Casio Privia PX-S6000 & 7000 among Top 5 Premium Portable Pianos!

Casio's new PX-S6000/7000 is now among the Top 5 Premium Portable Pianos! I do a brief introduction to the 6000/7000 and then compare it to the other 4 major brands in the Top 5 Premium Portable Piano category.
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00:00 - Start
00:06 - Intro to PX-S7000/6000
01:33 - Sound Demo - Hamburg Steinway Grand Piano - "Forgotten" - Copyright (c) 2013, 2022 Charles Gilmore" - All Rights Reserved
03:35 - Demo of how quiet the keys are
04:12 - Casio PX-S7000/6000 now considered Premium
04:27 - “Portable Piano” Definition
04:53 - Using the PX-S6000 for comparison in this video
05:30 - Main difference between PX-S7000 & PX-S6000
06:34 - The Competition
06:48 - YAMAHA P515
07:55 - KAWAI ES920
07:57 - KAWAI ES920 Predecessor (ES8)
08:16 - Back to KAWAI ES920
09:05 - CASIO PRIVIA PX-S6000
11:52 - ROLAND FP-90X
13:01 - DEXIBELL S7 Pro M
15:36 - Summary
17:42 - Hamburg Grand Demo 2
18:42 - Summary Continued

[@caspus7593]

Thank you so much for this video. This really helped me to make a decision on the PX-S6000 when I was looking for a new keyboard after a move. Very detailed and thoughtful video overall that I'm glad I stumbled across.

[@PianoManChuck]

@Caspus - thank you for your positive comment.... glad it helped you make your final decision!

[@jgmedium]

Just when I thought I'd settle for my last px privia, I might be exchanging it for the px s6000 after researching information as well as watching your video. Thanks Chuck!

[@throughtheturnstiles196]

Love your work Chuck. I've got the 3100 and I'm very happy with it so won't be upgrading but I've always loved casino pianos. Thank you for your great vlog.

[@amitev]

I have Casio px-560. Still working great and I am very happy with it 😊

[@melodicsenior]

I like your spruced up signature tune very much! Good to see you back.

[@PianoManChuck]

Thank you kindly!

[@mikebirdwell7480]

Welcome back. Missed seeing you in awhile.

[@OiDo_Re_Mi]

Dear PianoManChuck I want to thank you because on 2020 I buyed a Korg sv1 88 and you helped to me to take the right choice. I enjoy a lot your great videos and I hope you recieve the gratitude and the retribution that you deserve. Thank youuuuu!!!! (Sorry for my bad english)

[@PianoManChuck]

Glad I could help!

[@TheIrrationalist]

Great review!

[@russellhooke9791]

Wow chuck you embellished your signature piece. Good one. Thanks for this comparison and look into the new Casio. Cheers from Aussie

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-xk5yf3qh5g]

great review. thank you

[@TimE_5150]

Great review Chuck, that Casio is so quiet! Thank you.

[@PianoManChuck]

It sure is! Thanks for watching Tim!

[@JoseTorres-ft4xk]

Something about the signature tune, Beautiful as usual but prettier than before. About the Casio I'm stuck with the 1100. Got it bout a year ago. Enjoying it plenty, But the 7000 ! oh man that's nice! Thanks Chuck.

[@CARLTONMOXLEYUnknownpianist]

I always can tell how much you love the keyboard in the field and the sound the way you play that song that you love so much it makes a difference when you don't like the keyboard it doesn't come out that good thank you you're the man( how cool is that)???????

[@PianoManChuck]

Well said!

[@CarltonMoxley]

@@PianoManChuck another thing I noticed you never played that whole song, unless you really really love the key action and sound

[@PianoManChuck]

@@CarltonMoxley Interesting observation which has some partial truth to it. General overall mood prior to getting the cameras rolling probably has a lot more to do with how much of the song I'll play. Also if I play it at the beginning of the video or if it's going to be a lengthy video, I'll normally only play the opening portion. But there definitely is some truth to your observation - quite astute!

