🎹 Casio PX-S6000 | Digital Piano Review & Demo | Casio Privia PX-S6000 Deep Dive 🎹

[@Cowdog1]

Your reviews are absolutely, 100%, maximum quality, higher than any piano reviews on KZbin. Cheers! I really wish I could play 1/10th as well as you.

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you so much for the kind words and support! We sincerely appreciate it. I will be sure to pass on your compliments to Stu! :)

[@craigmmiller35]

This is great and from what I can tell one of the first videos on the 6000 beyond the standard unboxing and marketing vid. The section on the registration and saving things is very helpful. I've had my 6000 for about 5 months now and being an older guy I've been challenged working through the user manual. I hope Casio is giving you guys a nod for doing these videos. I've been to 3 different music stores that are authorized Casio dealers and no one could tell me much more than the standard on/off elementary moving around the tones level.

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks so much for the kind words Craig! We appreciate that immensely. We are happy to help educate and shed some light on as many models as we can. We're glad you've been enjoying the videos and finding them helpful. Congrats on your PXS6000! It is a wonderful digital piano packed with amazing sounds and features. While there is a bit of a learning curve involved with it if you plan on accessing some of the more advanced features, it is not as daunting as it may seem once you get into things. :)

[@boredPianoAdv]

What a superb review! You go above and beyond on delivering all the information and sounds, and the overhead angle really helps for learning the interface

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks so much! We really appreciate the kind words and support of our channel! :)

[@qudi8265]

My Casio PX-S6000 just arrived today. This video couldnt come at a better time. Thanks for the overview!

[@MerriamPianos]

You're very welcome! That's amazing! Congrats on your Casio PXS6000! I know you will be thrilled with it. :)

[@DinoFancellu]

I got mine a few days ago. Could not be happier. It would be nice if it did usb audio out, but in truth its not a big issue. Its piano tones are so nice, but I also use pianoteq 8, so I got it mostly for its small size and much improved keybed. That it also looks so good is a bonus. I got it because of Stu's reviews. He is a piano playing God. And such an obviously nice man

[@semi8822]

May I ask you how the key noise is? My S3100 has some annoying key noise when playing at lower volumes so I’m thinking of upgrading to 6000 hoping they fixed thwt issue. Is it silent enough to be worth for the upgrade?

[@DinoFancellu]

@@semi8822 Depends on what you mean. It is quieter than the s3100, but does have some key bounce, nothing annoying. Any hammer action piano will have some. Best try it in person. I really love the piano. When I turn it off, it says "Bye", and I have to say "Bye" back

[@mandohack]

Stu, I'm addicted to your videos, they are fantastic. Thank you for your insights and expressive playing!

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks for tuning in! I'll be happy to pass along your kind words to Stu for you! :)

[@user-pg6xs9sp6l]

This is well done - other videos I have seen for these Casios have a strobe artifact when showing the controls-this video is clear.

[@MerriamPianos]

Thank you kindly! We appreciate that. :)

[@BUJU2007]

the strobe on the display is probably from the frame rate of the video no syncing with the display

[@user-pg6xs9sp6l]

@@BUJU2007 Exactly - this video got it right

[@Instrumental-Covers]

