Casio's BEST KEYBOARD EVER? The WK-110

[@asymmetricbeing]

This sounded goooood!!! The video accompanied by the comment section answered all my questions. If everything works out, I'll have this keyboard brought home by the few next days. Thanks!

[@gearfacts]

Yep it's one of my favorite Casios :)

[@asymmetricbeing]

@@gearfacts The Casio befell to another player as I didn't pounce at once seeing the offering. "I'm not going to lose that Yamaha PSR-E443 as well", and I pounced without hesitation this time. According to my brother It sounds beautiful as he was the one who picked it up. I'll say the same when he brings it to me on thursday!

[@levi_gobin]

I have a WK 110 sitting over there in the corner. That keyboard is now 14 years old, and it works perfectly. One of the keys recently stopped working but I can get someone to fix that. Other than that, the keyboard looks pretty much brand new, and it plays brand new as well. I was just four years old when I got that keyboard, and I still play it sometimes. When I got that keyboard I was just in love with all the sounds. Next I got a Yamaha YPG635. although it was 88 keys and the initial piano sound was a bit better, I would still pick my good old WK 110. FYI, the WK 110 has 515 sounds, including 15 drum kits, I believe 100 to 200 rhythms, I don’t know the exact number, and 100 songs each with four different lessons for learning them. Now some stats on my old YPG635, 503 sound, 100 rhythms, 30 demo songs. My WK 110 is so much better.

[@WordOfLife71]

No YPG has ever sounded or will ever sound as good as a WK

[@Mr.Face222]

Saw one of these at a teen center a while back with a broken display.

[@iheartcockatiels]

I have this same keyboard sitting in my room right now, works like it’s brand new, sounds amazing. Got it 10+ years ago after finding it trashed in a dumpster 👍 one of my best friend ngl

[@gearfacts]

Wow, you'd be amazed how many people have messaged me after finding AMAZING things in dumpsters!

[@amabletorres6219]

I really love how you demo keyboards, before I buy this model, I really hoped you had one of these tutorials, and surely, you did. thankyou!

[@gearfacts]

Glad it was helpful!

[@axelbonn1]

Your channel is a living fun. How does the Casio WK-110 compare to the CTK-900? What is the current price for WK-110? For learning beginner and slightly advanced, which would you recommend, if price same? All these videos brilliant and entertaining, my friend. Thank you.

[@gearfacts]

Glad you're enjoying the channel, Axel (pls share on social media - wink!). To answer your question - and it's a good one - the processor is a ZPi for both, but the CTK900 has a DSP to add multi-effects. So arguably its better. The WK110 does have an extra octave of keys though and a much better set of speakers. I think I'd choose the WK110 for those reasons, and also I can get al the extra effects just by plugging in a cheap multi-effects pedal. It really put a smile on my face, and that's ultimately the thing that should guide any music gear purchase :)

[@tylenolpringle2040]

Both of them could use a pitch bend wheel, my early 2000's Radio shack board even has one

[@1683clifton]

mines currently under construction. took all the keys off to clean it cause it had one bad key that was loud. now it has a the beetus.

[@alisonhampshire3081]

Thanks for that I really appreciate your help wit that

[@gearfacts]

No problem :)

[@DavidPhillipCat]

the wk 110 sounds are pretty close to the wk 210 version that I had and then I replaced the wk 210 to the casio ct x700 because the volume knob stopped working on the wk 210

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

The casio wk 200 wk 210 wk 220 wk 225 wk 240 wk 245 lk 270 lk 280 ctk 4000 ctk 4200 Ctk 4400 ctk 5200 all of these casio keyboards sound the same

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

I have the casio wk 220 it sounds no different than the casio wk 210 but the keyboards look different

[@BalaKrishnan-te6vz]

Is wk 220 better than wk 110? Planning to get a used one

[@Kids_Scissors]

I've got one of these bad boys and its my go-to standalone keyboard

[@gearfacts]

Yes!

[@Kids_Scissors]

@@gearfacts though I sometimes wish I could use it as a midi controller because damn that would be the dream. Having a full set of keys to write melodies with TvT

[@gearfacts]

@@Kids_Scissors you could use a midi>usb adapter

[@alonsoadrian109]

I'd like to get a taste of what them speakers sound like playing the same sounds and rhythms that were featured in this video, this keyboard is very impressive kinda want to look and get one now, nice find and review there Gearfacts!!! 👌🏼

[@ababababeebababa]

the distorted guitar 4:22 is cool

[@gearfacts]

Yeah I liked the combined bass and lead in that patch.