[@CarltonMoxley]

@@PianoManChuck I guess I'm nitpicking I would love to see you rearrange I don't know how much room you have so you can turn and play both pianos without reaching over you know it's not that comfortable and it makes a difference on how you play but I'm nitpicking I love it you are my go to for Piano demonstrations and opinions I respect your advice. I trust you.

[@JoeLinux2000]

Nice performance. Good sounding instrument.

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks for listening

[@creekwoodjoe1607]

Hey Piano Man Chuck. You helped me decide on the Casio px560M three years ago. I was wondering what piano would be a step up from this that still included, the accompanying assorted rythms, drums, band sounds guitars etc. Thanks again.

[@lumberpilot]

I was about to get a new digital piano but I was looking at the $600 - $700 range. Something like the Kawai ES 110. Now I'm thinking about that Casio...

[@thepianocoverman1800]

I love the sound of the Casio!!!!

[@PianoManChuck]

Me too.

[@cjc4765]

“Forgotten “ played like never before !! Absolutely the best rendition played by the original composer! Thanks Chuck I was hoping you’d play it BUT the variations were spectacular. Do you do that as you go along or did you write the variations also? Thanks sooo much! 👍👌 ( now I”ll listen about that super nice piano).

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks CJ. I just sit down and play, so whatever comes out of me as a performer is also what I hear for the first time as its being played!

[@cjc4765]

@@PianoManChuck Awesome 😎 I really enjoyed that! I wish I could play like you. 😁 Thanks again Chuck! 👍

[@jsifford]

I spent a half hour with the 7000 yesterday. Love the art deco design and the keybed does feel a lot better than the 1000. That said, I was quite disappointed with the speakers. I played it alongside a Yamaha P515 at a dealer and felt the quality of the speakers on the 515 made for a much bigger, richer, and more detailed sound than the Casio 7000. (I'm also on the fence regarding controls. The 7000 requires a lot of menu diving and use of the wheel. It makes the top panel look beautifully minimal and modern, but it takes five times as long to set up a simple split or layer.) I'm glad Casio has continued improving their products, but they seem to have prioritized design over usability. Casio wins the design award, but I don't feel like they quite challenge the others in terms of sound and usability.

[@PianoManChuck]

Actually setting up a layer or split is quite easy - no menu diving needed. Simply hit F3 for Split, or F4 for Layer. Once you've done that, simply choose what instrument you want for the lower portion of the split or the for the layer (hit 'enter' twice to present sound category groups to narrow down your search before using the jog wheel). Quite simple. Often-used functions that you might have to menu dive for can easily be assigned to one of the Function 'buttons' or one of the panel selection buttons on the left. Refer to this the next time you try out a PX-S7000. As for the speakers, make sure its set to match the location of the keyboard in the room (wall, desk, etc).

[@jsifford]

@@PianoManChuck Thanks for the explanation! I'm so used to being able to sit down and figure out other boards, I didn't think to ask for the manual. I didn't realize there were different settings for the speakers, but we did try it against the wall and turned away. I'll be back in the store next week and will try some other things out. (The one thing I couldn't figure out was whether or not you could save different settings for the function buttons or different arp presets for various sounds.)

[@eliasbispo2113]

I'm looking for a current digital piano that has built-in speaker accompaniments.. which one would you recommend?

[@cjc4765]

Thanks!

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks for your continued support CJ!!

[@cjc4765]

@@PianoManChuck NP. 👌

[@imansolms6609]

Ive been looking for a stage piano of this kind, as Ive moved out from home, wanna continue playing (classical) piano but don't have much space in my room. I very early came across the Privia series. The 3100 seemed to be very good candidate, however reviews and complaints about the action have concerned me. Would you say this is a major upgrade in terms of the action and would you say it's worth the higher price for someone who plays a lot of classical music like me? thanks for the vid :)

[@paulp3053]

Hi Chuck! thank you so much for your content! what do you think? could this replace my KAWAI VPC-1? I'm just afraid for the action

[@oaimdx]

Hello piano man Chuck, which one is better the Kawaii RHIII or the Korg RH3 actions. Thank you sir!