I am glad Stu focused on the sound variations in this video because it serves as a preamble to a concept that is typically not addressed in digital piano reviews: live sound vs recorded sound, player experience vs audience experience, in-person vs KZbin sound. This concept can provide an insight into a lot of things. It can help answer many questions, such as: 1. Why digital pianos sound different on KZbin reviews than in-person? It is more than just "KZbin compression algorithm" or "different speakers". 2. You watch a presenter play a digital piano, you like the sound... then you go to a store and it doesn't sound nearly as good. It can also be an expensive mistake to rely only on KZbin: you might end up disappointed with your online purchase and now have to deal with a return... in the best case scenario. 3. You watch a presenter play a digital piano, you don't like the sound... then you go to a store and you are surprised at how good it sounds via its built-in speakers or store studio monitors (some stores set up studio monitors for the digital pianos on the floor). 4. Why digital pianos and vst pianos have so many "bad", "useless" patches? The answer has to do with: purpose. What are you trying to accomplish? What kind of player are you? a. Do you want to sit at a digital piano and play it like you would an acoustic piano? No headphones. That requires one approach. b. Do you want to sit at a digital piano and play it using headphones? That requires another approach. It is why Yamaha Clavinova CLP-700 series has built-in two completely different samples of piano: one recorded just for the playing experience with speakers, and one binaural sample for headphones. Two different sets of microphone positions during the recording session. c. Do you want to sit at a digital piano and dial in a sound to use it for a piano solo album? That requires another approach. d. Do you want to sit at a digital piano and dial in a sound to use it in a mix? What kind of mix? Acoustic? Pop? Are there vocals? Instrumental only? Is the piano the lead instrument? Is the piano sitting in the background? That requires another approach. Sometimes you see comments such as "Piano A has a simple tone and Piano B has a rich tone"... maybe... on KZbin. Then you go to a music store and things are reversed: the simple tone piano sounds better and the "rich" tone piano sounds worse... why? Maybe one manufacturer used a sample specifically designed to be played live, while the other manufacturer used a sample specifically designed to be "heard" as part of the audience (KZbin listener or studio album, for example). Sometimes you play a digital piano from one manufacturer using headphones and you can "see" the entire piano in your head... while the other manufacturer gives you a different sample feeling: you can't "see" the entire piano, only the sound in front of you... like a real piano would. So, when you play piano, do you want to feel like you are sitting at the piano? Or do you want to feel as if you were having an "out-of-body" experience and hearing the piano from far away? You have to go to a music store to get a full picture of what you are buying. KZbin is not going to do that for you. Playing sitting at an instrument "live" with speakers, and listening a playback or using headphones are two completely different experiences. When you are the player, you can't see and hear the entire piano from 3 meters away... physically, it is impossible... yet, some digital pianos sound like that in person, even with headphones, which is why they don't sound very realistic in person.... but they sound great on KZbin because they are providing the "audience" perspective, with cabinet resonances and reverb that a person in the audience would hear from a certain distance... not the player. So, they sound more "realistic" for an audience... so, the word "realistic" is then relative: how exactly is that you are experiencing the sound? As a player without headphones? Using headphones? Listening to a playback? That type of "audience" perspective is great to play and upload videos on KZbin... but it can sound very weird to play live. Many vst pianos sound great in KZbin recordings, but just plain wrong in person, as they are not designed for live sound. There is this separation between two types of sound: close up, dry sound samples intended for live playing vs samples intended for "KZbin"/recordings/albums. Many digital pianos have a lot of built-in tools to modify the sound, so you can successfully transition the main sample from "live" playing to "recordings/albums/KZbin" perspective. For example, the default CFX piano sample in my Yamaha DGX-670 is dry (10% reverb), kind of dark/muddy sounding with too much bass for KZbin/albums/recordings... why? Because it is designed and equalized to sound "real" in person through speakers (understand that through its speakers or studio monitors, the sample sounds "real" during live playing). But you don't want to play that sample and upload it on KZbin: it is not its intended purpose. You have to remove part of that bass, make it clearer and a bit brighter using the built-in 5-band equalizer, and add reverb (around 40% Piano Hall reverb in the built-in DSP effects will make it sound more realistic for people listening to you as audience using their home speakers). Then it will sound comparable to some vst pianos. Regarding the purpose of samples. Here is an example: I have Steinberg Halion 6, which contains two vst pianos: Eagle and Raven. Both sound horrendous for live playing. Totally useless. But they sound better than my default DGX-670 in a mix... because they are designed to sit in a mix. Even a cheap vst piano like Toontrack EZKeys, Alicia's Keys and the Grandeur from Native Instruments (which I also have) sound better than my DGX-670 default sample in a mix... but my DGX-670 beats them all in live playing, because the built-in sample is designed for that purpose. I have both versions of Garritan CFX (Lite and full), and neither one is "better" than my DGX-670 for live playing... in fact, they sound too weak and distant for live playing. However, Garritan CFX sounds balanced by default and ready for a mix. I basically don't have to do anything. With the DGX-670, I have to tweak the sample (which can then sound very good) for an album recording. Those "secondary" piano patches that Stu played may sound kind of thin and "useless" on their own... but they are probably better than the "Privia Grand" in a mix, particularly a mix with several other instruments. Drums, guitars, etc., will probably render a default main digital piano patch useless in a mix unless it is tweaked extensively, so these weird-sounding secondary patches are what you may need to create a song. Everything has its purpose. To summarize: digital piano manufacturers may emphasize different goals in their samples. Some might design their digital pianos with a more "live" approach while others might emphasize the "KZbin" experience. You have to play the instrument in person to see if the KZbin/playback/audience experience is translating well while you play in person. Sometimes, the translation is poor and you might be disappointed with the instrument you thought it was great on KZbin, particularly if the presenter used a sample intended to impress listeners, such as a "rich" piano rendering patch with cabinet resonances and reverb effects. Regardless of approach, digital piano manufacturers typically provide up-close, dry samples intended for live playing. Those samples may not sound great on KZbin, but they may work great for live sound.

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks for the insightful thoughts! There are a lot of excellent points here that piano players/shoppers should definitely consider. The room/environment that a piano is being played/heard in will inevitably colour and shape the sonic experience. From that perspective, the default piano samples do tend to be on the dry side as there is always the potential for the room to provide the ambience and wetness that may help notes glue together more or have the music come to life in a more meaningful way. In any case, thanks as always for your very thoughtful commentary! All the best! :)

[@Instrumental-Covers]

@@MerriamPianos Thanks a lot! Now that you mention the room, I was watching recently a KZbinr recording his Casio GP510 (I think it was his piano) and recording the room as well via its speakers, then mixing the whole thing together for a more realistic sound. American recording engineer Bruce Swedien has some videos where he records the live sound in the room via speakers, then add it to the preset samples in the synthesizer for a fatter sound. Thank you so much for your feedback. Wish you the best! :)

[@mfurman]

Instrumental Covers, I just focus on your comments when opening Merriam reviews of pianos I am not at all interested in (I am done with my search of a “perfect” digital piano and Yamaha pianos are not reviewed here anymore). Thank you 😊

[@Instrumental-Covers]

@@mfurman Hi Michael, thanks a lot for that! 😊I miss your comments, though. But I understand that feeling of when you find what works for you, so you lose interest in doing more research. How is The Sick Doll going? Are you planning to upload a new video on it?

[@mfurman]

@@Instrumental-Covers Probably not. I learned Gymnopedie No 1 and posted parts of it. I am not starting to learn jazz - mostly to understand some transcriptions I want to play.

[@shityzpyty7232]

