Casio PX770 Digital Piano Review / Demo

[@at8700]

Great review mate, I'm quite the experienced pianist but know nothing about digital pianos and had to get one for my younger siblings. I came back to say that your review was what urged me to get the PX-770 (about a month ago) and I hadn't regretted it one bit, everything about this review is spot on.

[@PedalScience]

I was originally cold-footed about making a video at all as I am not a keys player by any means so I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the feedback.

[@jamus1217]

I used to own a PX-735. I miss it. I'd be totally keen to have one of these!

[@wyndlpoons76]

Great review!

[@Thanatos835]

Good review mate, appreciate it.

[@juancarlosibanez8877]

Hi great review! I'm a beginner player and want to buy my first digital piano. I've heard some newer privia (pxs1000)pianos had problems with the weight of the black keys. Do you think the black keys in the px770 feel lighter than the white ones? Also what do you think about the sustain pedal? Does it feels short in duration or it feels fine? thanks

[@PedalScience]

all were fine for me but its pretty subjective. Did you end up getting a privia?

[@eliferre2501]

thanks for this review

[@PedalScience]

Thanks for watching!

[@sebbicle1181]

Hello, my mother is planning to get this piano for my younger brother but we can’t find it anywhere for $1000 only $1300. We live in Sydney so if you could tell us where you got it from that would be a great help. Also what do you think about the Casio privia 870. I liked your review as it practically showed some of the features of the piano.

[@PedalScience]

Thanks for your comment. I got it from JB Hifi. I don't have any experience with the 870 sorry.

[@sebbicle1181]

@@PedalScience Thank you so much.

[@kei-ic]

Great review! Are you using px-770 as a midi-keyboard? If so, are you connecting it to your MacBook using “usb-b to usb-a connector”?

[@PedalScience]

Yes exactly - although you may need a USB C to A adapter for newer macbooks

[@kei-ic]

@@PedalScience Thank you for reply! Since there are quite a few casio’s official explanations, I was not sure what kind of connector should I use.

[@jpatrick34]

Did you check Chordana app? You can tweek every sounds and features in that piano.

[@nouralhassan7677]

Hey! I'm currently a grade 1 player and wanted to upgrade my keyboard and buy a digital piano. And I wanted it to stay with me for a few years because I can't afford to change it with another one when I advance more. Will this piano also suite intermediate and advanced players? I love your review btw! Thank you in advance!! 😊

[@PedalScience]

nour alhassan hi, thanks for your comment - I see no reason why this won't suit intermediate and advanced players. The action on it is very good and the keys are built to last, and it sounds great. The law of diminishing returns comes into play quite quickly once you go beyond this price bracket; ie you could spend twice as much just for more sounds and slightly better speakers but the same action and materials.

[@guitarmaster2112]

Hello, i also play guitar, and i'm thinking of buying a digital piano from pearl river to improve my concentration, so i was wondering if it's a good idea.

[@Monetyaa]

Hey loved the review. Does the piano also work as a midi controller on your mac when assigned on DAW?

[@PedalScience]

it does indeed

[@odealianaffairs9001]

Nice review ! Ive finally decided to get a digital piano mainly for the same reasons. 1. to learn the piano and 2. to use it as a midi controller for Kontakt Libraries and other synths. While this seems like a great keyboard would you happen to know how it fares against the Korg B2SP? i just cant make the choice. Also does the included pedal support half pedaling? Thanks in advance!

[@PedalScience]

The triple pedal with the PX770 supports half pedaling, pretty sure the regular Korg B2 included pedal is just an on/off but looks like the SP would be a proper set of three. The PX770 is much better in terms of keybed / action though, IMO.

[@odealianaffairs9001]

@@PedalScience Alright thanks for the reply. I think i will go with the 770 then.

[@curtisharris4163]

Awesome review man, thinking about pulling the trigger, but I was wondering one thing. I know it works as a midi controller, but can you also use it as an audio interface so that the midi sounds come from the pianos speakers like the korg b2? Kind of a deal breaker for me!

[@PedalScience]

Possibly but i don't think so.

[@TheBadcop]

I'm just a beginner who's just learning about equipment. You mention you have sound apps that produce better sounds than the onboard ones? So when you interface your piano with the app and play those external sounds, where does the sound come out of?

[@PedalScience]

'Sound apps' are often referred to as 'VST's or 'virtual instruments' such as Pianoteq or Kontakt; which you would normally use within a DAW (recording software). The piano controls these and the sound comes from your computer speakers / headphones.

[@Uri2097]

Hi! I'm planning on getting this piano tomorrow but I'm still considering the PX-S1000 because of portability. There's no way this one can be taken out from there, right? For transporting purposes and and such.

[@PedalScience]

Uriel Chavira Tapia I wouldn't say it's portable but the main keyboard part can be removed from the wooden bench quite easily.

[@Uri2097]

@@PedalScience I can live with that. Thank you!

[@nouralhassan7677]

@Uriel Me too I am confused whether to get this piano or the PX-S1000, because the PX-S1000 seems better because it has bluetooth connectivity and it can be moved from place to place easily . Have you tried both , which one do you think is better?

[@PedalScience]

nour alhassan not sure if you were asking me but just wondering what do you plan on using the Bluetooth for? In any case, I would answer that if you are looking to play gigs (outside of home) then the s1000 is worth it but otherwise the 770 is a better buy in my opinion.

