🎹Casio PX-S1100 Digital Piano Review & Unboxing (Casio PX-S1000 Improved)🎹
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- 0:00 - Intro
1:07 - Playing Demo
2:03 - Overview
3:28 - Unboxing
4:56 - Piano Sound
16:15 - Other Piano Sounds
25:26 - Smart Scaled Hammer Action
31:18 - Bluetooth & Features
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Hello and welcome to the Merriam Pianos TH-cam channel. We’ve finally gotten our hands on the brand new Casio Privia PX-S1100, so we’re excited to review that for you today. It’s been out for several months, but we’ve only just now gotten one, so we’ll be doing an unboxing too.
The PX-S1100 is the follow up to the popular PX-S1000, which has been one of the best selling portable digital pianos available for under $1,000 CAD for a couple of years now. We’re going to do a deep dive to see exactly what’s been improved with the 1100.
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First Impressions
When we think back to the PX-S1000, we remember feeling a little bit underwhelmed with the sound when playing it without either the Hall Simulator or Surround Sound mode settings engaged.
After spending a few minutes with the PX-S1100, that isn’t the case here - the raw grand piano patches are a pleasure to play without those other modes engaged. Let’s dive deeper into the sound.
Piano Sound
Casio has changed the speaker box design and configuration in an attempt to produce a better overall dynamic range. We would say they definitely pulled it off.
They’re now also including a free Bluetooth adapter in the box, so in addition to Bluetooth Audio, the S1100 now has Bluetooth MIDI as well. With the latest version of the Chordana App, you can essentially control all of the features of the S1100 right from your Smart Device like being able to edit the piano sound to your liking and actually save your presets to the app.
The different reverb presets with adjustable depth are still present with the Hall Simulator, and these generally sound very good.
The Acoustic Simulator makes a return, and this is the synthesis engine on top of the AiR sound source that adds extra parameters to the sound like damper resonance and string resonance, Polyphony is strong once again at 192 notes, and we’ve got 16 watts of speaker power.
Other Sounds
The PX-S1100 gives you 18 total sounds to work with. There’s a few other acoustic piano patches that are totally functional,
Casio’s electric pianos are usually quite nice, and that’s the case here with a very solid Rhodes sound, as is the Wurly sound.
All of the other misc sounds like harpsichord, vibraphone, and the strings sounds especially, are very consistent.
Features
Like the S1000, the S1100 is on the light side in terms of functionality. There is a basic recorder and you can record straight to a USB key, though on-board MIDI recorders are becoming a little bit redundant in general at this point.
There’s also some pre-loaded classical works, and basics like metronome, transpose and some alternate playing modes are present once again.
Action
Casio’s Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard is present here once again. Still, we’ll give our fresh impressions of this action.
To start, there’s a very nice texture on both the white and black keys that absorb moisture, so the keys themselves are comfortable to play even if your hands get sweaty.
The keys are in the middle in terms of the weighting, quite similar to Kawai’s RHCII action. The repetition speed is good, and despite the double sensor, it’s actually very sensitive due to Casio’s ‘Smart’ technology.
And even though the PX-S1100 is physically very light as an instrument, this action feels reinforced and solid to play. It’s very mechanically reliable, with a low incidence of warranty claims.
Closing Thoughts
The S1100 includes a basic footswitch in the box. We’d recommend upgrading to either a better sustain pedal, or the optional floating 3-pedal unit from Casio. Casio also makes a matching stand if you’ll be using your S1100 in a more stationary setting.
It’s also available in Black, White and Red - the red is especially sharp actually. There’s no hard copy manual, but you can download one for free from Casio’s website.
The S110 includes discreet ¼” line outputs, so that’s a huge plus for anyone looking to do any gigging.
All in all, the improvements over the S1000 are notable, with a definite all around improvement with regards to the sound, and the free Bluetooth adapter is a nice touch too.
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Always admire people who can play the piano as effortlessly as eating or walking.
Stu certainly fits that description! He is an amazing player! We are very fortunate to have his amazing talent, knowledge and leadership! :)
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As always, great job Stu, clarified many of my questions. Sounds like the "“other room”, piano I need when inspiration hits & I'm away from my main setup. Thanks again, can't wait for more reviews,God Bless 🎹✝️
Love love love these piano videos! Keep up the amazing work. The attention to detail and quality of these don’t go unnoticed! 🙌🏾
These reviews nudged me toward my 515...kinda wish I knew the casios were coming before I pulled the trigger
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The playing makes such a difference in these reviews, seriously. I've seen a couple of reviews of this piano and thought "well these tones kinda suck". Turns out it was the people reviewing them. Now that I've seen this video, I know that it is much better than I thought
I will be sure to pass on that incredibly kind compliment to Stu! There is some truth to the notion that "tone is in the fingers". Truly virtuosic players can extract musicality out of virtually any instrument. :)
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I like that you do audio line out and speaker sounds in almost all your new reviews now...
There is one issue to be aware of in this specific recording: the microphones, if you pay close attention, can be seen on either side of the digital piano directly in front of the speakers. This means they are capturing the sound not the way the player would hear it, but for a person placing both of his ears a few inches away from the speakers. Nobody listens to a digital piano that way (nor you can stretch your ears about 5 feet either). So, this recording does not represent what a person sitting at the player's position would hear. For that, you would probably need a binaural recording with a professional binaural dummy head. The speakers seem to be pretty shouty and harsh sounding, judging by this recording, while the actual sample seems neutral and balanced. But that is to be expected from cheap speakers. This piano produces sound away from the player. It is similar to listening to a speaker facing the wall instead of you.
In general, microphone recordings of speakers can be very deceiving, drastically changing with the distance from the speakers. Speakers are typically directional with a narrow sweet spot, meaning if you record them with a microphone very close to them, the sound produced is not a very good indicator of the spread of the sound in the room or how the piano actually sounds after interacting with the room, or how they sound from your listening position.
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Stu, your expressions are now starting to touch the legendary level, thoroughly fun! Review and playing are great as always. Will be buying the 3100 (waiting for its review now) soon here in India. Thanks!
Hey, if you bought the 3100, can you tell me how is the sound and the key action(black keys upper area he talked about) ? And how much you bought it for from where
Picked this up in red thank you for the reviews.
i loved hearing you play the piano, it reminds me of
being at a toto concert and listening to david paich
while he's doing his piano solo inbetween some
other songs and the huge spotlight is on him!!!!!!!!
thank you!!!