Wszędzie leje się miód jeżeli chodzi o to Casio. Posłuchałem. Kupiłem. Oddałem, Dlaczego? Na początku chciałbym zaznaczyć, że nie jestem profesjonalnym muzykiem, a gram jedynie dla własnej przyjemności, uprzykrzając życie innym. W Casio PX-S6000 zakochałem się od pierwszego dotknięcia klawiszy w salonie muzycznym. Chodzą bardzo miękko i przyjemnie, choć nie brakuje opinni że za lekko. Dla mnie - totalnego amatora - w dotyku są perfekcyjne. Dźwięki dostępnych pianin są dopracowane i brzmią bardzo realistycznie. Producent zadbał o najmniejsze szczegóły takie jak dźwięk wciskanego pedała sustain czy rezonas wciśniętych klawiszy. Dzięki temu dzwięk jest pełny z mnóstwem detali. Trochę gorzej wypadają tu pianina elektryczne EP, ale nie będę się o to czepiał. Kwestia gustu. Po dłuższym obcowaniu z urządzeniem okazało się, że moja miłość była ślepa i dopiero po czasie zacząłem zauważać wady, które ostatecznie sprawiły, że klawisz zwróciłem. Ciężko znaleźć negawtywne opinie o PX-S6000, stąd dodatkowo poczułem się do podzielenia się moimi spostrzeżeniami. W recenzja powtarza się informacja, że każdy klawisz ma unikatowy wzór. Nie do końca jest to prawda. Unikatowych wzorów jest jedynie 7 i powtarzają się w każdej oktawie. Niby nic, ale dziwnym trafem w żadnej recenzji ta informacja się nie znalazła, za to większość recenzentów wspominała o niepowtarzalnych wzorach na klawiszach. Kolejnym drobiazgiem są niskiej jakości pokrętła programowalne. W moim Akai MPK mini są znacznie lepsze. Jest to niezrozumiałem, zwłaszcza, że w Casio są jedynie 2 takie pokrętła a klawisze aspirują do tych "premium" Bluetooth - kolejny detal. Aby podłączyć urządzenie bezprzewodowo, trzeba użyć dodatkowego, zewnętrznego modułu na USB. I znów, wiem, że to żaden problem, ale w moich poprzednich klawiszach (FP-30) było to już wbudowane i nie zajmowało niepotrzebnie gniazda na zewnętrzną pamięć. Solą w oku jest również aplikacja. Casio Music Space pozostawia wiele do życzenia a sam interface graficzny przypomina bardziej tandetną wersję simsów niż poważne narzędzie do obsługi profesjonalnego instrument. Interface można zmienić, ale niesmak pozostaje. I tu przechodzimy do poważniejszych zarzutów, które przelały czarę goryczy i na długo wyleczyły mnie z Casio. Panel dotykowy. Elegancki, błyszczący, nowoczesny, ale tylko do pierwszego zetknięcia się z naszymi palcami. Jeżeli nie użyjesz lateksowych rękawic to po chwili zabawy całość wygląda mało apetycznie. Trochę się to kłóci z wyzją producenta, który reklamuje ten instrument jako eleganckie klawisze, które ozdobią wnętrze twojego domu. Aby zachować jako taki wygląd tego pianina, trzeba je dokładnie umyć po każdym użytkowaniu i przechowywać tylko pod przykryciem. Brak fizycznych przycisków ma jeszcze jedną wadę. Bardzo łatwo przypadkiem coś uruchomić/przestawić lub wyłączyć. Klawisze są w użądzeniu dosyć krótkie, więc przy grze na czarnych, często dotykamy obudowy (co oczywiście pozostawia soczyste ślady). Jest blokada panelu (także automatyczna), ale jest to raczej proteza niż rozwiązanie problemu. Teraz przechodzimy do dania głównego. Sterowanie. Niby intuicyjne, po kilku godzinach zabawy znamy wszystkie funkcje, ale są one tak poukrywane, że zniechęcają do korzystania z nich. Mamy co prawda do dyspozycji 4 klawisze funkcyjne i możliwość przypisania praktycznie dowolnej opcji do każdego z nich, ale po tygodniu testowania przyłapałem się na tym, że używam jedynie oryginalnych dzwięków a modyfikowanie ich powoduje ciarki, bynajmniej nie z podniecenia. No i czas na deser. Wbudowane głośniki. FP-30 dawało radę, tu nie mogę tego powiedzieć. O ile głośność nie pozostawia nic do życzenia to sam dzwięk jest stłumiony i brakuje mu przejżystości. Dla słuchaczy znajdujących się z przodu jest poprawnie, ale dla grającego to udręka. Mimo próby poprawy dzwięku za pomocą DSP (mamy do dyspozycji różne ustawienie klawisza takie jak przy ścianie, na stole, na śrdoku pomieszczenia) niewiele to w sumie daje. Słychać różnicę, ale nawet w najlepszym razie jest co najwyżej średnio. I jeszcze jedno na koniec. Być może, obiektywnie patrząc, jest to zaleta, ale możliwość zasilania pianina na baterie utwierdza mnie w przekonaniu, że jest to zabawka a nie poważny instrument. I tak jak mówiłem na początku, nie jestem poważnym muzykiem, ale zawiodłem się na tym instrumencie i postanowiłem go zamienić na inny (szansę dałem SV-2).

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks for tuning in and sharing your experiences. I'm sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the PXS6000. At the end of the day, it is a matter of preference. Different players will resonate with different instruments and the touch, tone, and features they offer.

[@shityzpyty7232]

@@MerriamPianos exactly :) i didn't say that this piano is bad, but maybe if i knewn everethig about it before, i will still have it

[@Roberto-qb2dj]

Ciao Stu, penso che sia il piano ideale sia sul palco che a casa. Secondo me troppi suoni di pianoforte lo rendono un po' rindondante. Il campione della tromba è davvero impressionante! Con questi video imparo l'inglese, e imparo le caratteristiche dei vari pianoforti digitali. Stu ha una dizione molto bella e chiara. Aspetto a questo punto che faccia delle lezioni di pianoforte qui su youtube. Penso che sia un ottimo maestro. Un saluto come sempre dall'Italia.

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks for tuning in! I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Stu. I certainly agree that the piano and other instrument sounds on the new PXS6000 are quite impressive! Its an excellent choice for someone that needs an instrument for both stage and home. Thanks again and happy playing! :)

[@craigmiller4129]

Thanks so much for doing this. I recently purchased a 6000 but have found the manual a bi daunting to navigate. What I would really like to learn is how to modify and existing tone, say organ Full Bars but be able to edit the tremolo and then save that in a user bank. You can do some edits to the tones but the minute you exit out of it the default settings come back. Perhaps the alternative would be to create a totally unique custom tone but I have figured that out yet.

