Casio CT-S500
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Casio
CT-S500
Product Info
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The CT-S500 is a seriously neat little keyboard – super portable and surprisingly fun. It’s perfect for beginners, songwriters needing a travel-friendly instrument, or anyone wanting a simple, expressive way to explore sounds. The sampling feature is a nice touch for adding your own personality, too.
Product Description
- Casio CT-S500
- Keyboard
- 61 velocity-sensitive keys
- 800 sounds
- 37 advanced tones
- 243 styles
- 64-voice polyphonic
- Pitch Bend wheel
- Three parameter control knobs
- GM compatibility
- Compatible with Casio Music Space app
- Effects: Reverb: 24
- Chorus: 12
- Delay: 15
- Master EQ: 10
- DSP: 100
- One Touch presets
- MIDI recording - six tracks
- Sampling: 44.1 kHz
- 16 bit
- stereo
- Melody Track sampling approx. ten seconds
- Drum Set sampling approx. three seconds
- sampling Input: Audio In or Wav file
- Functions: Auto Harmonize
- Arpeggio (150)
- Metronome
- Tuning (415.5 - 465.9 kHz)
- Speakers: 2 x 2.5 W with bass reflex
- Battery operation possible (6 x AA
- not included - battery life approx. three hours)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 930 x 258 x 91 mm
- Weight: 4.7 kg
- Colour: Black
- Includes power adapter (AD-A12150LW)
- music stand and Bluetooth dongle WU-BT10 (Bluetooth MIDI & Audio)
- *Connections: *
- USB to device
- USB to host: Micro USB
- MIDI only
- Aux in: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo jack
- Stereo output: 2x 6.3 mm jack
- L/R + R
- Two pedal connections
PROS
- • Slim, lightweight design makes it incredibly portable for gigging or lessons.
- • Velocity-sensitive keys offer expressive control over the sounds.
- • Sampling capabilities let you add personalized elements to performances.
- • The Music Space app integration expands functionality and learning options.
CONS
- • The 61-key action feels basic; not ideal for advanced pianists.
- • Speaker volume is adequate for practice, but lacks stage performance power.
- • Limited MIDI control options restrict advanced DAW integration.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
61
Key Type
Velocity-Sensitive
Sounds
800 sounds, 37 advanced tones
Rhythms
243 styles
Speakers
2 x 2.5W with bass reflex
Weight
4.7 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can sample short melodies or drum sets, but the recording time is limited to roughly ten seconds for melodies and three seconds for drum kits. It’s best for quick loops or adding a unique accent.
While some presets are a bit dated, the core sounds are surprisingly good, especially the pianos and organs. The advanced tones are well-crafted and offer a wider range of usable sounds for various genres.
Yes, it has MIDI connectivity, but the limited MIDI control and the six-track recording capabilities mean it's best for basic sequencing, not full-fledged production.
