Digital Piano Casio CT X5000 Full Review Is It A Good Purchase?

Digital Piano Casio CT X5000 Full Review Is it a good purchase?

Casio is a Japanese company that produces various electronic products, including digital keyboards. One of these is the Casio CT-X5000, a keyboard for beginners and intermediate players that has many great features to get you started. With a price of €365/$520/£333 it is a keyboard with many possibilities and many sounds:

• 61 keys with configurable touch sensitivity
• 64 notes of polyphony (Number of notes that can be played at once. This includes accompaniments that also consume notes. So if you play on top of an accompaniment more notes will be accumulated)
• Sound generator with AiX engine
• 800 sounds (Different sounds of piano and other instruments)
• 30 pre-installed songs
• 235 types of rhythms (Rhythms of accompaniment that adapt to what you are playing. There are bossa nova rhythms, etc. Sometimes they are also known as accompaniment styles) Accompaniment preset, not bad this number of possibilities
• Pitch-Bend Wheel
• Four-phrase pads to improve usability
• brings the following basic effects: reverb (Reverb effect), Chorus
• Harmony
• DSP (Digital Signal Processing) effects. These are digital effects that modify the sound of the keyboard)
• 100 types of Arpeggios (The Arpeggio function allows you to play an entire passage of notes by pressing just one key. Many come pre-recorded and some keyboards allow you to create them)
• One-Touch presets for fast switching between functions
• Transposition (Transposition allows you to move the note spectrum of a keyboard. This is to be able to play with transposing instruments. It is not an easy concept but it is made to facilitate the writing of an orchestration for instruments with very different bass and treble registers)
• LC display for improved usability
• Auto shut-off function (energy saving)
• Combined headset/line connection
• Pedal connection
• Usb to Host Connector (This is a more modern MIDI connector. MIDI allows you to do such wonderful things as connect your keyboard to your computer, record a sound track, and with certain programs pass what you have played to musical notes on a score with a single click. MIDI tracks store the information of the notes)
• USB to Device Connector
• Recorder who understands MIDI
• It has a connection for a sustain pedal (The sustain pedal of a piano or keyboard serves to keep the note playing even if you stop pressing the key)
• 2 very powerful 15W speakers
• A very portable weight of 7 kg (it can even be carried in a meter)
• Includes power supply but WARNING: does not support batteries, which are sometimes not clear

As you can see we have a keyboard with good features: a great amount of sounds reaching 800, 64 polyphonic notes that is not bad to start playing the keyboard (for sure with time you will need more and you will want to jump to another level), we have 235 different rhythms (with different musical genres) that serve as accompaniment, a Pitch Bend wheel and another important function are the 100 types of arpeggios that it offers, to compose or interpret diversity of compositions.

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Let’s continue to do a comparison to the Casio CT X5000 with its more common alternatives. Also at the end of the post you will find a section with the best shopping possibilities for this digital piano. But you can go directly to that part of the post by pressing the following button.

Where to buy this model?

Casio CT-X5000 vs Yamaha PSR-E463

First let’s compare these two digital keyboards our Casio CT-X5000 with a price of €365/$520/£333 and the Yamaha PSR -E463 which is currently priced at €285/$350/£259, making a difference of 80 euro between the two. We will put them face to face in order to verify their differences and similarities:

• Both keyboards have 61 touch-sensitive keys, which means that when we play the keys loudly they’ll sound louder, and while we play less loudly, they sound quieter.
• When it comes to sounds, the Casio CT-X5000 has 800 sounds with 64 polyphonic notes, while the Yamaha PSR-E463 has 758 sounds with 48 polyphonic voices. Polyphony is the maximum number of notes that can be played at the same time.
• Both the Casio CT-X5000 and the Yamaha PSR-E463 have 235 different kinds of rhythms. That’s not bad for the level of keyboards we have. In addition to a pitch bend wheel that allows you to change the pitch (height) of the sound when playing.
• Both keyboards have effects like: Chorus, Harmony, Reverb and Master EQ. They have functions of: Transposition, Metronome, and Arpeggios where the Casio has 100 types, and the Yamaha has 150 types.
• In speakers, the Casio CT-X5000 has 2 very powerful 15W speakers, while the Yamaha PSR-E463 has a 2 x 6W speaker system. The Casio’s speakers are twice as powerful.
• Both keyboards have very similar connections, mixed headphone/line output, sustain pedal connection, USB inputs and outputs, which can be connected to standard USB sticks, and can also be connected to a computer with a music composition and production program.
• The Casio CT-X5000 has a very portable weight of 7 kg and dimensions of: 948 mm x 384 mm x 116 mm (Width, Depth and Height), while the Yamaha PSR-E463 has a weight of 6.6 kg and dimensions of 946 x 404 x 139 mm (Width, Depth and Height).
• The Casio CT-X5000 cannot be powered by batteries, the Yamaha can.

