd rather like this exact instrument with a proper range (preferably weighted). I don't want something else! Roland did it with the Go:piano & Go:piano 88, so Casio could also do it with this. It's only the small octave range that stops me getting one.
I just got the ct-s1 and I love it and it sounds great, only flaws are that it’s maybe a bit too simple when it comes to the variety of sounds but they all sound great. Also a bit small for some songs
@@richa.panjiyar yes It makes some noise but not too bad for a keyboard at this price. Like when I record up close you can sometimes hear it. If you turn up the volume you can’t hear it at all.
Casio are the one for me if it comes to good value for money. I mostly play classical music, and Casio always delivers for me. Already got a PX S-1000, and definitely going to buy this one as a to go keyboard.
I have to Go:Keys for a few years now - today I had the chance to play the Casio S1 and I am blown away! Also, it has keytar straps built in, which I discovered by accident!
@@dondimadulid6364 The Go:Keys has much more different electronic sounds, also rhythms and phrases, Casio S1 is more oriented towards classical sounds plus electric pianos, organs, strings, the General MIDI basics and few retro Casio sounds. The Casio also look more professional to me. Both are great.
Jack is a fantastic presenter and musician. Y'all really lucked out. These videos are actually entertaining. Like, there's a point of view and everything.
If you disregard the core sounds in the Casio, which are really solid... it's the little quirky things on the other patches which would sell it to me. That and endlessly playing Jump on an Oberheim :-)
Yup, the piano sounds on the Roland still don't do it for me. Which is actually the main reason why I still haven't bought it, even though I love the idea of a portable 61 keyboard with speakers (and I do WANT a keyboard with Roland's Jazz Scat sound), whereas I can't wait long enough for the CT-S1 to come out. It's ironic because I'd say I enjoy the sound on the Roland more than the Casio when you play piano or mezzoforte, as it appears fuller with more midrange, but as soon as you start hitting the keys hard, the sounds has that harsh plastiquey feel that's hard to enjoy.
Looking for a smaller keyboard for my apartment to learn. Probably gonna wait for the ct-s1. Sounds clean and at a good price point. Also has a nicer look with the speakers covered
I love my Casios, each more than the previous. The sounds are fantastic, and they don't weigh anything. My Yamahas, Korgs, Rolands, Wurlitzers and even my B3 can all stay home. Looks like I need to "divest" myself of some gear.
I encounter Roland piano much more percutive on the strokes, reminded me of when I played my grandmother's Yamaha. Personally I like it a lot, maybe it is because of having this sentimental connection with that specific sound. So roland for me please.
I agree! The grand piano on the Casio sounds way more dynamic and realistic, although the electric pianos sound really thin on the Casio. I prefer the GO EPs
Nice playing. They are both awesome. I have the Go:Keys I got in November, but I must get the CT-S1 now. They are comparable, but the Roland Go:Piano/Keys is about $150 US more than the Casio. The Roland makes great gear, my favorite brand, but you sometimes pay for it. Casio hit the ball out of the park with a comparable keyboard with it's own twist for $200 US. There was only 3 main things I wish for the CT-S1. A pitch bend wheel like in the CT-S300, stereo 1/4" audio outs, and not such a flimsy music holder. The Go:Keys does not have the music holder that comes with the Go:Piano that would fit, and it is hard to find online, either not available, or asking ridiculously high prices and shipping, or they will not ship to the US. I like my Go:Keys, but it's hard to switch to specific voice tones on the fly, or access octaves and transpose features easily. If the CT-S1 was available at that time, I would have gotten it instead of my Go:Keys, but having both would be great for their specific differences. They are great affordable keyboards with good textured keys, action and incredible sound for the price.
Check with Roland US for a music rest for your Go Keys. The rest sold for the Go Piano fits it. I ordered mine from them a few months ago for $20, which included free shipping. It’s a nice and sturdy music rest.
