Fantastic review of this keyboard. I got the PX S3000 recently and it is seriously incredible. One thing good to additionally mention is the depth to which the DSP parameters can be edited which is a massive feature of this keyboard. By pressing for a few seconds on the DSP setting when it's on you can edit each and every single DSP setting to how you wish, and many of these settings have up to 4 different effects at once, a huge variety of amp models etc. In actuality the number of sounds available on this keybard is crazy, is literally in the many thousands. I think that the guy who made the videos about the key weight made a big issue about something that is really a non issue, especially as you can adjust quite a number of settings regarding the keyweight/dampening/string resonance etc to a very good degree. Would say that a number of rival manufacturers are not too happy about this keyboard - somewhat understandably - as for the price what you get is pretty amazing. Happy to subscribe to your channel, a lot of great content on here. All the very best to you.
@@PianoMan-hx3ev I have been looking for this piano for days to test the keys, a doubt that I have is about the texture of the white keys, does it have a groove just like the black keys do? at no time did I get to see them in the video, can you please take a picture of the keys? you will help me a lot get one of this
I have had the PX-S3000 for a year and love it. I gig with it at least once a month. I had been using a Yamaha S90ES. I love the Yamaha, still have it in my studio, but hate the weight. This Casio combined with the carrying case are perfect for playing with a group. I have had a problem with the volume knob moving while playing (getting quieter). This was solved with duct tape. At first I couldn't remember where the volume level was (black knob/black case), so I used a silver marker to create an index...problem solved. I play standing and am pretty "active" when playing live. Unfortunately my large mitts have a tendency to hit the drum section of the controls when playing. I covered this up and haven't had a problem since. Using the controls when playing live is awkward. To many menus. This is quickly solved by using an iPad and the Casio software. I tried this using and Android tablet and it didn't work. The iPad (air) was the way to go. The combination of PX-S3000 and the Casio app are prefect for gigging. This will let you split and layer on the fly along with quickly find different voices. You can not beat this instrument for the price!!!🤠
@@PianoManChuck dude, I love your positivity! Not everyone wants to be a classical pianist and wants a $1,000 keyboard that sounds like a $50k grand piano! Some of us just love the piano! Thank you Chuck!
FedEx just delivered my order! Thanks Chuck! I'm going to play around a bit today, go see Booker T in concert tonight and then spend my weekend watching your videos and Mike Martin's videos on the PX-S3000! You rock!
Thanks Gary! Glad to hear you got the PX-S3000 delivered and that you'll be having a musical day and night today! Congratulations on starting your journey with this keyboard! Maybe Green Onions should be your first song to commemorate seeing Booker T on the day you got the board!
Thanks for your video Chuck. I've decided to order this keyboard after months of trying to decide on one. Great playing. Btw, Jump caught me off guard and made me laugh 😂
Chuck, thanks for the very nice overview. The new CDP and Privia have battery operation option, great! I will have to check out the 1000. The CDP-S350 looks very good at $500, wish it was $450 or less, since no stand or bench. The 3000 at $800 is expensive. In the past, I had a Privia and hated the tiny buttons, it hurt my fingers, especially changing in real time. I did not like the screen. The new lighted writings and equal sign flush buttons look good. I have a CDP-235R, which I like. In the past, I had a CDP-200R, which was very good, with stand and bench $450. Price is important. I previously bought some expensive keyboards in the $2,000-3,000 range. Never again! Casio is smart. Their name Casio and Privia on the front are in grey lettering, not too big. I hate when companies put their names on their instruments in huge white letters, such a distraction at a church. We are not being paid to advertise for these companies, so one has to block out their name. Casio has class, putting their name in a discreet way. I want Casio to succeed. Keep the prices low to beat out Yamaha, Korg, and the rest.
Hello Thomas, just a few words about PX S3000 vs CDP350. I checked them ( and a few others ) before to buy the 3000... and had quickly pushed the 350 out of my wish list. CDP 350's profile is very similar to the PX S3000. But I immediately saw some ( relative ) drawbacks : - It doesn't sound as well as the PXS3000. It is obvious, although both carry 2x8w speakers - The polyphony is 64 notes, and I was afraid it is not enough for what is not a simple digital piano : layer, arpegiator, accompagniment, audio in, midi in etc .... - And the key is slightly below the 3000 in term of feeling. I don't wan't to point wich is better for the money, and everyone should find what he is happy with his money. But when it comes to musical instruments, we always come to things that can not be rated in terms of money, in the end...
@PianoManChuck Your reviews are my go to one stop shop. Because of your review on the Casio PX-S3000, I bought it. I do have one question though. Will the older single SP-20 Sustain Pedal work with the 3000 ? Thanks again for all your hard work and in-depth reviews. Keep playing and reviewing boards.
Thanks PianoManChuck . I have one of these on order here in the UK partly due to one of your earlier videos about pedals and other features. Looking forward to getting it in a week or so.
I have been enjoying mine for a few days now. I feel the PX S3000 is an incredibly versatile home piano, with a lot of abilities around : stage, arranger, study, music box to play piano or even any other instrument with .... but the basis is home use
This looks like a hit for Casio. If you're in the market for a $800 piano this should be on your short list. I bought the older px-350 for half the price a week ago, now Casio has a good range of sib-$1000 all-in-ones.
Great review. I really want the PX560 which is better for what I do but this is quite nice. I’d love to feel the action. Sounds pretty impressive. Thanks again!
Chuck, another nice review. One thing though: It's fine that you prefer a lighter touch setting, which probably goes well with the pop music you enjoy. I have to query your saying that light touch gives more dynamic range. I've always considered that the whole point in having a harder touch is making it easier to control dynamic responses at a fine level, particularly in quieter passages. The trade off is you have to press harder to get the same loudness as you would have with a light touch setting. So, more control of the dynamic range, but harder work increasing the volume. Perhaps the lighter touch is like using a big paint brush. Easier to get through the work, but potentially lacking on detail.
I also like the lighter touch setting. I find pressing harder (or faster) just doesn't give the same loudness on this keyboard as you would expect. I just wish the touch setting wouldn't reset back to "normal" when you turn the unit off. Anyone know of a way to make the light touch setting stay on as the default setting? I know it can be saved within a voice registration but I'd like to keep it as a global setting.
