Casio CTK-4200 demo and review: Sounds, drums, sampling, arpeggiator

[@All-InWrapz]

I wanna see a in-depth tutorial on how to use the sample tool , I had mine for a few years and I’m barely starting to grasp how to use the features like sampling

[@gearfacts]

Next time I get one of these I'll definitely do that :) Gearfacts

[@All-InWrapz]

Thank you !!!

[@nickpednekar5312]

I have one. Bought it back in 2013 or 2014 if I remember correctly. This actually a very good keyboard for beginners, especially someone who needs piano lessons since it has built in lessons. Currently I’m rocking my Yamaha EW-425

[@gearfacts]

Love both those models!

[@n8rm]

8:08 is my jam! I dig this demo. I own a CTK-4200 and I only really use the "layer" button to have that long synth sound. I'm clueless bro help me.

[@gearfacts]

We're all clueless, bro!

[@Misthiosis]

Great vid! Just picked one of these up and this video helped me alot :)

[@gearfacts]

Great to hear!

[@rockinggamerz5449]

which is better casio ctk 3500 or this (ctk 4200)

[@gearfacts]

Definitely the 4200

[@mgmontecillo8292]

Hello I have a pedal with a polarity switch, the problem is when it is connected there is no sound produced. Why? 😓

[@gearfacts]

Hmmm - there's no chance it could have been plugged into the headphone socket by mistake maybe? I've done that lots of times. If not, try turning on the keyboard while you have the pedal pressed down, I've heard that can re-calibrate things (never actually tried it myself)

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

I was given a ctk4200. Use it everyday. T did not not come with a power cord. I used the wrong one and it broke the input. Took it apart.. I am a retired electronic tech..fixed it.. but the input broke again.. I plan to super glue it in. It is held in by the solder joints and it is only about 3/8 inches high about 3/8 inches square. It is a great instrument for the price.

[@MoneyOverFame]

Can this keyboard be used for gigs or in a studio ? Or is it more of a entry level kiddy type of deal?

[@asormullet7176]

Is there an input for sustain pedal? Thanks!

[@gearfacts]

yep

[@daniellecaoile8451]

Hi! How do you remove the touch sensitivity though? Thank you!!

[@gearfacts]

Ooh this is going to test my memory... I think you press the function button and scroll a few screens to the right - I think you scroll with the "3" button ...it's one of the digits anyway, you'll see a little arrow near the number. I don't think you can use the regular arrow buttons. Anyway, in the function menu you should find "touch sense" or similar. I believe it has several settings (changed by pressing +/-) including "off". Hope that works. Let me know how good/bad my memory was! #Gearfacts

[@daniellecaoile8451]

@@gearfacts aaah thanks so much!

[@adammccaskill8609]

Nice little keyboard. I picked one up for $20 Australian with a nice stand. Bargain!

[@gearfacts]

Oh yeah!!!

[@jimshannononsounds]

Nice. Is this a Legacy product by Casio or is it in their current roster of products?

[@gearfacts]

They're on to the CTk-4400 now but there are still shops with stock of the 4200. Thanks for watching Gearfacts :)

[@EBHawellsGames]

I can't decide between the ctk4200, the ctk6250, and the ct-x3000! Any opinions?

[@gearfacts]

I'd choose the CT-X3000. It's got a weird operating system but the sounds a clearly a step up from those other two.

[@kamlahmishrasongs]

Hi can you please let me know if I can use rhythms saved in a USB instead of casino rhythms front the keyboard

[@andrei1394]

please help i dont understand how to use the arppeggiator

[@gearfacts]

Ok, first you tap the harmony/arpeggio button to turn the function on (You'll see 'harmony' appear in small writing on the screen), then push the button again but this time hold it down for 2 seconds. The list of harmonies and arpeggios is now available. Turn the main dial to the right, taking you past the first 20 options (they are all harmonies - boring!). All options after that are arpeggios and they will be active as soon as you have them selected on the screen (because you turned the harmony/arpeggio function on already). Hope that helps!

[@andrei1394]

@@gearfacts great, you saved my life I spent time trying to see how the arpeggiator worked, today I was finally able to use it when rehearsing with my band, you are the best, thanks for everything greetings from Lima - Peru

[@gearfacts]

@@andrei1394 And thank YOU for watching! Please share gearfacts on social media :)

[@lukejeronimo6040]

Pls are the keys full sized?

[@gearfacts]

Yes, they are full-size but not fully weighted. Good touch sensitivity though.

