Casio CTK-3000 Keyboard, 61-Key

Manufacturer's Description for Casio CTK-3000 61-Key Touch Sensitive Electronic Keyboard with USB

The Casio CTK-3000 uses Casio's new AHL sound source technology, which allows a realistic reproduction of a wide range of tones from acoustic instruments like the piano. The max polyphony of 48 notes ensures that no sound drops out, even with complex parts.

The Casio CTK-3000 makes music-making more enjoyable. It features include:
- a collection of 400 high-quality tones, including stereo piano sounds
- 61 full-size piano style keys
- 150 rhythms.

Additionally, the audio input jack on the Casio CTK-3000 allows you to connect a MP3 player so you can sample sounds or play along. It also features a step-up lesson system that makes learning how to play the keyboard a breeze.

The Casio CTK-3000 offers pure playing pleasure with 61 dynamic-touch keys. Enthusiastic budding musicians gradually discover the wide range of possibilities offered by their instrument: dive into the diverse world of 150 rhythms or use the sampling function, "bend" the notes with the pitch bend wheel or connect an MP3 player via the audio output – this keyboard offers a wide range of features and functions. And the step-up learning system makes it easy to hear the progress made in your playing skills.

400 AHL Tones

The high-quality 400 AHL tones create clear and dynamic sounds, which unfold in all sounds and rhythms found in classical piano pieces, as well as many other genres.

Featuring 48-note Polyphony

Sound diversity at its best: the CTK-3000 can play up to 48 voices at the same time, turning interpretation of a wide range of musical pieces into a pure pleasure.

61 Dynamic Touch Keys

The 61 'piano look' keys give this keyboard a sophisticated, elegant appearance and provide the ideal scope for musical inspiration.

Step-up Learning System

The improved step-up learning system from Casio is based on the principal "learning by playing": as in traditional piano lessons, the practice piece is split up into individual bar sections and learn step-by-step.

The small learning units offered encourage motivation and learning success.

Step 1: Listen

Step 2: See and repeat with visual support

Step 3: Remember and play without help

When the "Auto" mode is switched on, a set practice goal must be reached before the next bar section is displayed. With the "Next" mode you can set your own learning speed.

150 Rhythms

The 150 rhythms provided on the Casio CTK-3000 offer a colourful overview of the world of music.

Playing Games

This practice is fun and exercises your mind too: Music Challenge is a play function where the player has to hit the hit the correct keys as quickly as possible. On this keyboard, you follow the large LC display.

USB Plug and Play

The tried-and-tested interface connects your keyboard quickly and easily to the computer. No software installation from a CD-ROM required thanks to Plug and Play and the USB driver is compatible with both Mac and Windows (from Mac OSX 10.03 and Windows XP/Vista).

Play Quietly
Play peacefully: this keyboard comes equipped with a headphone connection.

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

Features:

- 61 piano-style keys
- Touch Response (2 sensitivity levels, off)
- 48-note polyphony (maximum)
- 400 high-quality tones including stereo grand piano tones
- 150 rhythms including 55 ethnic rhythms and 20 patterns for piano play
- Auto-accompaniment
- 110 Song Bank tunes, including 20 Exercise phrases that have step-up lessons
- One Touch Preset (150 presets)
- Digital Effects: Reverb (10 types)
- Rhythm/Song Bank Controller
- Metronome
- USB
- Musical Information System (LCD)
- GM level 1 compatible
- Stereo speakers
- Comes with song book, music stand
- Size (WxDxH): 949 x 354 x 112 mm
- Weight: 3.9 kg
- Batteries: AA-size x 6 (not supplied) zZounds is an authorized dealer of Casio products.

61 piano-style keys

Touch Response (2 sensitivity levels, off)

48-note polyphony (maximum)

400 high-quality tones including stereo grandpiano tones

150 rhythms including 55 ethnic rhythms and 20 patterns for piano play

Auto-accompaniment

110 Song Bank tunes, including 20 Exercise phrases

One Touch Preset (150 presets)

Digital Effects: Reverb (10 types)

Rhythm/Song Bank Controller

Metronome

Musical Information System (LCD)

GM level 1 compatible

Stereo speakers

Comes with song book, music stand

Size (WxDxH): 949 x 354 x 112 mm

Weight: 3.9 kg

Batteries: AA-size x 6 (not supplied)

Power Supply: AD-5 (Not Included)*

*Optional AC Adapter: AD-5 (only included with "Premium Pack" option)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Premium Pack, with Power Supply, Headphones and Keyboard Stand

Shipping Weight: 25 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 45 x 22 x 9 in