@@paulgribbon2837 my P-255 allows me to set almost everything globally, even though it lacks registrations per se, but I think you'd be out of luck with almost all keyboards costing under €1000.
hi, sir Chuck, what is your honest opinion on the 3000? overall the best portable digital piano right? and it has EQ settings unlike the 1000 right? and the Grand piano sample is from Hamburg Steinway, are these info right? :)
Hi Chuck, I do have a PX-S3000 and its great - BUT - do you have any clue how to make a bank / program change using MIDI with a DAW? (I am using Reaper) In the MIDI patch list documentation there is only a column for Bank MSB and PATCH No. but no BANK LSB information and I can not change a sound using Reaper - perhaps you ore someone else here has some idea? Thx from germany and a happy new year!
I use it with Reaper and it works great. I can use the PX-S3000 patch script .ini file from the Casio website to do program changes. You can also check the CasioMusicForums site for more info.
Great review. I still have a question. Does it have a built in audio interface? Like the p125 yamaha? If I connect the casio to a laptop and run kontakt vst... can I reproduce the sound in the piano’s speakers?
Thx for the review! I have a technical question: is there any way to make the piano remember my ‘accoustic simu.’ settings? Everytime I switch it off everything is defaulted back to ‘tone’. Thanks in advance!
Not at all.... and it didn't bother James either who went out of his way to point that out using fancy weights AFTER he spent so much time actually praising the product with wonderful words and demonstrations of how easy it was to play classical music on it. He's a hypocrite who isn't fooling any experienced keyboard player, and he's lost credibility with many on the forums. He's trying to compare the wooden keysticks of an acoustic piano with a completely different design alltogether - you cannot have that same design in a keyboard unless you have real wooden keysticks like Kawai does at $3K. But for the PX-S1000/3000 the design is actually quite superior! Exactly what about this design is driving you crazy.... and would it drive you crazy if you hadn't seen Jame's ploy on it to get attention drawn to himself?
Thank you so much for asking this question. Ive had my 3000 for almost a year. I too watched (in horror) the vid referred to here. Being a Piano noob, I never noticed the “key weight” issue. But just after watching the review by James, it suddenly became an “issue” for me. It didn’t help that he wrapped up the review by pretty much trashing nearly everything about the 3000, stating that he wouldn’t even recommended this keyboard for a child. I’m so happy to see Chuck’s reply to your question. Besides, I think it will be a while before I’m concert ready for Clair De Lune. With Chuck’s response, I feel like a small bronze weight has been lifted from my old shoulders. I can now play and enjoy my piano in peace again. Thank you, gentlemen.
You say that as a piano noob you never noticed the "key weight" issue. Well guess what... neither did James as he happily demonstrated himself playing a difficult Classical piece on it while stating how much better the Casio action was compared to more expensive keyboards, and that he'd be unable to play that same passage on other, costlier boards! Then later on he started this whole key weight dilemma. James should be the poster child for the definition of hypocrite! There's a reason the Casio PX-S1000/3000 have won "best in show" at NAMM 2019, "Key Buy Award" by Keyboard Magazine, and numerous other awards.... as well as being played by many pianists around the world. As far as I'm concerned this was never an issue for anyone until James made it an issue!
@@PianoManChuck is right on. James is also deleting all comments from his TH-cam channel that disagree with him or question his methods at all. Pretty disgusting. I think he parents must have beat him as a child with a Casio or something.
I dunno what I've just gotten myself into but I just bought one. Other than the piano, I have a lot to learn how to navigate all its functions. My concern is how to record whatever I play to a pendrive and plugging it to my laptop. Can I do that?
Congratulations - you've just gotten yourself into one fine digital piano!! Please post all your questions at the "PX-S Series" forum over at www.casiomusicforums.com - not only will you get the answers you seek, but you'll learn a lot of tips & tricks too!
Hi Chuck, Great review as always. The PX-S3000 is a great keyboard, I tried one at the store! My idea is to do a left hand bass split with organ or piano on top and sing over the various drum patterns; busking basically. My questions are: 1] Is a registration basically a saved performance? 2] Can I edit the volume of the drum patterns or instruments and save that that as a registration/performance . 3] Can I name it? 4] Can I easily change the registration/performance really fast for a live set? If so. how many song template registrations could I have saved and ready. Thanks in advance, Jim from Vancouver.
Casio has a website/forum for questions just like yours, so that everyone can benefit from those questions and answers. Please post your questions at www.casiomusicforums.com
I have had one for a couple years and love it. Love it! The ONLY thing that bothers me is the tuning of the piano in the upper octaves. Piano tuners "stretch" the higher octaves because if they are perfectly tuned (no "beats" when played with lower middle octaves, each note vibrating exactly TWICE as fast as the same note an octave lower), the upper notes sound flat. On this unit, the upper octaves are NOT stretched, but vibrate mathematically exactly twice as fast as their adjacent lower octave. I don't know if Casio has addressed this since mine was purchased.
You can change the scale tuning (temperament) of the keyboard to other tunings that may fit your needs better. See page EN-30 of the PX-S3000 User Guide.
Great Review! Can you tell me if the smart scaled action/software detection applies to midi input as well? Or is midi input based on a two sensor action
Well explained, got my 3100 2 weeks ago,.... Find its like expected, but the acmp volume is often to loud in my opinion and the grand piano seems to be to quiet... Am i right?... Greetings from Germany 👍😎
Chuck, do you notice any volume output difference between the 1000 and the 3000? I’m talking about the headphone and 1/4” outputs, not the speakers. My 1000 has low output levels and I would upgrade to the 3000 if it’s better in that regard.
I no longer have a 1000 here to compare it with but they should be identical. You should post your question over at the "PX-S" forum at www.casiomusicforums.com for more info.
I'm trying to decide between this and the Yamaha dgx-660. I'm wanting a home piano with lots of fun toys to tinker around with. Built-in speakers, lots of sounds and styles, some recording ability. Not for gigs or travel or pro use. Definitely want quality keybed and feel for practice and learning and such tho.
vigilantezack The dgx has learning onboard in larger screen, the px has the app for either s1000 or s3000 model. Reviews say the px action and key touch is more realistic to real piano versus dgx’s ghs action
I can definitely imagine how, even if I’m not in the market for any new keyboards of my own, I could always tell somebody I know who might be in the market about this. If I did purchase something like this, it would be ideal for doing split bass and organ with the upper four octaves triggering the organ sound and the bottom 2 1/2 for bass. Wow, in place of a modulation wheel, you get assignable control knobs. That almost reminds me of the classic Roland and Oberheim synthesizers from the 80s.