@@douglasw.7864 Thank you so much! I know the Go:Piano music rest fits the Go:Keys. Why they don't include it, I don't know. I didn't know it was available from them. I didn't see it in the store on their website. I will contact them. I have been buying things from Roland/Boss for 30 years. I love their mudic gear, but Yamaha, and Casio, among others now have great stuff, too.
At the price point they are sold in the EU, casio could have added proper stereo outputs and din midi connectors. These compact 61 keyboards are used on stage/rehearsal room more than you would think because there is not so much available in this category, apart maybe from the VR 09.
I want to see a video on the older Casio WK silver-Tops. Using the top of the line from each generation and comparing their capabilities. Also, a video that compares the ZPI sound source to AiX
Never thought I'd be interested in a Casio - the brand always had a naff reputation and reminds me of Roland Rivron and his band Raw Sex but this model has really taken me by surprise. I'll probably get one to replace the old Kawai mp5 that I had to hand over to my son ..
Thank you for this vid! I just bought my Casiotone CT-S1 because of this review hahaha and I agree to the compliments you've mentioned. I also enjoy your other vids anyways! 😝❤️
Doing comparisons can get difficult because each has their own great featured qualities. Both sound good. I already have the Go Keys and love it but why not double the love, so I’ll get the Casio CT-S1 when it comes out. My keyboard collection will soon become unmanageable.
@@footballasmr5579 I play classical piano. I love pianos and keyboards of any kind. It’s my hobby and interest. When you have a hobby and real interest you don’t mind putting out some money. Anyone who has a serious interest in a hobby will know what I mean. As you may know many musicians have more than one instrument.
@@JW75383 Absolutely love the Casio CT-S1 I don’t need an arranger keyboard with all the excess sounds that also always seems to take up so much of a keyboard’s real estate. The Casio has only the basic voices that I care about, 5 various piano, 5 various electric piano, 5 various organs (always love the organ tutti) and strings. That’s it. As a piano player it’s all I need. Also love the portability. It sounds great as well. I have the white one but of course that’s personal preference.
@@JW75383 BTW, just watched your videos of Santana, Cream, The Doors, and Stones songs your band played … fantastic. Love them. Brings me back to my youth. 👍🏻 Where do you gig? What part of the country? Keep it up!
Both have got their uses but I'd probably go with the Casio as I don't fancy the idea of spending half an hour every time I switch the Roland on, checking to see if I've blown my tweeters. It's like the top end of the Roland has gone AWOL.
El roland conectado a una buena fuente de sonido es increíble , hay por ahí un vídeo donde los pianos suenan perfectos , pero escuché una prueba de Casio en la tienda solo con los parlantes incluidos y suena fantástico , ahora el roland tiene otras cosas , es más completo y como sintetizador es perfecto , pero si lo quieres usar solo con los parlantes incluidos no vas a percibir su calidad ..
From 10:56 to 11:04 to Casio was amazing !!!😮😮😮! I don't wanna stop hear you! can you make a track with this effect? I felt in the another world with this Ton variation from Casio! Thanks👍
@@eyesofvenus For sure, but I wouldn’t mind paying for something small with batteries so that I can have something by my bedside, on the couch or when I’m travelling for non music related purposes.
Great review. I have a question. When I play CTS1 it does not sound good when not plugged into a computer. It sounds soo “plasticky”. But in your video CTS sounds soo great. How does it happen? Is it kind of post editing?
The samples and effects of a Roland can be supreme, but if the D/A converters are as bad as the SoundCanvas, noone can hear a note you are playing when on stage. So even if the Casio has better convertors, all sounds and features don't matter.
I'd been considering the Roland Go , for a spare backpacking , climbing mountains piano. then this Casio came out & it's really great, sorry Roland , but my Casio came today & those electric pianos & organs are very good , the keys feel nice . Even if you're buying a affordable instrument you do want to feel good playing it & most other companies with light weight battery powered keys haven't got this . Very happy thanks Anderton.