[@nouralhassan7677]

@@PedalScience I'm just going to use it to learn piano and it's going to be in home only. Thank you for replying 😊

[@yogiadvani8795]

Have you installed external speakers? Because I got a privia 770, it sounds very low on grand piano settings.

[@PedalScience]

No just the built in ones here.

[@paulofernando7858]

Is your volume on max?

[@danielnadar75]

Hey I am a bit confused between this and the FP-10 what do you think of the FP-10 you tried both in the stores right? I had the FP-10 for a week so I know how it’s action feels but have no clue about the casio. I am getting FP-10 without a stand for the just $70-80 cheaper should I buy that or do you suggest this one? Also know that I am a beginner and all I care about is a good piano feel and sound nothing else matters

[@PedalScience]

You can't go wrong with FP-10 in my opinion. The PX-770 is more like a piece of furniture though

[@danielnadar75]

@@PedalScience Thanks mate. Reorder my FP-10 after playing the casio. I can never go back to any action below the PHA-4 or RH3.

[@sakefchowdhury9668]

Have you tried using this piano with the garritan cfx plugin ? If so, did you face any velocity issues with it ? i.e Not getting proper midi output . Looking forward for your reply :)

[@PedalScience]

not that plugin but didn't have any velocity issues with other piano plugins I tried

[@sakefchowdhury9668]

@@PedalScience oh ok. Thing is I have been researching alot on this particular issue as I faced this problem alot. From my knowledge, I got to know that a keybed needs a triple sensor to generate proper midi output and the PX770 certainly has that but my question is, is a triple sensor all that is required for getting proper midi output ? If so then why would a person buy a high end piano i.e kawai VPC1 when they can get the same result with a Casio px770. If you could shed some light on this, it would be very greatful :)

[@HagerVids]

thanks for the video. do you know how to transfer recorded midi to pc. im using windows 10 and plugged in but cannot access any files to transfer. i can however use as a midi controller. any thoughts? thank you

[@PedalScience]

Sorry I am not sure!

[@alexandervalero2264]

Hi, first comment here. You said something about the audio output, that i didn't understand quiet well, about stereo and mono output...I'm looking for a digital piano, like this model, to learn well to play piano, and also to connect it to Logic Pro, and use some piano libraries, if i connect it to a daw, it's mono signal or stereo? it's that what you meant? Thanks in advance, and hey, nice review btw!!

[@PedalScience]

You would use a USB cable to connect it to Logic Pro, and the piano library / plugin (ie Kontakt / Pianoteq etc) would have stereo audio, because you would be using the piano to send MIDI information to the computer (ie which note + velocity). The output I was referring to being mono is the onboard headphone / PA outputs on the piano, which is a pair of standard 1/4" jacks that carry the exact same audio signal regardless of which one you use.

[@alexandervalero2264]

@@PedalScience Ok thanks so much mate, regards from Spain! Stay safe!

[@ish9506]

@@PedalScience where do you find the headphone outputs? That would really help me as I am currently trying to find out how to audio record the piano instead of midi

[@juanpablochalup8374]

I've noticed as you that the outputs are mono. Any ideas how to use external speakers but in stereo?

[@PedalScience]

Maybe via the headphone output but I cannot recall if it is stereo

[@zezmusic9115]

WHAT A GREAT REVIEW, COULD YOU PLEASE HELP ME? I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONNECT THE PRIVIA PX 770 TO A PC AND USE IT AS A MIDI CONTROLLER AND I HAVE NOT SUCCESSFUL. IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME AND I DON'T GET AN RESPONSE OR HELP FROM ANYWHERE. GREETINGS FROM PERU

[@PedalScience]

Did you figure it out? It should be almost plug and play but you will need to go through all of your audio / MIDI settings on your PC to check it's communicating correctly.

[@zyh6566]

Do you recommend this 770 over celviano 260?

[@PedalScience]

They are very similar. Higher voice count / polyphony on the Celviano so sounds might be a bit more detailed. Its also 5kg lighter but cant go wrong either way.

[@zyh6566]

@@PedalScience thank you

[@mariac5432]

Is he a small digital piano? Do you know the dimensions? I’ve found some but I’m not sure about it! Thank you

[@PedalScience]

It's mid sized. About 40 kg, full sized keys etc but not as bulky as other models.

[@douglascohen9617]

Hello, thank you for your helpful tutorial. Please explain how I can find the usb port plug in (exact location on the PX 770). I have been searching all over but can't seem to find it. I obviously need it to plug into my mac. Thank you!

[@PedalScience]

Underneath near the power input. Did you find it?

[@potassiumc]

Can you please tell me if I can play this piano with headphones? What would someone not hear? If I study and there are a lot of people around, what would only I hear

[@PedalScience]

Yes you can mute the speakers and practice in headphones to not disturb anyone

[@wjrtwjrt7011]

Hey! How can I put my record on usb/pc or phone? Thank you

[@PedalScience]

Sorry what do you mean?

[@mv2rzst874]

Hi, what about the volume? It has 8W speakers, and it seems a rather low power. Does this Casio has a really good volume/sound for a large living room? Thank you for your response.

[@PedalScience]

In my opinion yes; they do the job but all digital pianos with onboard speakers would sound better / louder through external monitors.

[@mv2rzst874]

@@PedalScience Thanks!

[@darwinwatterson1732]

Bro, how are u recording the sound of the piano?

[@PedalScience]

You need an audio interface

[@darwinwatterson1732]

@@PedalScience which one are u using?

[@mrmaramind]

Tina’s funny. I am a keyboardist trying to learn the guitar.