Always appreciate your review...When you did the px-5 you shared a more powerbox plug in that enabled the px5 to play for 5 hours can you do this with the px3000
The entire black/white key thing comes from one person (James Shawcross), who seems to have it out for Casio. First of all, he only talks about, and demonstrates the physical aspects of the black/white keys. This only holds true in physical (acoustic) pianos. The one thing he consistently leaves out is the "smart scaled hammer action" which balances the feel out! Closest analogy example of this would be to change the velocity setting on ANY digital piano... while its all electronic - fooling you into thinking you're playing a heavier, lighter, or medium action... part of the "smart scaled hammer action" works much the same way, compensating for black & white keys. Unfortunately, all he talks about is the physical aspect... and if you try posting anything contrary to what he says on his channel, he'll delete it!
Yes, they are, noticeable. I'm a total beginner, but it is noticeable even for me. Just before James review i thought it is not wrong. But, if you ask me, it is a not a deal breaker. I don't see that as a problem. Honestly, I think this instrument is a huge value for money and is really great sounding instrument. Small form and sound quality are noticeably better than Roland FP-10 or FP-30, which has great action, even escapement simulation for a reasonable price. But their speakers are not on the best side. I guess you can't have everything in one product! :) If you ask me, major flaw for Casio 3000 is the fact that they "forgot" to put Bluetooth MIDI connection :(. Roland FP-10 has great Bluetooth MIDI and you can connect almost every possible iPhone, iPad Pro and use apps like a garage band to make incredible music piece for almost no investment. Just you and your talent! Today, everyone has a cell phone! But considering what you get for the price, and great sound from in built speakers, Casio 3000 is a winner for absolute beginner. I'm just in doubt 3000 vs 870. Price is almost the same...
Great reviewer. Was tempted but the rythms are very similar to my MZX500. I wouldn't be a huge rythm user but I'm not overly fond of the drum sounds. The NZX500 is my goto for organs at the moment. It has a kick-ass speaker system too. The Kawai ES110 isy piano choice. After Chuck's info on it.
Its more than just dual sensor - It has "smart, scaled hammer action" - see the explanation explaining that vs triple-sensor here: th-cam.com/video/PCx30-UDuxE/w-d-xo.html
Hello Chuck. Great video and review. I really appreciate the details you bring up. I bought this keyboard to use at church. My question.... is it possible to use some of the rhythms when my drummer is out? I imagine it is possible but I guess I am asking is.... is that a recommended use for this instrument?
I know that you are an expert in this field, I tried to watch the video, but I don’t really understand English, so I’ll ask, in this casio px s-3000 piano, the keyboard is 3-touch, or 2-touch, I read somewhere a description on some dubious website, it indicates that the keyboard is 2x touch, in the official source this information is not. Thanks
Hi, my sort list is the Casio px 560 and the Casio pxs3000. At one hand according to pianoman the px560 is still Casio's flagship piano. On the other hand the pxs3000 is newer. The price in my country is similar .My new piano will be for home and stage use. What do you think is better instrument?
What's you views on the debate about the action by another TH-camr? I actually disagree, having bought 2 PXs1000 for my choirs. Also own a PX5S that I love
The entire black/white key thing comes from one person (James Shawcross), who seems to have it out for Casio. First of all, he only talks about, and demonstrates the physical aspects of the black/white keys. This only holds true in physical (acoustic) pianos. The one thing he consistently leaves out is the "smart scaled hammer action" which balances the feel out! Closest analogy example of this would be to change the velocity setting on ANY digital piano... while its all electronic - fooling you into thinking you're playing a heavier, lighter, or medium action... part of the "smart scaled hammer action" works much the same way, compensating for black & white keys. Unfortunately, all he talks about is the physical aspect... and if you try posting anything contrary to what he says on his channel, he'll delete it!
Hi Chuck, I got a PS-X3000 a few weeks ago and I love it. It's a lot of fun to play. I'm playing it through a Roland KC-150 and I'm not pleased with the sound, it's hollow and seems like the mid-range is missing.. Can you or anyone out there recommend a good reasonably priced keyboard amp that would pair well with the 3000?
@@AnuragKSakharkar .. Go watch ThePianoForever review on the Casio PXS1000/3000. Spoiler ... Don’t buy it. Find a different piano. But then again, PianoManChuck has a different opinion than ThePianoForever on this piano.
Thanks so much for the detailed review. What kind of keyboard stand would fit this keyboard best? I would prefer not to have the supports protrude too much from the bottom of the keyboard.
“Keytouch off, I don’t know why you’d want that” Keytouch off is for Organ. It drives me nuts when an organ patch has velocity and sustain. I also hate when there is a Leslie effect that can’t be controlled.
Why not have choice on the touch? New applications for keyboards are invented all the time. Then there are the old applications. A fixed touch is good for harpsichord, and maybe even for harpsichord parts played with a piano voice. Maybe good for J. S. Bach.
Thanks for the observation. Agree with you about the Leslie. I have a Kawai ES 8. The piano sounds are good, keyboard touch realistic. When organ sound selection, my left pedal toggles the Leslie from fast to slow. I love it. Your hands stay on the keyboard, just tap your left foot on the left pedal. Previous commenter noted. Organs have expression pedals to swell the volume when needed. I liked organ expression pedals that had the pitch bend levers on the side. I would like to assign that to a pedal. I like pitch bend, but do not want to remove a hand to operate the wheel. Garth Hudson must of had a pitch bend wheel on the expression pedal of his Lowery organ. And boy, did Garth do some great lead work with pitch bends on songs with the Band.
Agreed about organ patches and Leslie effects. Happily, the organ and harpsichord tones in the S3000 don't respond to velocity regardless of the touch response setting, so it's not necessary to change anything for them to behave normally. It also allows control of Leslie speed and depth via the 2 assignable knobs and it speeds up and down gradually as with the real thing. I've never owned a real organ, so I'm probably not as discerning as you, but I'm having fun exploring the organ sounds on the 3000 and plan to start using them some on my gigs.
That used to really bug me with the consumer grade Casio keyboards my dad got us when we were children, that to the best of my memory did not have any touch sensitivity.
