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Jeremy your Casio CT-400 Best Price & Info link isn't working.
would you buy the CT-S400 or CT-S1 today? Is it true that CT-S1 has the German Concert Grand Piano sound that CT-S400 doesn't have?
Bought this one a week ago and love it! I'm a guitar player and new to piano - had to try this due to some neuropathy in my left hand from cancer surgeries... it's been a blast! Thanks for the review.
How are You ?
Hope you are doing well King 👑
Got my 400 out for delivery right now and I can’t wait to get off work and try my first lessons
Casio keyboards sound much better now
And that means Yamaha has to level up their game
That again means better products for all of us! 😉
Indeed!
They did improve especially on the piano and epiano sounds and better DSP, but it still feels lacking compared to the Yamaha, especially if you listen to the styles. The percussions and other sounds still sounds tinny.
Good thing though is Casio knows how to price their product so it's still competitive with Yamaha so i wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to beginners.
Yes!!!!
I've bought this keyboard, it sounds very good! And yeah it is quite underwhelming that it didn't had a felt strip over the keys, but that is an easy fix, I asked my grandma if she had some soft red fabric, almost the same as an actual felt strip, good thing she got some left overs from her sewing cloths and I added it to my keyboard, and to my surprise, the keyboard absolutely looked more attractive and the key bed's noise got muted so much!!
Like even if I'm playing it at it's lowest volume, I do not hear any key noises.
Great hack! ❤️
Did you have to take out the keybed?
@@JeremySee can you download sounds onto the keyboard?
I got the same exact keyboard back in December after Christmas and I absolutely love it, and I am still playing, definitely worth the $200
Casio actually started listening to you about the LCD Screen you objected about back then on the comparision between the PSR-S670 and CT-X9000IN. More informative LCD. I love this move from them.
Hello Jeremy,I saw your review of the Casio CDP-S350 and bought it,awaiting arrival now :),i only played a bit for 1 year when i was 6 yrs old lol,now im 37,time to start from scratch and start practicing heavy :),keep going Jeremy you have an excellent channel,all the best for you :) Sandro
Our church got ine a few months ago, and it is great. And I can use it anytime after hours when not being used, since I have 24/7 access if I want to do music stuff when no one is there.
Thanks again, Jeremy for pointing me to this keyboard. I just tonight figured out that I can mute the voice and layer and just use the rhythm and accompaniment with my DAW's instruments, playing the backup through the keyboard's speakers. Very handy for trying out songs using the software instruments. I've always wanted some kind of workstation function for with my DAW, and this keyboard provides just what I need without having to program in drum patterns in the DAW. Such good value in this keyboard.
can't we mute the voice coming out of keyboard's speaker in casio cts300? any idea?
I just bought the CT-S410 at Guitar Center as a second keyboard to have fun with. I always love your videos. I recognized the song you began with. "Above All". Love it.
Another great video. Along with the Yamaha PSR-E373, the Casio CT-S400 is the best two arranger keyboards for the same price, or best value. The Yamaha had it's great features, but the Casio has a smaller footprint, or slimmer portable form factor, with the guitar strap pegs, textured keys and the wireless BT capability with the optional dongle, plus the pitch bend wheel, and is great for playing worship & praise music 🎶 ✝️ 🕊 🙏 😇 .
Lots of great tones, rhythms and such. I think it will be best to get this one, after the CT-S1.
The tones and effects are even more incredible, especially in layers that I haven't heard in other keyboard in anywhere near the price until you get to about $1000+ like the the Roland V-Combo, RD 88 and comparable keyboards in the price range. These two Casios are both wins, depending as mentioned previously, when features you need, but great if you can get both, and the Yamaha PSS-A50 makes a great, compact and affordable partner to the CT-S1 for rhythm, bass or backing parts, and second keyboard to play another part.
Masataka Kono has mastered that and his latest video epitomizes what I just mention above and previously about the sound and utilization of the PSS-A50...
This shows why you should get the CT-S1, over the CT-S400 if you are focused on playing with the 61 tones over the 600 tones, rhythms, pitch bend and arranger functions.
Masataka Kono has seemless tone changes thoughout his arrangements not using just the same sounds throughout the song, particularly with the PSS-A50, where you can hold notes and switch to another tone and pkay both until you release the first tone, and keep switching like he does on other songs, like when he plays the PSS-A50 alone, sounding like a full multitrack arrangement played in real time.