Here’s a video of the Yamaha keyboard sound engine, the AWN Dynamic Stereo Sampling:

We found good options for digital keyboards, with their advantages and disadvantages. The Casio has slight advantages over the Yamaha. A greater amount of sound, a more powerful speaker system, the downside is that it can’t run on batteries if you want to play it on the street or in a place that doesn’t have power nearby. However, for the price, the Yamaha is still a good option.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio CT-X5000

Yamaha PSR-E463

61 touch-sensitive and configurable keys 64 notes of polyphony Sound generator with AiX engine 800 sounds 30 pre-installed songs 235 types of Preset accompaniment rhythms, not bad for this number of possibilities Pitch-Bend Wheel Four-sentence pads to improve usability brings the following basic effects: Reverb, Chorus Harmony DSP 100 types of arpeggios One-Touch presets for fast switching between functions Transposition LC display for improved usability Auto shut-off function (energy saving) Combined headset/line connection Pedal connection USB to Host Connector USB to Device Connector Recorder who understands MIDI has connection for a Sustain pedal 2 very powerful 15 W speakers A very portable weight 7 kg (can even be carried by meter) Includes power supply but WARNING: does not support batteries, which are sometimes not clear

Successor to the PSR-E453 61 standard-size keys with dynamic sensitivity 758 sounds 235 styles 48-voice polyphony 1 One Touch Setting per style Effects: Reverb, Chorus, Master EQ, Harmony 150 types of arpeggios Duo mode MSF Format 0 & 1 Registration Memory Metronome Transposition Backlit LC display USB-to-Host Auxiliary input (stereo mini jack) Headphone connection Sustain pedal connection 2x 6 W speaker system Battery operation possible iOS-Apps available for iPhone/iPad (additional i-UX1 art cable required here – not included) Dimensions (W x D x H): 946 x 404 x 139 mm Weight: 6.6 kg Includes Yamaha Education Suite, PA-150 power supply and score support

And now a video of the Yamaha PSR-E463:

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Yamaha PSR-E463.

Casio CT-X5000 vs Yamaha PSR-EW410

First let’s compare these two digital keyboards our Casio CT-X5000 with a price of €365/$520/£333 and the Yamaha PSR-EW410 which is currently priced at €385/$470/£349, getting to a difference of 20 Euro between the two. With such a short difference, it is most likely that they can have the same features, or maybe not, we will see.

• Let’s start by comparing the keys, the Casio CT-X5000 has 61 keys with touch sensitivity and 64-note polyphony, and the Yamaha PSR-EW410 has 76 keys with touch sensitivity and 64-note polyphony.
• Both have 235 styles/rhythms that serve for accompaniment, both have the Pitch Bend wheel (which serves to change the pitch of the notes that are played), and effects such as: Reverb, Chorus and Delay. Transposition, Metronome and Arpeggio functions where the Casio has 100 types, and the Yamaha has 150 types.
• In speakers, the Casio CT-X5000 has 2 very powerful 15W speakers, while the Yamaha PSR-E463 has a 2 x 12W speaker system. The Casio speakers are twice as powerful.
• Both keyboards have very similar connections, mixed headphone/line output, sustain pedal connection, USB inputs and outputs, which can be connected to standard USB sticks, and can also be connected to a computer with a music composition and production program.
• The Casio CT-X5000 has a very portable weight of 7 kg and dimensions of: 948 mm x 384 mm x 116 mm (Width, Depth and Height), while the Yamaha PSR-EW410 has a weight of 8.4 kg and dimensions of 1179 x 138 x 413 mm (Width, Depth and Height).
• The Casio CT-X5000 cannot be operated with batteries, when the Yamaha does allow this option.