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I just bought this and cried when open it, what a beauty ❤
Congrats on your PXS1100! They are wonderful pianos! :)
Nice review! I have the 1000. Love it! There is also a gig bag with backpack straps. Never carried a piano on my back before😀
Thanks for that refreshing review, especialliy for the mention of the quality and durabilaty. Also the line out's...I'm a beginner (with 4 8 Years 😅) ,bought the ctx 5000 last year and was amazed 'bout sound quality, design and functionality... Now, hammeraction for the lessons would' nt be so bad... Yeah, it's a beautiful design, useable for both, living room and stage, I love it, nice ideas from that Company 👍greetings from Germany 😎
I literally just come here to listen to stu jam on the piano. Much love stu please make another album!
Also video uploader person can you pls timestamp each time stu does a jam longer than 5 seconds?
Fantastic review awesome playing 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Thank you! Much appreciated! :)
I love mine ♥️🎹 bought last november.
The Privia PX-S sounds and looks amazing for the price. It's really a very good digital piano
Hey I wanted to ask, Is there any particular difference between Casio CDPS 110 and the Privia XS1100 in terms of sound quality? If you know pls reply :)
Also, how's the dust resistance of the textured keys. Actually Idk why but dust is a crazy issue where I live so i have to clean my Yamaha keyboard quite a lot. I was worried if i updgrade to a keyboard with textured keys, will it catch more dust than the regular glossy finish keys 🤔
I'll echo your comment about how well put together the Casios tend to be. Bought a CTK-611 nearly 30 years ago and it was still going strong when I just sold it which I found remarkable given the cost of that keyboard (and I replaced it with a PX-S3000 as it turned out...hard to beat the features for the money on the Casios---outside of the more demanding players, for performance on a budget these things are great.
I just got this piano. Thank you for this review!
Congrats! The PXS1100 is awesome! We know you'll be very happy with it. Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the review. :)
Awesome review! Thanks!
You're most welcome! Thank you so much for tuning in! :)
Great review Stu! (As usual). I almost bought a PX-S1000 on sale but gambled on this one, and it looks like I made the right choice (I was loving it before seeing this but nice to hear your opinion on the improvements). Looking forward to the side by side. And on the key action topic; I have owned an FP-30 and a P-125 (I liked both, found the Roland action a bit heavy) and the Casio action is my favorite.
The Privia looks very nice compare to the others Kawai, Roland or Yamaha.
Actually, the sound on the 1000 and 1100 are unchanged, so are the actions. A bit of tweaking at the edges.
I like the way you review, and play stuff, its cool :) I hope to get one of these, it sounds great!
Thanks so much! We appreciate you tuning in and supporting our videos! :)
very informative review
For the price point, this sounds very nice.
Agree, the strings sound surprisingly good, great review as always, ;-)
Do they sustain with the pedal?
Thanks for the video
You're very welcome! Thank you for watching! :)
I have the PX-S1000 still, and even today I still love how it sounds overall, the long decay, the more balanced sound with a more controlled attack, I’m convinced they used a different sample for this model from the other models with their superbright harsh sounding piano tone, not even the GP-510 with the Hamburg Piano sounds this good to my ears.
Right 🎹👍
The sweet bright and positive mood out of the box 😉
Nice editing and shots.
Now I can sip my coffee and do something useful too.
Ed, probably the most useful thing you did lately is compile that playlist called "Stu Harrison" where you collate his piano demos that are playing-only. Get that ES920 demo one on there if you didn't already, it's great. Thanks for the helpful resource, it speeded up something I needed to do relating to a playlist I'm compiling & has saved me quite a lot of time. I appreciate it & think others will too.
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@@EdPin_ Thanks for adding it, that's great!🙂
It's very rare and really good to see you regularly playing The GAP Band and such! For the Honky-Tonk sounds; would Moody Blues' 'Go Now', 'The Love You Save' or even 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name' (Theme from 'Cheers') work? I would love to hear you play 'What A Fool Believes'!
I second that! I would love to hear “What a Fool Believes” !
I'm getting a casio px s1100 black ,you sold me on it great playing as usual, they ran out of the bundle deals at Kraft so I'm waiting on one thanks for videos you do
You're very welcome! You'll certainly be pleased with what the PXS1100 offers! It is an impressive piano for the money. :)
@MerriamPianos I found a used one at Guitar Center and tried the casio px s1100 out it wasn't for me more of a beginner keyboard, the casio px s3100 was little bit better than it but I tried the Roland 30x out I think it's little more than a beginner it sounds in feels better than either of the casios but like you say it's a preference to each individual just wanted to say also you do a great job on your videos on the keyboards thank you so much
wow i just bought this piano and this came up on my recommended spooky but appriciated
Fantastic video. I liked the unboxing part! Also this keyboard can apparently run on 6x AA batteries. I think it is a cool feature worth mentioning.
Thank you kindly! For sure - the battery operation is quite convenient for certain applications and settings. :)
Thank you! It’s such a joy watch you play everything with ease! So the key is weighted, kind of on the lighter side? Even though I enjoy classical music, would love to learn more pop/Jazz over Classical, how would that affect my choice on key action?
Have been playing the PX-S1000 for years now, looking forward to this possible upgrade.
The PXS1000 and PXS1100 are both fantastic instruments! The portability factor is also very appealing too! :)
Great reviews ! Thanks. If I wanted to spend just a tad more for a better piano what would you recommend? Action is the most important to me, if sound isn't great I would just use it to control Pianoteq or Keyscape. I looked into the Roland FP30X for a while, but I AB'd it alongside the Casio Privia PX-S1100, and I like the action of the Casio way better.
THANKS, SH!
Thank you for taking the time to tune in! :)
Some thing to note. It's wireless adapter does not connect to windows. It does not use standard midi so you can't use Roland's driver. It's incredibly laggy. So you have to use a cable anyways.
Another great review. It's a little strange hearing the bass end come put of the left headphone channel when Stu is facing us. I get it that we want to know how it might sound when we are playing, but I keeping checking that Stu's left hand is really playing the bass end, and that the image hasn't been flipped like in a selfie. Such is the confusion that arises when we face the pianist if the sound engineer has not switched the cables L to R. With ear buds I can swap sides, but most headphones are uncomfortable that way.