Chuck, thanks for a great review. Please, be so kind and compare in a few lines Casio 3000 and PX-870, especially concerning the newest technology used in the 3000 model. Thank you!
So I was under the impression that I could hook up px3000 by USB and use chordana app to record playing the instrument and playback that audio with the falling notes. Not seeing how to do this.
What are your thoughts about the scandal regarding the black keys being weighted less than the white keys? I did watch the video where he used weights to show the difference between the black and white keys.
This "scandal" is something James Shawcross started and continues to use to bash Casio with. In the beginning, he played a very difficult classical piece on this keyboard, praising how much better it is for classical than any other board in that price range and even higher! Then a few weeks later he did a 180. You can NOT compare the keys of a digital piano to an acoustic piano by any stretch, unless you're comparing high-end Kawai digital pianos that use actual wooden keysticks. All other digital pianos use much shorter keys and electronics to compensate. Casio went a step further and designed "smart scaled hammer action" (intelligent software control + electronics) to mimmick the feel of an acoustic piano when you're playing it - NOT putting weights on it. I challenge you to try one at your local retailer and see if you agree.
BTW: James Shawcross will actively delete any and all comments on his videos that challenge or go against ANY of his thoughts or opinions (under the guise of him seemingly not tolerating "misinformation"). He even stated this in his video!
PianoManChuck Hi, I will do that whenever they reopen. And I did like the features and the price was very inviting. I do remember seeing the NAMM video and he said it was very good. Strange that he liked it at the show and not later. Perhaps “scandal” was a poor choice of words. BTW, does it have triple sensor action and balance outputs? Thank you for your good videos and reviews.
PianoManChuck he is only 19, and I get the impression that he is a bit spoiled. If he has a Steinway D in that studio his parents must be rolling in it.
@@roberthurless4615 It has "scaled hammer action" - see the explanation explaining that vs triple-sensor here: th-cam.com/video/PCx30-UDuxE/w-d-xo.html
Is there 5 pin DIN MIDI connectivity, without involving a box of electronics to provide the DIN socket? The lack of a 5 pin DIN socket has put me off buying any Casio I've looked at, so far.
yes! i agree.. sometimes midi over usb can act up! i would have bought this already had it had midi in out.. now thats my excuse for spending 2500 on a cp88.. lol
I'm getting so tired of answering this question in emails, comments and other ways. James Shawcross is the ONLY person complaining about this when just a few weeks prior, he actually praised the action - talk about hypocrisy. Yes, if you have the power off, they're lighter... but when the power is on, Casio's "Smart Scaled Hammer Action" firmware makes up for any differences in key weights, similar to what any other keyboard does with 'velocity settings'.
I'm sure he uses several, and it's all application dependent. Chuck has already mentioned several keyboards he does use, in various videos. If he doesn't use Kawai and Casio models frequently, then I'm confused. And he professes a love/hate thing with Nord, so he keeps going back to Nord too. Beware of these abusive relationships Chuck! Lol.
Yes, both have the same wonderful action and use the same piano samples, but the 3000 has quite a few more tones based on those piano samples. I love the Stage Piano tone in the 3000 so much that I never use the Grand Piano tone. Stage Piano is not available on the 1000, so anybody on the fence about the 1000 vs the 3000 should try them both out first even if you don't want all the extra features of the 3000. If you can afford the extra $200 you'll get everything in the 1000 and SO much more.
That's one of my originals called "Forgotten". The MIDI file is available to those who want to learn it - www.PianoManChuck.com/MIDI.html - look for "Forgotten".
Fantastic review of this keyboard. I got the PX S3000 recently and it is seriously incredible. One thing good to additionally mention is the depth to which the DSP parameters can be edited which is a massive feature of this keyboard. By pressing for a few seconds on the DSP setting when it's on you can edit each and every single DSP setting to how you wish, and many of these settings have up to 4 different effects at once, a huge variety of amp models etc. In actuality the number of sounds available on this keybard is crazy, is literally in the many thousands. I think that the guy who made the videos about the key weight made a big issue about something that is really a non issue, especially as you can adjust quite a number of settings regarding the keyweight/dampening/string resonance etc to a very good degree. Would say that a number of rival manufacturers are not too happy about this keyboard - somewhat understandably - as for the price what you get is pretty amazing. Happy to subscribe to your channel, a lot of great content on here. All the very best to you.
That guy is James Pavel and he’s got it WRONG about this casio. I bought one anyway and as a seasoned player, LOVE IT! Glad you’re happy w yours:)
@@PianoMan-hx3ev I have been looking for this piano for days to test the keys, a doubt that I have is about the texture of the white keys, does it have a groove just like the black keys do? at no time did I get to see them in the video, can you please take a picture of the keys? you will help me a lot get one of this
Daniel coelho How do I get the pic to you?
you can upload it to any website that accepts photos than send me the link here, if it's better you can send me it on instagram
Daniel coelho Haha, now I have a good reason to open an Instagram account:)
I have had the PX-S3000 for a year and love it. I gig with it at least once a month. I had been using a Yamaha S90ES. I love the Yamaha, still have it in my studio, but hate the weight. This Casio combined with the carrying case are perfect for playing with a group. I have had a problem with the volume knob moving while playing (getting quieter). This was solved with duct tape. At first I couldn't remember where the volume level was (black knob/black case), so I used a silver marker to create an index...problem solved. I play standing and am pretty "active" when playing live. Unfortunately my large mitts have a tendency to hit the drum section of the controls when playing. I covered this up and haven't had a problem since. Using the controls when playing live is awkward. To many menus. This is quickly solved by using an iPad and the Casio software. I tried this using and Android tablet and it didn't work. The iPad (air) was the way to go. The combination of PX-S3000 and the Casio app are prefect for gigging. This will let you split and layer on the fly along with quickly find different voices. You can not beat this instrument for the price!!!🤠
Best review yet on this beautiful piano! I'm getting one!!! Thank you!
Awesome! Thank you!
@@PianoManChuck dude, I love your positivity! Not everyone wants to be a classical pianist and wants a $1,000 keyboard that sounds like a $50k grand piano! Some of us just love the piano! Thank you Chuck!
Love your work and passion for music! Thank you for such a detailed & useful review.
You gained a new sub. I love how detailed and passionate you were about this review. Thank you!
An incredibly comprehensive review! What a great job, thank you. Were I in the market for a keyboard, I'd definitely consider the PX-S3000.
