Casio Casiotone CT-S200RD – 61-Key Portable Keyboard for Beginners | 400 Tones, 77 Rhythms, LCD Display, Dance Music Mode, USB-MIDI, Stereo Speakers | Includes Power Supply & Music Rest | Red

I have been involved in professional music production for years, but recently wanted to get serious about learning how to play piano. I selected an app (I am using SimplyPiano) that I thought would be helpful, then set about looking for an appropriate keyboard. I will also be using this to input scores into PreSonus Studio One via MIDI, so obviously a MIDI output was essential. As great as this is, I also have young kids, so I know my time is limited. That said, I didn't want to spend too much on this setup in case my plans just didn't work out. This keyboard fit the bill very nicely for me. I understood what I was getting...this is a $100-and-change unit, not a Nord Stage 3. The sounds aren't winning any awards, but they aren't terrible either, and some are very playable. There should be plenty of decent variety to suit your needs. The keys don't feel "cheap" and play well. Again, they aren't weighted or anything like that, but perfectly fine for my purposes. The biggest two issues I see are this: the internal speaker quality and the MIDI port, as others have noted. When playing some of the bass patches, you literally can't hear the lowest notes at all. I solved this issues easily by using headphones and/or plugging into an external speaker (in my case, a mixer/amp/floor monitor setup, but any decent external powered speaker would do). Once I did that, the sound quality was actually pretty darn good. The other issue was the micro-USB port for the MIDI output. I could see what others are saying...it's not the most "robust" connection. I've seen this type of thing on other equipment before and there was a very simple solution for me - I plugged in my cable, made a stress loop and taped it off with a piece of gaffers tape - problem solved. Granted, I will be unplugging that cable very infrequently, so this works in my situation. Barring that as an option, I would just be careful and gentle with it, and you should be fine with reasonable use. All said - this is a very good option for anyone looking to start out, especially for kids just getting into lessons, or anyone in need of a very portable unit. It was 100% plug-and-play into my iPad for SimplyPiano to recognize it for MIDI input. It also work with absolutely no issues as MIDI input on my Windows 10 PC. $120 well spent.

I live in a 300 sq ft studio and do not have enough room for the bigass standing keyboard I had in my childhood bedroom. LOVE this keyboard, great value for money, graphics are good, keys are sensitive but not loud (meaning pressing the key doesn’t make a loud thunk, you really just hear the note), and there’s a great sturdy handle on the keyboard for easy transportation. I’m so happy with this purchase!! of course the bright red color is a bonus :^) basically no assembly required, only putting the music rest into the keyboard. the power cord is a bit short but it works just fine for me and there are always extension cords!

The learning curve is long on this model..a lot of buttons to press to create different sounds..the sound is excellent from the inside speakers..haven't plugged it into an amp yet..this is a middle of the line piano..no weighted keys but still feels good..price is good 139$ maybe next time I'll spring for a more expensive model..

I purchased this, my first adult keyboard (to learn on), at 47 years old. I bought it "Used - Like New" and there are scuffed keys, body scuffs and what appears to dried mud? splashes in some spots. I used alcohol prep pads to try to clean some of the marks, but most of them didn't budge. It also came with instructions in Spanish and French, but no English. I'm hoping I can find it online and download it. I'll probably start with "sheet" music on my iPad.Those issues aside, it seems pretty nice for the price. It's considerably larger than I thought it would be, especially for a "slim" keyboard. When I shopped for cases or just a protective sleeve, they were all way bigger than this 61 key keyboard!I was drawn to this specific model because of the carry handle and the fun red color. The music stand is nice, but big and bulky! It just sits in the carry handle hole. Casio is a good brand as far as I know, so for an entry level keyboard, it fit the bill. The included stand in this bundle is nice, although I didn't necessarily need it. The included headphones I hate because they sit ON my ears, and I just don't like anything touching my ears! Luckily I have a nice set of gaming headphones that are retro "cans" style so nothing touches my delicate ears.Hindsight being 20/20, I should have just ordered it new and probably would have gotten one without scuffed keys and whatnot. Lesson learned! As a hobbyist just wanting to learn and play here and there at home, it will work good.

We LOVE this keyboard. I bought this for my son in 2019. This was the perfect way for him to express his creativity. It is battery powered or can be plugged in. It's lasted a really long time and is one of my best purchases of all time. It's starting to wear out now because it's been so heavily used and enjoyed. This is a great keyboard not just for children but for anyone interested in playing. We may buy another one we like it so much. An amazing value.