🎹Casio PX-S1000 Review & Demo - Casio Privia Digital Pianos🎹

[@fortepiano4491]

What happens at 10:00 is one of the best phrases I've ever heard! So beautiful and pretty!

[@sammieharris116]

That phrase reminds me of the band Elbow

[@whoahdudeman]

Stu, thanks for the great reviews. I've benefitted from all of them. Yesterday I bought the Casio PX-S1000 (I don't live in Canada) after extensive play time and comparison with the Yamaha 515 and the Roland FP 10, 30 and 90. There are two things that I like better about the Casio than the Roland: the action and the sound. While the Roland action is very "piano-like", it feels to me like Roland has almost gone overboard in the length of the action, giving it a bit of a sloppy feeling to me. The Casio, by contrast, felt much more compact and pleasant, straight-forward, dare I even say well regulated. Another thing about the Casio is that I was captured by was the sound of the standard pianos. The KZbin films don't seem to do justice to the sound quality of the delivery of the stereo sound effects. The combination of the action (including the keytops!) and the sound ultimately convinced me to buy the Casio. In addition to that, the Casio has better polyphony than the FP 10 and 30, and I like the way it looks and its compactness. Funnily enough, I had gone to the music store intending on buying an FP 90. It was only at the last minute that I stopped to try out the Casio and developed more of an emotional band with it. While the Casio perhaps has less fidelity to the acoustic piano experience than the Roland, the Casio somehow tickled my fancy more. I play mainly jazz. There's one thing I didn't like about the Casio-its responsiveness. It felt slightly too responsive to the touch. I had the feeling that when going from e.g. mezzo piano to mezzo forte, the volume would jump to forte or fortissimo. So it seemed a bit difficult to modulate the volume between those levels. I also tried the Yamaha 515. While it seemed quite well-rounded, it both felt and sounded a bit long on the tooth. Watching your videos, it does look as if the Casio grows on you a little bit...(?) Kind regards and thank you.

[@whoahdudeman]

Update: I found a feature on the Casio to regulate the "touch response". It works quite well. However, you kind of nailed it on your review of the PX-S3000 where you note the limited dynamic range of the instrument. That's definitely the case for the PX-S 1000 as well. It's a limitation that I"m willing to live with especially considering the price. I still like the concert piano samples. The other samples are a bit meh. I'm still happy with the instrument but at the same time I still have three more weeks to take it back if I change my mind.

[@zjaeger1800]

@@whoahdudeman Did you tested the FP30x? I can not understand why my FP30x produces just 'average' sound, even through external highquality speakers. Could it be, that it MUST be connected to an audio-interface so the "fullness" can be reached/heared while playing? Or would connecting it to headphones do the same sound-quality wise? Ty!

[@Jomaha_Jomaso]

@@zjaeger1800 speakers on fp10 and fp30 are not "highquality", they are very poor quality and sound terrible. You can play on headphones or connecting external speakers.

[@merlo1982]

Thank you!! I find you’re one of the best on piano comparisons!! That’s why it would be great to have your opinion on the comparison between Casio PX-S1000/3000 and Kawai ES-110

[@ManishForGood]

I appreciate your honest reviews. You are one of the only few reviewers who put honest opinions. I would like you to also review the Roland RD-88.

[@danieladrian103]

I have one of these and really enjoy it. I tried it out at the music store and it seemed that it had quite a bit of color/dynamics to it. The music store that I went to did not have the Roland FP10, but I am satisfied with this keyboard.

[@ferdearmas8732]

Against Kawai ES110 and Roland FP10?...

[@victornewman508]

I played the fp30 and didnt like the sound at all, the sound was muffled, probably because the speakers face downward, I honestly preferred this casio pxs1000

[@danieladrian103]

@@victornewman508 I am interested im the fp-30x however.