Feel like I've learned so much and will be ready to enjoy my new keyboard to the fullest once it arrives! Thanks so much!
Great to hear!
FedEx just delivered my order! Thanks Chuck! I'm going to play around a bit today, go see Booker T in concert tonight and then spend my weekend watching your videos and Mike Martin's videos on the PX-S3000! You rock!
Thanks Gary! Glad to hear you got the PX-S3000 delivered and that you'll be having a musical day and night today! Congratulations on starting your journey with this keyboard! Maybe Green Onions should be your first song to commemorate seeing Booker T on the day you got the board!
Thanks for your video Chuck. I've decided to order this keyboard after months of trying to decide on one. Great playing.
Btw, Jump caught me off guard and made me laugh 😂
You have my sub Chuck! The honest piano reviews on TH-cam
Thanks! Much appreciated :)
Love your compassion and enthusiasm with your reviews. you show so much love for these instruments. Thank you for this.
thanks for the great information-keep on rocking brother !!!
I bought the casio pxs3100 had it for 3 weeks and it's absolutely gorgeous. The keyboard action is awesome.
Good choice!
Casio should be proud of your video... it is 90% of what led me to buying this piano -- my search is over! Cheers and Happy New Year!
Serious action issues on these keyboards. All black keys lighter than white.
@@PaulBell88 Just like a real piano...wow.
You had me at “All of My Love”.
Chuck, thanks for the very nice overview. The new CDP and Privia have battery operation option, great! I will have to check out the 1000. The CDP-S350 looks very good at $500, wish it was $450 or less, since no stand or bench. The 3000 at $800 is expensive. In the past, I had a Privia and hated the tiny buttons, it hurt my fingers, especially changing in real time. I did not like the screen. The new lighted writings and equal sign flush buttons look good. I have a CDP-235R, which I like. In the past, I had a CDP-200R, which was very good, with stand and bench $450. Price is important. I previously bought some expensive keyboards in the $2,000-3,000 range. Never again! Casio is smart. Their name Casio and Privia on the front are in grey lettering, not too big. I hate when companies put their names on their instruments in huge white letters, such a distraction at a church. We are not being paid to advertise for these companies, so one has to block out their name. Casio has class, putting their name in a discreet way. I want Casio to succeed. Keep the prices low to beat out Yamaha, Korg, and the rest.
Hello Thomas, just a few words about PX S3000 vs CDP350. I checked them ( and a few others ) before to buy the 3000... and had quickly pushed the 350 out of my wish list.
CDP 350's profile is very similar to the PX S3000. But I immediately saw some ( relative ) drawbacks :
- It doesn't sound as well as the PXS3000. It is obvious, although both carry 2x8w speakers
- The polyphony is 64 notes, and I was afraid it is not enough for what is not a simple digital piano : layer, arpegiator, accompagniment, audio in, midi in etc ....
- And the key is slightly below the 3000 in term of feeling.
I don't wan't to point wich is better for the money, and everyone should find what he is happy with his money. But when it comes to musical instruments, we always come to things that can not be rated in terms of money, in the end...
@PianoManChuck Your reviews are my go to one stop shop. Because of your review on the Casio PX-S3000, I bought it.
I do have one question though. Will the older single SP-20 Sustain Pedal work with the 3000 ?
Thanks again for all your hard work and in-depth reviews. Keep playing and reviewing boards.
It will definitely work!
PianoManChuck I’m not new to playing an instrument, but I’m a newbie to piano. I just purchased a 3000. Thanks for all that you do!
Thanks PianoManChuck
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I have one of these on order here in the UK partly due to one of your earlier videos about pedals and other features.
Looking forward to getting it in a week or so.
I have been enjoying mine for a few days now. I feel the PX S3000 is an incredibly versatile home piano, with a lot of abilities around : stage, arranger, study, music box to play piano or even any other instrument with .... but the basis is home use
This looks like a hit for Casio. If you're in the market for a $800 piano this should be on your short list. I bought the older px-350 for half the price a week ago, now Casio has a good range of sib-$1000 all-in-ones.
Thanks for taking the time to go through all the feature and give us samples. I'll be referring to this video often.
Thank you, Mr. Chuck - this is in the short list for next piano, after watching your vid.
Great review. I really want the PX560 which is better for what I do but this is quite nice. I’d love to feel the action. Sounds pretty impressive. Thanks again!
I've gotten where I click the thumbs up immediately because I already know.
Thank you! That's one of the highest forms of approval I've heard and I appreciate that :)
Chuck, another nice review. One thing though: It's fine that you prefer a lighter touch setting, which probably goes well with the pop music you enjoy. I have to query your saying that light touch gives more dynamic range. I've always considered that the whole point in having a harder touch is making it easier to control dynamic responses at a fine level, particularly in quieter passages.
The trade off is you have to press harder to get the same loudness as you would have with a light touch setting. So, more control of the dynamic range, but harder work increasing the volume. Perhaps the lighter touch is like using a big paint brush. Easier to get through the work, but potentially lacking on detail.
Mike, you are correct!
I also like the lighter touch setting. I find pressing harder (or faster) just doesn't give the same loudness on this keyboard as you would expect. I just wish the touch setting wouldn't reset back to "normal" when you turn the unit off. Anyone know of a way to make the light touch setting stay on as the default setting? I know it can be saved within a voice registration but I'd like to keep it as a global setting.
@@paulgribbon2837 my P-255 allows me to set almost everything globally, even though it lacks registrations per se, but I think you'd be out of luck with almost all keyboards costing under €1000.
hi, sir Chuck, what is your honest opinion on the 3000? overall the best portable digital piano right? and it has EQ settings unlike the 1000 right? and the Grand piano sample is from Hamburg Steinway, are these info right? :)
Hi Chuck, I do have a PX-S3000 and its great - BUT - do you have any clue how to make a bank / program change using MIDI with a DAW? (I am using Reaper) In the MIDI patch list documentation there is only a column for Bank MSB and PATCH No. but no BANK LSB information and I can not change a sound using Reaper - perhaps you ore someone else here has some idea? Thx from germany and a happy new year!
i was wondering how this keyboard played with a DAW
I use it with Reaper and it works great. I can use the PX-S3000 patch script .ini file from the Casio website to do program changes. You can also check the CasioMusicForums site for more info.