A notable difference from the Yamaha PSR-E2410 and a feature that makes it stand out are its 2 Direct Controllers, also called spin regulators that filter and adjust the sound like on an analog synthesizer, plus its Tone Inflection wheel adjusts the tone of the sound making voices like Guitar, Sax or Trumpet sound real. Excellent input from Yamaha.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio CT-X5000

Yamaha PSR-EW410

61 touch-sensitive and configurable keys 64 notes of polyphony Sound generator with AiX engine 800 sounds 30 pre-installed songs 235 types of Preset accompaniment rhythms, not bad for this number of possibilities Pitch-Bend Wheel Four-sentence pads to improve usability brings the following basic effects: Reverb, Chorus Harmony DSP 100 types of arpeggios One-Touch presets for fast switching between functions Transposition LC display for improved usability Auto shut-off function (energy saving) Combined headset/line connection Pedal connection USB to Host Connector USB to Device Connector Recorder who understands MIDI has a connection for a Sustain pedal 2 very powerful 15 W speakers A very portable weight 7 kg (can even be carried by meter) Includes power supply but WARNING: does not support batteries, which are sometimes not clear

Successor to the PSR-EW400 76 with dynamic sensitivity 758 sounds 48-voice polyphony 235 styles Pitch Bend Rotation regulators Reverb Effect Chorus Effect DSP effects 150 types of arpeggios Live! Grand Piano Sound Master EQ Dual function or layer Split function 5-Step Sequencer Arpeggio function Metronome Transposition USB MIDI USB port for pendrive. You can record on it Auxiliary audio input IN Sustain pedal connection Hull connection Stereo line output 2 very powerful 12 W speakers Weight 8.4 kg and dimensions (W x H x D): 1179 x 138 x 413 mm Includes power supply and lectern

And now a video of the Yamaha PSR-EW410

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Yamaha PSR-EW410.

Casio CT-X5000 vs Korg EK-50

Now we will continue with our comparisons, in this section we will have the Casio CT-X5000 that as we have already mentioned has a price of €365/$520/£333, along with a keyboard brand Korg, the model EK50 that currently has a value of €294/$450/£272, which give a difference of 69 euros. Let’s see your face to face:

• Both keyboards have 61 touch-sensitive keys, so you can start studying the piano and playing compositions with musical dynamics.
• In terms of sounds we see a remarkable difference, 800 sounds has the Casio CT-X5000 with 64 notes of polyphony and 235 rhythms / musical styles, when the Korg EK50 has 702 sounds with 64 voices polyphony and 280 rhythms / musical styles.
• Both keyboards have effects such as: Chorus, Harmony, Reverb and Master EQ. They have functions of: Transposition, Metronome, and Arpeggios where the Casio has 100 types, but in the Korg we don’t have the option of Arpeggios.
• In speakers, the Casio CT-X5000 has 2 very powerful 15W speakers, while the Korg EK-50 has a 2 x 10W speaker system.
• Both keyboards have very similar connections, mixed headphone/line output, sustain pedal connection, USB inputs and outputs, which can be connected to standard USB sticks, and can also be connected to a computer with a music composition and production program. In addition to a pitch bend wheel that allows you to change the pitch (height) of the sound when playing.
• The Casio CT-X5000 has a very portable weight of 7 kg and dimensions of: 948 mm x 384 mm x 116 mm (Width, Depth and Height), when the Korg EK-50 has a weight of 7.5 kg and dimensions 994 x 392 x 132 mm (Width, Depth and Height).
• The Casio CT-X5000 cannot be operated with batteries, the Korg can.

A relevant difference to the Korg EK50 is that it has an upgradeable operating system, which gives the instrument a somewhat longer life so that it can be used with new operating systems.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio CT-X5000

Korg EK-50

61 touch-sensitive and configurable keys 64 notes of polyphony Sound generator with AiX engine 800 sounds 30 pre-installed songs 235 types of Preset accompaniment rhythms, not bad for this number of possibilities Pitch-Bend Wheel Four-sentence pads to improve usability brings the following basic effects: Reverb, Chorus Harmony DSP 100 types of arpeggios One-Touch presets for fast switching between functions Transposition LC display for improved usability Auto shut-off function (energy saving) Combined headset/line connection Pedal connection USB to Host Connector USB to Device Connector Recorder who understands MIDI has a connection for a Sustain pedal 2 very powerful 15 W speakers A very portable weight 7 kg (can even be carried by meter) Includes power supply but WARNING: does not support batteries, which are sometimes not clear

