Casio CT-S500
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A compact arranger keyboard designed for everyday stage use
Designed to support both learning and creation, this Casio keyboard focuses on a lightweight format and immediate handling, while offering advanced features (assignable controls, multi-track MIDI recording, and sampling). It is aimed at musicians who want a versatile arranger keyboard, easy to transport and efficient both at home and in rehearsal.Keyboard design
61-key keyboard with touch response: sensitivity allows you to adjust dynamics according to your playing, from a soft touch to a more pronounced attack. The whole remains compact and lightweight, ideal for travel, while maintaining true expressive nuance.Sound quality
Versatile sound generator: with 800 sounds and 64-note polyphony, the keyboard handles sound layering and accompaniments without rapid cutoffs. The 2x 2.5 W bass-reflex amplification system delivers clear sound for practice, with enough reserve to play in a small room.Built-in effects
Integrated processing: Reverb (24), Chorus (12), Delay (15), Master EQ (10), and DSP (100) to enrich the piano, widen pads, enhance presence, and adapt the tonal color to your style.Educational functions
Progress tools: metronome, one-touch presets, chord functions, and adjustable tuning (415.5 to 465.9 Hz) to train your ear and play with other instruments. Casio Music Space compatibility facilitates daily practice via content and settings accessible from your mobile device.Technical specifications
| Effects | Reverb, Delay, EQ, Chorus, +2 rows | Touch | Lightweight |
| Speakers | Yes | MIDI I/O | MIDI PAR USB |
| Sampler | Yes | USB to Host port | Yes |
| Max polyphony | 64 | Inputs | Sustain pedal, Stereo mini jack, USB Midi |
| Velocity sensitive | No | Outputs | Audio, 3.5 mm headphone |
| Synthesis type | PCM | Color | Black |
| Number of keys | 61 | ||
| MIDI recording | 6-track MIDI recording. | Sampling | 44.1 kHz, 16-bit, stereo; melody sampling track approx. 10 seconds; Sampling Drum Set approx. 3 seconds; sampling input via audio input or Wav file. |
| Arpeggiator and harmonization | 150 arpeggios and automatic harmonization. | Performance controls | pitch bend wheel and 3 parameter control buttons. |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Casio CT-S500 velocity sensitive?
The 61-key keyboard features touch response, allowing dynamic variation based on playing force. The touch is of the light type.
How many sounds and rhythms are available?
The sound section includes 800 sounds, including 37 advanced tones. Polyphony is 64 voices to manage accompaniments and layering. The keyboard also features 243 patterns.
Is it possible to record songs on this keyboard?
Thanks to the 6-track MIDI recorder, it is possible to build and save multitrack sequences.
Does the CT-S500 allow creating sampled sounds?
Sampling works in stereo at 44.1 kHz and 16 bits, from the audio input or a WAV file. A melody track can hold about 10 seconds, while a Sampling Drum Set offers about 3 seconds.
What audio and MIDI connectivity is available?
Two pedal jacks, a 3.5 mm stereo auxiliary input, and a 3.5 mm headphone output are available. MIDI connection is via Micro USB, and an audio output is integrated.