The Casio sounds like it has more effects on than the Roland for the first two piano sounds. The Roland is probably a little more like a real piano because of it but I think the Casio would be more enjoying to play because it sounds big and processed like a record might sound.
Thing is casio launch new products every blue moon,Roland on the other hand have a conveyor of keyboards and massive resources but if they put everything into one basket at a cheap price you wouldnt want the next model coming up! for me i'd have the casio for its "wildcard" sounds but if your into brand snobbery i doubt you'd take the leap. whens the next polysynth video...can we have the hydrasynth next?
Well, under 600,- USD price range the Casio is a clear winner in pianos in all categories on the market. Be it sound/key action/portability/built-in speakers.
I was playing along - how come your GoPiano's first piano sounds better than mine (01 Stage Grand)? About the only sounds I like on the GoP are the phased and trem'd Epiano (06 & 07)
"...the pianos, 'cause that's what most people will be buying it for." Guess I'm not most people--I REALLY wish you'd spent some time on organ sounds. I have watched the "other video" about the CT-S1, and it was those that predisposed me to it when I started watching this one (nothing here changed my mind, BTW--I'm grabbing one of these as soon as they start to ship, and NOT as my first keyboard).
Final Comparison... asks for a key, gets key of G! plays F right after G. GG. Lol great demo... Forreal though, LOVE Andertons. Hope to visit if I'm ever overseas
The screen on the Go:Piano looks like a flashlight, I hate it. Then factor in Alexa surveillance software, and it's a big thumbs down. Casio FTW. Now if we could just get Casio to release a phase distortion synth module, that would be sweet.
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Casio is such an underrated keyboard company.
Casio has really stepped up the sound quality in this new generation rollout.
Live piano Casio is now trying to catch Super articulate sound but Electric Piano voices vice Rolland leads than Casio but these days Casio is not for watches or Calculators they are making very good entry level affordable keyboards
there’s actually a reason for that, pre-aix casio keyboards sounded really 👎👎.
@@clarencefernandez7093 I have a Privia PX3. The piano sounds are amazing as are most of the other sounds and their editable. I bought it about 2012 and giggled with it. Before that I had a ctk 5000 and ctk 6500. Most of those sounds were pretty crappy but the sequencer mad for a really nice sketch pad and the sounds mixed really well
@@davesaunders7457 oh yeah my bad, the pianos were rather an exception xD
We don't hate you, Jack! You're doing a great job! You're always so engaged when you look at a new keyboard.
Casio has a winner with the cts1
Thank you for this. These were the exact two models we wanted to compare but no local store has both or even the Casio to look at in person. You saved me from the guesswork. I miss my piano so much. This will be perfect. So grateful to you.
It would be perfect if Casiotone CT-S1 was a full size keyboard (12 key=165mm), maybe we should make a suggestion to Casio
To me, for the main piano patches, the Casio sounds like a grand with the lid open, the Roland like the lid is closed. Overall from the small amount heard here, I'd be looking more seriously at the Casio.
Thank you so much for the video. We’re being a Roland Go Piano. We also purchase a full size Akai weighted keys, it’s amazing. The Go Piano will be for travel only.
Casio has a winner here. Great selection of sounds. Real buttons and better Keybed. Overall better build quality. It would be perfect if it has 1/4 inch outputs. And just wired the surround effect permanently on!
I bought casio and go piano.. but honestly, I prefer Roland Go Piano..
Ordered my second one in white, and with a retro mpc live, I havea full setup/
Unfortunately, it doesn't have full size keys which the Roland has.
@@argi0774 care to explain?
@@yamidachannel What exactly didn't you understand in this simple statement?
The Go:Piano when you sit in a room working out idea's
The Casio CT-S1 you play for an audience in the room while enjoying yourself musically also.
They each have a certain ambiance to enjoy.
I've just ordered the CT-S1 for my 12 year old daughter. I can't wait to hear her play it. She's only just started dabbling and has self taught herself a bunch of Nintendo game music. She's gonna freakin' love this thing!