[@victornewman508]

@@danieladrian103 go test it out first, try others, I liked the casio px 770 and the Yamaha p25 better. I am concerned though about the weight difference between the black and white keys in the casio px s1000 as mentioned by James Pavel Shawcross.

[@silkandsteelduogcs8572]

Just ordered the Casio PX-S1000 for Diana. Great in depth video. Very helpful. Thanks Stu! 🎼🎹

[@valentinocingolani4406]

Thank you very much! Can you please make a comparison video with the Roland FP-10?

[@claytonroot806]

I've watched countless digital piano reviews and to MY ear, the latest Casio Piano SOUNDS are the most delightful. I can't comment on their ACTION on these entry priced keyboards but their GP500 Hybrid Action is pretty sweet. My wife tried that one out a couple years ago and we were both admirably impressed. I'm trying to decide between that GP500 and the new Kawai CA99. I have a feeling that the Kawai is going to sound better through it's onboard speaker system, with the included Spruce Soundboard, but that the Casio MAY actually sound superior through headphones, at least to me. Since we're moving to an apartment next month, headphones are going to be used a LOT. Perhaps I've just been spoiled over the years with the sound of Steinway Grand Pianos. Obviously, Yamaha and Kawai are going to use samples of their own acoustic grand pianos. Casio carries no such baggage so they offer us samples of three of the finest acoustic pianos in the world, ie Bechstein, Steinway, and Bosendorfer. To their credit, Yamaha is now also offering a Bosendorfer sample in their latest instruments since they purchased the Bosendorfer company. Roland's sound modelling was impressive when the V-Piano was released but with today's computing power and cheap memory availability, is is my opinion that recent SAMPLING has diminished Roland's accomplishment.

[@andrewwexler4779]

The action isn’t as good as the Roland fp10 I own one and tried the casio in a guitar center it feels very light almost like it’s almost semi weighted to me

[@benjaminsmith2287]

The first piano sound without any of the effects is nice. I think that's a very musical tone, like a well voiced Mason and Hamlin or something. I really like it. Adding the effects changed the tone and spoiled it, in my opinion.

[@Mattmanutube]

Stu, thank you for honestly referencing the keyboard weight situation .... I agree with both you and James ...it comes down to what to expect at this price point. 👍

[@theblackjackchannel1082]

I would appreciate very much if you could make a video where you compare this piano to the fp10. Your comparison videos are very good and this video would be very useful for me and many other people.

[@harleycooper9717]

Would like to see that as well

[@mantra1229]

9:52 Stu doing his thing and playing some awesomeness

[@scdobserver835]

I hope you get the Kawai CA79 and/or 99 soon so that you can do a deep dive review on them. Also to compare them to the equivalent models from Yamaha, Roland and Casio...

[@DonVal86]

I hope your channel blows up. You deserve many more subscribers!

[@andrewwexler4779]

It’s not his channel it’s a stores channel he just works for them as the salesman he is very good though

[@vkvk5126]

Love your rewiews. Hi from France!

[@whoahdudeman]

Stu, after two weeks of the PX-S1000 I've decided to send it back. I'm an intermediate jazz pianist with an acoustic/silent Yamaha MP 100 at home already. I fell in love with the Casio at a store. It has some serious potential, but it's like the total package seems as if it's still in the developmental stage. The default piano patch is great, the feel of the keys is great and it's aesthetically very pleasing to look at. However, the drawbacks are simply too many. The biggest issue I find is a volume control issue. You mentioned, either in this video or in the PX-S3000 video, the limited dynamic range. You're definitely right about that. But the issue is not only the limited dynamic range but the unpredictable way in which the instrument frequently reaches the upper end of that range. After two weeks of playing this instrument, I have to conclude that it does not offer good dynamic control. I think it's not so much the action as it is some kind of algorithm that averages out the volume in the standard piano patches. If, for example, you play repetitive chord chops à la Brad Mehldau starting very quietly, the volume does not rise so easily when you start to play harder. If you then suddenly play a note outside of that particular chord range, the volume of that note will be off the charts. There's something like an algorithm that's compressing or averaging out the volume that is not realistic. It's very odd. The other non-standard piano sounds have an extremely limited dynamic range, especially the electric pianos. The quality of those sounds aren't great, but I could live with them if the dynamic range was greater. The action is not all that bad, despite all its bad press (IMHO). I picked the Casio because I found the Roland (FP 30) action to be a bit too light and sloppy. However, as you point out, if you're playing more towards the back of the keys on this instrument, it gets more difficult and you feel the lack of leverage. I don't like that, but it's only a partial deal-breaker for me. The main issue for me is volume control and limited dynamic range that is driving me to send it back. And, as I mentioned, I think that is not necessarily linked to the action. Thanks again for your great reviews.