Hello, good day, sorry, do you know where I can visualize all the 700 sounds that the privia pxs 3000 has? Thanks in advance
support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/008/PXS3000_builtinmusicdatalist_A_EN.pdf
Man, you can play! Beautiful.
Great review. I still have a question. Does it have a built in audio interface? Like the p125 yamaha?
If I connect the casio to a laptop and run kontakt vst... can I reproduce the sound in the piano’s speakers?
Thx for the review! I have a technical question: is there any way to make the piano remember my ‘accoustic simu.’ settings? Everytime I switch it off everything is defaulted back to ‘tone’. Thanks in advance!
Hi Chuck, does it bother you that all the black keys are lighter than the white keys? It is driving me nuts!
Not at all.... and it didn't bother James either who went out of his way to point that out using fancy weights AFTER he spent so much time actually praising the product with wonderful words and demonstrations of how easy it was to play classical music on it. He's a hypocrite who isn't fooling any experienced keyboard player, and he's lost credibility with many on the forums. He's trying to compare the wooden keysticks of an acoustic piano with a completely different design alltogether - you cannot have that same design in a keyboard unless you have real wooden keysticks like Kawai does at $3K. But for the PX-S1000/3000 the design is actually quite superior! Exactly what about this design is driving you crazy.... and would it drive you crazy if you hadn't seen Jame's ploy on it to get attention drawn to himself?
Thank you so much for asking this question. Ive had my 3000 for almost a year. I too watched (in horror) the vid referred to here. Being a Piano noob, I never noticed the “key weight” issue. But just after watching the review by James, it suddenly became an “issue” for me. It didn’t help that he wrapped up the review by pretty much trashing nearly everything about the 3000, stating that he wouldn’t even recommended this keyboard for a child. I’m so happy to see Chuck’s reply to your question. Besides, I think it will be a while before I’m concert ready for Clair De Lune. With Chuck’s response, I feel like a small bronze weight has been lifted from my old shoulders. I can now play and enjoy my piano in peace again. Thank you, gentlemen.
You say that as a piano noob you never noticed the "key weight" issue. Well guess what... neither did James as he happily demonstrated himself playing a difficult Classical piece on it while stating how much better the Casio action was compared to more expensive keyboards, and that he'd be unable to play that same passage on other, costlier boards! Then later on he started this whole key weight dilemma. James should be the poster child for the definition of hypocrite! There's a reason the Casio PX-S1000/3000 have won "best in show" at NAMM 2019, "Key Buy Award" by Keyboard Magazine, and numerous other awards.... as well as being played by many pianists around the world. As far as I'm concerned this was never an issue for anyone until James made it an issue!
@@PianoManChuck is right on. James is also deleting all comments from his TH-cam channel that disagree with him or question his methods at all. Pretty disgusting. I think he parents must have beat him as a child with a Casio or something.
I dunno what I've just gotten myself into but I just bought one. Other than the piano, I have a lot to learn how to navigate all its functions. My concern is how to record whatever I play to a pendrive and plugging it to my laptop. Can I do that?
Congratulations - you've just gotten yourself into one fine digital piano!! Please post all your questions at the "PX-S Series" forum over at www.casiomusicforums.com - not only will you get the answers you seek, but you'll learn a lot of tips & tricks too!
I tried this keyboard out in January at NAMM. It is a fantastic keyboard for the size and price. I really like the 25 lbs. weight.
Hi Chuck, Great review as always. The PX-S3000 is a great keyboard, I tried one at the store!
My idea is to do a left hand bass split with organ or piano on top and sing over the various drum patterns; busking basically.
My questions are: 1] Is a registration basically a saved performance? 2] Can I edit the volume of the drum patterns or instruments and save that that as a registration/performance . 3] Can I name it? 4] Can I easily change the registration/performance really fast for a live set? If so. how many song template registrations could I have saved and ready.
Thanks in advance, Jim from Vancouver.
Casio has a website/forum for questions just like yours, so that everyone can benefit from those questions and answers. Please post your questions at www.casiomusicforums.com
I have had one for a couple years and love it. Love it! The ONLY thing that bothers me is the tuning of the piano in the upper octaves. Piano tuners "stretch" the higher octaves because if they are perfectly tuned (no "beats" when played with lower middle octaves, each note vibrating exactly TWICE as fast as the same note an octave lower), the upper notes sound flat. On this unit, the upper octaves are NOT stretched, but vibrate mathematically exactly twice as fast as their adjacent lower octave. I don't know if Casio has addressed this since mine was purchased.
You can change the scale tuning (temperament) of the keyboard to other tunings that may fit your needs better. See page EN-30 of the PX-S3000 User Guide.
@@PianoManChuck Yes. The 2
last tunings on the menu are a bit better.
Great Review! Can you tell me if the smart scaled action/software detection applies to midi input as well? Or is midi input based on a two sensor action
Well explained, got my 3100 2 weeks ago,.... Find its like expected, but the acmp volume is often to loud in my opinion and the grand piano seems to be to quiet... Am i right?... Greetings from Germany 👍😎
Chuck, do you notice any volume output difference between the 1000 and the 3000? I’m talking about the headphone and 1/4” outputs, not the speakers. My 1000 has low output levels and I would upgrade to the 3000 if it’s better in that regard.
I no longer have a 1000 here to compare it with but they should be identical. You should post your question over at the "PX-S" forum at www.casiomusicforums.com for more info.
excellent video review, thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Very Nice Mr Chuck. Thanks for your review. Fantastic.
I'm trying to decide between this and the Yamaha dgx-660. I'm wanting a home piano with lots of fun toys to tinker around with. Built-in speakers, lots of sounds and styles, some recording ability.
Not for gigs or travel or pro use.
Definitely want quality keybed and feel for practice and learning and such tho.
vigilantezack
The dgx has learning onboard in larger screen, the px has the app for either s1000 or s3000 model. Reviews say the px action and key touch is more realistic to real piano versus dgx’s ghs action
I can definitely imagine how, even if I’m not in the market for any new keyboards of my own, I could always tell somebody I know who might be in the market about this. If I did purchase something like this, it would be ideal for doing split bass and organ with the upper four octaves triggering the organ sound and the bottom 2 1/2 for bass.