[@MerriamPianos]

You're very welcome! We're glad that you enjoyed the review! Congrats on your PXS6000! It is a fantastic piano. With any new instrument, there is a bit of a learning curve involved in getting familiar with it. The PXS6000 is a powerhouse with lots of features and capabilities (hence the daunting manual). I'm sure with a bit more time with the piano you will be finding your away around the various features quite easily. :)

[@Khordmaster]

My 7000 in harmonious green should be in soon 😬😬 can’t wait ! Great video as usual

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks so much! Congratulations on your PXS7000! I know you will be thrilled with what it offers musically. Happy playing! :)

[@Khordmaster]

@@MerriamPianos appreciate you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@LyesD]

what a beautiful performance Stu ! 👌👌👌👌🎶🎼

[@MerriamPianos]

I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Stu! Thanks so much for taking the time to tune in! :)

[@4tune889]

I’ve had my Casio Px s6000 now for 2 weeks and I love it over all, so far and happy with my purchase. I had a Yamaha P515 before this for 2 years that I sold mainly because it had a very hard Keybed action. The sound arguably, the user interface, the speaker system were all better in the Yamaha but the damn thing for me was unplayable because of the stiff action and my hands would literally hurt after 10-15 minutes, killing the fun, also playing fast was not easy. In the Casio, The lack of buttons and control knobs on the Casio is very annoying and even for a simple function like Metronome volume or tempo you have to deep dive the menu. Even to turn the metronome on you have to press the function and then the play sign , so two actins to even just play the default metronome. I’m getting used to it though over time and am ok with the compromise. The dial and glowing button replacement signs are all, not as good as having actual buttons. The speakers feel quite weak and lack the bass and depth that the excellent Yamaha speakers had. So, what’s there to like ? The sounds are top notch (especially through headphones or external speakers) I have Yamaha HS8 studio monitors and the sound of pianos, electro pianos and organs are all excellent (to my ears better than Yamaha P515, or atleast at par). But the real reason that I love the Casio Privia is the Keybed action, it’s super comfortable and just the way I like it to be. I spend hours playing it and my hands don’t hurt whereas the P515 was such a pain to play that I had almost stopped playing it altogether. The sounds are much more editable on the Casio and the DSP effects are very nice. The electric pianos and organs plus the non-piano instruments are definitely higher quality in the Casio compared to the Yamaha P515 subjectively for me by quite a margin, even though the sound of the main grand piano was probably better in the P515 especially the CFX piano and possibly the Bossendofer which were both very very nice indeed and with reverb and resonance tweaking sounded like a dream on the studio monitors or even on its own speakers. The speakers on the Casio definitely are weaker and lack bass response but the pianos and other instruments sound wonderful on monitors. The main piano also sounds great and nearly as good and realistic as the Yamaha. But for me the main difference is the key bed action and on Casio it’s the best I’ve ever come across. I just cannot stop playing it and enjoy hours on it with great response and quite close in feel to my upright piano, both being lighter than the stiff keys of the Yamaha So if you are not playing techno music and using a piano for paying synth parts then this digital piano is a dream machine, and I absolutely love spending time playing it.

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi! Brent here! Congrats on your PXS6000! It is awesome to hear that you are loving the playing experience it provides. I agree with your sentiments regarding its impressive tone and easy-to-play touch. I am a huge fan of the 6000 and 7000 models. In terms of the lack of buttons and knobs, I can certainly understand where you are coming from. With that said, I would recommend using Casio's Music Space app in conjunction with your PXS6000. The app is beautifully laid out and very user-friendly. I was thoroughly impressed with it and it made accessing many features far easier. Thanks again and happy playing! :)

[@Transterra55]

Delightful deep dive demo...Danke!

[@MerriamPianos]

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

[@madisonsinclair5123]

Nicely done is always. So, here's the one I've been waiting for, a keybed comparison between these new Casios and the Studiologic Numa X Piano GT. These seem to be Best in class keybeds for the price range. I have been looking for the most realistic action in a sub-2k portable. And, yes, I'm aware the Studiologic is a stage piano, no speakers. Oh, and thank you for those tight overhead shots of your hand positions. I can learn a lot from studying your chord progressions! A simply awesome player. Thanks!

[@DinoFancellu]

I just got a px-s6000, it is sooo good looking in the flesh, small, with a great keybed. Much better than the Numa X Piano GT. And of course its speakers are something to behold, they make for an amazing sound stage, and it has 2 headphone sockets, in the front, where they belong. Also the Numa X piano tones don't sound very good.

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi there! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks so much for tuning in and for your kind words! We appreciate it. :) Given that we do not carry the Studiologic Numa X, it may difficult to do a comparison video. With that said, we will certainly add it to the list of potential comparison videos for the future. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@madisonsinclair5123]

@@DinoFancellu Hey, thanks for replying. That's actually a huge help. As I'm sure you know, it's really tough buying something you are unable to put your hands on first. Appreciate you. Kind of shocked to hear someone praise onboard speaker systems. They usually suck. I really had not placed any faith in these whatsoever, and just assumed I would always be using headphones or a sound system.

[@DinoFancellu]

@@madisonsinclair5123 Headphones sound great, but yes, the speakers (4 of them) are very very impressive. They are certainly no box ticking afterthought. With the Numa (having no speakers) I had to route to my pc's speakers (Edifier R1700BT), but even then it didn't sound that brilliant. But the s6000's speakers have so much space and clarity, that I haven't bothered connecting it to my speakers. And with the bluetooth connection, you can even send music from your phone or desktop to the s6000's speakers. Honestly, after all the glowing reviews for the numa x gt, I was very disappointed. It has far more piano tones than the s6000, but they simply didn't sound that good, I'm much happier with the 3 Hamburg tones, as they are so high quality. As I own pianoteq 8, which is of course on another level, I have access to VERY good tones and variety, but its lovely having onboard tones that sound so good. Honestly this is a much better keyboard than I deserve for my noob playing level, but at least I won't be spending so much time online looking for a proper weighted piano (have been looking for last 3 years)