Of course, when Stu does comparisons, both pianos are viewed from the side, so there is no way to simulate that sound without mixing to mono, and nobody wants that in a review, or do they? Actually, listening to mono patches could be interesting. Every piano that might be used on stage should have at least one optional mono patch. It's sad if you've rehearsed and styled your performance to wide stereo, but you are heard only in mono when you perform, as does happen on most stage gigs. Some patches definitely work better in mono than others do.
Awesome review, you mentioned the reverb engine at one point - does this model have any delay effects, or would I be looking at the 3100 for those kinds of features?
As a begginer
I can certify that
Privia 3000 action works for me.
If I ever become a pro, I'll leave a msg if I feel differently.
I love how Stu has a specific jam ready for every sound. Btw is he improvising them? Sounds so cool and he makes it look easy
You are correct! Stu is often improvising in these videos. :)
@@MerriamPianos Thank you for the very quick answer! I just got the PX S1100 and I am so looking forward to playing it.
Greetings from Germany
Any insights how this piano compares to the Kawai es110? In particular, which imitates a real acoustic piano best?
I'm standing between getting this one or the Korg D1. Any suggestions? It's gonna be used mostly for home practise
Nice review! I'm enjoying all your videos. How does the Privia S1100 compare to the CDP-350/360 regarding speaker sound quality (not really interested in the direct line-out sound) and keyboard touch/feeling? Thank you.
Thanks so much! The PXS1100 is certainly a superior piano to the CDPS350/360. The CDPS series instruments have more built-in sounds (700 different tones), but the PXS1100's core piano experience, both in terms of the action and sound system, are far more authentic in my opinion. :)
Good job! Could you test CDP S360, please? :)
Same, I was looking for a review many many months ago.
I know it has 128 polyphony, privia had 196
nice video, friend. let me ask, was it release in wich year?
Thank you kindly! We actually just received our first shipment of PXS1100 pianos very recently in 2022. :)
Love this review and I want to get this digital piano:) what pedal do you recommend?
Thanks so much! The PXS1100 is an awesome piano! I personally recommend getting the SP20 single pedal or SP34 triple pedal system for the PXS1100. The grand piano tongue-style pedals are far more rewarding to play with!
@@MerriamPianos Thank you. Awesome💕 glad I found you guys:)
What is the name of the sound that you are calling the Rhodes piano, if you please?
I was looking at the 1000. Now I will most likely get the 1100 instead.
Hi Stu! You’re the best! After seeing your content I can no longer watch other keyboard reviews. There’s no comparison. Idea for “rock piano” has to be “Boogie With Stu” from the album Physical Graffitti by Led Zeppelin. The titular “Stu” being Ian Stewart, keyboardist for the Rolling Stones who happened to be around the studio at the time.
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks for tuning in! I will be sure to share your incredibly kind words with Stu, which I know he'll appreciate. Also, very good call on the "Rock Piano" tone! That could very well be the reference point. :)
pretty much any Zeppelin gets flagged
Do you have CT-S500 review in works like this with speaker mic ups?
Great review!!! Now I can make a very-well-informed-from-a-professional-perspective decision about buying either the Yamaha or the Roland Thank you!!!
Hey can you review casio cdp s100 or 110?
Been waiting to hear more about the new 1100 and 3100. Mostly the 3100 since it's the one I'm looking to buy. Speaking of which, would you happen to know when the new 3100 will available to purchase on Amazon? The 1100 has been on there for months now but no 3100. Thanks in advance Stu 👌
I've been wondering the same thing. I keep hoping the local guitar center will get one in stock so I can play around with it.
The PX-S3100 is a PX-S1100 with Casio's old AIR arranger sound engine, which has 200 toy-sounding styles with harsh transitions between the only 2 variations offered. A better choice would be the AIX sound engine, for arrangers from Casio, which sounds better with up to 4 variations in some models, which added 35 more styles. The latest iteration of their arranger engine is the AIX with Vocal Synthesis, as found in the CT-S1000V. It has 243 accompaniment styles. So, if you really need the arranger features and don't want to sound like a toy, I would then buy the PX-S1100 and the CT-S1000V, for a total of about $249 more than just the PX-S3100 with old arranger technology. However, be aware that the newest arranger engine is offered only with 2 variations, and with Casio bad reputation for harsh transitions between variations, I would not truly recommend it over the PX-S1100 + CTX3000/5000 yet. Hopefully, they will release a version with the full 4 variations, which helps to diminish the stark change in sound profile between transitions.
This is if you want a slim model at 25 lbs from Casio with better arranger features. If you don't mind a bit more weight to carry at 48 lbs, the Yamaha DGX 670 is a much rounder package as an arranger digital piano. The DGX 670 gets its arranger styles from the professional PSR-S series, which are a big step up from Casio's more amateur arranger styles. If you won't need a proper piano key action and want great sounds and styles, Yamaha also has the very new PSR E425, which has 76 keys and more professional accompaniment styles than Casio.
it's hard to press towards the fallbord so beware of this, because the key to pivot is very short, otherwose I also like the textured keys it's cool feeling, also it's hard to connect to iphone even with usb lighning cable.
would you change a rd 88 for a px s 3100?
Regarding these cheap pedals. The biggest issue with them is they're so light that the "springiness" and weight of its connection wire causes it to skate around the floor. However, if you stick with it, after a few months the wire "trains" (for lack of a better word) itself, or "settles in" or "sets itself" and now this little plastic pedal doesn't budge. Now those big metal ones seem unnecessarily heavy and clunky. I'm probably the only person on the planet who now actually prefers these cheap plastic damper pedals to the metal ones.
I could understand that! It comes down to a matter of personal preference of course. Furthermore, the convenience and portability of gear and accessories can be quite important when travelling or gigging with it. :)
This does sound nice. If you were to choose between this and Roland DS 88 for a retired musician with little electronic experience, which would you choose? Great review! Thanks.
Hi! Brent here! The PXS1100 and DS88 are very different instruments with very different intentions. If you're using the piano primarily for a piano sound and experience, the PXS1100 would be the more appropriate option. If you need additional instrument sounds or synth functionality, the DS88 would be the best bet.
@@MerriamPianosI should have stuck to my guns but my brother here is a Casio man. I was happy to hear that you like the strings. That’s what mom wants since she can’t play her violin and viola anymore. Thanks for your help.