[@YotamPiano]

welcome back Chuck. Top review as always, very detailed! May I ask why did you not include the Korg SV-2s (The model with built in speakers)? Is it worse so it didn't make top 5?

[@PianoManChuck]

Good question. Korg SV-2s is a great board, but its oriented and aimed at those looking for retro sounds like e.piano, wurly, etc. Its aimed so much at that market they even include a real vacuum tube to produce tube distortion effects. Good piano sounds too, just not very much geared strictly towards pianists.

[@YotamPiano]

@@PianoManChuck OK, fair enough Chuck

[@jsfbay1]

I have the PX-560 and my wife says her fingers slip on the keys. Do these keys have simulated ivory texture? More importantly, are they less "slippery" than the keys on the PX-560? Thanks!

[@Oneminde]

Thanks for this review, I loved your input on the competition and pointing out how quiet the key's are. Knowing that you have extensive experience with the VPC1 platform, if you don't mind. As a pure MIDI / DAW controller in 2023, which of the VPC1 and PX-S5/6000 would you recommend if we consider the feeling of playing on ??? ...

[@PianoManChuck]

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[@rvadglehj3756]

Hi! Love yourreviews. Good performance, god advices. KN Know you loved the Numa x GT. Know the Numa has no speakers. BUT how does it compared to the new Casios? Keybeds, sounds etc.

[@PianoManChuck]

Thanks for your comment! Please see kzbin.infoabout

[@camloken]

That was a great comparison. I'm considering the PX-S3100 just for cost. How do the sounds on the PX-S6000 compare to that? Do the extra two speakers make a big difference with regards to the bass?

[@PianoManChuck]

The piano sounds on the PX-S6000 are a vast improvement over the 3100, along with many of the other sounds. I never really use the built-in speakers but its also supposed to be improved. The major improvement (besides the sound) is in the newly redesigned key action.

[@winterheat]

1:33 Hi Chuck, can you tell me the name of this song? I used Shazam to try to find it, and it gave me the same of songs for 7 different ones and they are not this song...

[@PianoManChuck]

Hi and thanks for your comment. Its one of my original songs entitled "Forgotten". You can purchase a MIDI version of it at my website at www.PianoManChuck.com/MIDI.html

[@matthewgaines10]

An interesting piano. Seems like Casio isn't going to make a PX-560 and/or PX-5S replacement. That's what I would like to see in the Privia line. There obviously is a market for these premium digital pianos because they make them but it isn't where my money goes to. I find them interesting but not enough to own.

[@jazzplayer59]

Sounds like they got rid of that clunk in the middle registers

[@charleslascari7191]

Hi Chuck. I am Chuck and a piano man also. How do you compare this piano with the Studiologic Numa X GT? Also, can you buy the 7000 version without the legs and 3 pedal? If so, what is the cost of that. Thank you.

[@PianoManChuck]

Those two boards are apples/oranges. The Casio is a portable stage piano (built-in amp/speakers) whereas the Numa Piano X GT is just a stage piano (no amp/speakers). The key action on each is very similar though, but I think I'd give the edge on piano sounds to the Casio (IMHO). The PX-S6000 does not include the legs & 3 pedals and is available for $1,799 but if you're in the USA, I can offer you a much more attractive introductory price. Go to www.PianoManChuck.com for quotes on both the Studiologic and Casio boards.

[@PianoMan-hx3ev]

I can’t find the 7000 anywhere. How did you get one?

[@PianoManChuck]

I'm both a Casio dealer and a bonafide product reviewer for all the major manufacturers, so I frequently get products early for review. As of this message the only way to get these are to pre-order (pay now to get on the wait list for when they ship... same as with many new cars). If you're in the mainland USA, go to www.PianoManChuck.com and I can take your pre-order at a special introductory price.

[@mangoldm]

How does the Korg SV-2 compare with this group?

[@PianoManChuck]

It doesn't, its designed to cater to those looking for retro e.piano sounds, wurly's, rhodes, etc - even has a vacuum tube on the front panel for distortion effects. The rest of the keyboards here are specifically aimed at the pianist market.