If she shows talent and the will to stay the course, get her 88 keys ASAP. She can keep the Casio ST-1 as a portable keyboard. That's what I did and I'm starting over in my 70s. I got a Roland FP-30X and then got a Casio ST-200 for a portable to take to group vocal class. The ST-300 is a more primitive predecessor to the ST-1 but I got it used for $80. Good enough for my purposes. The Roland is the best in class for acoustic piano emulation.
Casio are on to a real winner..... it just needs 1/4 inch L,R Outs and 5 pin real MIDI .... then it’s an absolute world beater !
I'm thinking this may be a possibility for the CT-S2 further down the line. Because even though it's a "casiotone", the CT-S1 is pretty much alone in its range right now, and considering that no other brand gives as many as price points as Casio for a range of product, I don't see them keeping it that way unless that they have to (ie: the product didn't find its audience).
Exactly
Got my Casio CT-S1 yesterday (South Africa) . Love it. Seen both your videos on this model Jack. Great stuff Jack 🥳🥳🥳. You guided me to choose the Casio .What would be really great in your busy schedule if you could make a video on this model showing tone set up ,layering of tones, etc. A bit challenging for a 66 year old beginner. 🙈🙈. But love the versatility of the Casio to move it around the house or outside , to practice. My 125 year old acoustic piano 🎹 is a bit cumbersome to take outside 🤣🤣🤣. Have a good one 👍👍
Did you purchase it in SA or from outside? And if so, where was it and how much was it?
@@shawn_euphony Bought it in South Africa. R5000 ,2 years ago
both are a great choice, but i will buy the casio, the white model is just beautiful.
I have the go keys, so I’m on the edge of my seat as I watch the video!
@@PianoMan-hx3ev do you like the go:keys? And what do you recommend for a beginner keyboard player? The Keys or one of these two?
@@jimmy_roffa I have the red go keys. Love it. Especially the wurly sound and phaser electric pianos. I have a casio pxs3000 LOVE IT LOVE LOVE IT and use it for recording. Between the go keys and the Casio CTS 1, I would probably buy the Casio, because Casio surroundsound is incredible! I use that option on my PSX 3000 all the time.
@@PianoMan-hx3ev thanks
Thank you Casio! Can you please release an updated model to the CT-S1 with L and R outputs and a normal midi port? Please please please! 🙏
No line outputs on Casio
@@محمدالخلفي-ط1ل ct-s500 and 1000v just got em
casio cts500
Dude, your humor and presenter skillz are 👌 👌 ✅
The Roland sounds like an upright piano pushed up against the back of a sofa in a small room. As a couple others here have said, the Casio sounds like a grand piano with the lid open - in a large room. On the Roland, the EPs are either heavily balanced right or left depending on that patch, the Casio actually phases left or right and back like a real 60s or 70s Rhodes or Wurlitzer. That Jazz Scat on the Roland sounds like my 15 year old Roland Atelier... who cares if it’s missing from the Casio, it’s one of those tones you NEVER use anyway because it’s so terrible. Now that Mellotron Tape Flute on the Casio is brilliant. The fact that the Roland is nearly twice the price of the Casio with half the sound and elegance is pretty sad.
On Thomann they are same price: Roland Go:Piano 265 € Casio CT-S1 258 € black 277 € white or red. In Europe Casio is not cheapest. Yamaha PSR E73 = 199 €
I prefer the sound of the roland a lot, I'm no expert but the roland has this character and vibrance whereas the casio feels generic and flat to me
@@SomeAssh0le same here. It's the transients. Makes the Roland sound more dynamic and therefore also more "organic" to me. The Casio sounds flat yeah.
This is how comparisons should be done!
The Roland seems wonderful. But I have just bought the Casio Cts1 and I love it. And you know what? I have bought a Blackstar foldable fp 49 piano too and I play the acompaniament of the Blackstar into the audio in of the cts1 though now I have the incredible piano of the cts1+ blackstar fp49 accompaniment together! And two very transportable pianos. Greetings from Argentina.
