Casio CTK-591: A great home keyboard with Mic input

[@johnjolliffe5959]

Beautifully explained and demonstrated. I learned a lot from this experience and explanation. Thank you 😊

[@gearfacts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@k9kayaks]

I’m guessing this is similar to the CTK-593 ? I have found one for sale for $65 in perfect working condition

[@gearfacts]

Yep they are the same :) GF

[@witek3437]

I have manual but I can not find how to record. can you describe the details

[@gearfacts]

Sorry man I sold this keyboard years ago

[@jenniferlee4560]

Can you plug a sustain pedal in it?

[@gearfacts]

Yep.

[@pitoytoy19]

Can you connect a guitar in the Mic input?

[@gearfacts]

Yes. Gearfacts :)

[@Mad4400]

What tune are you playing at 2:21 (electric piano)?

[@gearfacts]

The first bar of "Nobody home" by Pink Floyd. Thanks for watching Gearfacts :)

[@yura2424]

I wish it could record tunes, so i can record one melody, and play another on top of it

[@teogonzalezcalzada5812]

You can actually do that. With the help of the button SONG MEMORY, you should check the manual.

[@jovanzarkovacki6108]

Can the transpose key change the key / octave of a particular sound ?

[@gearfacts]

Yep

[@jessebeamish5279]

Hey! Is there an auxiliary connection for headphones?

[@gearfacts]

Yes :) #gearfacts

[@HernanSHerrero]

Hi, friend. Can i get a MIDI-USB cable and use Kontakt with the keyboard to record on my computer? I have the CTK 593 laying around here and really want to buy a MIDI controller for home studio but its too expensive in my country. Can a MIDI-USB cable solve this for me? thank you

[@gearfacts]

I think it would work, yes.

[@teogonzalezcalzada5812]

I bought the cheapest MIDI controller that i could found on amazon (HDE, about $20) and has been working perfectly. I tried it with garageband on a mac and with reaper on linux and worked perfectly, but on windows it had some latency... I guess it had to do with some parameters that I needed to tweak.

[@sandrapw67]

When did the Casio CTK-593 come out? Does it sound similar to this one? Did the CTK-591 come out and then the CTK 593? I can't find much on the CTK-593. Wondering why???

[@gearfacts]

I didn't know there was a 593 to be honest. I think it's likely that they are the same keyboard but marketed to different regions maybe. Casio has been known to do that sometimes. If there are differences I'd say they would be minimal. The big differences are indicated by the middle digit in my experience with Casio's three-digit models. Gearfacts

[@BuickGeek24]

@@Mr.Face222 Except for the color scheme

[@k9kayaks]

Thanks for asking I have found a CTK-593 for sale for $65 it’s in great working condition. Thinking about getting it for my Special Needs son who loves to listen to music

[@Mr.Face222]

It must've came out in the early 2000s.

[@jorgennorberg7113]

You didn't mention (what I could see) the key mechanism? Is it weighted or similar?

[@gearfacts]

Hi JN, they are non-weighted synth keys. Nothing special. They are velocity sensitive though, so you can still play quite expressively.

[@ChintanCG]

Does it have midi out?

[@gearfacts]

Yep midi in and out if I remember correctly

[@jgsheehan8810]

Can you send output to another amp?

[@gearfacts]

Yes, but it's best if your amp has a stereo input e.g. a two-channel keyboard amp or any amp with an AUX-IN :) Gearfacts

[@ylakatrinamalipol7402]

Hi I'm from Italy and I accidentally broke the charger what charger should I buy? Cause I had AD-5G pls help

[@gearfacts]

I think it takes a 9 volt DC 500mA with a centre-negative tip. Just show that to the people in an electronics store and they'll know what to give you. They will also have power adapter kits that have multiple connectors inside, they will always work. Or you can search on ebay "Casio AD5G replacement" and you can order one from China. It'll work fine and be very cheap but it might take a couple of weeks to arrive. I hope that helps :) Gearfacts

[@ylakatrinamalipol7402]

@@gearfacts thank u so much

[@ChicagoMike85]

I am a beginner I literally just purchased this in perfect condition for 70$ with the mic and the power cord... did I make the right call?

[@gearfacts]

Yes I think that's about the market value for this model and I also think it'll hold its value for some time (barring another GFC, toucvh wood!) Gearfacts

[@ChicagoMike85]

Gearfacts thanks for the reply!