[@suhndog]

Does the px-s5000 use the same sensing procedure as the 6000 and 7000? I'm on a budget, and frankly, I don't require tons of other sounds.. I just prefer the Hamburg.. and anything else for me is "icing on the cake". I do know that the 5000 uses 192 note polyphony.

[@PianoManChuck]

All three boards (PX-S7000 / 6000 / 5000) use the same, identical new key action. But the 7000 & 6000 are in a new redesigned case as well (the 5000 retains the older casing) which results in a slightly quieter action for the 7000 & 6000. Also, the 5000 does not have a display screen - all changes/functions are done with a button + keyboard key combination. You are correct that the 5000 has 192-note polyphony, the 7000 & 6000 have 256-note polyphony.

[@linuxtuxfriend9155]

No Studiologic Numa X Piano GT? Why?

[@PianoManChuck]

Its Not a portable piano (no speakers built in).

[@gravynog]

Does it support half-pedaling?

[@PianoManChuck]

Of course!

[@stephanecaron7203]

Do you plan on reviewing the 5000 ? i cant justify the 6000 or 7000 and I have a synth for no piano sound so the 5000 was ok for me. I was planning on getting a 3100 but Im wondering if the 5000 would make a difference for me, putting my money in the better action instead of sounds.. Its my first weight action but Im 57 so I want to buy the right one the 1st time. Great review as always 👍👍👍

[@PianoManChuck]

There's really nothing to review on the 5000. Its basically a stripped down version of the 6000 with only 23 sounds (as opposed to 350), and no display screen. Same excellent key action and premium piano sample (Hamburg Grand) as the 6000.

[@stephanecaron7203]

@@PianoManChuck Thats what I wanted to know, about the action. Thank you very much for taking the time to answer ! Have a great day !

[@blackerbatman6657]

I don't understand why the 7000 would come with the wood stand but not the wood accents below the keys. What sense does that make? Lol

[@CARLTONMOXLEYUnknownpianist]

Are you able to buy the PX 7000 without the stand and pedal???????

[@PianoManChuck]

That's what the PX-S6000 is for.

[@CARLTONMOXLEYUnknownpianist]

@@PianoManChuck yes, I know you're right but it's missing a few features in my right thank you

[@bryanwoolbertmusic]

Do I understand correctly that this keyboard series does not include accompaniment?

[@Instrumental-Covers]

The only PX-S model with accompaniment is the PX-S3100. And that's only 2 variations using the old AiR engine. A better choice for accompaniment styles, within the Casio family, would be the newer models CT-S410/500, which use the AiX engine, but they still have only 2 variations. The models that have 4 variations are CT-X3000 and CT-X5000. Casio accompaniments change very abruptly from Variation 1 to Variation 2 in all models equipped with only 2 variations. A digital piano that provides all 4 variations is the Yamaha DGX-670, which have styles from the PSR-S series. The Korg XE-20 also has 4 variations, but they use the old engine found in the Korg PA60 model (20 years old) instead of using the new PA series engine. The Kawai ES920 has some accompaniment functionality (100 styles, which is less than half than the DGX-670) but only 2 variations. All in all, if accompaniment styles are important, the best choice is the Yamaha DGX-670.

[@eliasbispo2113]

@@Instrumental-Covers vale apena comprar o dgx 670?

[@Instrumental-Covers]

@@eliasbispo2113 The DGX-670 is an arranger digital piano. It has over 600 tones and close to 300 styles, each with 4 variations. It has better speakers than most digital pianos, a large color screen, 256 notes of polyphony, 16-track sequencer, Bluetooth audio, USB audio interface, Piano Room, Virtual Resonance engine for the CFX, etc. The action in that model is the GHS, which is comparable to other plastic actions in that price point. The DGX-670 allows you to play with a full accompaniment band following you. It is a lot of fun to play.

[@jsfbay1]

Well, to be fair, the Dexibell has 320 oscillators so it's not truly "unlimited" thought it *is* in practice.

[@thephilosopher666]

Because of Putin's crimes and followed sanctions, in Russia now PX-7000 is more expensive than Roland RD-2000. Imagine you can buy RD-2000 for the lesser money than PX-7000. Would you do it?