Now all we need is an 88-key version of the ct-s1.
Exactly what I was thinking. With weighted keys under 450 GBP. Come on Casio..!
It's probably on the way, with even more and better sounds.
An 88 key version defeats the very purpose of this keyboard. There are already plenty of slim and light 88-key pianos available.
I totally disagree. An 88 key version defeats *nothing*. It has nothing to do with the 'purpose' of this keyboard? What do you even mean? If they do an 88 key version, does this 5-octave become unavailable? No, of course not. This will still be an option.
Yes there are other 88 key pianos available, but I'd rather like this exact instrument with a proper range (preferably weighted). I don't want something else! Roland did it with the Go:piano & Go:piano 88, so Casio could also do it with this. It's only the small octave range that stops me getting one.
@@stevenbaggley1257 yes! The sound quality at this price range, they could potentially destroy the budget market competition.
The Casio has really good sounds. I prefer the CT-S1 piano sounds over the Roland Go Piano.
Beautiful playing as always Jack - Thank you mate
I hope Casio will update the Casiotone CT-S1 to a full size keyboard, it would be perfect.
Huge fan of the ct-s1
Both sound good, but I think Casio has a winner there.
I just got the ct-s1 and I love it and it sounds great, only flaws are that it’s maybe a bit too simple when it comes to the variety of sounds but they all sound great. Also a bit small for some songs
Plas reply does Casio cts1 keys makes noise . . . I'm goin to buy it this week
@@richa.panjiyar yes It makes some noise but not too bad for a keyboard at this price. Like when I record up close you can sometimes hear it. If you turn up the volume you can’t hear it at all.
Casio are the one for me if it comes to good value for money. I mostly play classical music, and Casio always delivers for me. Already got a PX S-1000, and definitely going to buy this one as a to go keyboard.
I like the Casio CT 1 nice sound how much is it for the keyboard
Go feels more textured and true to form and certainly greater dynamic range. Great video once again from this fine music channel
I cant go wrong with having got the Roland Go though. It was 60 percent off and its alot better than what i had.
just bought the casio, thanks for the insight!
I have to Go:Keys for a few years now - today I had the chance to play the Casio S1 and I am blown away! Also, it has keytar straps built in, which I discovered by accident!
im trying to buy one for my kids, which would you prefer? the casio ct s1 or the roland go keys?
@@dondimadulid6364 The Go:Keys has much more different electronic sounds, also rhythms and phrases, Casio S1 is more oriented towards classical sounds plus electric pianos, organs, strings, the General MIDI basics and few retro Casio sounds. The Casio also look more professional to me. Both are great.
@@draxxicek thanks man!
Jack is a fantastic presenter and musician. Y'all really lucked out. These videos are actually entertaining. Like, there's a point of view and everything.
Prefer the Roland Sound because of how the transients sounds. It's somehow sounding more dynamic to me.
Agree, sounds much richer than the Casio to me. I have a real piano as well
I'll be in today to buy one of these Casio CT-S1s, thanks to Jack n Tay Tay!
If you disregard the core sounds in the Casio, which are really solid... it's the little quirky things on the other patches which would sell it to me. That and endlessly playing Jump on an Oberheim :-)
Right now I use the harpsichord on my Casio CDP-S100 to play Jump since it's the closest sound available . lol.
Yup, the piano sounds on the Roland still don't do it for me. Which is actually the main reason why I still haven't bought it, even though I love the idea of a portable 61 keyboard with speakers (and I do WANT a keyboard with Roland's Jazz Scat sound), whereas I can't wait long enough for the CT-S1 to come out. It's ironic because I'd say I enjoy the sound on the Roland more than the Casio when you play piano or mezzoforte, as it appears fuller with more midrange, but as soon as you start hitting the keys hard, the sounds has that harsh plastiquey feel that's hard to enjoy.