[@sonicmuse]

I had both the px-s6000 and the px-s7000 for about a week each before sending them both back. I really liked (or, better put, my aging arthritic fingers liked) the light action of the 6000 (I believe the 6000 is currently the lightest of all weighted-action keyboards), but the middle register from (roughly) middle C (C4) to the C an 8ve above (C5) on the main grand piano sound was, to my ears, fairly dead and toy-ish sounding. (This is a MAJOR problem for jazz players such as myself!) The worst key of all was C5, which sounded like it had been rotting in the casket for about a year. 😅 The New York Grand on the 7000 didn’t have this problem to the same degree, but the action seemed heavier. (Is it possible that the 7000 has a slightly different/heavier action by design? Idk, but it definitely felt like it.) I guess I got spoiled by the superior samples of the Nord Electro 6D (so much so that I repurchased it after having just sold it, lol). I also think it was a HUGE mistake on Casio’s part to not include a 5-pin MIDI-in port as the 6000 couples with a Nord Electro 6D would’ve been a near-perfect setup for me. Finally- and I admit that both models were used (though “mint”)- several of the keys on each model were noticeably “clacky” when the affected keys were released. (The striking of these keys didn’t cause this incredibly obnoxious and distracting sound.) I’m assuming that Casio quality control has become lax and that ANY new 6000 or 7000 would end up having this clacking-noise issue after (or even within) a year’s worth of use. This is ENTIRELY unacceptable, obviously, even if the these models were HALF the price. ($2500 for a new 7000 is ludicrous!) At any rate- listen up, Casio- great concept with the 6000 & 7000 keyboards, but VERY poor execution. 😢

[@MerriamPianos]

I am sorry to hear that you didn't favour the experience of the PXS6000 and PXS7000 models. It comes down to a matter of personal opinion and context of use of course. Not every piano will resonate with every player. Both of these models use the same action, but it is possible that they felt slightly different when using different piano sample sets. There is a psychoacoustic element at play when it comes to the relationship between sound and touch. The PXS series instruments are extremely portable and are awesome solutions for players seeking a lighter weighted touch. In our experiences, the quality control has been quite impressive and Casio has one of the lowest warranty claim/return rates of any line of piano that we carry. At the end of the day, the most important thing is that you find a piano solution that satisfies your needs. :)

[@sonicmuse]

Thank you for your reply- much appreciated (especially the info regarding the same action being used on each model). I still feel that the Casio samples are not as deep and realistic as those of the Nord Electro 6 (which has an absolutely ABOMINABLE action, hence the need as a professional pianist to connect it via 5-pin MIDI cable to to a weighted controller. It really is too bad that Casio decided to abandon the 5-pin connectivity for the 6000 & 7000.) Again, I really liked the action of the 6000 (and I guess the 7000 as they are the same, lol). But, the sounds were disappointing coming from the Nord, and both units I briefly owned had several keys whose return clacked at a distractingly loud volume, further killing the illusion of playing a real grand piano. (I suppose it’s possible that each previous owner of each of the boards beat the Hell out of the keys to the extent that these particular keys got broken.) Again , thank you for your message. Thank you also for your awesome demos on various digital pianos and for the impressive and inspiring playing! Please keep the vids coming! 🙏🤘🔥🎶

[@loualano]

I've been playing the S6000 for about a month now, and only just noticed, mainly by going back and forth between the S6000 and a Casio CDP-s100, that the notes above E7 are not nearly as clear or as loud as on the CDP-S100. Is there some easy way to EQ the grand piano patch to bring out that higher register of notes? It's so frustrating, that, as much as I like all the performance potential, I'm considering returning the s6000 while I still can. Great review, by the way.

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks for the kind words! We're glad you enjoyed the review. I'm sorry to hear that you are displeased with the upper register of the instrument. There are a plethora of onboard parameters that can be adjusted. With that said, given that tonal tastes and preferences are highly subjective, I would recommend doing some self-experimentation to see if any of the parameters or EQing capabilities can achieve the desired sound.

[@loualano]

@@MerriamPianos I'm not displeased with the upper register--only one note, which I mislabeled F#7, when it is actually F#6. If you still have your S6000, I'd like to know if you can hear a difference between that note and all its neighbors. Thanks.

[@romariofreitas8346]

​@@loualanofp90x!✋💪👍

[@chrisc8891]

Great review! I'm playing a PX S3100 with an ipad Pro (Camelot Pro, Neo Soul Keys Studio, VB3m, ....). This results in great master keyboard opportunities. The PX S3100 has an audio input jack that I use for the ipad Pro. The PX S6000 doesn't have it anymore. I imagine the control of the ipads apps via the Bluetooth adapter and extra mixer would be cumbersome and would probably also have a latency. Is there another solution?

[@MerriamPianos]

Thank you kindly! Congrats on your PXS3100! We're happy to hear that you've been enjoying it and found a way to integrate it into your desired setup. There would be some latency issues if using Bluetooth audio back to the piano, which does not make it a viable option unfortunately. Depending on the connectivity options available on your device, having wired speakers/monitors running right from the device should be a reliable solution.

[@Cowdog1]

Opinion needed... if you get the cool Casio stand, is it a better buy to just get the s7000? Thanks and man.... what a review/demo!

[@MerriamPianos]

I would personally opt for the PXS7000 model over the 6000 if you plan on getting the matching stand. :)

[@Cowdog1]

@@MerriamPianos - Excellent. Thanks for the follow-up! Cheers.

[@nousche]

hello, great video. which speakers do you use?

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi! Brent here! Thanks for tuning in! We capture the audio for these videos by taking direct line-out feeds from the instruments. :)

[@nousche]

@@MerriamPianos thanks for response. Which speaker do you recommend?