But the CT-S400 is great if you do need those features, especially if you write, record, need the extra tones, pitch bend, etc. Both being so affordable, you could get both, like I plan to. Plus, having the Roland Go:Keys and JD-Xi, and maybe get the Yamaha Reface CP will round out what I would need and want without going to the more expensive keyboards I mentioned if I was a professional gigging keyboardist.
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Finally, Jeremy see is back in action. Good to see you after a long time man.
Great review by the way😀😀😀👍👍👍👋👌👌
Came for the review, stayed for the serenade. 😄
Welcome aboard!
I think the CTS 1 is a great choice to learn piano, and is the ultimate portable 2nd instrument for practice outside of classical
Welp, guess this keyboard is now my pick, I was debating over choosing this or the CT-S1, the functions on the 400 is just much more suitable for my needs, guess it's tims for me to kiss goodbye to the Tape-flute and vintage sounds of the CT-S1 :
Great choice. Have fun!
Yep, too bad they didn’t put the tape flute and the CZ tones in the CT-S400… maybe later in a more advanced CT-S500?
Cts1 is great though, amazing sounds for a $200 board…
That starting song reminds me of the ending to Chrono Trigger. Great playing as usual.
Welcome back my friend. It's always good to have a break, especially when the time is spent with your family.
Hey Jeremy! Love ur videos Man! Thanks for all the effort you put! I can watch you all day, Perfect explained, This Is real content. Good job!!
hmm, now they have the CT-S500...will you be doing a review of that in comparison? So many Casio models out right now!
felicitaciones, las canciones que tocaste en el piano tienen una letra muy poderosa, saludos desde Perú, me sirvió mucho tus videos para tomar una buena decisión , Aquí en Perú seguiré esperando la llegada de Casio CT-S500.
Awe the PT30, still have mine
Love your song choices 😊
Hello sir. I'm a beginner that wants to learn piano, And my oh my have these Casio pianos that have grabbed my attention. I want to know which Keyboard offers the best piano sound out of the CT-S400 or the CT-S1. which one do you think has a more rich and pure piano experience.
If your focus is piano (and perhaps similar instruments like electric pianos) and not arranger features ("band in a box"), I'd go with the CT-S1.
CT-S400 has way more sounds, but most of them are rahter "generic" (from other Casio keyboars).
Many of the 61 sounds on the CT-S1 on the other hand are designed and tuned specifically for that keyboard. I think the DSP effects are also better on the CT-S1. I don't know weather that keyboard has more preccing power for DSP or weather the effects are just tuned more carefully.
Piano experience is very good without having to tweak anything. The piano sounds cover classic and contempoary piano music well.
CT-S1 also has a higher polyphony count, it can play and sustain more notes at one without "dropouts".
Be sure to get a sustaun pedal as well (doesn't have to be from Casio, the generic ones work just as well).
CT-S400 is the better choice if you want lots of options to tweak, rhythms, many sounds (especially sounds not related to piano) etc.
Jeremy also has a video that compares both keyboards directly.
Good to see that you also cover gospel songs... Nice👍👍
When i saw the keyboard, i had no idea that it was a nostalgic series of keyboard,i just liked the price tag lol
I'm undecided between CTK-3500, CT-X700 and CT-S400. Which one is better?
Hi Jeremy. I want to start learning to play the piano. I Saw your review on the Yamaha EZ 300 with the light up keys. Is that a good beginner piano? Is that the best way to learn? What would your approach be as a beginner?
I'd just like a basic piano keyboard. No drums, clarinet, trumpet or any other extras. Although your playing sounds really good -- I just want a basic piano sound keyboard. Thanks.
Then the CT-S1 would be a good keyboard for you, since it mainly focus on keyboard instruments (although it has a little bit of guitars and brazz in it)
So you just want a grand piano.
This keyboard looks great. I am looking to mainly using this as a Midi controller. Most of the Midi controllers I have tried in this price range have a terrible keybed action.
I thought buying the CTX-S400 would allow the best of both worlds.
Is this a smart idea?