[@montazownianr1]

Tried Privia PX S5?

[@whoahdudeman]

@@montazownianr1 Not yet, why?

[@chrisc8891]

Did you try the keys with a piano vst? How does it react?

[@whoahdudeman]

@@chrisc8891 What's a piano vst and how does it impact the keys?

[@DopamineOverload]

@@whoahdudeman Piano VSTs are virtual instruments (sampled, real pianos). Basically the ability to have a Steinway, Bosie, Bluethner, etc... all from your humble bedroom. They're usually playable through a sample player (again, virtual instrument) called Kontakt by Native Instruments. You can get very high-quality piano sounds for a lot less than a grand piano. You'll go down the rabbit hole, after discovering all these amazing pianos. Certain ones to listen to: NI Grandeur NI Maverick NI Gentleman (upright) NI Una Corda NI The Giant Sampletekk 7CG MKII Sampletekk Blue Grand Sampletekk Black Grand Sampletekk White Grand Sampletekk TBO MKII Synthology Ivory II Piano in 162 (free, but great piano) Simple Sam Vintage Upright among many others!

[@wernerbos9356]

Love my PX-S1000. One thing that annoys me is the stereo width. Not talking about the surround modes but the dry piano sample. The stereo spread works as a wonder on the internal speakers but makes me dizzy when playing through headphones. Assuming that stereo width isn't just a setting (Please correct me if it is) I go to a small mixer first, obviously not taking a stereo in but 2 mono's, and pan everything far more to the center. As with everything this is personal taste, but any thoughts anyone?

[@NickMiller016]

I just bought this piano and it’s amazing 👍🏻👍🏻

[@geoffreybrimhall4033]

I appreciate that you recognize piano sound and keyboard touch is a matter of personal taste (unlike other youtube reviewers). I bought the casio previa px because of it's touch (after trying out Kawai ES110 and Roland FP30), because I like a lighter touch on both my acoustic and digital pianos.

[@ulfnilsson5093]

Thanks for the review! Did you notice any difference regarding heaviness between the white and black keys? Best Regards!

[@wulinwater]

Ulf Nilsson +1

[@another_aaron]

watch the video y'all

[@dtz1000]

You won't get much discussion of that problem here. He's a piano salesman, not a real reviewer.

[@whoahdudeman]

I bought (and returned) the PX 1000. I didn’t find the difference in weighting to be an issue. Remember, the guy who laments the difference in weighting liked the Casio when he first saw it at the NAMM. I think Stu’s done a good job putting it in perspective.

[@stevegriffin1413]

The fact that he briefly mentioned it but didn’t offer impressions of it tells you all you need to know.

[@Taka_Takata]

Great review, even greater playing!

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking the time to tune in! :)

[@ritchie9030]

Great vid as usual. I now have one of these and it's Boss

[@MerriamPianos]

Thank you kindly and congrats on your PXS1000! They are super solid instruments and the portability factor makes these a gigging musician's best friend!

[@seixid]

Perfect review, thanks. Buying the red one. Satisfied with the px 5 s too.

