Casio SA-80
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Casio
SA-80
Product Info
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The Casio SA-80 is a genuinely fun, budget-friendly option for introducing kids to keyboard playing. Don't expect a professional instrument, but the sounds are surprisingly decent, and the portability is a real plus – it's great for travel or just letting a little one experiment with music.
Product Description
- Casio SA-80
- Keyboard
- 44 Mini keys
- 100 Sounds
- 50 Songs
- Layer
- Sustain
- 50 Styles/rhythms
- 32-Voice polyphonic
- Full dot display
- Reverb effects
- Metronome
- Transpose and octave shift
- Headphone output: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
- Battery operation possible (6x AA battery
- not included
- battery life approx. 17 hours)
- Power supply connection (suitable power supply Casio AD-E95100
- not included)
- Speaker: 2x 0.8W
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 646 x 211 x 57 mm
- Weight: 1.4 kg
- Colour: White/yellow
PROS
- • Surprisingly robust plastic construction for its price bracket.
- • The mini keys are surprisingly playable for small hands.
- • Layering feature adds a fun, creative element to simple melodies.
- • The built-in reverb is surprisingly usable and adds depth.
CONS
- • Mini keys limit advanced playing techniques and chord voicings.
- • The 32-voice polyphony can quickly become congested with layered sounds.
- • The speaker output is adequate but lacks real bass response.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
44 Mini keys
Sounds
100 Sounds
Rhythms
50 Styles/rhythms
Speakers
2x 0.8W
Battery
6x AA (approx. 17 hours)
Weight
1.4 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The mini keys will limit finger independence, but they offer a gentle introduction to keyboard layout.
No, the SA-80 lacks a USB or MIDI output for direct connection to a computer for recording.
The SA-80 offers a surprisingly rich sound palette for its price point, often exceeding what you'd find in similarly priced competitors.