Jeremyy!! I fell in LOVE with the first song you played. May I ask what song it is? Hoping it is not too late for a reply 😅. Cheers 🎉
Great video! I love the songs you play. What is the songbook seen in the video?
Wasn't expecting Hillsong to come out of that thing! Very nice rendition of Worthy Is The Lamb. What was that sax piece you played? I've listened to it a couple of times, but I can't get a lock on it.
What piano book are you playing from please?
Long time no see. Everything seems to be nice
Go on jeremy
The CT-400 is good. But man the 64 polyphony of the CT-S1 blows me away everytime😍It sounds amazing. Now if they combined the two, it would be a grand slam home-run for Casio.
Neither the CT-S400 or CT-S1 have enough polyphony for serious use. 128 min. is what I would like to have on a digital piano. 256 or unlimited is preferred. 8 note polyphony min. on a synthesizer is the least I would accept with 16 desired.
Tbf, the 48-note polyphony isn't all that bad, it's actually a decent amount, compared to older cheap keyboards that would oftentimes have a 12-note polyphony.
@@matthewgaines10 not at $249.99 !!!
what's the bluetooth adapter called?
Hello Jeremiah. Congratulations for the excellent videos. Casio has released the CT-S500, with many improvements. But I have a question that I couldn't solve by watching videos. In terms of tones, does the CT-S400 lose a lot to the CT-S500? Thanks!
you reveal to me how wonderfully you play!!!!!
If you don’t need ultra-portability, Casio has another keyboard which is up to $100 cheaper than the CT-S400 & LK-S450, has the same tones, rhythms, features, and functionality as well as the ability to save 32 registrations without sacrificing the lesson mode.
Please tell me the exact model
Thank you
What’s the difference between the cts400 and the 410?
Thought I was tweaking ti´ll I heard ¨To God be the glory¨ and I started singing along
I recognize the christian songs you play here. I was a christian myself in the past and i must say christian music is usually very beautiful
Blessings brother, excellent your videos, and beautiful music, I have a doubt between the CTx800 series and this CTs400 I don't know which one to choose, thank you very much
Same issue bro
good for playing as a piano but pretty dismal as an arranger keyboard. The beats and fill-ins are left to be desired. This one is going back to Guitar Center
hello Jeremy, im hesitating between Casio CDP S100 and Casio CT S1. Would you give me some advices, I want to know which one sound better, in your opinion, thanks a lot!
Well if you’re into graded hammer action, the cdp is where it’s at. If you want a good keyboard with great pro sounds, without graded hammer action, the cts 1 is where it’s at. The cts series have some truly great sound.
Yes, I was torn between the exact two keyboards. I went with the ct-s1, because I am hearing amazing things about the unique and quality sounds for the money. I do wish it had weighted keys but I like the slim and lightweight nature of the keyboard and the overall design. I figure if I stick with the piano long enough I can upgrade later on to a weighted electric piano. And when i do that I may just go for a Previa.
Intro with Above All ❤️
Can you please suggest me which keyboard I should buy - CTX 700 or CTX 870IN?? Any help will be appreciated...
Beautiful playing ☺️🥰
Digno es el Señor. Marcela Gandara. Nice play. Jeremy what do you think, is Casio XT5000 a good option today?
i was a pianist in church, nd looking for a best keyboard , yet this songs kinda give me signs though ahaha
Great informational video as always Jeremy! I have a question, I already own a CASIO CT-X5000 arranger kayboard - is there any reason to get the CT-S400 for me in this case? Thanks!
The CT-X5000 is far more advanced but you might use the CT-S400 as a second, very light and portable keyboard, if you like the CT-X tones.
Me encantan tus videos!, saludos desde México 😼
Hi wonderful review does the Cts-400 have a registration freeze? please let me know its kinda important for me when using registration.
Hey Jeremy! Love your channel. I have a question. Between Casio cdps350 and Casio Privia PX-360. Which do you pick?
Does the CT-S400 has a Vox Continental-like tone?
Great vid just bought this keyboard
Above all power
Yamaha psr -463 or Ct-S400 for begginers and edm lovers ?
Get your hands on an old yamaha djx keyboard, it is legendary
Yamaha PSR E463 is better for EDM with its groove creator and Live! knobs to manipulate the sounds when playing.
Beautifully played!