[@LimpBizkit999]

I just ordered the black one I can’t wait 🎹 Happy Holidays

[@seixid]

@@LimpBizkit999 perfect sound, perfect keybed. Lovely instrument, speakers very sufficient, bluetooth sound very good.

[@autarkie123]

Very nice review! My concern about this piano is that despite its focus on compactness, there are wires coming out of the back, which would probably prevent the piano standing snugly against a wall. Some people probably would not want that, given that the speakers seem to be facing the same way. However, if you want just silent practice using headphones, all while having very minimal space use, do these wires become an issue? I'd appreciate a comment on that. Thanks!

[@autarkie123]

@C. Fecteau thanks!

[@Mrlitsegard]

Perfect and helpful review! Great!😊

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@daniel.freinberger]

Would you say it's the best if you don't want to spend more than 500€? I want something that feels like a piano. It will probably be my first digital piano unless there are better options, thats why I am asking :)

[@MerriamPianos]

It is difficult to deem anything as the "best" given how subjective the topic of piano preference is. With that said, you would be very hard-pressed to find a full 88 note weight digital piano with a better cost-to-value ratio than the PXS1000 in this price category. :)

[@Tropbear]

Would you mind making detail comparison betwen casio cdp s350 vs px s1000?

[@PamirAFG]

Have used s350 for a few weeks now, it's not a proper digital piano. It has only 3 touch sensitivity levels per key which is not enough to play with feelings. Piano samples are not really inspiring. It's half arranger half digital piano with lots of compromises.

[@alexey888]

Thank you so much for this and all of you are excellent reviews! I have subscribed :) I am having a hard time finding a keyboard with all the features I want together. I like the sounds and functionality of this Casio but am underwhelmed by the action and speaker quality. I find the speakers and action more robust on the FP30 but really miss a line in - Bluetooth or otherwise - to add iRealbook or other audio i want to play along with to the speakers or headphones. I could of course add a little mixer but would prefer a simple set up. Any suggestions for a keyboard with a line in, realistic action and quality speakers? Portability is not my #1 concern. Thanks so much!

[@FamilyFunPlayhouse]

I am currently in the same situation. What did you end up buying? The line in or Bluethoot audio functionality is quite important.

[@ptose]

great review as usual (and everytime I hear you playing the thumb up is immediate). I'm going to buy a new digital piano, and I've found this with a promotion that will end in few days at about the same price of the Roland fp-10 (basically slightly below 500 euros), which one I should get? An aswer would seriously be appreciated.

[@ManishForGood]

But you did not say anything on whether the black keys and the white keys not having equal weight distribution is actually true or not. You talked about the look of the instrument, the piano sounds and the textures on the keys. They have nothing to do with the action.

[@ilaragade2596]

He didn't directly say that it's not equally weighted. He said it's decent as an entry point instrument. As a student just starting off on the piano, this would be a good option, even though it doesn't match up to a real piano in terms of weight distribution. This is actually a common issue with lower casio models. Their aim is to attract new learners who don't want to invest a large amount and just want to enjoy a good experience. He hinted at this in the video.

[@DonVal86]

I own this instrument. And it’s not something I ever notice.

[@ashy969]

When playing, the weight difference is noticeable only if you really try to feel it. Don't forget that JPS took the thing apart and measured the hammers. That's not how you'll use a digital piano...Apart from that, at the upper edge of the keys (right at the casing) you can have some trouble with the resistance difference and shallow travel depth - at first. But most people rarely venture to those parts of the keys and you can get used to it quickly. I have the 1100 and it's a very fine instrument that's a joy to play on - especially for the target users, who just start out. And our expectations should be adjusted, as it's a relatively cheap instrument - even cheaper considering that It has hammer action. It needs to be is easily playable and reasonably similar to an acoustic. It does its job well. Anyone who is a JPS fan will be hateful by default, but he is a hobbyist, not a sales expert, technician or professional pianist... He can have an option and can shout it in 4 videos but that will not make him right or relevant.