61 keys with touch response Illuminated controls LCD display with over 700 sounds (256 STS) 280 styles + 16 musical styles (4 variations) Flexible song player (MIDI, MP3 and WAV) Powerful speaker system (2 x 10 W) Programmable Set-List (4 x 10 banks) 64 notes of polyphony 4-position joystick 6.3 mm L and R line output USB to host port USB port to device Foot Control 3.5 mm headphone port 3.5 mm stereo audio input (Smartphone) Can be operated with batteries (up to 5 hours of autonomy) Song recorder Upgradeable operating system Weight: 7.5 kg Dimensions: 994 x 392 x 132 mm

And now a video of the Korg EK50

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Korg EK50.

Casio CT-X5000 vs Yamaha PSR-S670

Now we will continue with our comparisons, in this section we will have the Casio CT-X5000 that as we have already mentioned has a price of €365/$520/£333, along with a Yamaha PSR-S670 keyboard that currently has a value of €598/£545, giving a difference of almost 240 euros. Big price difference, we will see if there is also a big difference between its functions and features:

• Both keyboards have 61 touch-sensitive keys, so we can start studying piano, and playing compositions with musical dynamics.
• The Casio CT-X5000 has 800 different sounds with 64 notes of polyphony and 235 rhythms/musical styles, while the Yamaha PSR-S670 has a total of 930 sounds with 64 notes of polyphony and 230 rhythms/musical styles.
• Both keyboards have effects such as: Chorus, Harmony, Reverb and Master EQ. They have functions of: Transposition, Metronome, and Arpeggios where the Casio has 100 types, and in the Yamaha we also find the option but it’s not as worked on as in other models.
• In speakers, both have 2 very powerful 15W speakers.
• Both keyboards have very similar connections, mixed headphone/line output, sustain pedal connection, USB inputs and outputs, which can be connected to standard USB sticks, and can also be connected to a computer with a music composition and production program. In addition to a pitch bend wheel that allows you to change the pitch (height) of the sound when playing and on the Yamaha modulation wheel.
• The Casio CT-X5000 has a very portable weight of 7 kg and dimensions of: 948 mm x 384 mm x 116 mm (Width, Depth and Height), when the Yamaha PSR-S670 has a weight of 8.1 kg and dimensions 1004 x 410 x 137mm (Width, Depth and Height).
• The Casio CT-X5000 cannot be operated with batteries, the Yamaha does have this option.

The Yamaha PSR-S670 surprises with both the quantity and quality of its mostly electric piano sounds, which have been sampled in high definition and quality. Below is a sample video so that you can hear the different sounds and have your own opinion of them.

We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences:

Casio CT-X5000

Yamaha PSR-S670

61 touch-sensitive and configurable keys 64 notes of polyphony Sound generator with AiX engine 800 sounds 30 pre-installed songs 235 types of Preset accompaniment rhythms, not bad for this number of possibilities Pitch-Bend Wheel Four-sentence pads to improve usability brings the following basic effects: Reverb, Chorus Harmony DSP 100 types of arpeggios One-Touch presets for fast switching between functions Transposition LC display for improved usability Auto shut-off function (energy saving) Combined headset/line connection Pedal connection USB to Host Connector USB to Device Connector Recorder who understands MIDI has a connection for a Sustain pedal 2 very powerful 15 W speakers A very portable weight 7 kg (can even be carried by meter) Includes power supply but WARNING: does not support batteries, which are sometimes not clear

61 touch-sensitive keys 128-note polyphony 416 sounds + 34 drum kits/SFX + 480 XG voices 230 styles with 4 variations 11 voices ‘Mega’, 19 voices Sweet!, 28 voices Cool!, 19 voices Live! Reverb Chorus DSP effects Master Equalizer 16-track sequencer Audio Player/Recorder (WAV) Lyrics and Scores Pitch and modulation wheel USB to jack host USB to device jack Auxiliary input Headphone output Line output 2 jacks for sustain pedal 2 x 15W speaker system Includes PA-300C power supply Dimensions: 1004 x 410 x 137mm Weight: 8.1kg

And now a video of the Yamaha PSR-S670:

If you want to know more about this model don’t miss our review of the Yamaha PSR – S670.

Where to buy Casio CT X5000

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