I was just looking for this video,so convenient
Looking for a smaller keyboard for my apartment to learn. Probably gonna wait for the ct-s1. Sounds clean and at a good price point. Also has a nicer look with the speakers covered
I wish for a 73/76 version
Just to learn they make much cheaper versions - ct-s100, ct-s200, ct-s300
I love my Casios, each more than the previous. The sounds are fantastic, and they don't weigh anything.
My Yamahas, Korgs, Rolands, Wurlitzers and even my B3 can all stay home.
Looks like I need to "divest" myself of some gear.
You pick the best keyboard matchups! How do you do this?
I encounter Roland piano much more percutive on the strokes, reminded me of when I played my grandmother's Yamaha. Personally I like it a lot, maybe it is because of having this sentimental connection with that specific sound. So roland for me please.
The Casio has always been a fav of mines since my 1st Casio SK5 sampler from back in the day
am I the only one who likes how the Roland sounds
Amazing video, I enjoyed it.
I own the go keys which is an incredibly useful board, however Casio ftw here particularly on the pianos I think!
I agree! The grand piano on the Casio sounds way more dynamic and realistic, although the electric pianos sound really thin on the Casio. I prefer the GO EPs
Nice playing. They are both awesome. I have the Go:Keys I got in November, but I must get the CT-S1 now. They are comparable, but the Roland Go:Piano/Keys is about $150 US more than the Casio. The Roland makes great gear, my favorite brand, but you sometimes pay for it. Casio hit the ball out of the park with a comparable keyboard with it's own twist for $200 US.
There was only 3 main things I wish for the CT-S1. A pitch bend wheel like in the CT-S300, stereo 1/4" audio outs, and not such a flimsy music holder. The Go:Keys does not have the music holder that comes with the Go:Piano that would fit, and it is hard to find online, either not available, or asking ridiculously high prices and shipping, or they will not ship to the US. I like my Go:Keys, but it's hard to switch to specific voice tones on the
fly, or access octaves and transpose features easily. If the CT-S1 was available at that time, I would have gotten it instead of my Go:Keys, but having both would be great for their specific differences.
They are great affordable keyboards with good textured keys, action and incredible sound for the price.
Currently in the EU, the Go Keys costs less than the Casio CT S1.
Check with Roland US for a music rest for your Go Keys. The rest sold for the Go Piano fits it. I ordered mine from them a few months ago for $20, which included free shipping. It’s a nice and sturdy music rest.
@@douglasw.7864 Thank you so much! I know the Go:Piano music rest fits the Go:Keys. Why they don't include it, I don't know. I didn't know it was available from them. I didn't see it in the store on their website. I will contact them. I have been buying things from Roland/Boss for 30 years. I love their mudic gear, but Yamaha, and Casio, among others now have great stuff, too.
CTs1 music stand holds my Synthstrom Deluge good.
@@douglasw.7864 Everytime I checked, I could never find it on the Roland US website.
Your cooler then dr mix but you can’t deny he can play pretty mean keyboard and you have to love his enthusiasm.
Looking forward for choosing your second keyboard :)
At the price point they are sold in the EU, casio could have added proper stereo outputs and din midi connectors. These compact 61 keyboards are used on stage/rehearsal room more than you would think because there is not so much available in this category, apart maybe from the VR 09.
Jack, you´re the man! Cheers from Finland!
I want to see a video on the older Casio WK silver-Tops. Using the top of the line from each generation and comparing their capabilities. Also, a video that compares the ZPI sound source to AiX
The CT S1 has such a dope retro sound on those patches and the tape flute is amazing.
Never thought I'd be interested in a Casio - the brand always had a naff reputation and reminds me of Roland Rivron and his band Raw Sex but this model has really taken me by surprise. I'll probably get one to replace the old Kawai mp5 that I had to hand over to my son ..
Roland clearly a much better known company and keyboard, hands down.
