Beginner Casio 61 Key

[Riotblade]

Hey so I went to Wal-Mart last night( some store )

I went to the music department and they had a 61-key Casio Keyboard that was MIDI compatable, USB, and comes with an amp and cord for it. I don't remember the brand and I THINK it was a CSK-800 or something like that. I'm gonna look it up more and edit this post. but I was wondering, if i should buy it.

its 100 dollars, not much money now. It seems for that price, it is most likely a beginner's keyboard (aha)

Though it is probably better than my 42-key Yahama that I had ever since i was 6

I really need to get a better keyboard, this one has better specs then the one i have now. I just need enough money to buy it hehehe. So if anyone ever heard of this kind of Casio, is it worth it?

 

[Mourndark]

The keyboard you are looking at is the CTK-800. $100 seems pretty good price for it - I'm a little out of touch with prices across the pond.

That particular family are very good beginners keyboards - the model you are looking at is a basic arranger/tutor keyboard - as far as I know the patch editting functions are very limitted (if present). The only thing that annoys me about that family is a lack of pitch bend/mod in all but the larger models. The sound library is varied enough to keep you busy for some time.

You might also consider the WK-3100 (76 key version, with editting) or CTK-900 (no mic, no preset songs or lessons, with editting).

Let us know if you have any more thoughts!

 

[Mark W]

better to pony up some more money and get something in the WK series.

 

[Riotblade]

yea money is a hassle for me and my parents don't take my keyboarding seriously...

I ask them for an upgrade but they say no, or they will say that X-Mas is coming up aha..

I'll just have to save my money...

 

[Mark W]

I wouldn't buy a keyboard at Walmart. Check out a music store and talk with the sales person if you can find one.

 

[Riotblade]

I wouldn't buy a keyboard at Walmart. Check out a music store and talk with the sales person if you can find one.

but then again, there is the price factor. Wal-Mart sells cheaper, an usual music store can sell better things, yes, but their prices can be higher

 

[Mark W]

Good Luck...Most of the Greeters at Wal Mart are KB'ers! LOL!

 

[Riotblade]

Good Luck...Most of the Greeters at Wal Mart are KB'ers! LOL!

Thats so wrong...lol