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Casio’s Casiotone CT-S500 packs a powerful sonic punch with 800 lifelike sounds in a sleek, highly portable package. It leverages 61 full-size, touch-responsive keys, making for an absolute joyous playing experience, no matter your preferred style. If you’re looking to practice or compose with a backing track, Casio has you covered with 243 full-accompaniment rhythms that include acoustic drums, global instruments, bass lines, drum machines, horn ensembles, and more. Once you have your ideas laid down, the CT-S500 offers incredibly deep editing tools ? three assignable knobs can be programmed to adjust filter, effects, and modulation. A favorite feature of Sweetwater keyboardists is the built-in audio sampler that gives you the ability to create your own custom tones and drum sounds. Whether you’re an arranger, performer, or a beginner just starting your musical journey, the Casiotone CT-S500 delivers world-class tones in an affordable package!





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True-to-life tones





Casio’s AiX Sound Source provides the CT-S500 with rich and expressive sounds that belie its affordable price. This keyboard contains 800 tones that authentically capture the sounds of world-class grand pianos, electric pianos, strings, organs, synths, and more. The Advanced Tones feature intuitively adds complex layers that are responsive to your personal playing style. What's more, Casio has also included a vast collection of keyboard replications that mimic specific vintage models, as well as sounds from some of the most beloved Casio VL, VZ, and CZ keyboards.





Take control of your sound





This Casio boasts 61 full-size keys that are highly touch responsive, giving you full control over the CT-S500’S lifelike tones. A built-in pitch bend wheel allows you to inject personal character into your every note, unlocking a level of expression that’s simply not possible on a traditional piano. Plus, a trio of assignable knobs can be used to apply effects, filter, EQ, and other settings to perfectly dial in your signature sound.





Casio Casiotone CT-S500 Keyboard Features:


61 full-size touch-responsive keys


Legible backlit LCD display with a highly intuitive interface


3 assignable knobs to adjust, effects, filters, modulation, and more


AiX Sound Source provides 800 authentic tones


243 full-accompaniment rhythms to jam over


DSP effects with powerful editing potential


Bass-reflex stereo speaker system produces a powerful surround effect


6-track sequencer with an audio sampler to create your own custom sounds


Strap pins allow you to easily play anywhere


1/4-inch outs to send your signal to PA systems, mixers, and amps


Pairs with the Casio Music Space iOS/Android app


Includes a Bluetooth MIDI/Audio adapter


USB-MIDI functionality


Can be powered via included AC adapter or 6 AA batteries