The difference from internal speakers to the direct line out is quite significant, I want to purchase one of these, will a pair of studio monitors produce a similar sound?
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! It ultimately depends on the quality and frequency response of the studio monitors you purchase. With that said, good quality studio monitors should provide an excellent sound. :)
why not maple leaf rag for the honky tonk piano sound,rather then ole time rock and roll,with your chops should be no prob.love yer vids.
❤Supr ROCKIN❤
Thank you kindly! :)
Hi Stu. I would like to ask what is the difference between the Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II and the Smart Scaled Hammer Action that the PX-S1100 has. The Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II that exists in the cheapest casio models has, for example, a tri-sensor, while the newer Smart Scaled Hammer Action that has the more expensive PX-S1100 and PX-S3100 has a dual sensor. Well, it is an upgraded one
superior action or is it simply a matter of company marketing?
Hi! Brent here! Casio actually got into the specifics of this question in a live streamed Q&A when the new Smart Scaled action was released. Apparently, the dual system is far more sophisticated than their standard dual sensor actions, which allows for optimal tracking and rendering of a player's nuances and expressive details. I don't remember all of the specifics, but there is something in the fact that it is a superior design.
Great digital piano for the price. So compact and portable. Ignore the ridiculous brass weight on the keyboard test.
Great video. Can you buy the BT dongle in order to use it with the PXS1000 or a CDPS100?
Thank you! Yes the WUBT10 dongle can be purchased separately to use in conjunction with Casio instruments. :)
@@MerriamPianos Great. Thanks for the quick answer!
16:16 Song name please tell pls pls pls
How about “Benny & the Jets” for rock piano sounds?
Hi!! I'm looking for advice. Is similar this Casio to Alesis Grand? I don't know wich one to buy
Hi! Brent here! While the Alesis Recital Grand is a bit more affordable, in my opinion, the Casio PXS1100's action, piano sound, and speaker system is superior to the Alesis. With that said, it is a matter of personal opinion and subjectivity of course. :)
@@MerriamPianos thank you 🫶🏻
6 months in, and the black key issue is noticeable. My main goal is to play advanced Classical so I'm wondering if I made a mistake with this. Often I'll be playing and find my hands up on the keys and the black keys simply won't play when pressing keys near the top. Now I adjust my play to accommodate the keyboard and I'm okay. But it is kind of unnerving this is an issue.
I have older phones that won't work with Chordana, so that's not good. I guess I need to use a USB cable to a laptop to get midi software to work. Eventually I'll replace the phones. But honestly at this point I just want a working piano, the midi stuff can wait.
I had an old Casio CDP that I replaced with the S1100. Definitely an improvement. I love the sound. The feel is great. It's encouraged me to play more than I had.
Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! I am happy to hear that, overall, you are enjoying the sound and feel of the PXS1100, but I am sorry to hear that you're experiencing some issues with the black keys. The PXS1100 is an excellent piano overall and the portability factor can be quite appealing depending on how the instrument is being used. With that said, it may be worth trying some other manufacturers/actions too. Personally, I find the Roland PHA4 to present an excellent cost-to-value ratio given the level of authenticity it captures for the price point. The FP30X is an excellent and affordable model for instance. Thanks and hope this helps! :)
Reverend Horton Heat comes to mind for me if I were to reference and analyze rock piano. The genre is rock a Billy? Lol
For sure! That is a good reference!
For a new beginner or advanced player, this one or Kawai Cn39 is better?
KAWAI is losing its charm nowadays
Hi, I am looking for advice. I really liked the Casio PX-S350 for its features (100+ sounds). But of course everything has a twist and there I don’t really like the piano sound. I don’t think I should buy it even though I like everything else about it.
So what are alternatives? I was looking a bit around, I would like to pay a bit more, but I’ve only found some that cost above 1000. Or they only have a handful of sounds. Is there no keyboard/piano in the 700-800 range of other brands?
Pianoteq Pro makes any digital piano sound better. Luckily there is no latency between a Yamaha DGX-670 and Pianoteq running on a Dell i5. The two voices sound together a a dynamite piano voice. I wish I knew if there is latency between that Casio S-1100 and Pianoteq.
I don't think the model you have mentioned exists... do you mean the CDP-S350? In that case, I would recommend the Yamaha DGX 670. By the way, the CDP S350 is the old model, I owned it for a week before returning it because I didn't like the piano sound. Although there is a new model, the CDP S360, I think it has the same old pianos... the Yamaha DGX 670 is a much better option, assuming you are looking for an arranger keyboard. You will not find a better choice in the arranger digital piano category. Keep in mind it is 48 pounds, which is the same weight as the Roland RD2000. A bit heavy, but not impossible to move. The DGX 670 has a very powerful modeling engine, a color screen, over 600 sounds, 263 professional accompaniment backing tracks, and so much more than what the CDP S360 can offer. The GHS action is perfectly fine, despite the negative comments about it. If you want an arranger that doesn't sound like a toy, then this is the best choice.
@@Instrumental-Covers The thing is, I don't really like the Yamaha styles. They are too fixed and unflexible to me.
I really like to make my own loops and layer the instruments up. To make something individual. Can the DGX 670 also do these loops? Or is it bound to that ready accompaniment thing? All the demos I have seen, are with these accompaniments. I haven't really seen loops on it, and effects and such. I have seen it with the Casio, and I like that.
@@IroAppe It also has a 16-track sequencer, and also you also create your own styles. It also has Audio USB. With the 16-track sequencer, you can enter one track at a time and built your own arrangement. You can do it either inside the machine or using a DAW. Since it has built-in audio USB, you don't need an external audio interface.
How are the piano sounds of the cdp-360 compared to this? Is it that big of a difference that I should forget about the 600 more sounds the CDP 360 provides and purchase this instead?
We have not received our demo model of the CDP360 yet, but, once we do, you can certainly expect some video comparisons and reviews featuring it. With that said, the PXS1100 has a wonderful piano tone that, in my opinion, is far more authentic and rewarding than the CDP350. It all comes down to the function of the instrument. If you are primarily going to be using the default piano sound, the PXS1100 is certainly worth consideration. :)
@@MerriamPianos Alright then. But do you think the action of the pxs1100 is adequate as I want to play a lot of classical music? I am looking at this and the korg b2, korg is cheaper but it is not battery powered which I would prefer. Which one would you suggest between these two?
