Casio CT-X800 61-key Portable Arranger Keyboard

Sound like a pro

Play a grand piano on the CT-X800, and hear a fastidiously recorded 9′ grand in a flawless virtual concert hall. Call up an electric piano, and hear vintage phasers, flangers, and amplifier models that take you back to the ’70s. Play a flute, trumpet, or sax, and hear realistic breath and vibrato articulations. Play a bass, and hear the bassist switch techniques based on your keyboard velocity. Play a synthesizer, and add an arpeggiator and drum part to create a killer EDM track. Use the CT-X800’s Category button to explore the 600 onboard Tones. In every category, you’ll find a tremendous variety of lifelike instruments that will amaze and delight you.

Your backing band, ready to rock

With hundreds of built-in Rhythms, the Casio CT-X800 has your backing band — and they’re always ready to rock. The incredible variety of Rhythms covers the globe as well as the history of pop music. You’ll find old favorites and chart-topping hits, all played with realistic instruments that sound simply stunning. The drum kits come to life with authoritative acoustic drums, vintage drum machine patches, and a massive collection of percussion instruments and sound effects.

All the right features and connections

The Casio CT-X800 is equipped with the connectivity you need for performing, composing, and arranging; including a sustain pedal jack, an audio input for connecting external gear, and a USB-MIDI port for connection to any Mac, PC, Android, or iOS device. But you don’t need a computer to create an arrangement with the CT-X800 — it features a 6-track MIDI sequencer that accommodates up to five original songs. The included music rest is designed to accommodate your tablet, and there’s even a smartphone shelf to hold your device as you use the CT-X800 with your favorite music apps.

Step-Up Lesson system makes learning easy

With its built-in 6-track recorder, the Casio CT-X800 lets you quickly capture your inspiration and explore the library of 100 included Songs. Its Step-Up Lesson system makes it easy to learn the Songs, with the LCD displaying correct fingering and notation. Musiekwereld’s advice: the Casio CT-X800 61-key portable arranger delivers tremendous value for beginner to intermediate players, and for the pro who needs a compact, lightweight, yet robust gigging axe with great sounds and optional battery power.