Thank you for this vid! I just bought my Casiotone CT-S1 because of this review hahaha and I agree to the compliments you've mentioned. I also enjoy your other vids anyways! 😝❤️
I have an old Roland D-50. Either I'll buy a new keyboard or stick to the one I have. Can't make up my mind!
Doing comparisons can get difficult because each has their own great featured qualities. Both sound good. I already have the Go Keys and love it but why not double the love, so I’ll get the Casio CT-S1 when it comes out. My keyboard collection will soon become unmanageable.
how do you justify the bying? I do have money but I cant justify bying two things, sometime even one thing!
@@footballasmr5579 I play classical piano. I love pianos and keyboards of any kind. It’s my hobby and interest. When you have a hobby and real interest you don’t mind putting out some money. Anyone who has a serious interest in a hobby will know what I mean. As you may know many musicians have more than one instrument.
Did you get the Casio and if so how do you like it ?
@@JW75383 Absolutely love the Casio CT-S1
I don’t need an arranger keyboard with all the excess sounds that also always seems to take up so much of a keyboard’s real estate. The Casio has only the basic voices that I care about, 5 various piano, 5 various electric piano, 5 various organs (always love the organ tutti) and strings. That’s it. As a piano player it’s all I need. Also love the portability. It sounds great as well.
I have the white one but of course that’s personal preference.
@@JW75383 BTW, just watched your videos of Santana, Cream, The Doors, and Stones songs your band played … fantastic. Love them. Brings me back to my youth. 👍🏻 Where do you gig? What part of the country?
Keep it up!
Both have got their uses but I'd probably go with the Casio as I don't fancy the idea of spending half an hour every time I switch the Roland on, checking to see if I've blown my tweeters. It's like the top end of the Roland has gone AWOL.
Loved your playing at the end. Wish I could do that
It would be perfect if Casiotone CT-S1 was a full size keyboard (12 key=165mm)😍
Can you compare these 2 with Yamaha NP-12?
can u also do Yamaha NP-12 vs Casio CT-S1?
Of course you like the Casio better. You got that one free. But I do appreciate your honesty in acknowledging you received it from Casio for free.
El roland conectado a una buena fuente de sonido es increíble , hay por ahí un vídeo donde los pianos suenan perfectos , pero escuché una prueba de Casio en la tienda solo con los parlantes incluidos y suena fantástico , ahora el roland tiene otras cosas , es más completo y como sintetizador es perfecto , pero si lo quieres usar solo con los parlantes incluidos no vas a percibir su calidad ..
Thanks a lot...excellent work...!!
Think I may learn to play. Is this the one and will I instantly sound like Jack.
How did you get a clean and clear signal out from the Casio mini jack audio out? Any post processing or EQ? Any tips?
are those keys smaller than regular digital piano ?
Great demo jack,don’t know if you demo korg at all, but a demo on the korg Nautilus would be great.
From 10:56 to 11:04 to Casio was amazing !!!😮😮😮! I don't wanna stop hear you! can you make a track with this effect? I felt in the another world with this Ton variation from Casio! Thanks👍
Casio ct s1 is like casio Privia 350m that released year 2016 and add a something that can bright the sound
questions
how about sound quality of both keyboard compared with korg module ivory grand package
thanks
Casio CT hyphen S1 & Roland Go colon Piano 😉
Jamie Cullum! Well done!
I really enjoyed this comparison but, to me, the more obvious comparison would be the Casio CT-S1 vs Roland GO:KEYS.
If the cts1 had weighed keys it would be pretty revolutionary, anyone knows of a 49/61 piano action keyboard?
I think you're looking at the high price range for a keyboard with action.
@@eyesofvenus For sure, but I wouldn’t mind paying for something small with batteries so that I can have something by my bedside, on the couch or when I’m travelling for non music related purposes.
I think they're all 88 keys
+1 I wish to see more choices of short boards with piano action
Also, if the Casio CT-S1 would have had L and R outputs and a normal midi port that would have been really great...
Great review. I have a question. When I play CTS1 it does not sound good when not plugged into a computer. It sounds soo “plasticky”. But in your video CTS sounds soo great. How does it happen? Is it kind of post editing?