I bought a PX-S1100 based on internet reviews and wish I hadn’t the piano is unplayable without headphones on as the constant thump and rattle noise from the keys is so loud. Digital pianos are partly sold on the ‘silent with headphones on’ claim but if there is someone else in the room while you are playing one with headphones on you are going to drive them crazy from the constant thump and rattle from the keys. Not to single out the PX-S1100 as I realise this is a problem with even high end hammer action digital pianos but unwanted key noise is something to watch out for as it is rarely mentioned in reviews.
The mechanical noise of an action can be a concern for some players depending on their living situation. With that said, I am surprised to hear that you have experienced this with the PXS1100 as it is typically one of the quietest actions available. Have you compared it to a floor model at a music store to ensure that it is not an issue with your specific unit? The only other suggestion I could make is the ES120 by Kawai. They have added additional cushioning to add stability to the action and reduce the key noise. You may find that more suitable. All the best!
When was this type released? Because I want to buy a new digital piano
The PXS1100 was formally released in September 2021. It is an excellent piano that presents a fantastic cost-to-value ratio. :)
Man I wonder what's going to happen with the PX-5S?
Good lord, you are a superb pianist. Sounds like you are the reincarnation of Art Tatum...
I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Stu on your behalf! :)
16:16 SONG NAME PLEASE 🙏🏻❤️
Does anyone know if the sounds on the 1100 are better or the same as on the 3000 ? thx.
3000 has 700 voices. 1100 has 18 voices. 3000 has the same 18 voices as 1100.
What would be a good piano for a classical pianist? BTW I actually own this Casio and love it. But if there is something better not ridiculously more expensive then I'll exchange it.
The Casio PXS1100 is fantastic! I personally love its sleek enclosure too. It makes it very portable and ideal for the gigging pianist, especially if you are doing weddings and restaurants where space can sometimes be limited. There is the PXS3000 (soon to be updated with the PXS3100) that serves as the bigger brother and more feature-packed variation of the PXS1100. There are a lot of possibilities out there, so it is hard to make a concrete suggestion. There are a multitude of portable and console style digital pianos, which a tremendous range of different features. The best bet is to test out a variety of models to discover which one you connect with the most in terms of tone and touch. :)
@@MerriamPianos I was hoping for a non sales answer.
Hi -I just read a review that saidthe line outs are reverbless/chorusless etc.. Surely that can't be right..
Hi there! Brent from Merriam Music here! I don't believe the line outs bypass the effects engine. With that said, I have mainly only used the PXS1100 with its onboard speakers and with headphones.
May you can do a comparison between this piano and CDP S360
The CDP S360 is an arranger that seems to be recycling the sounds of the CDP S350, but with twice the polyphony. Although it has 28 sounds in the "Piano" category, none of them really stand out. On the other hand, the PX-S1100 does not have arranger capabilities and has only 18 tones, but it has a dedicated "German concert grand piano" patch. So, if you are looking for just a piano sound and don't need the arranger, the PX-S1100 is the way to go.
Recording is the word.
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Will the digital buttons break over time?
Like all electronics, some parts of a digital piano, including the keys' sensor strips, do have a lifespan and will eventually need replacing. How long that takes depends on the piano, quality of components, amount of play and level of playing strength.
Can you layer sounds ?
Yup! The PXS1100 can layer and split tones. :)
are those weighted keys?
Yes. And those are scaled too
Is it possible to send the sound directly to a bluetooth box such as the Bose S1 via the bt dongle?
Hi Tobias! Brent from Merriam Music here! I don't believe the dongle allows for transmission from the piano's tone engine to Bluetooth speakers. It allows you to transmit audio from a device to the internal speaker system of the Casio PXS1100.
Does it have the pads sound?
The PXS1100 is not as extensively-equipped as the PXS3100 in terms of additional instrument sounds, but it does have some pad sounds onboard. :)
Ive just bought one of these.. can someone help me.. its SO quiet.. at max volume its so quiet. With headphones its even quieter.. is there something im missing..????
The speakers aren't particularly powerful on the Casio PXS1100. If you want more volume output, you may need to use it in conjunction with a keyboard amp.
This is a nice board, great price/value ratio, good piano sound, decent action.
The only disappointing thing: if you want to record audio on USB whit a play along, you simply cannot.
Casio removed the audio in and the internal Bluetooth, so the if you want to receive audio you have to use the only usb A port.
I still have to understand if you could use Chordana app audio play as a workaround.
can we get one of these with smaller keys?
I don't know about that, but there is always the Casio S1. Yamaha has a really popular small key keyboard that is very versatile.
@@JoeLinux2000 I second that absolutely. Since I got my Casio CT-S1, I play almost exclusively on it. Narrower keys (but also shorter, you should bear that in mind) and a playing feel like on a light touch piano. I have set it to the "heavy" touch strength, and that is just right for me. It's much lighter than the touch on my Kawai, but the keys still have good resistance. Very enjoyable to play. And excellent piano sounds. Also some others very similar to those in the S1100. Very nice sounds that you wouldn't expect at all in a keyboard in this price range (Casiotone S1).
If someone trades in a DGX-670, I'd like to hear its piano voices compared to the acoustic piano voices of the S1100.
I think you would be better off trying to locate both digital pianos in a music store and listening to them with high quality studio headphones. TH-cam offers only 128 kbps sound quality (unless you have TH-cam Premium, which offers 256 kbps, and that is still a lossy file format, king of like a good MP3). Merriam Music will need to take the sample, process it through their own recording gear, make the video in a format that is not wave file, crop it, compress it, upload it, and then TH-cam will translate it in their own format... a lot of the details of the samples will be lost in this process.
Some channels don't know how to record well. An example is Alamo Music and their recording of the DGX 670. It sounds horrible, as if they pressed the "Mono" button in their DAW when exporting the audio for the video. Of course, you and I know that the actual DGX 670 doesn't sound like that because we own the instrument. So, that is another problem: people assuming a TH-cam recording is representative of the sound of the instrument, and worse of all, they make purchase decisions based on reviews and TH-cam lossy compression recordings poorly made by channels. You never know, in all certainty, what added artifacts could be present in a recording (maybe the sound engineer forgot to turn off the lapel microphone live feed, or they forgot to turn off a certain reverb, or EQ, etc.) So, the ideal way to evaluate a piano sound is by going to the store and use high quality studio headphones.
