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Topic: Casio CTK555L (Read 4198 times)

newb4life

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Casio CTK555L

on: May 25, 2010, 02:08:10 AM

Has anyone heard of this model. I am just starting to take lessons and have a Steinway upright piano but I live in an apt so I wanted to invest in a keyboard. This model is going for about $40 bucks and I can put headphones on while I play. Is it worth it for a backup or should I save my money for a more expensive model.

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oxy60

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Re: Casio CTK555L

Reply #1 on: May 25, 2010, 04:05:24 PM

If it has a full 88 note keyboard buy it, put your earphones on and do your neighbors a favor.

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newb4life

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Re: Casio CTK555L

Reply #2 on: May 25, 2010, 08:27:47 PM

no, it only has 61 keys

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oxy60

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Re: Casio CTK555L

Reply #3 on: May 26, 2010, 04:12:21 AM

Pass on it. There are tons of 61 note keyboards out there but you won't be able to play even some grade three piano music on it.

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newb4life

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Re: Casio CTK555L

Reply #4 on: May 26, 2010, 08:04:10 PM

Ok, I am actually looking at a Yamaha YPG635 or a DGX500. The 600 is a little more expensive but has the full weighted keys. I am going to see how pissed I can get my neighbors on my upright before investing in a keyboard, maybe they wont care. Fingers crossed $:-\$

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dss62467

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Re: Casio CTK555L

Reply #5 on: May 27, 2010, 02:04:40 AM

If you play at a reasonable hour, I would think they won't mind that much. As long as you aren't playing something lame.

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newb4life

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Re: Casio CTK555L

Reply #6 on: May 28, 2010, 05:48:27 AM

I think at my beginner level, everything sounds lame

I think I found a piano that might work as a supplement at night. It is a Yamaha CLP-30. It has 88 keys and seems like a decent digital piano. It is a little older than the new ones but cheaper. Does anyone own this model or similar older models?

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oxy60

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Re: Casio CTK555L

Reply #7 on: May 28, 2010, 07:50:39 PM

The nice aspect about digital is that you can change some aspects of the tone. An equalizer or mixer with good controls will do wonders. Put it inline between the piano and your headphones.

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