[@lukejeronimo6040]

@@gearfacts Thanks, that's good to know

[@testsongs130]

Hi, I‘m just about buying either a „Yamaha PSR-E303“ or a „Casio CTK-4200“ (both second hand - almost for the same price EUR 120). As I found „Gearfacts-videos“ for both keyboards I‘m pretty interested on your opinion. What would you recommend for a 9 year old boy, who might begins playing keyboard/piano in the future... Thanks a lot for your reply!!! It would help a lot!!!

[@gearfacts]

I'd choose the CTK-4200 because it has a sampling function which is a huge bonus. You can play any sound you want with it. It's a great educational tool and a nice way to have fun between serious lessons. Great for when friends visit too :) Gearfacts

[@testsongs130]

Hi! Thanx a lot for your opinion! What about the sound quality (esp. on the piano sound) and the keys - where is the quality better? Can I use a pedal and a microphone on both keyboards? Again thanx a lot for your reply!!!

[@andreasantilli9764]

Hi Gearfacts! What would you choose between this CTK 4200 and the CTK 671? The first one seems a more recent model, with AHL sound source, but the second one, armed with ZPI sound source, has got surprising synth functions and good voices too. Could you help me? Thank you!!

[@gearfacts]

Oooh... good question, and a tough one... Hmm, well it can't be ignored that the 4200 has sampling and an arpgeggiator as well, both fun but questionable in terms of its usefulness, and the 671 has that wonderful effects section which really raises its general capability... Yep I think I'd go for the 671 because it makes the 4200 look quite vanilla by comparison. I expect it'll cost you less, too.Let me know what you ended up choosing! :) #gearfacts

[@andreasantilli9764]

Hi@@gearfacts it's still me! Thank you for your kind answer. I haven't yet chosen which keyboard to buy...now the CTK 671 is struggling with a Yamaha psr e403 (or YPT 410) which has funny synth functions too (with two assignable knobs to regulate voices "live") but less good voices if compared to ctk 671. Then, Psr keys seem to be of a better quality. Note i'm buying this keyboard for my 9 years old son (of course i will also play it!) who is studying piano (we got a real acoustic piano) and he likes enjoying with a sort of toy keyboard too, so i would like to give him a more performing keyboard. This means that the keyboard should also have recording functions and both ctk and psr have, but i can't realize how good they are (maybe Yamaha could be easier to use and to connect with a pc?). So, in your opinion, what about: - keys - recording functions - connectivity - ...general opinion between ctk 671 vs psr e-403 Thank you in advance!!! ;)

[@gearfacts]

Hmm another interesting comparison. I'm still leaning towards the 671 though I did enjoy using the 403. Its dynamic control knobs are fun but still no match for the 671's range of effects (IMHO). Sounds like you've got a good eye for keyboards, you haven't mentioned any of the "vanilla" models - and there are a LOT of them out there!

[@andreasantilli9764]

@@gearfacts ahah... thank you! First of all...i am watching many of your videos...then consider i'm fond of 70's synthesizers (instruments with a "soul") and analog sounds, so i think i am very demanding about quality of the voices and possibility to work on sounds. I promise i will tell you what will be my final choise 😁 Thanks again!!

[@gearfacts]

@@andreasantilli9764 Great, chat to you then :)

[@BananaColoredApe]

For those of u who watched the whole thing was there a kalimba?

[@gearfacts]

I think there was a kalimba sound, yep

[@lukejeronimo6040]

Is the ctk-4200 touch sensitive?

[@gearfacts]

Yep

[@benjaminsevillajr.5800]

I want to hear the electric piano. Like fender Rhodes sound

[@gearfacts]

:) Gearfacts

[@MoneyOverFame]

Can this keyboard be used for gigs? Or is it more of a “kiddy” type of keyboard?

[@lihuenlujan804]

El 80% de la corriente va dirigido al brillo de la pantalla, sus parlante no se aguantan las bajas ni altas frecuencias. Una nota aguda deberia reventar el tímpano, sin embargo en éste teclado casi ni suenan las notas agudas. Aunque tiene excelente tacto en teclas mejor que la marca Korg (siempre hablando de teclados 61)

[@gearfacts]

Información útil, gracias L1L

[@daveramos1755]

Does anyone here know how to use it for church service?

[@JorgeGonzález-v4r]

Le faltó CASIO CTK 4400.

[@gearfacts]

I've never found a CTK4400 in my neighborhood but I'd like to review it one day.

[@Shiellalyn-t7n]

Its bad keyboard...no accompaniment.

[@gearfacts]

All the best styles have accompaniments. I mean they’re not great but they exist :)

[@jamesbondaygee]

Very plasticy

[@gearfacts]

True, it's not pro gear

[@jonedilbertoalura1282]

sounds luke a kids toy

[@gearfacts]

To be fair tough, it's a cheap, entry level keyboard, so only one step above kids toys.