[@pantelispp]

Your vocabulary is gold

[@MerriamPianos]

I agree! Stu's vocabulary and ability to articulate some of the most nuanced musical concepts is impressive! :)

[@geordiemckimm7388]

Thanks Stu. I've watched them all... Look, I've gotta make a choice. Which is better...for general everyday playing and growth, for someone who knows and understands music and wants a great piano sound from a quality instrument? Today, right now. Love the aesthetics and build quality of the PX-S6000 but love the classic style and feel of the PX-870. The options of the Roland FP 60X and FPe50, RD88/RD08 and Yamaha P-515 (525)... I want some quality additional sounds so I can "grow", but want a great core PIANO tone and keyboard (feel). What can I grow with and develop my style with as a player? Portable or not, doesn't matter... Budget is $3000 CAD. If YOU had $3000 CAD to spend what would you buy? You know what? Just for fun, my 4 year old son is going to start playing next year as well... Boom, mic drop!

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you for tuning into our channel and for writing in with your question! It all comes down to a matter of personal preference of course. For some players, touch will be more important than sound and, for others, aesthetics will be more important than the musical experience. For me, if you're really trying to optimize the core piano experience on a budget of around $3000, I would seriously consider the Kawai CA49 (which we currently have on for a special sale price of $2995) or the Kawai ES920. The CA49 has an all wooden-key action along with very authentic sounding piano tones. On the other hand, the ES920 has one of the most sophisticated and high-end tone engines you will find on a portable digital piano. Out of the list you've provided, I think the PXS6000 is a really excellent sounding and playing piano, but it is important to note that the action is on the lighter side. The FP60X would probably be my favourite piano experience from the pianos you've listed. It has a very authentic touch via the PHA4 action along with a great sound thanks to the SuperNATURAL tone engine and top-facing speakers.

[@geordiemckimm7388]

@@MerriamPianos Hi Brent. Great, more choices...just kidding. Thanks for the info. I will check those out and see how I like them.

[@stevekstevek-yl9yx]

Thanks Stu for another excellent and informative review! Two questions: You mention that "this isn't really that useful for DAW integration", but I just want to confirm that their is nothing that would prevent me from using a DAW with the PX-S6000? Just started taking piano lessons and my priority is a good key bed with good a piano sample and this seems to fit both of these requirements. But, I also want to dabble with DAWs down the road. I'm not concerned about having on-board controls on the keyboard itself (I know how to use a mouse), but hope that the USB jack would be all I need to actually use the DAW of my choice? Second question: I've read different descriptions of the 2 vs 3 sensors and am under the impression that the Casio's 2 sensors are "continuous", in that they can definitely play repeated hits on the keys without having to wait for the key to come back to it's resting position, so am hoping that the midi signal going to a DAW would accurately represent how it plays? Many thanks for all of your helpful videos and inspiring piano playing!

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks for tuning in and for your kind words about our review! :) The PXS6000 (along with any other MIDI compatible piano) can still be used as a MIDI controller via its USB MIDI output. So, there are certainly no issues on that front. As for the questions about sensors, while Casio does utilize a dual sensor oppose to a triple sensor, you are correct in that the other elements of the technology being used help to achieve better tracking than other dual sensor systems. This allows for a very accurate MIDI rendering. Thanks and hope this helps! :)

[@Janik2370]

Hopefully they reduces the key size which I find too thick and higher, will go and check them out the sounds are really great no doubt

[@MerriamPianos]

The best bet would be to test out the sound and action in person to see if it resonates with your playing style. :)

[@gertzpalma]

THANKS, SH!

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks so much for tuning in! We appreciate it! :)

[@BirdsIndia]

sir is it most inexpensive keyboard with best premium keys in 2024 ? and black keys are also lighter ?

[@MerriamPianos]

The PXS6000 is a really wonderful piano with a very nice wood/resin keyboard action, but it really comes down to a matter of subjectivity as to which one is the best/most premium. It should also be noted that the more affordable PXS5000 model has the same action as the PXS6000. The black keys do have a shorter key stick length, but I have found the action to be quite rewarding to play. :)

[@raf73030]

Stu sei veramente bravissimo e chiaro nelle tue recensioni. Ti volevo chiedere un consiglio a me servirebbe un piano digitale da usare a casa e ogni tanto anche live e mi interessava in ambienti piccoli collegare anche un microfono e così evitare un amplificazione esterna ero indeciso tra il casio Px 6000 e il Roland fp90x mi potresti aiutare grazie ed un saluto dalla Sicilia

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks for tuning in and writing in with your question! The PXS6000 and FP90X are both excellent portable digital pianos, but they offer very different things. If you are looking for portability, the PXS6000 is the clear winner as it is super lightweight and convenient despite being fully-loaded with sounds and features. The action plays a bit lighter and does not have escapement. If you are a fan of a heavier touch and are playing more advanced classical repertoire, you may favour the FP90X a bit more. In terms of tone, it really comes down to personal preference. They both have excellent piano sounds, but are quite different. The best bet would be to try to demo both pianos at a showroom to see which one you resonate with more. :)

[@raf73030]

@@MerriamPianos grazie mille Brent sei stato molto gentile a rispondere subito più che la portabilità mi interessa la tastiera e la resa sonora quindi credo che sceglierò Roland fp90x ho ancora una vecchia Roland E96 e non mi ha dato mai un problema

[@peterbeadle1]

Another great review! I would love to use this for playing at weddings, it looks and sounds great but is the optional wooden stand at all portable, looking at unboxing videos of the PXS7000 it doesn’t really look feasible to dismantle the stand for every gig. Can anyone tell me if the optional wooden stand for the PXS6000 is the same or is it more portable?

[@MerriamPianos]

The PXS6000 and PXS7000 both use the CS90P stand. It is technically portable, but it does take a little bit of work to dismantle and reassemble. Getting a heavy-duty X or Z stand might be a better option if you're looking for a quick and efficient stand to gig with.

[@peterbeadle1]

@@MerriamPianos Thanks for your very prompt and helpful reply!

[@marvingelijn6431]

Considering the price point, I'd like to see a head to head with the Yamaha p515.

