Casio CTK2000 61-Key Portable Electronic Keyboard with USB

The Casio CTK2000 produces a wide variety of sound courtesy of the new AHL sound source. 400 tones plus 150 rhythms - ranging from pop/rock to global music - await the intrepid musician. The audio input is another practical feature - simply connect a CD or MP3 player and you will soon be playing along to your favourite song on the keyboard. To help you do this, the CTK2000 includes the new Step-Up learning system, whereby the practice piece is divided into individual sections and then learnt step by step.

The diverse cosmos of sound produced by the CTK2000 comes courtesy of the new AHL sound source. 400 tones plus 150 rhythms - ranging from pop/rock to global music - await the intrepid musician. The audio input is another practical feature - simply connect a CD or MP3 player and you will soon be playing along to your favourite song on the keyboard. To help you do this, the CTK2000 includes the new Step-Up learning system, whereby the practice piece is divided into individual sections and then learnt step by step.

Features
New 48-note polyphony AHL sound source

400 Tones, 150 Rhythms

New StepUp lesson system

Sampling Function, Audio-in Terminal for mp3-Player

400 AHL tones
The 400 innovative AHL tones produce a wonderful, natural sound that is perfectly suited to a diverse range of genres.

Step-Up learning system
The 61 'piano look' keys on the CTK2000 guide you through a whole host of songs: The practice piece is divided into individual sections and then learnt 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 CTK2000 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 CTK2000 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 the computer; Plug & Play with Windows XP/Vista and Mac from OSX 10.3 ensures optimum compatibility.

Sampling function
Recording and playback: Recordings of up to a second can be played back via the keyboard using the sampling function (audio input). 10 additional sound effects are provided to boost the fun factor.

Audio input (Audio-in)
It's easy to connect a CD or MP3 player to the audio input on your CTK2000 and play along with your favourite songs on the keyboard.

Song Bank Controller
The 110 practice pieces in the Song Bank can be controlled via the Song Bank Controller in a similar way to a CD player, allowing players to practice the piece effectively.

Loudspeaker system
The system featuring two loudspeakers and a power of two times two Watts produces an impressive and balanced sound.

Technical Info

Keyboard
61 standard-size keys

Maximum Polyphony
48 notes (24 for certain tones)

Tones
Built-in Tones: 400
Sampling Tones: 1
Sampling time: 1 second (fixed)
Effects: 10 types

Reverb
1 to 10, Off

Metronome
Beats per Measure: 0,2 to 6
Tempo Range: 30 to 255

Song Bank
Tunes 110

Step Up Lesson
Lessons: 4 (Listen, Watch, Remember, Auto)
Lesson Part: L, R, LR
Functions: Repeat, Voice Fingering Guide, Note Guide, Performance Evaluation

Music Challenge
20 notes

Auto Accompaniment
Rhythm Patterns 150

Other Functions
Transpose: +/-1 octaves (12 semitones)
Tuning: A4 = ca. 440 Hz +/-100 cents

MIDI
16 multi timbre received, GM Level 1 standard

Musical Information Function
Tone, Rhythm, Song Bank, numbers and names; staff notation, fingering, pedal operation, tempo, measure and beat number, chord name, etc.

Inputs/Outputs
USB port: TYPE B
Sustain jack: Standard jack (sustain, sostenuto, soft, rhythm start/stop)
Phones/Output jack: Stereo standard jack
Output Impedance: 200 Ohm, Output Voltage: 4,8 V (RMS) MAX
Audio In jack: Stereo mini jack
Input Impedance: 40 kOhm, Input Sensitivity: 200 mV

Power Jack
9VDC

Power Supply
2-way
Batteries: 6 AA-size zinc-carbon batteries or alkatine batteries
Battery Life: Approximately 4 hours continuous operation on alkaline batteries
AC Adapter: AD-5 (not included)
Auto Power Off: Approximately 6 minutes after last key operation (Operates during battery use only)

Speakers
10 cm x 2
Output: 2 W + 2 W

Power Consumption
9 V - 7.7 W

Dimensions
94.9 x 35.4 x 11.2 cm

Weight
Approximately 3.8 kg (without batteries)

61 piano-style keys, 400 tones, and 150 rhythms. Holds 110 songs.