Newest Casiotone Addition Upholds Inclusive
Music-Making Tradition
DOVER,
N.J., July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Introducing the CT-S1-76 to the Casiotone lineup,
building on the widespread success of the acclaimed CT-S1 61-key
portable keyboard. This enhanced 76-key version boasts a premium
stereo speaker system and remote control via the free Casio Music
Space iOS & Android app, elevating the musical experience to
new heights.
The CT-S1 became an instant hit with musicians due to its
stylish, minimalist design, stunning sounds, and incredibly
lightweight body. Furthermore, the CT-S1-76 is exceptionally
affordable, making it an ideal option for music labs. Its compact
size enables the inclusion of more keyboards and students in the
classroom, enhancing the learning experience.
Weighing a mere 11.6 pounds, the CT-S1-76 builds on this
formula, offering a great-sounding, ultraportable keyboard that is
the lightest instrument in its class. The addition of 15 keys makes
the CT-S1-76 ideally suited for beginners who want to learn more
than just the basics of piano playing and for working musicians who
need a highly capable yet featherlight instrument that is easy to
carry to a gig.
The CT-S1-76 features a sleek, minimalist design with a fabric
speaker net that enhances its clean aesthetic, ideal for focused
practice and performance. It includes a convenient metronome button
for keeping time and an easy one-button recorder for capturing
ideas. When not using the included power supply, the CT-S1-76 can
run for hours on 8 AA batteries for jamming on the go.
The instrument's fidelity is thanks to Casio's richly expressive
AiX Sound Source that provides sound quality you'd expect from a
keyboard costing much more. The CT-S1-76 offers a carefully
curated list of 61 essential, high-quality tones—from a dynamic,
expressive German concert grand piano placed in a virtual concert
hall to meticulously sampled electric pianos, organs, strings,
synths, pads and classic Casio tones derived from the
company's popular VL, VZ and CZ series. Advanced Tones enrich your
playing with intricate layers that respond dynamically to your
performance, while a range of effects, including Reverb, Chorus,
Delay, DSP, and Master EQ offer endless creative potential. While
the CT-S1 speakers (2.5W per side) are impressive, the powerful
bass-reflex stereo speaker system with surround effect on the
CT-S1-76 (6.5W per side) delivers even more punch and clarity
throughout the entire volume range.
As with the CT-S1, the CT-S1-76 features full-size, box-style
keys with touch response, and lightly textured simulated ebony and
ivory keytops reminiscent of an acoustic piano.
The CT-S1-76 offers versatile connectivity options, including a
class-compliant microUSB MIDI port for seamless connection to any
PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device without the need for drivers. It
also features a USB HOST port for the optional Bluetooth® adapter
(WU-BT10), enabling wireless MIDI communication and transforming
the keyboard into a Bluetooth speaker.
Users can connect to the Casio Music Space app via wired or
wireless connection and can now use it to control the CT-S1-76's
various settings. The app also features digital musical scores,
music teacher functionality, live performance simulation, and more.
Additionally, players can easily attach a sustain pedal for
enhanced expressiveness and utilize the headphone output for
private practice.
"The Casiotone CT-S1-76 is the perfect musical companion for
both beginners and experienced players seeking a lightweight
keyboard with premium studio-grade tones," remarks Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Casio's
Electronic Musical Instruments Division. "It's the ultimate
keyboard that anyone can effortlessly pick up and play."
The Casio CT-S1-76 comes in both black and white finishes,
with an AC adapter and music rest included, and will ship in August
at $349 MSRP. It will be available at
music retailers nationwide, and CasioMusicGear.com
To learn more about Casio's entire portfolio of electronic
musical instruments, please visit www.CasioMusicGear.com.
*The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Casio
Computer Co., Ltd. is under license.
About Casio America,
Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio
Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan,
one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics
and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators,
keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title
and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer
electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate
creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of
innovative and imaginative products. For more information,
visit www.casiousa.com.
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