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi there! We are planning on doing comparison videos that feature the PXS6000 and will do our best to tackle a head-to-head comparison with the P515. Thanks for the suggestion! :)

[@george0t]

How is the key action and the sound from the speakers compared to the FP-60X?

[@DinoFancellu]

Here is his comparison vs the s5000. The s6000 is much better than the s5000, which is why I bought it kzbin.info/www/bejne/paq9kGVoZbBspM0

[@DinoFancellu]

Keybed questions, tldr; its very very good kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6umf6d5ibabadE

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi George! As Dino has shared below, Stu actually tackled the key action between Casio's Smart Hybrid Hammer Action and Roland's PHA4 action in our FP30X versus PXS5000 comparison. In terms of speaker sound, the FP60X has a more powerful speaker system than the PXS5000, which, in my personal opinion, gives it a slight edge in that category. Thanks and hope this helps! :)

[@DinoFancellu]

@@MerriamPianos But he's asking about the px-s6000, which has a much better speaker system than the px-s5000

[@mauriciopianista]

Do you have the list of tones of Casio pxs6000? Can you tell me if the Casio pxs6000 has: celesta, acordeon, and horn? Thank you very much for the support!!!!

[@MerriamPianos]

I believe the PXS6000's tone list can be found in the user manual, which is available from Casio's website here: support.casio.com/en/manual/manualfile.php?cid=008021006 If I recall correctly, it does in fact have all three of those sounds you've listed. :)

[@mauriciopianista]

@@MerriamPianos Lamentablemente no está

[@mauriciopianista]

@@MerriamPianos unfortunately the list of tones is not in the manual guide :(

[@craigmmiller35]

One challenge I'm finding is making permanent changes to the tones. I'm getting better (thanks in part to this video) about building banks and registrations but what I find is if I back out of the tone after making a change or turn the keyboard on/off it defaults back to the factory settings? I play live and ultimately I want to set up say User Bank 16 with custom organ tones that all I have to do is hit F2 when an Allman Bros. song comes up on the list and have the Tone be preset to the Hammond sound I have dialed in. I don't want to have to go through making all the DSP changes on stage prior to the song kicking off. Is that possible?

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi! Brent here! Yes - it is possible to store performance settings. If you consult the user manual under the "Saving and Recalling Performance Setups (Registration)" section (page 86 in the english version), it provides you with a breakdown of how to save settings. You can also revert back to default settings at anytime by doing a "Factory Reset". Thanks and hope this helps! :)

[@craigmmiller35]

Thanks Stu and will look into that - ideally I would like to set up a Full Draw Bar Organ factory tone in say 16 F1 and then a Full Draw Bar Organ tone with the DSP off in 16 F2. I'll read your recommendation and work on this as I know there is a way to do this in there somewhere - maybe with the knobs? On a separate question and perhaps this is better suited for your video on sustain pedals but I noticed the Casio sustain pedal works on both the piano and organ tones - this is amazingly feature. I have a Yamaha DGX-670 and am looking at soon getting a Yamaha CK 88 (any thoughts on doing one of your comprehensive dives in the Yamaha CK series?) because of its draw bar and organ configurations but will really miss that Casio organ sustain feature. Do you know are there any other digital boards that have an organ sustain or is that something that is unique to Casio? I have an older Hammond XK-2 is it doesn't have it - just an expression pedal.

[@hyperseah]

Nice DP but I am not so sure about the value for money. The AP-710 is $600 cheaper if you include the PX-S6000 stand in the comparison, or $100 cheaper without the PX-S6000 stand. The portability factor has to be a big consideration for me to be forking out that kind of money. I know the AP-710 is old but it is still a Celviano with 6 speakers, 60W, furniture and a nice keyboard.

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks for tuning in and sharing your thoughts! The AP710 is an impressive all-around offering from Casio that presents a very good cost-to-value ratio. As you've pointed out, the PXS6000 is a very different offering that has a very different player/customer in mind. It is an instrument that is designed to provide the best musical experience possible in the most portable format. :)

[@denismichelhache3525]

How are the B3 organ sounds? It’s a deal breaker for me

[@MerriamPianos]

It is a matter of subjectivity of course, but I find the B3-style organ sounds to be quite good on the PX-S6000 and PX-S7000 models. :)

[@jamesa375]

i understand the 7000 ,its a complete superior package,i get the 5000,it offers the Hamburg piano and a superior action to the 3000 for a little more money,but i dont get this one.The only thing it offfers more than the 5000 is the case which can be used with the luxurious stand,if you buy the stand separately you will spend close to the 7000,so whats the point?

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks for the question! While they are quite similar in a number of ways, there are a few important distinctions. Firstly, the PXS6000 gives players the option to purchase the piano without the designer stand and triple pedal system. Furthermore, the PXS7000 includes the following features, which the PXS6000 does not (this was provided by a helpful admin from Casio's Music Forum): • Adds included stand with felt piano cover (available as optional accessory for the PX-S6000) • Adds included fixed triple pedal unit exclusive to the PX-S7000 • Adds 50 more preset tones, including best hits piano category and 2 additional sampled grand pianos. (350 tones on PX-S6000, 400 tones on PX-S7000) • Adds aliquot and open string resonance piano effects • Adds 2 assignable EX buttons. Functions include; Arpeggiator On/Off, Casio Music Space App assignable function, Layer on/off, Split on/off, Arpeggio Hold On/Off, Start/Stop, Sustain On/Off, Registration Recall, Registration Sequence Increase, Reg Seq Decrease • Adds internal flash memory for audio recording, no need for a USB flash drive (PX-S6000 requires a USB flash drive) • Adds half position soft pedalling when using the included fixed pedal unit; On, Half, Off. • Adds Illumination Mode when listening to audio from Bluetooth sources. Touch panel interface will create a light show based on the audio currently playing.

[@Kontrabass66]

THis one has DSP which makes a HUGE difference!!