[@kimthompson5871]

Sounds great

[@casiowk-110portablekeyboar6]

I love this

[@dea9381]

Your name says you're serious 😄

[@Am71919]

I have wk-200, it's basically the same keyboard as this just with more polyphony

[@gearfacts]

True, also I think they updated a few of the sounds and added the arpeggiator.

[@Am71919]

@@gearfacts thankfully they didn't touch the piano sounds, the piano patches are where these boards shine

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

Gearfacts the casio wk 110 came out around 2007

[@cyberlycans4191]

I purchased mine in 2007 brand new, excited to go out and take lessons. Will I never took lessons and my keyboard has probably 2 hours of actual playing time on it. This made me pull it out today and I'm going to go find lessons ASAP

[@yuhaszvideotime763]

1:59 I thought you were going to play the Westminster Chimes. Also, I actually HAVE this keyboard!

[@gearfacts]

It's a cool board!

[@1683clifton]

@6:20 I see what you did there, taylor dane wants her song back! lol perfect replacement tone

[@gearfacts]

phew that was well spotted! Impressed

[@1683clifton]

it was mostly the tone man. nice job anti beatoing it!

[@1683clifton]

If i get the win, I.will be uploading a series of videos refurbishing this gem. It has been so good to me I can't let it die. Loud keys, dead keys. The lot. Wish me luck.

[@floydcuccia8727]

I have this keyboard and the sustain doesn't work tried 2 new pedals no luck tried puttin foil in in the jack that doesn't work either someone said press function and power at the same time but it doesn't have a function button help

[@gearfacts]

Check if your sustain pedals are stereo or mono (s black stripes or one back stripe on the connector pi). That might make a difference. Or it could jest be a faulty sustain pedal socket. I don't think a factory reset would change anything.

[@1683clifton]

i did fix the one loud key, but now it has a bunch of others in random places. gonna have to order the rubber thingies and some good grafit and try again.😅

[@BrokeTheInterweb]

I used to have this keyboard and sadly lost it in a fire. Would you be willing to upload the first demo song in the song bank? I can’t find a single KZbin vid that includes that song and I miss it lol. Great vid!

[@gearfacts]

Glad you liked the video but bad news I'm afraid! The keyboard has already left the building. Nothing stays at Gearfacts for long...

[@BrokeTheInterweb]

@@gearfacts no worries- thanks anyway!

[@essoft6593]

I know it's been a while since you posted this, but I have this keyboard so I have uploaded the first demo song for you (001 Arianfor). Hope this is the one you meant! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp23nIh9p5uLpqc

[@tachobrenner]

@@gearfacts What do you think differs between this one and the Casio CT 655?

[@paulsonhanel6369]

considering getting this to destress by playing. haven't played since kid but I see there is one for sale on fb

[@gearfacts]

I think it's the right kind of keyboard for de-stressing, yep. It has a mellow character for the most part, and it's easy to operate.

[@paulsonhanel6369]

@@gearfacts great thanks

[@sonictv2373]

It's kinda weird that the international version doesn't have the pitch bender...The Chinese version(CT-799/CT-599 for CTK-810) has the bender and an SD card slot for (mostly) registrations.

[@gearfacts]

Huh I didn't know that :)

[@tonytravert9944]

When was this keyboard released? I can't seem to find that info at the moment. Thanks

[@gearfacts]

About 2006 I think

[@alisonhampshire3081]

Hi I have seen one of these on my local marketplace and they are wanting $250 for it. I am wondering if you know when this model was launched in Australia please. I have just had a casio CTK 3000 of similar size die on me but it was 20 years old so want to make sure I get a considerably younger one this time but want an equally gutsy one like the CTK3000 Would it be a good buy at that price would be intersested on your thoughts please

[@gearfacts]

It’s pretty cld now. As much as I like it, I think $250 is excessive, I’d go to $200 max and that would only be if I was really certain it was the one for me. Reliability shouldn’t be a problem, keyboards will usually work for decades (your ctk3000’s sudden death is very unusual I’m sorry to say!) but with brand new keyboards starting at about $400, I think there are better second hand deals out there. Keep an eye on gumtree and Facebook marketplace :)

[@larisakara8427]

Thanks a lot. Fo start learning better this model or Yamaha 220 . What can u recommended. ?

[@gearfacts]

I would choose the Casio - it has more keys, and the synthesizer tool is fun to use

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

Gearfacts the roland ra 50 is in the same generation as the roland e 20

[@bandungbusdriver5256]

yeah the sound have more character than my wk7600... but i keepin it after 5 years still working

[@gearfacts]

Yeah the 7600 is great too

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

Gearfacts if you look up the roland e 20 on wikipedia it will tell you all about it And it shows you roland e generation keyboard list

[@SanplerVarondaro]

genio que buen video saludos desde Baja California

[@gearfacts]

Thanks so much man, thanks for watching my channel!