[@karinaelisabeth1978]

Great video and lovely music.

[@ladyman2012]

I just purchase one after your review PX S-1000

[@abcdefg1626]

why not the px s1100 the new one?

[@JoeLinux2000]

First! I wonder what you will think about the action? It's interesting that you are OK with the action, and I do consider you to be a very fine pianist. I don't really know what the difference is between a triple or double sensor. Some keyboards have"after touch" meaning that when you push down on the key after the strike you can create vibrato and so forth. I have the Casio PX150 which has the triple sensor and "High Res MIDI". I play the Pianoteq voices with it, but have been looking for what might be a better controller than the PX150. It would also be nice to have an instrument that has internal voices that are more or less equal to the Pianoteq voices. Listening to your performance through my computer speakers, there is still something about the PX-S1000 piano voice that seems thin. This is why I'm interested in your eventual review of the Roland RD88. Another big issue for me is a relatively light weight instrument. That's a big plus for the PX-150 and I think the S-1000 and 3000 are similar in weight to the 150 -160 series. By the way I don't think there is much difference between the 160 and the 150, although I believe there are some small improvements in the 160. As for the S-1000 and S-3000 I would favor the S-3000 as there are many more good sounding voices and the cost is not that much more. I've had several Roland synths over the years and consider Roland an absolutely top notch electronic instrument manufacture. Yamaha is good too, but at least in synths, their voices don't blend as well in a mix as the Rolands. The Yamaha voices tend to be distinctive but thin. They are somewhat like a coloratura soprano in a church choir. They just don't blend in. I have the an original Roland MKS-20 piano module which was the first somewhat decent digital piano voice, but it only has 16 note polyphony.

[@cyrw]

I loved almost everything about the 1000 and 3000 (you can even run off batteries) except the action. I thought action was OK, but not up to par with any of the major brands Yamaha, Kawai, or Roland.

[@JoeLinux2000]

@@cyrw It doesn't seem like a replacement for my PX-150 that actually plays Pianoteq piano voices.

[@TamirOrkobysPiano]

this dual sensor in this keyboard is better then triple sensor on other pianos. do your homework. its smart sensor. not regular two sensor.

[@VitalMusique]

Great review ! Can you save the sounds when they are modified ?

[@nycviews3883]

I've had the px-160 for 3 years and the sustain pedal plug stopped working. I bought the Casio PX-S1000 to "upgrade" and replace it. I was so disappointed after three minutes of playing I boxed it up and returned it. The speakers in the s1000 sound tinny and and not full compared to the 160. The keys on my 160 produce a more accurate pressure sensitive sound then the new one, is it because of the triple sensor thing you talked about ?

[@jackietiger2872]

0:58

[@tulvatjoet5533]

yes indeed...

[@Dani-ladyy]

what stand do you have for it? i really like it!

[@Gliitch88]

Thanks for the review

[@rtplayer3543]

excellent playing!

[@eveliselima2347]

Love all your reviews. I’m from Brazil, and here s1000 prices is very good. I’m thinking if I buy a s1000or a s1100. The difference in the price is R$ 650,00 (US$ 150,00). Any opinion (I’m a beginner player)?

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks so much! We appreciate the kind words and your support of our channel! :) In terms of the pure playing experience between the two models, there shouldn't be too much of a difference that would give one option a huge edge over an another for a beginner player. The redesigned speaker system certainly provides a superior sonic experience. But, at the end of the day, it comes down to whether you find the additional updated features (Bluetooth connectivity, redesigned speaker system, etc.) of the PXS1100 worth the extra value. Thanks and hope this helps! :)

[@eveliselima2347]

@@MerriamPianos Hello. Thanks a lot for the feedback. It helped a lot.

[@iamcurious1761]

Fantastic review

[@metelway]

Is it possible to load more tones in the memory of that piano ???

[@Mansoorsadat]

Great review

[@gertzpalma]

THANKS!