Wow, in place of a modulation wheel, you get assignable control knobs. That almost reminds me of the classic Roland and Oberheim synthesizers from the 80s.
pretty cool but id rather have a regular pitch and mod wheel... most are cheap plastic nowaday if they even have them
What stand would you recommend getting for this? I am an absolute beginner and it would be used exclusively at home.
jlowens6646
There are x or z stands for stage and a wood stand for home use (and custom fit gig bag)
Always appreciate your review...When you did the px-5 you shared a more powerbox plug in that enabled the px5 to play for 5 hours can you do this with the px3000
How do find the action on this? I've heard that the black keys have a lighter weighting than the white. How do you find it?
The entire black/white key thing comes from one person (James Shawcross), who seems to have it out for Casio. First of all, he only talks about, and demonstrates the physical aspects of the black/white keys. This only holds true in physical (acoustic) pianos.
The one thing he consistently leaves out is the "smart scaled hammer action" which balances the feel out! Closest analogy example of this would be to change the velocity setting on ANY digital piano... while its all electronic - fooling you into thinking you're playing a heavier, lighter, or medium action... part of the "smart scaled hammer action" works much the same way, compensating for black & white keys. Unfortunately, all he talks about is the physical aspect... and if you try posting anything contrary to what he says on his channel, he'll delete it!
Yes, they are, noticeable. I'm a total beginner, but it is noticeable even for me. Just before James review i thought it is not wrong.
But, if you ask me, it is a not a deal breaker. I don't see that as a problem. Honestly, I think this instrument is a huge value for money and is really great sounding instrument. Small form and sound quality are noticeably better than Roland FP-10 or FP-30, which has great action, even escapement simulation for a reasonable price. But their speakers are not on the best side. I guess you can't have everything in one product! :)
If you ask me, major flaw for Casio 3000 is the fact that they "forgot" to put Bluetooth MIDI connection :(.
Roland FP-10 has great Bluetooth MIDI and you can connect almost every possible iPhone, iPad Pro and use apps like a garage band to make incredible music piece for almost no investment. Just you and your talent! Today, everyone has a cell phone! But considering what you get for the price, and great sound from in built speakers, Casio 3000 is a winner for absolute beginner. I'm just in doubt 3000 vs 870. Price is almost the same...
Great reviewer. Was tempted but the rythms are very similar to my MZX500. I wouldn't be a huge rythm user but I'm not overly fond of the drum sounds. The NZX500 is my goto for organs at the moment. It has a kick-ass speaker system too. The Kawai ES110 isy piano choice. After Chuck's info on it.
I heard that PXS3000 has dual sensor action. Do you notice it much compared to the previous triple action Casios?
Its more than just dual sensor - It has "smart, scaled hammer action" - see the explanation explaining that vs triple-sensor here: th-cam.com/video/PCx30-UDuxE/w-d-xo.html
Hello Chuck. Great video and review. I really appreciate the details you bring up.
I bought this keyboard to use at church. My question.... is it possible to use some of the rhythms when my drummer is out? I imagine it is possible but I guess I am asking is.... is that a recommended use for this instrument?
i would just pick up a cheap drum machine if i were u
I know that you are an expert in this field, I tried to watch the video, but I don’t really understand English, so I’ll ask, in this casio px s-3000 piano, the keyboard is 3-touch, or 2-touch, I read somewhere a description on some dubious website, it indicates that the keyboard is 2x touch, in the official source this information is not. Thanks
This is explained briefly in the video at 14:35. More detail in this video: th-cam.com/video/PCx30-UDuxE/w-d-xo.html
Hi, my sort list is the Casio px 560 and the Casio pxs3000. At one hand according to pianoman the px560 is still Casio's flagship piano. On the other hand the pxs3000 is newer. The price in my country is similar .My new piano will be for home and stage use. What do you think is better instrument?
Only YOU can decide that. Here's why: th-cam.com/video/CVSsmYCgMi4/w-d-xo.html
What would be the prime considerations to think about between this and a Korg D1? Most stands at least seem to be made for deeper keyboards.
What's you views on the debate about the action by another TH-camr? I actually disagree, having bought 2 PXs1000 for my choirs. Also own a PX5S that I love
The entire black/white key thing comes from one person (James Shawcross), who seems to have it out for Casio. First of all, he only talks about, and demonstrates the physical aspects of the black/white keys. This only holds true in physical (acoustic) pianos.
The one thing he consistently leaves out is the "smart scaled hammer action" which balances the feel out! Closest analogy example of this would be to change the velocity setting on ANY digital piano... while its all electronic - fooling you into thinking you're playing a heavier, lighter, or medium action... part of the "smart scaled hammer action" works much the same way, compensating for black & white keys. Unfortunately, all he talks about is the physical aspect... and if you try posting anything contrary to what he says on his channel, he'll delete it!
@@PianoManChuck thank you for straight forward reply.
Thank you for the review..I am torn between PX-S 3100 and Yamaha DGX - 670..any views to help me decide will be appreciated ..
The ONLY way to be certain is to find a local retailer that has both and try them out for yourself.
Hi Chuck, I got a PS-X3000 a few weeks ago and I love it. It's a lot of fun to play. I'm playing it through a Roland KC-150 and I'm not pleased with the sound, it's hollow and seems like the mid-range is missing.. Can you or anyone out there recommend a good reasonably priced keyboard amp that would pair well with the 3000?
@@AnuragKSakharkar .. Go watch ThePianoForever review on the Casio PXS1000/3000.
Spoiler ... Don’t buy it. Find a different piano.
But then again, PianoManChuck has a different opinion than ThePianoForever on this piano.
Thanks so much for the detailed review. What kind of keyboard stand would fit this keyboard best? I would prefer not to have the supports protrude too much from the bottom of the keyboard.
Sunallee
Check out the wood stand that matches it on amazon. Search “Casio CS68BK Wood Stand”
There is a stand that attaches to it. It looks like a piece of furniture. Beautiful.
Great review
Ah, sitting in a cigarette filled bar at 21: 33 :)
Thank you! Good piano.
“Keytouch off, I don’t know why you’d want that”
Keytouch off is for Organ. It drives me nuts when an organ patch has velocity and sustain. I also hate when there is a Leslie effect that can’t be controlled.
Why not have choice on the touch? New applications for keyboards are invented all the time. Then there are the old applications. A fixed touch is good for harpsichord, and maybe even for harpsichord parts played with a piano voice. Maybe good for J. S. Bach.