Now, if you care about the built-in speaker system in these 2 models, then you want to stay away from the PX-S1100 for obvious reasons: it has a couple of car style oval speakers facing the "audience" (if there is any at all, as many people may just want to play for themselves) with tiny sound ports around the keys that will not make a huge impact in the sound profile. So, you are getting an indirect sound from the Casio, and there are no tweeters to provide a refined, detailed, sound. The cones seem to be made of plastic (polypropylene) injected in a mold with mica, a mineral, to stiffen the cone... that is far from being a high quality speaker. So, all the slim effort is wasted is you will need actual good speakers instead of headphones.
So, here it comes the DGX-670, with its proper speaker system facing the player and dispersing the sound in the way a grand piano would, meaning the sound is upwards. It also has proper tweeters. The full range drivers are not plastic, but high quality paper. By the way, quality paper is more expensive than molded plastic for sure, and provides a superior tone. Just look at premium speaker drivers from Scanpeak, they are made of paper.
In other words, if you ever plan to play your digital piano with its built-in speaker system and care for the sound you hear, the DGX-670 is the clear choice.
@@Instrumental-Covers no wonder the DGX 670 I listened to in 1 of Alimo Music's videos sounded off. This may also explain why the Yamaha CFX in 1 of Vinheteiro's videos sounded a bit flat. I think what also contributed is he just used a Zoom recorder🎹🎶
@@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12 If you watch videos about people talking about recording pianos, you will see than even a few inches off will affect the tone. Each piano is different, and you have to customize the recording setup for that piano. One person that always have bad recordings is James from Pianoforever. He uses one of those portable recorders.
Just buy it t, my internet friend! 🙂
In all seriousness, I think this one sounds better. I’ve played the Yamaha DGX-670.
16:16 Song name please PLEASE
Hi! Brent here! I would have to check with Stu about that. It sounds incredibly familiar, but I can't put my finger on the title. Perhaps, one of our community members here will be able to shed some light on the matter. :)
@@MerriamPianos Thanks! That'd be great!
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Pxs 3100 please.
Same as the PX-S1100, but with the old AIR arranger added. If you have played the CDP-S350 arranger, then that's what you'll get in the PX-S3100, arranger-wise.
@@Instrumental-Covers .Its have not new piano sample?
@@lalnunsangaasanga5801 Hi. The PX-S1100 does have a new sample (German grand) compared to the PX-S1000. The PX-S3100 has that same German grand sample, but the other tones are basically from the CDP-S350, which are 700 tones. I had the CDP-S350 before, and none of the pianos were very good. So, you get more piano samples on the PX-S3100 compared to the PX-S1100, but they are basically recycled sounds from the CDP-S350. I would say both models share the same "premium" (to give it a name) German grand piano as the new sample.
Thank u Sir.
@@lalnunsangaasanga5801 My pleasure.
The ones who understand the dynamics of an acoustic piano sound, find, among many perhaps, one particular problem with Digital sampling, and to a certain extend with modeling too. And that has to do with fortes. Most digital piano sounds, including high end models from the main brands, fail in giving us that real forte; that "biz" sound metallic strings make while stroke hardly by the hammers. That's essential in making a digital piano sound more real and that's why I've liked supernatural piano engine from Roland. Such an issue might come due to sound engineers trying to prevent the pianos from sounding brighter than they should, or maybe because there aren't enough sampling layers in today's strangely small memories that DP's have. However, this cheap Casio model does great in this department as well! I'm sure that if people heard this piano sound in a €1500 keyboard they'll consider it as a top piano sound. The "pianos and pianissimos" concern me a bit since we didn't hear those dynamic layers that much, but i'd say the piano sounds very, very good!
Thanks for the music, Stu!
I would like to offer my take on this issue. I agree that real acoustic pianos are typically brighter than what digital pianos often do, which is a sort of duller sound, even at the sample level played back with high quality studio headphones that offer a flat sound, not to mention the inadequacy of most speaker systems.
Regarding Roland and their SuperNATURAL engine: I have owned 2 models from them (FP50 and RP401R). Both had the SuperNATURAL engine, and neither one had a true piano sound when played normally. Roland's midrange tends to be too fake. Their overall sound was kind of dark, which is not how a real piano sounds. But if you just bang the lower octave, then you get a nice growl. But that should not be used as a measure of how good a piano sample really is, because banging the lower octave accounts for 0.1% of the content of any normal piece. The Roland RP401R had two small speakers on the bottom placed in an open cabinet that had free access to the key slots, so the sound dispersed nicely through the key bed (I opened that piano and did many experiments with it). It also had a large metallic plate on the back that resonated with the speakers and produced an extra metallic sound. This was not part of the Roland sample, but an added effect of resonance. The whole sound was not well balanced, but you could impress somebody by banging the lower octave, which is done many times in piano reviews online.
I think it is time to put to rest the wow factor that Roland caused, more than 10 years ago, with their "supernatural" technology, which is the sampling plus added effects through modeling. Everybody else is now using that approach. But the marketing name "SuperNATURAL" seems to stick in people's mind as some type if superior technology. Yamaha, Kawai, and Casio have the same modeling technology with their respective names.
Roland also has the "SuperNATURAL modeling", which is similar to what Pianoteq does. I don't think full modeling engines sound very real at all, and they particularly lack the high frequency definition of sample-based pianos, since they are, after all, microphone recordings of real pianos, so they give you a true piano sound, not a computer generated one. High quality microphones can capture that metallic sound you refer to in quite a detail.
There is a topic that goes unnoticed most of the time: what speakers or headphones are you using to evaluate a sound? What you hear is what your speakers/headphones are telling you, not necessarily what the piano sample is. This is crucial, and the reason why you want high quality gear, such as good studio monitors or studio headphones to evaluate a sound.
Regarding small memories in digital pianos: I read about this topic many years ago, and what I remember is that digital pianos use "flash memory" or something like that, not wave files. Flash memory is faster and much more expensive. There were also some hardware implementation issues with it. I would have to go back and read more about it, but I am just trying to give you a quick, not well elaborated answer, to the issue. So, why not then use a Solid State Drive (SSD) disk? Well, actually, that is what Korg does. I used to have the Korg Krome with its 3.8 GB German piano... honestly, Roland pianos sounded better, despite having less memory... and I am not even saying Roland sounds great. My guess is that Korg failed to do a good transition between samples in that Krome (it had 8 velocity layers of piano).