[@MerriamPianos]

You're welcome! Thanks for tuning in! :)

[@tonythecroc]

This or the FP30 i am so confused

[@thirstfortruth8904]

Would it be accurate to say that the “surround” feature only really works when playing through the internal speakers and not when playing via a line out?

[@MerriamPianos]

That is a good question! I don't have too much experience with running the PXS1000 through external amps or speakers, but I think it would also be impacted by the specific amp or speaker system you are running the piano through.

[@thirstfortruth8904]

@@MerriamPianos thanks for the reply. Wasn’t actually thinking about amps, but more along the lines of taking a direct stereo output pretty much in the same way that you would to record this for the video. I’m guessing that was a line out and not external microphones at the speakers?

[@kevinthorsen464]

These videos are great, thank you!

[@Matt16756]

This or the roland rd08?for church use

[@MerriamPianos]

The RD08 would probably be a better option for church use, particularly if you are looking for a more expansive sonic palette that reaches beyond just piano sounds. If you're looking in the Casio line though, the PXS3100 would be an excellent choice as well. :)

[@OliverTotalMusic]

Roland RD 88 Please

[@larryschroth9204]

Never thought to consider Casio - I'm pleasantly surprised!

[@dtz1000]

Watch ThePianoforever review on youtube before buying. This guy here is a piano salesman, not a real reviewer.

[@spada60]

@@dtz1000 Ur an idiot. Nothing wrong with the piano action. Try it urseld instead of listening to some idiots opinion

[@spada60]

Don't listen to dtz1000. Try it and I am sure you will like the action and the piano sample

[@spada60]

urself

[@nicob1ue]

Hi so im kinda new to all this so could someone pls explain what a MIDI controler is ??

[@Irina35mm]

You probably found out in the meantime, but if case you didn't (or someone else reading): MIDI stands for 'musical instrument digital interface' A midi controller oftentimes looks like a regular digital piano, but it is a device that doesn't 'contain' any sounds on its own, you have to connect it to a computer (or tablet etc) and then you can use it to control the sounds in your DAW (digital audio workstation, aka music software like Pro tools, FL Studio, Ableton, Logic, Cubase... or sheet / score writing software too, like Sibelius), kinda like your typing keyboard: it doesn't 'make letters' on its own, it has to be plugged into something. They send information to the computer on what note you play, how fast, what the nuance was etc, or others. Additionally, a MIDI controller has a variety of things like knobs, faders, to control certain parameters in your DAW; it can have pads (for finger drumming mostly), arpeggiators, a lot of things you don't find on a digital piano, some other functions too). MIDI Keyboards come in many sizes, from 2 octaves, to 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 :) The keys can be light or, in the 88-key version you can find weighted, hammer action too. When you buy one you also get some software, which is cool (some sounds plugins etc). I used both 'keyboard' and 'controller', because the latter is a more general term and it can imply a device that doesn't even have keys at all, just other controls (like the knobs and pads I mentioned) ^_^ I should add that digital pianos can double as a midi keyboard! You can use their keys to play sounds from your computer, tablet, even phone sometimes (if you have music apps, of course), if they have usb connections (if they don't, there are some adapters) And all can be used to also control other hardware instruments, like synthesizers for example

[@uhmmyuh9193]

alesis recital please

[@uhmmyuh9193]

alesis recital / alesis recital pro please

[@ayushchandel1228]

No single pedal connectivity?

[@whoahdudeman]

Yes, it has single pedal connectivity. I use a Stagg single pedal. There's an additional input for the three-pedal unit on the back as well, but a single pedal will work with it.

[@DinoFancellu]

Comparison to FP10?

[@timoteiirimia571]

Fp 30*

[@ferdearmas8732]

@@timoteiirimia571 Why?, IMHO, FP10 like RD88 has a faster key action than the slower FP30.

[@CanaldoOTA]

And about Grand "Hybrid" Piano from Casio ?!