[@jhilboldt]

can you run sustain and expression pedal at the same time

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi there! Yup - I believe both can be run simultaneously. The included SP3 pedal can be connected to the EXPRESSION/ASSIGNABLE jack, while the separately sold SP34 triple-pedal unit can be connected to the PEDAL UNIT jack.

[@george0t]

Any chance they upgrade their GP series this year? I'm looking into buying a GP-510 but feel like a refresh is due. Hoping they improve the sound/speakers and add Bluetooth functionalities.

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi George! We have not received any notice or announcements from Casio in regard to updates to their GP models. With that said, the GP510 is still a wonderful instrument in its current form. The action in particular is quite rewarding to play! :)

[@FedeRhodes]

Does it include drum tracks and why nobody reviews them?

[@MerriamPianos]

The PXS6000 does not have built-in drum rhythms unfortunately. However, it is a very equipped piano otherwise in terms of features. :)

[@FedeRhodes]

@@MerriamPianos the website says It has 20 drum tracks.not a lot but its something..

[@田中庄一-l8c]

DGX670 vs PXS6000? FPE50 vs PXS6000? PS500 vs PXS6000?

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks for the suggestions! We will do our best to tackle those comparisons! :)

[@antonissk.7004]

Casio CDP s110 or Casio PX - s1100?

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks for the suggestion! We will do our best to tackle that comparison for you. :)

[@antonissk.7004]

@@MerriamPianos Thank you!

[@almur88]

I might be wrong (not likely) but this series feels like a downgrade from PX-360, 560. seems like the only thing they are focused on is portability. and some slight changes. px560 is a like a full blown station compared to these new breeds starting from S1000

[@MerriamPianos]

They certainly are slightly different offerings from Casio. With that said, when you dig into all of the functionality of the new PXS instruments, there is definitely a lot more than meets the eye! Thanks for tuning in!

[@leonmaciocia6578]

Thank you for another great review! I recall in your review of the PXS3000 you said that dynamic range may be a problem for some players of the 3000. Does the 6000 fix this?

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi Leon! Brent from Merriam Music here! While I can't speak on behalf of Stu, I personally find that meaningful improvements have been made with these new Casio PXS offerings in that regard. The modifications to the tone engines and the new Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keyboards (as featured on the PXS6000) definitely helps to render the expressivity and dynamics of a player and performance far better than the previous generation models like the PXS1000 and PXS3000.

[@vrod2144]

RD 88 vs PX-S6000?

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks for the suggestion! We will do our best to tackle that comparison for you. :)

[@pantelispp]

Who is your favourite pianist?

[@MerriamPianos]

That is an excellent question that I would have to field to Stu! Perhaps, this can be a topic for a future video! ;)

[@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12]

Shoutout to Instrumental Covers🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎶

[@MerriamPianos]

Instrumental Covers is a valued member of our community! We are fortunate to have many talented and knowledgeable piano enthusiasts here to communicate and collaborate about all things piano! :)

[@Instrumental-Covers]

Hi! Thanks a lot to you and Merriam Music for the undeserved generous comment! :)

[@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12]

@@Instrumental-Covers you're welcome! BTW have you seen Alimo's video about the Kawai GS100? Interested to know your opinions about the Sound🎹🎶

[@Instrumental-Covers]

@@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12 Hi! Yes, I compared it to the Kawai NV5S played by Stu. Very beautiful sound. The one thing digital pianos don't do well is the note decay. The GS100 soundboard vibrates forever, you hear Ted playing slowly and how each note compounds and build this web of harmonies in the background of the current note. I think that's one of the reasons digital pianos are always shown with jazz pieces or dramatic classical pieces... but rarely or never playing something really soft and SLOW that needs a long note decay... it would show the deficiencies of these digital pianos. The NV5S, for example, does a good job in imitating the attack portion of the note, but I guess the memory allocated to the note decay is limited. You will not notice this shortcoming with jazz pieces that change chords rapidly, as your brain focuses on the complex harmonic progression. Likewise, classical pieces that require fast playing will do fine as well. The problem is when you try to get lyrical and very slow. The resonances are missing. If you listen to Stu playing the NV5 around minute 8:00 in one of his previous videos, where he gets soft and lyrical, you will notice the NV5 does sound very nice, but lacks the body resonances and note decay that the GS100 has when Ted is playing. Of course, we are comparing a 9 foot concert grand with a digital piano.

[@worldline7147]

Has the "Smart Hybrid Hammer Action" keybed action been fixed in the PX-S6000 and PX-S7000 ? See kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnzLl5qOarGKopY

[@MerriamPianos]

Hi there! What issue are you referring to exactly?

[@EdPin_]

Thank you Stu, I couldn't ask for more. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKPPgoh8orKEga8 Rich and bold with a pinch of rascality 😉 This Casio has a lovely piano tone that resolves problems with proper capturing of the real piano, nevertheless, I dream about capturing this piece on a Grand with 3-4 different points of recording. I can't recall any really meticulous piano recording that takes full advantage of the depth and width of the stereo image available in a Hi-Fi setup. They are all at best - acceptable. Anyway, I have tried to merge this piece with lyrics, but it's not the way. In comparison - the original piano part from this song now pale. George Collier creates nice transcriptions, but it's something I can't do kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6bOo32ZjcR3e7c He cranks great numbers on his channel. But you would have to give all. I'm happy just as a listener 😃

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks for taking the time to check out the video and for sharing your kind words! As always, we very much appreciate it. :) Casio's multi-dimensional piano samples are quite wonderful! While they still sound quite good through the onboard speakers, I personally find that they really come to life when being heard through a well-matched pair of headphones. Thanks again and all the best!

[@Jorge.O85]

That playing put me to sleep 🥴🙄

[@MerriamPianos]

Getting sufficient sleep is an important element for a healthy lifestyle.

[@Jorge.O85]

@@MerriamPianos agree with u 😬