Excellent review, Jeremy! For the CT-S400 or 300, will a DAW or soft synth detect the pitch-bend wheel? If so, can it be mapped to a mod-wheel function? Thank you.
I own cts 300 and yes daw detects midi signal for pitch bend
Hi. Thx for your videos
They are so helpful. Can anyone tell me which color the screen is? Is it blue, green, purple? Thx, regards
Hi Jeremy. The CTS400 just seems like a CTX700 thats been reconfigured for portability. You briefly mentioned that the keys feel better, but is it better enough to justify the additional cost? Maybe a headon comparison video, eh? Cheers!
They keys are noticeably better. 😉
@@JeremySee ... I best get hands on ... thanks!
Hey Jeremy! Can u tell me how long is it in cm ?
Hi Jeremy! Thanks for your good reviews and clear opinions, I'm about to buy a new keyboard but can't decide between Casio CT-S400 and CT-S500 I would like to choose the one that has better quality sound.
What would be your advise for me?
The CT-S500 dude... It have a lot of sounds and some cool stuff
Great review!
Thank you.
Can you transpose it? I haven't been able to find that function.
Thank you very much in advance.
All you have to do is press MENU, scroll through until you see SETTING, and then it'll be the first setting you'll see.
@@Mr.Face222 Thank you.
It is better than casio ctx700 in sound?
Hello Jeremy
Which should I buy, PSR E373 or CT S400?
To God be the Glory...which song book is that?
Hi Jeremy, you never answered the question, should you buy it? I can't decide between the Yamaha e463 and the Casio s400. I'm thinking the Yamaha tones might be dated, but that I might have some trouble with the Casio interface, I am a singer, keyboard beginner. Any thoughts would be sincerely appreciated, thank you
Praise God for your Videos.. :D Worthy is the review :P Love from Nepal :D
You are so kind
Hi Jeremy. Just bought this keyboard and 3 buttons are not working. Menu, Songs and Tone. Am I missing anything here before I return it?
Casio CT-S400 or Yamaha PSR-E373 ????
I meant to get one of these but I bought an mx 49 from Yamaha. I’m still wanting one of these tho.
How about the brand new PX-S3100? Do you have any review on this model?
Hello there...Can we loop using the recording function?
Cts400 or Yamaha e373? The Yamaha has a better piano sample?
I agree that the CT-S400 makes the most sense...particularly if you are a beginner or intermediate player. That includes the CT-S1.
Added Bluetooth MIDI to all my digital pianos, synthesizers, and a MPC using WIDI Masters. It's a handy feature.
Is there any way to make keyboards wireless that only have USB MIDI ports? Like the printer style cables I mean. Not sure that you can do it really but just wondered if there was ever a solution to achieve that in some way, because I have a Yamaha NP-12 which is powered separately by an adaptor, so I only need the USB MIDI part to be wireless.
@@yeeeha5674
CME of WIDI Master fame has been talking about USB MIDI adapters. They have a type A connector but not a type B one yet. They also have the WIDI Jack that should be capable of adapting to type B. I would ask them if the WIDI Jack works for type B. I am certain they cover 5 pin DIN, 6 pin DIN, TRS DIN, and USB type A MIDI formats. The WIDI Jack likely covers type B.
Update:
WIDI Uhost is for USB B. So yes, you can. There is a wireless solution for every type of MIDI port type. Powered or unpowered.
@@yeeeha5674 Yes. But you have to combine zwo devices. There are "USB MIDI Hosts". This is a box that connects to a USB port on a keyboard and converts it to 5 pin MIDI. Important: This is different from a USB-MIDI interface that converts a USB port on A PC to 5 pin MIDI, so be carefull what you buy.
There is "WIDI", a tiny adapter that plugs into two 5 pin MIDI ports (in and out) and makes them wireless with bluetooth.
You can put a WIDI on a USB MIDI host and you are good to go.
Downsides: Expensive. Two devices required. The MIDI host requires a power source, usually 5V USB. The MIDI USB port on the keyboard does not supply power. If the keyboard also has a USB-A port (for a memory stick, wireless dongle or something) you probably can get the power from there. Otherwise you'd have to use a USB power bank or a phone charger.
As far as I know nobody makes a box that combines both devices in a single box, yet.
