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Casio CTK-2100 61 Key Personal Keyboard with New Voice Pad Feature |  | Brand: Casio
Category: Musical Instruments
List Price: $149.99
Buy New: $89.00
as of 9/6/2010 22:31 EDT details
You Save: $60.99 (41%)
Seller: EpicFind
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 3129
Color: 1 Year
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 16.4
Dimensions (in): 44 x 8 x 18
MPN: CTK2100
Model: CAS CTK2100
UPC: 079767313654
EAN: 0079767313654
ASIN: B002KWE2QY
Release Date: September 1, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Easy-to-play keyboard 61-key portable keyboard with wide range of tones, rhythms and learning capabilities | | • | 400 high-quality tones, 150 rhythms and auto accompaniments for Latin music | | • | Voice Pad allows you to play sampled sounds; connect CD or MP3 player for practicing along with favorite songs | | • | USB port and General MIDI support allows connection with a computer or another GM-compatible device | | • | Powered by 6 AA batteries or AC adapter |
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Product Description
The CTK2100 offers pure playing pleasure for the beginner! Play along with your favorite song via the audio input, or learn songs step-by-step via the StepUp learning system. With 400 tones and 150 rhythms the CTK210 can be powered by using just 6-AA batteries. Casio CTK2100 Features: 400 AHL tones P roduce a wonderful, natural sound that is perfectly suited to a diverse range of genres. StepUp learning system The 61 'piano look' keys on the CTK-2100 guide you through a whole host of songs: The practice piece is divided into individual sections and then learn step by step - just like in a traditional music lesson. The 3-level, interactive learning system offers a simple way to achieve your learning goals. 48-note polyphony Vivid sound diversity: The CTK-2100 can play up to 48 notes simultaneously. 61 keys The 61 'piano look' keys give the keyboard a sophisticated, elegant appearance and provide the ideal scope for musical inspiration. 150 rhythms 150 rhythms provide you with a colourful overview of the world of music. 110 songs Listen, sing along and play along: Your CTK-2100 stores 110 top-quality songs. 10 digital effects Whether you're giving a live performance to an audience or you're alone in your living room, an impressive 10 reverb effects enhance the sound diversity of your keyboard. LC display Retain an overview: The large LC display shows you key information at a glance. USB MIDI The tried-and-tested interface quickly and simply connects your keyboard with
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| Customer Reviews:
 Entry level keyboard for children July 4, 2010
Bookworm (Carmel, NY USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I'm a piano teacher, specializing in teaching very young beginners. I sympathize with parents who ask me if they really have to invest in a traditional piano for a 5- or 6-year-old who might not really like the instrument after a few lessons. So I am willing to teach on an electronic keyboard, and for several years, I've recommended the CTK-700, which for around $100 at Target or Walmart offered full-size keys and a reasonable "touch".
I do warn parents that a beginner will NOT advance as quickly on a keyboard as they do on an acoustic piano, and I encourage parents to find even a terrible upright as soon as possible if their children maintains interest in the instrument. However, remember that traditional pianos require tuning twice yearly, and around $200 moving fee when you buy or sell...if you are the average parent struggling to make ends meet, I can understand the reluctance to make this kind of investment on top of weekly piano lessons.
To my knowledge, Casio doesn't make the CTK-700 anymore. Apparently the 2100 is the replacement. I find that the touch is not quite as good as the 700, the keys are a little too "springy" for my taste; when you pressed a key on the 700 there was a slight resistance that was better for my students.
However, for the price, this is a good keyboard. It's relatively durable (I've seen it fall from a stand all the way to the floor--some keys were pushed out of place, but could be pushed back and the keyboard functioned as before with no lasting problems). There is a headphone jack, which might be helpful in a family with small children. The default grand piano sound is acceptable and kids have fun playing with the other sounds.
In addition to price, another advantage to keyboards for young beginners is that the keyboard (with an "X" type stand) can be adjusted to the proper height for the child. You get a headstart on good technique by making the piano fit the child: in fact this is a prime tenet of Suzuki piano instruction, where instructors use an adjustable chair (retail: $600) and adjustable stool (minimum of $60 retail). (The concept is to make the height of the keys so that the forearm is parallel to the ground and the wrist straight with the body relaxed.) With a keyboard, as the child grows, you can adjust the stand and the chair you use to keep the forearm at the right height and the feet flat on the floor or on some type of footstool (for instance, those risers that people use for kids to reach the sink, or a couple phonebooks). A little care in setting up the keyboard at the proper height will lead the beginning student to good technique automatically.
Still, remember that the tactile feedback from a true piano along with the physical sensation of piano strings vibrating has an impact on the performer's enjoyment. You won't get that from a beginner keyboard from any manufacturer. But I believe that this is a decent product for a reasonable price.
I don't recommend the higher priced "touch-sensitive" keyboards such as the Privia. What I've experienced is that something about the ways those keys work leads to disastrous technique in my students--very bad habits that have proved difficult to correct. And professional keyboards contain features (MIDI input, sampled sounds etc.) that are not necessary for beginning students--don't waste your money on these items. If money is an issue, try this keyboard or an equivalent from Yamaha, and then upgrade to a used upright when the child has demonstrated a lasting interest.
 Barely one step above a childs toy March 8, 2010
MylieTreab
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a beginner keyboard piano that is so junky I wouldn't give it to anyone over 6 years old.
Its just a big toy. It doesn't come with an adapter cord so you have to buy one separately or else run it on batteries.
The sound quality is awful and voice options are even worse. There's over 400 of them that all sound basically the same.
This keyboard would discourage even a beginner just starting out because of its awful performance quality.
Unless you intend to purchase this for a child - don't waste your money on it.
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