This review is from: Casio CTK-496 Electronic Keyboard with 61 Full-Size Keys and Singalong CapabilityWhen I first purchased this product I was ready to open it up and start playing, however, it doesn't come with an AC Adapter(it takes a 9 volt ac adapter) and it doesn't include batteries (as with most electronics nowadays). Although I fortunately had an adapter that fit the keyboard I didn't realise that until after I had already gone out and bought the required six AA batteries required to power the keyboard.Apart from my power-supply fiasco, once I did get the product working I was surprised at how unrealistic the piano and a lot of the other sounds .. sounded. Another draw back about this keyboard is that it doesn't include the midi in/out cables used to connect to a computer or another midi device, however if you're just wanting to play and don't have any interest in using the keyboard in conjunction with a computer, then this product is great.Pros:affordable price61 full sized keyslong battery lifelots of built in songs to learncomes with a music stand and ~100 songs to playCons:doesn't come with midi in/out cablesdoesn't come with power adaptercertain tones sound horribly unlike the instrument stated (~30 in all of 100 total)So if you're looking for something affordable, lightweight and easy to use, this is the perfect keyboard for you....
This review is from: Casio CTK-496 Electronic Keyboard with 61 Full-Size Keys and Singalong CapabilityPlease be wary - Casio has the worst customer service I've ever seen from any company. First they told me a turnaround time for a repair is 5-10 business days. Then they told me that was from when they log it in. Well, it took 3 weeks to log it in. Now they tell me it's 10-15 business days from when it's logged in. If your product never needs warranty repair, then see the other reviews on the product itself. But if it ever needs repair, figure on at least 1-2 months before ever seeing your product again. And forget about getting any kind of straight answers from them - it's a different story every time and they won't let you speak to a supervisor or return calls. Good-luck....
This review is from: Casio CTK-496 Electronic Keyboard with 61 Full-Size Keys and Singalong CapabilityI wouldn't recommend this keyboard for anyone, not even the novice. A keyboard with 61 keys is too small for someone who already plays the piano. This keyboard has a "tinny", cheap sound, as do the accompanying musical tones. The banjo doesn't sound like a banjo; the accordion doesn't sound like an accordion, etc. The rhythm selections all sound the same. The upper keys play at a lower volume than the lower keys. A sustain pedal is as important as the keys, yet this product did not come with one. It also didn't come with an adapter, which is equally important unless you have an unlimited supply of free batteries. I had to order the sustain pedal over the Internet, plus pay for the shipping. Nobody within 50 miles of me carried one. I also had to pay extra for an adapter and a set of headphones.If your looking for a decent keyboard, please consider buying the best and the largest you can afford. This one will leave you feeling cheated and disgusted, while it collects dust in the closet....
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