@@ChristianKoehler77
Of course each device has to have its own Bluetooth transceiver unless it has one built in such as a tablet, phone, or laptop. Isn't that logical? That is why it clearly states in the original post that I added Bluetooth MIDI to all of my keyboards and a MPC.
Expense is a matter of opinion. It isn't free but it is cheaper than buying the Casio Bluetooth module if all you need is DIN MIDI (WIDI Master) or a WIDI jack. Furthermore, all USB and most DIN MIDI ports are powered so no additional power is needed on the five devices I set up (Roland, Akai, Yamaha, and two Casios). The rare DIN MIDI port from legacy keyboards are unpowered and require an external power source. A dedicated USB MIDI controller also may not have a powered jack being it draws power from a host via USB to operator in the first place. Those MIDI controllers aren't good canidates for wireless connections at all. A WIDI Uhost or WIDI Jack is needed only when DIN MIDI isn't an option or legacy DIN MIDI ports aren't powered.
Sorry the question, are you playing Aline Barros music??she is a Brazilian golpel Singer? If yes, that's Nice!!!! O feel like praise god when i listen to your playing!
Hello sir..
Should I wait for upgrading yamaha p 125.
When this will upgrade..?🤔
What is your opinion..?
hi there! compared to the CTX-580, wich would be best?
Hi jeremy. Does the casio ct s400 have built-in audio interface?
How does the grand piano sound compare with the Yamaha psr 373?
Hi jeremy. Are the dual and split volumes adjustable on the cts models?
I wood like buy a keabeard for begenning and learn piano what instrument i have to buy please? Thanksss
I can pick up CT-S400 for the same price as CT-S1. I am most interested in piano sounds, but having other options is tempting. Are piano samples the same in both units? Or is there any advantage by going with S1?
Not enough variety
Dear Jeremy, can we edit our style/rythm for cts400. Is there any software. Thx.
hello, i have a problem with saving direct to registration bank on usb flash card... only the chosen registration bank text is saving but not the content of the chosen registration I did mount the usb first and than format in the casio... and used severall usb sticks what could be the problem? and how can i reset the casio in the factory setting?
6:12 a Dios sea la Gloria
God bless you
Hello, thank you very much , I just bought it, but I have a pedal problem: I did everything, put the pedal on "sostenuto" and switched off the U1 U2 and lower part, also in" TONE" but the sustain pedal does still not work after keys played , I have a small hand, and am used and need to use the pedal, what am I doing wrong please? thank you very much for your help
Man, that Rhodes sound is good… 😍 A lot of dropped notes in the first performance, though. Not sure if that is because of the key action, poor technique, or both.
I didn't notuce the note drop, but the CT-S400 has less polyphony than the CT-S1. The latter has more polyphony due to the lush, layered tones. It has nothing to do with key action or technique.
My Roland Go:Keys has 128 note polyphony, and so does my JD-Xi synthesizer, but they are $350/$600 keyboards. I have never seen quality keyboards like these in the $200 range and have more than 64 note polyphony that I can recall. They could do it, but it would cost a lot more, and most players getting more affordable keyboards in this price level don't need it.
I recorded this way past midnight and I wasn't the most awake. 😃
@@JeremySee I'm a night person too...it's almost 3:30 🌙
Hey man do a comparison video of yamaha psr i500 vs casio ctx 9000in need the answer quick and staight forward for which keyboard to buy i bought casio ctx 9000in need help whether to change to yamaha or not
Im torn between the ct x3000 and the ct s400.theyre almost the same price in the UK.so I should go fpr the 3000 right because it has more features and higher polyphony
What's the difference between the CT-S400 and the CT-S410?
That IS a good question - haven't uncovered anything yet. Jeremy mentioned both at the beginning, was hoping he would shed some light on this.
They are the same instrument. The 410 is marketed under Guitar Center (perhaps other distributors as well). But they are identical in every way.
i wanna buy myself a new casio piano but i am so confused as what is the difference between casios "ct-x" keyboards and "ct-s" ones. more specifically this, the casio CT-S400 and casio CT-X800... a little help anyone?
CtS 400 or ctx 700?
Hello Jeremy, How I can I do to get your Song Book, Thank a lot..
Hi Sir, please make a review for KETRON SD9 if this keyboard is better than sx900
in that model, is there a way to adjust layer volumes?
Above all, ....🙏