Most people talk about "warm" pianos... honestly, I wouldn't evaluate a real piano as "warm". Real pianos have a lot of presence, unless you cover then with a thick blanket. Those "warm" piano samples from Kawai or Roland, and even some from Yamaha now, have nothing to do with the sound of a real piano in person. Too much attenuation of the crispiness of a real piano. Maybe it is done to please the average customer, used to listen to "New Age" blurred, muddy, ambient piano sounds?
The last point to talk about is: speaker systems. Most built-in speaker systems in digital pianos are just incorrectly designed. Even if the sample has good quality and proper brightness, a bad speaker system will dull the sound. Not only that, pianos and pianissimos will lack air and detail.
@@Instrumental-Covers Gentleman, (and I hope i'm referring to you correctly), your reply is one of the most educated comments I've ever read on this topic, and that's not only because I agree with everything you had to say. I also read your comment here explaining the full-range, single drive speakers that this model of Casio seems to have, and as everybody with some knowledge in these matters knows there's nothing good (more often than not), on a single-drive speaker.
Yes you're right. There are way too many things that don't resonate with a real grand sound in the replication that supernatural engine does to an acoustic piano. I own an FP-30 and notes such as E-flat, F-flat, and the following ones in the central octave, (with A-flat and a deserving an honorary mention), recall me my grandpa working iron when I was a kid not too long ago. In soft dynamic layers those notes tend to imitate a steinway which really sounds Mellow, but when the pianist goes towards fortes, they become harsh, way too bright... they lose it all. And even lower and higher in the piano a good listener will find issues. I think, by playing the supernatural engine one can hear the history of piano sound reproduction.
What I value on that piano however, is the presence. Maybe that metallic taste it produces enriches the tone in a certain way. Yes it is true that one can't judge a piano by that particular tonal feature alone, but when such a feature is absent than I can spot right-away how digital the samples sound.
The acoustic modeling that Roland now uses, sounds to me a few times worse compared to their supernatural engine. Yes, notes do sustain better, but I can't hear Liszt transcendental etudes through that sound. It won't do justice to that kind of music. They made quite a mistake abandoning their supernatural engine which could have produced something closer to an acoustic piano. Now the bigger problem is that neither Yamaha nor Kawai do better in the high-end-range. It looks like the pianos they sampled don't use metal at all. Most piano sounds from top brands remain timid and fail to come out hence I struggle to upgrade.
I'm not a fan of modeling by any mean! Actually pianos should not sound incredibly perfect. Nothing mechanical can ever be completely perfect. Take keyscape, for example. What makes that VST so incredibly real and delicious? There are many reasons of course, but not overworking the sound is definitely a major one. Take the Nord pianos as well! You'd find out-of-tune notes there... -D5, in their white grand and so on-. Now I'm not suggesting that these companies should start recording pianos that are never tuned, yet they have to keep in mind that pianos are mechanical instruments and that we as clients expect this exact trade in most samples. If modern music requires a more digital sound then they can put it in.
Well believe it or not, but when I rote about the samples being too small I thought of this innovation that Korg did through SSDs. There's some pedal noise and so forth in their pianos but nothing much except that. No one can say that korg pianos sound distinctively better than other brands. I thought of Nord too; who's small version pianos sound better than a few VSTs perhaps, leave alone the XL versions. But then there are VSTs which can't sound as great as they do if the library isn't large, so I believe DPs with more memory are a must nowadays. Otherwise a good musician should either go with Nord which is super expensive, or find a keyboard with good action, pear it with a good solid state drive laptop, and way to go!
Speakers are tremendously important. No matter how good the engineers are there is only so much space for putting a pare of good speakers into a stage digital piano. Nord does well to not use them at all... even their Nord grand doesn't have any.
Thank you so much for engaging me in this conversation and all the best!
@@stenaldomehilli8809 Thank you for the title! I like it.😄I appreciate your feedback as well. It seems we have both experience with the Roland SuperNATURAL engine, since I owned 2 models with it, and the FP50 was a bit more powerful than the FP30. I remember being frustrated with it because, even though it had a lot of parameters that I could tweak, I never felt it gave me what I wanted. One issue was the 5 levels of key touch sensitivity: none of the key touch levels was adequate. I should have purchased back then the FP80, which had 100 levels of sensitivity. The speakers were facing down, producing a dull sound. The samples changed abruptly from soft to harsh. I have never had a piano from any manufacturer (I have own all major brands) that really satisfies me. You mention presence and a metallic taste... I would assume you mean the sample played with good headphones, since the speakers were just full range drivers not capable of producing much detail.
I also had the Roland RP401R as I mentioned, and the plate created additional metallic sounds... but fake... I have experimented with a couple of metal sheets attaching a transducer to see if they can produce metallic overtones... I haven't been successful with those tests yet... I have also used aluminum tweeters, and they come out as harsh sounding... but I may resume those tests with metal in the future. So far, in terms of speaker reproduction, the best results are still using dome tweeters with separate amplifiers.
My understanding is that Roland still uses the SuperNATURAL engine in the FP30X and FP60X. That one is just sampling + modeling effects. However, they have now in some models the SuperNATURAL modeling, which should not be confused with the SuperNATURAL. They both use the same word, but there are completely different technologies.
You made a very good analogy, "It looks like the pianos they sampled don't use metal at all." I think this apply more to Kawai with their dull sounds. If you play a real Kawai piano, it is not dull at all. I find Yamaha digital pianos, through their sample, to be less dull, although they fail to produce proper crispiness in the highest registers, at least in my current model. Regarding Roland, I would say they are not very competent because their sound is rather dull and ambient in the baseline, which is, again, not how a real piano behaves. I haven't played a Roland in detail in a while (since I sold them) but they can wake up and provide a metallic sound when pressed hard, but it just doesn't blend well with the rest of the playing, and it is still not a natural metallic sound, kind of an exaggerated one. I think Roland has a sort of "enriched" sound, meaning, made to sound rich unnaturally, like a meal that has too much condiments. And it is like offering someone a bland soup first, then suddenly removing the plate and giving you buffalo wings, then back to the soup...
If you apply a high pass filter to a piano recording around 3,000 Hz, you will hear a very tiny metallic sound and nothing else. That is actually amazing, it is the sound of the metal strings that are swallowed by the huge wooden soundboard. But they are there. I have artificially separated the sample in half around 3 kHz and then increased the volume of the metal sounding file... that is one way to get more "metal" in a sample... of course, a fake way.