[@eddyhaze8239]

just picked one up at the thrift store but sound is very faint , I hope if I hook up a headphone amp all will be good ... nope tried different amps getting to much hiss when turned up

[@gearfacts]

Dang :(

[@jasperjams1068]

Sorry to bother you. I have the same piano and I've been thinking of getting back into playing it. However, I've run into a problem. When I try to play a note I've noticed it doesn't continue to play the note like it does for you in the video. Is there a setting I need to activate or was there a pedal I needed?

[@gearfacts]

It's not bother, I'm happy to answer your question. Yes, it's a pedal that you need. In music stores, sustain pedals (as their called) start at about $15 and they really enhance the playing experience :)

[@DigitalCuration]

Just bought used one and I cannot get any sound to come out. What could be blocking it or what do I need to do? Power does come on but no sound????

[@gearfacts]

Anything stuck in the headphone socket? Like the tip of an old pair of headphones or other metal thing? That would mute the speakers

[@djshfhdgc1679]

How would you rate the keyboard for begginers? Im looking into buying one online and theres this specific one near me

[@gearfacts]

Excellent beginner keyboard, you won't need another one for years :)

[@mikejurek7299]

Does anyone know how to use the Transpose?

[@kenzieprice6745]

Interesting. Are you suggesting this model is in a different hardware series/sound chips than the WK-220 and WK-500? I just assumed it was just a less featured model.

[@gearfacts]

Well I can't be sure, but the quality of the sounds had me wondering.

[@kenzieprice6745]

@@gearfacts I checked and it does in fact have a different sound source and was the only one I saw with it. How cool. I never knew!

[@gearfacts]

@@kenzieprice6745 Ahhh ok! Thanks for confirming (it was just a hunch)

[@kenzieprice6745]

@@gearfacts Very perceptive, sir! But you better be an expert by now though!

[@gearfacts]

@@kenzieprice6745 Yeah I guess I've been around the block a few times :)

[@vito_keys]

The Synthvoice is actually a copy of Fairlight "ARR1" patch

[@gearfacts]

Interesting!

[@vito_keys]

@@gearfacts It was a famous sample from the 1980s, used in numerous songs. Perhaps the most popular song using this sample is "Moments In Love" by The Art of Noise

[@BalaKrishnan-te6vz]

Hi is it worth to get a used one now? I'm planning to learn playing piano..nice video btw

[@gearfacts]

Glad you liked the video and yes, if your needs are fairly simple then I think, as said in the title that this is one of Casio’s nicest keyboards. Getting pretty old now though :/

[@BalaKrishnan-te6vz]

Okay how about wk 220? That should be slightly newer and better?

[@gerko_casillas]

Wonderful video! I got a question, I connect de usb-midi cable on windows 11 but drivers doesn’t recognize it, you know something about it?😊

[@gearfacts]

Hmm not really, all I know is that it's very hard to get smooth comms happening. Sorry I'm not much help!

[@transforminggravity15626]

Wow that’s really cool 🔥🎹🔥💯💯💯💪💪💪✌️😎💯💯💯

[@1683clifton]

@8:01 that makes em fight eh! Great whit north

[@virajjoshi288]

Which do you prefer WK-110 or CTK-1100?

[@gearfacts]

WK models are always superior the CTK in my opinion, and the WK110 is especially nice :)

[@montazownianr1]

More old keyboard + external effects please :)

[@dristiregmi9884]

Hey, can you please tell me how to record and delete the user's song . Thank you

[@gearfacts]

I don't know sorry. Here's how to see the manual though, just Google "Casio WK-110 PDF" and it should appear

[@robotparanoico]

casio ctk-1100 or casio ca-110 WHICH SHOULD I BUY? CUÁL DEBERÍA COMPRAR?

[@manfromearth8526]

Is it a workstation? Can I create a multi track song and save it?

[@gearfacts]

Yep

[@gwellaloge7223]

Hi and what is the price of this piano ? Currently

[@gearfacts]

$US100

[@julia9.3252]

I have a question. Is there any possibility to enhance the reverb cuz it’s next to nonexistent, no matter how high I put it

[@gearfacts]

I haven't got it with me right now so it's hard to give a clear answer, but I do know that there is a Send function (might appear as "SND" in the function menu" and you have to 'send' a percentage of your sound into the reverb effect. So if 'send' is set to a low value (as I think it is, by default) then it'll always sound weak not matter how much you edit the actual reverb effect itself. So look for the option in the menu to send the main voice into the reverb effect, and see if it can be raised. I suspect that's the problem. Classic Casio over-engineering!