Casio está muito na frente nessa linha pra iniciante, parabém pelo o vídeo!
Casio é um relógio rsrs já a Roland já fabricou até Rhodes
This is just The polysynth you need :P
The samples and effects of a Roland can be supreme, but if the D/A converters are as bad as the SoundCanvas, noone can hear a note you are playing when on stage. So even if the Casio has better convertors, all sounds and features don't matter.
I had the CTX wow what sound but the new 76 key cts1 is a deal breaker for me
love these presentations , any chance of getting in Dr.Mix & Luke from Korg & just make a freeform fun demo for all us fans..
I'd been considering the Roland Go , for a spare backpacking , climbing mountains piano. then this Casio came out & it's really great, sorry Roland , but my Casio came today & those electric pianos & organs are very good , the keys feel nice . Even if you're buying a affordable instrument you do want to feel good playing it & most other companies with light weight battery powered keys haven't got this . Very happy thanks Anderton.
Go Piano piano sounds more realistic to me.
It would be perfect if Casiotone CT-S1 was a full size keyboard (12 key=165mm), maybe we should make a suggestion to Casio🥰
12:24 they had us in the first half ngl
The Casio sounds like it has more effects on than the Roland for the first two piano sounds. The Roland is probably a little more like a real piano because of it but I think the Casio would be more enjoying to play because it sounds big and processed like a record might sound.
Thing is casio launch new products every blue moon,Roland on the other hand have a conveyor of keyboards and massive resources but if they put everything into one basket at a cheap price you wouldnt want the next model coming up! for me i'd have the casio for its "wildcard" sounds but if your into brand snobbery i doubt you'd take the leap. whens the next polysynth video...can we have the hydrasynth next?
Well, under 600,- USD price range the Casio is a clear winner in pianos in all categories on the market. Be it sound/key action/portability/built-in speakers.
Roland keys seems to be bigger, like fullsize. Its that right?
Yes
wow awesome sound Casio
I was playing along - how come your GoPiano's first piano sounds better than mine (01 Stage Grand)? About the only sounds I like on the GoP are the phased and trem'd Epiano (06 & 07)
"...the pianos, 'cause that's what most people will be buying it for." Guess I'm not most people--I REALLY wish you'd spent some time on organ sounds. I have watched the "other video" about the CT-S1, and it was those that predisposed me to it when I started watching this one (nothing here changed my mind, BTW--I'm grabbing one of these as soon as they start to ship, and NOT as my first keyboard).
The next step up (because organs), for me is th-cam.com/video/bBcDVV9qAhk/w-d-xo.html
How does this Roand GoPiano compares to the Yamaha NP12 ? Which one is better ? Thanks :-)
Qual a melhor tecla? Qual se parece mais com um piano? Visualmente as do Go piano são maiores.
>>Qual a melhor tecla?
It looks like the keys of the Roland Go:Piano are bigger than those of the Casio CT-S1.
The Roland sounds fireee!! It sounds like it should cost way more!
Casio is just a wild card player who beats the grand slam player ... so better I'll go for the Casio CT-S1 as well as the Casio CTS-400.. :)
At least for the lineout quality, ROLAND any day as per this video. Not sure about the in built speaker output quality though.
Final Comparison... asks for a key, gets key of G! plays F right after G. GG. Lol great demo... Forreal though, LOVE Andertons. Hope to visit if I'm ever overseas
You are a good chap
I don't like the too bright screen of the Roland. It's uncomfortable I think... Never tried the casio, but sure it looks better!
I and the internet could never hate you.
The screen on the Go:Piano looks like a flashlight, I hate it. Then factor in Alexa surveillance software, and it's a big thumbs down. Casio FTW. Now if we could just get Casio to release a phase distortion synth module, that would be sweet.
Whoah, that would be way too cool and a bold move, but I don't think that's ever going to happen.
Oh boy…..