Thanks for the observation. Agree with you about the Leslie. I have a Kawai ES 8. The piano sounds are good, keyboard touch realistic. When organ sound selection, my left pedal toggles the Leslie from fast to slow. I love it. Your hands stay on the keyboard, just tap your left foot on the left pedal. Previous commenter noted. Organs have expression pedals to swell the volume when needed. I liked organ expression pedals that had the pitch bend levers on the side. I would like to assign that to a pedal. I like pitch bend, but do not want to remove a hand to operate the wheel. Garth Hudson must of had a pitch bend wheel on the expression pedal of his Lowery organ. And boy, did Garth do some great lead work with pitch bends on songs with the Band.
Agreed about organ patches and Leslie effects. Happily, the organ and harpsichord tones in the S3000 don't respond to velocity regardless of the touch response setting, so it's not necessary to change anything for them to behave normally. It also allows control of Leslie speed and depth via the 2 assignable knobs and it speeds up and down gradually as with the real thing. I've never owned a real organ, so I'm probably not as discerning as you, but I'm having fun exploring the organ sounds on the 3000 and plan to start using them some on my gigs.
That used to really bug me with the consumer grade Casio keyboards my dad got us when we were children, that to the best of my memory did not have any touch sensitivity.
Thanks for useful demo , please can i connect electric guitar in aux hole in this keyboard ?.
Aux input on the keyboard is Line Level. Guitar is Hi-Z. So no, you cannot.
Chuck, thanks for a great review.
Please, be so kind and compare in a few lines Casio 3000 and PX-870, especially concerning the newest technology used in the 3000 model. Thank you!
I did this a while back with the PX-560 (same key action as the PX-870) and the PX-S3000. Check it out at th-cam.com/video/PCx30-UDuxE/w-d-xo.html
So I was under the impression that I could hook up px3000 by USB and use chordana app to record playing the instrument and playback that audio with the falling notes. Not seeing how to do this.
Go to www.casiomusicforums.com for help.
@@PianoManChuck Thanks! Think I found the answer.
Always good. Thanks
Does it have a good Rhodes sound?
What are your thoughts about the scandal regarding the black keys being weighted less than the white keys? I did watch the video where he used weights to show the difference between the black and white keys.
This "scandal" is something James Shawcross started and continues to use to bash Casio with. In the beginning, he played a very difficult classical piece on this keyboard, praising how much better it is for classical than any other board in that price range and even higher! Then a few weeks later he did a 180. You can NOT compare the keys of a digital piano to an acoustic piano by any stretch, unless you're comparing high-end Kawai digital pianos that use actual wooden keysticks. All other digital pianos use much shorter keys and electronics to compensate. Casio went a step further and designed "smart scaled hammer action" (intelligent software control + electronics) to mimmick the feel of an acoustic piano when you're playing it - NOT putting weights on it. I challenge you to try one at your local retailer and see if you agree.
BTW: James Shawcross will actively delete any and all comments on his videos that challenge or go against ANY of his thoughts or opinions (under the guise of him seemingly not tolerating "misinformation"). He even stated this in his video!
PianoManChuck Hi, I will do that whenever they reopen. And I did like the features and the price was very inviting. I do remember seeing the NAMM video and he said it was very good. Strange that he liked it at the show and not later. Perhaps “scandal” was a poor choice of words. BTW, does it have triple sensor action and balance outputs? Thank you for your good videos and reviews.
PianoManChuck he is only 19, and I get the impression that he is a bit spoiled. If he has a Steinway D in that studio his parents must be rolling in it.
@@roberthurless4615 It has "scaled hammer action" - see the explanation explaining that vs triple-sensor here: th-cam.com/video/PCx30-UDuxE/w-d-xo.html
Thanks. I'm not sure about the speakears on the rear...if you play your keayboard agaisnt the wall (as I do).
love this piano.. cant beat it for the price
Is there 5 pin DIN MIDI connectivity, without involving a box of electronics to provide the DIN socket?
The lack of a 5 pin DIN socket has put me off buying any Casio I've looked at, so far.
yes! i agree.. sometimes midi over usb can act up! i would have bought this already had it had midi in out.. now thats my excuse for spending 2500 on a cp88.. lol
In another video someone says that black keys are lighter than white keys, which is unacceptable for a piano. What do you think of that?
I'm getting so tired of answering this question in emails, comments and other ways. James Shawcross is the ONLY person complaining about this when just a few weeks prior, he actually praised the action - talk about hypocrisy. Yes, if you have the power off, they're lighter... but when the power is on, Casio's "Smart Scaled Hammer Action" firmware makes up for any differences in key weights, similar to what any other keyboard does with 'velocity settings'.
I'd like to know what digital piano you actually use from day to day when you're not making videos.
I'm sure he uses several, and it's all application dependent. Chuck has already mentioned several keyboards he does use, in various videos. If he doesn't use Kawai and Casio models frequently, then I'm confused. And he professes a love/hate thing with Nord, so he keeps going back to Nord too. Beware of these abusive relationships Chuck! Lol.
does hits have built in speakers? or do u have to get external speakers?
Is the keybed the same in both the 1000 and 3000?
Yes same keybed - I tried both before to buy the 3000 -, and it sounds like the samples of the 1000 are in the 3000
Yes, both have the same wonderful action and use the same piano samples, but the 3000 has quite a few more tones based on those piano samples. I love the Stage Piano tone in the 3000 so much that I never use the Grand Piano tone. Stage Piano is not available on the 1000, so anybody on the fence about the 1000 vs the 3000 should try them both out first even if you don't want all the extra features of the 3000. If you can afford the extra $200 you'll get everything in the 1000 and SO much more.
@@rodtompkins The black keys are all lighter than the white. Put some coins on them and test it yourself.
@@PaulBell88 I judge whether I like something or not by using it. I like it.
@@rodtompkins I want to like it, but the action feels off and makes me make mistakes I would never make on other keyboards like nord or yamaha.
nice videos.
can anyone compare this to casio px560 esp for composers
Did that already: th-cam.com/video/Mb_VLhra7vw/w-d-xo.html
@@PianoManChuck thank you!
What is the name of the song you play in the beginning of the video?
That's one of my originals called "Forgotten". The MIDI file is available to those who want to learn it - www.PianoManChuck.com/MIDI.html - look for "Forgotten".
@@PianoManChuck THANK YOU! That sounds beautiful!
Thanks - I appreciate that!