[@XaneMyers]

8:12 With the whole Roland SK-500 discussion we (barely) had, even I am now seeing the advantage of MIDI instead of USB. USB depends on drivers, and good luck getting old drivers on modern Windows (and possibly "current" drivers, 10 years from now). MIDI? No problem! Just...use that with your device and connect it to something else...which may have to use USB! It's kinda concerning when I think about my PSR-E413 *only* having USB... My older Radio Shack keyboard had MIDI, but I no longer have *that.*

[@gearfacts]

Well put: USB does indeed rely on drivers. As one shop guys said to me years ago - "Computers can do a lot but they are high maintenance." I still feel it's better to use hardware whenever possible. And I use the word "feel" quite deliberately there :) Gearfacts

[@jampoles]

@@gearfacts I have both and they are exactly the same my only problem is their thickness (can't fit in any standard keyboard case.)

[@abicusrex1615]

I just got that from a friend, a CTK-591 but have no wires, so I can't use it😭

[@yeetusmcdipshit2370]

It takes batteries

[@karistamaloney]

Look at the back of the keyboard. It will tell you which one you need. I just ordered a dc 9v from amazon for 8 bucks for my ctk 593. But make sure you order the correct one for yours. Good luck!

[@eddielee6490]

@@karistamaloney Me too I ordered mine from Ebay around 10.00 . Usually the Model number is all thats needed ..Usually ..

[@panminister5125]

How can I record on this keyboard? pls help

[@gearfacts]

You can get the full manual by googling the model name followed by "PDF" :) Gearfacts

[@panminister5125]

@@gearfacts thank you :)

[@panminister5125]

Thank you very much :)

[@sarhanmir3394]

whats itx price??

[@gearfacts]

You can get one for about $US50. Thanks for watching Gearfacts :)

[@sarhanmir3394]

Gearfacts Dear whts itx indian price

[@PezDeNeon]

Does it have effects?

[@gearfacts]

Just reverb and chorus

[@Mr.Face222]

Actually it doesn't have either.

[@robinkabodvand4230]

Can you record on this piano

[@gearfacts]

Yep. Gearfacts

[@mattarmstrong1320]

Hey, are these keys weighted?

[@gearfacts]

They're velocity-sensitive, but not weighted

[@teresaflorette8658]

Amen

[@DAVEMYZTIKAL]

Nice brief review showing most of the good points. But, your demo mixes of layers is a bit sad really, because there are some really excellent layers to be made on this keyboard, using sounds like organ with synth or accordion etc. Although it's written on the keyboard and shown in your video I did not hear you mention about the TOUCH SENSITIVE feature. I think you mentioned that in another of your videos about a different model. People should understand what the difference is between TOUCH SENSITIVITY and TOUCH RESPONSE. The latter is found on many other keyboards including some Yamaha and is a bit deceptive really, because it does not mean the same thing as Touch Sensitive which is what you get on a real piano, whereby how hard you hit the keys will determine if you get a louder or softer sound. if someone is learning piano then this feature is essential.

[@gearfacts]

True, and velocity sensitivity can often affect the actual timbre of the sound too, not just its volume. I would like to have gone into more detail with this keyboard but it's all subject to personal time constraints and keeping the video to suitable length. Thanks for your feedback though :) Gearfacts

[@koolkrum]

Is this touch sensitive ?

[@gearfacts]

Yep

[@cracktrain]

It was originally from the 80s

[@spiralair9978]

when did this come out cause I have oneeee

[@MetayerMichello]

Put number 22 for me

[@HaQebc]

it is a decent rompler- not a synth. has all the wierd quarkyness expected from casios (bit crushed anyone?) i would not recommend this to learn piano as the keys are not wieghted- but does have that nice touch sensitive volume. i am a circuitbender though- so take anything i have typed with grains of salt. as a rompler- it is decent BUT i highly recommend a sustain pedal. imho, it is great for folks who just want a toy and perhaps learn a bit. i would recommend to ...hmmm..."advanced" users cuz pair this with a daw and things get interesting....worth the price and keyboards of all kinds tend to appreciate [value] over time.

[@karlacantum717]

Ola

[@gearfacts]

Yello

[@Jennnym25]

1997

[@gearfacts]

That sounds about right :) #Gearfacts

[@mimmorimauro3290]

Spiegazione in italiano

[@mimmorimauro3290]

Vorrei ascoltare in italiano.

[@gearfacts]

Mi dispiace, non parlo italiano. Ho sentito che il governo italiano sta pagando le persone per trasferirsi in Italia, è vero? Allora imparerei l'italiano!