Casio CTK496 61-Key MIDI Keyboard

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61 standard full-size keys, 100 tones, 12 notes polyphony.

The Casio CTK496 MIDI keyboard has everything a beginner needs on board. The 100 rehearsal songs in the song bank can be played from the front panel as if it were a CD player, providing for effective practice. Even separate right and left hand rehearsal is supported.

The song book included yields insight into notes and lyrics, making it complete. Once the tunes are rehearsed, you can Sing Along. On the left-hand side of Casio CTK496 there is a microphone input and a volume control. Belt it all out!

Other features include 100 sounds, 100 built-in rhythm patterns you can play along with, built-in speakers and Transpose and Tuning controls.

Features
61 standard keys

12-note maximum polyphony

100 tones

100 rhythms

MIDI (GM simulation, 5-channels)

Rehearsal system

Song Bank controller

Chord Book function

Sing Along function

Auto-accompaniment

100 rehearsal songs

Key Transpose and Tuning control

LCD musical information system

Connectors: Mic In, Headphones, Sustain Pedal In, MIDI In/Out

Loudspeakers: 10 cm x 2; 2 x 2 W

Power Supply: AD-5 or 6 AA-size batteries (both optional)

Song book and music stand included

Song Bank Controller
The familiar CD player control buttons (stop, play/pause, rewind, fast forward) make handling the song bank child's play. The on/off buttons for the right and the left hand as well as the button for activating the chord book function are to be found just beside it.

Keyboard: 61 standard full-size keys, 5 octaves

Tones: 100

Polyphony: 12 notes maximum (6 for certain tones)

Auto Accompaniment:
Rhythm Patterns: 100

Tempo: Variable (236 steps, Quarter Notes = 20 to 255)

Chords: 2 fingering methods (CASIO CHORD, FINGERED)

Rhythm Controller: START/STOP SYNCHRO/FILL-IN

Accompaniment Volume: 0 to 9 (10 steps)

Song Bank:
Tunes: 100

Controllers: Play/Pause, Stop, Rew, FF, Left On/Off (Accomp.), Right On/Off (Melody)

Display:
Name Display: Tone, Rhythm, Song Bank name/number, keyboard settings name/value

Tempo: Tempo value, metronome, synchro standby, beat indicator, volume setting

Chord: Chord name, Chord form

Fingering: Fingering indicators, parts

Song Bank Status: Play, Pause, Rew, FF

Staff: 5 octaves with sharp and flat indications, pedal symbol, octave symbol

Other Functions:
Keyboard: 5 octaves

MIDI: 5 multi-timbre receive

Transpose: 12 steps (-6 semitones to +5 semitones)

Tuning: Variable (A4 - approximately 440Hz +/-50 cents)

Volume: 0 to 9 (10 steps)

Terminals:
MIDI Terminals: In, Out

Sustain Terminal: Standard jack

Phones/Output Terminal: Stereo standard jack (output is monaural)
Output Impedance: 78 Ohms
Output Voltage: 4V (RMS) Max.

Power Supply Terminal: 9V DC

Microphone In: Standard jack (with microphone volume knob)
Input Impedance: 40kOhms
Input Sensitivity: 10mV

Power Supply: Dual power system
Battery: 6 AA-size batteries

Battery Life: Approximately 4 hours continuous operation on alkaline batteries (approx. 2 hours on manganese batteries)

AD Adapter: Casio AD5 (not included)

Auto Power Off: Turns power off approximately 6 minutes after last key operation. Enabled under battery power only. Can be disabled manually

Power Consumption: 9V, 7.7W

Other

Speaker Output: 2.0 W + 2.0 W

Dimensions: 37-11/16 x 13-15/16 x 5-3/16 in. (95.6 x 35.4 x 13.2 cm)

Weight: Approximately 8.4 lbs (3.8kg) without batteries

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-435-7732
Web: https://world.casio.com/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (103 ratings)
Submitted June 4, 2006 by a customer from yahoo.com

"The "Magic MIDI""

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Sound
Best sound,period.
Features
The accessories were helpful, even for a beginner.
Ease of Use
It is easy to use, a bit challenging to set up.
Quality
It os reliable, and I use it on-the-go a lot. It has never given me any problems.
Value
This product was exactly at my budget, making it the only MIDI keyboard I am willing to buy.
The Wow Factor
Never judge a book by its cover, and never judge a keyboard by its appearance!

Musical Background:

Hobbyist, Music Student

Musical Style:

Religious
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