I will agree with you that DP need more memory to achieve more resolution in the sound.
Nord is a premium stage piano company. Their products are not directly comparable with home portable digital pianos. They don't put speakers in their products because they are likely to be useless in stage situations. However, home pianos have built-in speakers because they are offered as standalone piano replacements. It is not that difficult to produce quality sound through speakers. It surprises me that Kawai, Roland, and Casio fail to address this issue in many of their not-so-cheap digital pianos. Yamaha tends to do better sometimes. For example, the P125 has a more elaborate speaker system than the ES110, FP30X or the PX-S1100.
Thank you very much for your feedback and all the best as well!
Really? I have always found Casio's to sound like a toy, it's so fake it's not even funny to be honest. It's not the attack or sustain, it's the release that absolutely kills the realism for me, it sounds the worst of all major brands for sure
@@Instrumental-Covers The best digital I played at the piano store recently was the Roland LX-708 Upright. Next I would sat the Kawai CA-99. That said, the LX-708 is closest to my DGX/Pianoteq combo which is very good, but I would like to get a more sparkiling top end if possible. My Logetic computer speakers are pretty cheap, around $75.00 for the whole package. That's why I'm asking about your powered monitor choice. I don't want a treble that hurts your ears. Mine is good but I do feel it could possibly resonate ever so slightly better on the top end.
what is the song you are playing? I want the sheet music!
I would have to ask Stu as to the piece he is playing! Thank you kindly for tuning in! :)
An action getting heavier towards the back is an issue even for a beginner such as myself. Even trying to play simple pieces such as the intro to Reverie by Debussy can feel awkward and annoying to play. Definitely not the piano for me.
If you record onboard, it just records in mono. There is no option for L and R at be recorded at the same time. I mean record on its built in recording.
Hi! Brent here! I believe the internal recorder is still recording in stereo. If you were to record to an external audio interface, you would still be able to output a stereo signal.
Thanks for your reply. You are very helpful
Regarding the comments made in 6:12 about the speakers, I want to address 2 points:
1) the speaker box configuration is the same as it was in the PX-S1000. Both models have a 16 cm x 8 cm oval speaker (about 6 inches by 3 inches) per box. Think of small oval car speakers.
2) the tweeter material was not changed because... there is no tweeter in these pianos. Both pianos have a single full range speaker per box. Now, let's differentiate between the hype and the reality: what you probably got in the PX-S1000 was an IMPP (injection-molded polypropylene) speaker cone, which is plastic that is injected into a mold when forming the speaker cone. Plastic cones are a popular choice given their low production cost and the inherent consistency of build. Good sound-dampening qualities tend to be present in plastic cones, but many users feel that plastic is a less lively sounding material than others, and tends to make the listening experience bland or sterile.
So, what is the "revolutionary" invention Casio gives users in their new speaker system? Well, it seems to be an IMPP composite. To increase the strength and stiffness of IMPP, other materials are added to form IMPP composites. So, they added mica, a mineral, to the speaker cone, to make it stiffer, which is supposed to improve the high frequency response.
The truth is that a speaker system needs a tweeter for detailed high frequency reproduction. It is a simple fact of physics: the speaker cone cannot vibrate fast enough because it is very large and has too much mass.
These pianos, in reality, have a couple of full range drivers made most likely of plastic injected into a mold with mica added. Casio claims, "In short, every nuance the player expresses is faithfully reflected in the sound." Those statements should not be taken very seriously.
In addition, the speakers face the audience, but not the player. Casio claims, "The speakers project towards the player from subtle ports just above the keys, and towards the audience from rear-facing drivers." Anyone who has some experience in creating speaker systems knows that the sound that comes from the back of a full range speaker is always duller than the front. In addition, these pianos don't have full access to the back wave, just tiny sound ports on the back.
I have played both the PX-S1000 and PX-S3000 in person, and neither one offers a remarkable sound through their speakers. The new models, with the mica added will be a far cry from the claim that "In short, every nuance the player expresses is faithfully reflected in the sound."
Thank you for the deep detail 😊
@@yvestoss9783 I am glad it was helpful :)
What is your pick for small (5"?) self powered studio monitors to use with a digital piano?
@@JoeLinux2000 I would say the Yamaha HS5. I remember, a few years ago, creating a piano sample with ivory II pianos and going to a Sam Ash and spending a good time in their studio monitor room. The HS5 sounded more lively than the rest.
@@Instrumental-Covers Thanks
Honky Cat - Elton John
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Please can we have LESS playing and mire REVIEWING , thanks 😊
It is a difficult balance to strike, but we are always doing our best to find that perfect middle ground. ;)
Is it me but the piano is harsh. Not smooth and mellow.
It is a brighter tonal profile with lots of attack. With that said, there are other piano sounds and adjustments that can be made to mellow out the PXS1100's piano sound.
you can tell Stu is on Casio's payroll
no shame get the bag Stu!
I don't think so. They are popular with many very good pianists.
@@JoeLinux2000 the very good piaist recommend Kawai or Yamaha digital pianos and even they'll be the first to tell you nothing will come close to a real acoustic piano , pianist like Stu only recommend Casio when they are getting paid by them to speak about them only in a bright light and keep quiet about their cons such as their flawed action
Casio is a tech company why would you even take them seriously to develop a genuine piano experience
Internet Privacy Advocate's right - Stu's a person of great integrity. He's explained what he thinks of the action in the past. Anyone interested can check it out. Stu honestly gave a clear pointer here to debates that exist.
@@The-Organised-Pianist "great integrity." Stu gave a commercial speech ,I guess if you're a beginner it'll be a while before you realize the action is flawed, good luck burning $700
I absolutely HATE AND DETEST jazz!! Exactly 2 minutes into your video, I turned it off. For whatever reason, dealers seem to think that jazz is all that prospective buyers play! How about once in a while starting a demo/unboxing with dome classical, rock, folk, pop... but no, ALWAYS jazz! One viewer lost! BYEEEE!!!
Music is a very subjective experience of course. Jazz is not everyone's preferred genre of music nor is pop, rock, or classical. With that said, there are lots of benefits to having an open mind with music. The things we learn from one genre of style can be taken to other genres and styles, which can make for some really exciting results.