Overall User Ratings (based on 5 ratings)
Submitted November 7, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Beginning adult keyboard."
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Until my playing skill increases and I outgrow this unit, I'll keep it. It is a pleasure to play. I didn't realize what a piece of junk my prior keyboard was.
Sound
The sound is much better than the Yamaha 61-key I started on. The recorded songs sound very good. I do hear an extra sound when the keys are being depressed but not enough to be bothersome. The weighted action keys give it a fuller sound with more variations. For my situation the smaller number of sound functions isn't a problem. The keyboard has options for pedals, brightness, etc.
Features
I bought the keyboard for its stand, speakers, 3 pedals (even though they are plastic), and sheet music stand. I am a beginner adult student and didn't need a lot of bells and whistles but am well pleased with the grand piano function along with the metronome and tranpose function.
The keyboard cover is an awesome feature. Although the case is a little top heavy, I've had no trouble with the keyboard falling over.
Ease of Use
The manual left out a few details that could have saved me a lot of time trying to figure out, but I did it myself in about an hour-and-a-half. Didn't need specialized tools.
Do read the manual. I printed out a page with the function keys to have handy.
Quality
It was well packed for shipment. The stand finish is good and the hammer action is as close to being the real thing as digitally possible.
Value
I was trying to get the Casio Previa PX550 which is now either out of stock or much higher at other places. The PX700 was only $30 higher.
Manufacturer Support
NA
Musical Background:
hobbyist
Musical Style:
Variety
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Submitted December 26, 2007 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Casio suprised me"
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Overall, I give it a 9. For the price, you can't go wrong. I am convinced this keyboard has the best action every on an keyboard besides the old EP's with wooden, hammer-driven keys. It looks amazing, takes up little space. Piano sounds are good.
Sound
Sounds are more decent than I thought they'd be. Piano sounds are suprisingly good! Waaaay better than the prokeys 88. The strings and hammond sounds are very good.
Features
Features are bare-bones, but I give it a 9 because it is not meant to be an in-depth midi controller or anything, it's meant simply for piano playing. I just wish it was slightly easier to switch between instruments.
Ease of Use
Very easy to use. Took about 45 minutes to set up. Power it up and start playing!
Quality
The pedals are plastic. They could have improved on that. The piano sounds, although excpetional, could have been better, especially the octave starting at high C. But again, the piano sounds are very good.
Value
Totally worth every penny. The action is amazing, and it looks very classy.
Manufacturer Support
n/a
The Wow Factor
VERY Sexy. The only casio keyboard with any appeal at all. But very very appealing.
Musical Background:
musician/recordist
Musical Style:
rock
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