[@julia9.3252]

@@gearfacts thank you very much :)

[@gearfacts]

@@julia9.3252 Hope it works

[@julia9.3252]

I have a second question 😅 I can’t find the menu you mean. Do you happen to know what buttons to press to get to this setting?

[@sammuca4410]

Is this keyboard compatible with windows 10?

[@gearfacts]

Only with a USB>MIDI adapter (cheap online)

[@miguelsk1]

Awesome! I recently bought an used one for my son and it sounds great. I am however struggling to connect it to my android using the USB MIDI port with no success. Anyone knows if this is possible? I'd like to use some apps to teach my son (and myself) to play a few songs.

[@obv_t1x90]

Ive been trying to connect it to my computer but it doesnt seem to work

[@ivandafoe5451]

Just read a review on Amazon stating that this keyboard has not been compatible with computers since the advent of Win 7.

[@WallulaChristianChurch]

Does this model have weighted keys?

[@gearfacts]

No, they are just spring-loaded.

[@1683clifton]

looking for replacement key rubber now. 🙄

[@pepinillosazucarados6743]

1:03 pink floyd !!!

[@sebastianlenski6488]

for me wk 7600 is still victorious

[@gearfacts]

Yes I have to concede, the 7600 is wonderful to play and use :)

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Good grief, for 3 watts speakers the sound is nice. And 76 key-range is better than current models. The sound processor is NOT the same as that now in use. The depth and tone are audibly different. Thanks for the heads up. as we say here in the jungle of products.

[@gearfacts]

Yeah the processor is totally different from the current AiX models. No similarity at all. Thanks for watching my video!

[@benjamrock]

Does it have weighted keys?

[@gearfacts]

No. It'd be my favorite keyboard in the world if it did!

[@williamneto1609]

Muito bom review 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@gearfacts]

Thanks WN

[@sylviebedard4648]

What are EP's?

[@gearfacts]

'Electric Piano' sounds

[@xrimuru_slimex1538]

How to loop

[@stefanysoniaguadalajaraalc1910]

ACCORDION SOUND?

[@gearfacts]

It has 2 accordion sounds

[@stefanysoniaguadalajaraalc1910]

OK

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

Gearfacts can you please buy the roland e 20 thats eur 120 and roland e 20 thats eur 100

[@gearfacts]

They're not in Australia sorry

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

@@gearfacts so you can't buy them

[@robertgapatas]

Similar to Casio CT-799

[@stefanysoniaguadalajaraalc1910]

#GEARFACTS ¿THIS IS A PIANO IF 6 OCTAVES REALLY? WHEN WAS RELEASED?

[@gearfacts]

Released just this side of the new millennium, I'd say. Google will have an accurate answer.

[@stefanysoniaguadalajaraalc1910]

#GEARFACTS IT´S A COOL VERY COOL HIS VIDEOS

[@WordupG]

Which do you prefer WK-110 or WK-220? I see both for sale locally at a similar price. Thanks!

[@gearfacts]

I preferred the WK110, it’s loverley:)

[@BalaKrishnan-te6vz]

​@@gearfactswhy is that? I saw both for sale..so is wk110 really better than wk 220? Please advice as I thought wk 220 is newer should have better sound n specs

[@gearfacts]

@@BalaKrishnan-te6vz Sorry, I meant visually I preferred it! I didn't make that clear at all :/ No, the WK220 definitely has superior specifications.

[@batsarecoming3463]

This is the keyboard I’ve had for 13 year

[@gearfacts]

It still keeps up with the new ones!

[@sgriffett541]

me too... I bought mine from a woman who used it everyday since it was new but whose kids got her a proper acoustic; that was 6 years ago. It came with a great stand too, 50 canadian... i'm sure mine doesn't sound this good though, or does it?!... lol i was just about to get the fantom o... now I'm not so sure... i mean the o doesn't even have after touch.... hahha

[@BalaKrishnan-te6vz]

​@@sgriffett541is it really that good? Planning to get one but in my place it's more expensive even for a used one around Usd110

[@Mr.Face222]

WK-110 > WK-220

[@Am71919]

Wk-200>wk-220 and wk-110

[@BalaKrishnan-te6vz]

Why is that? I saw both models for sale... is wk110 really better than wk 220? Is it the sound? Quality ?

[@Am71919]

​@@BalaKrishnan-te6vz The speakers on the 110 are louder but the speakers on the 220 have better clarity

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

Gearfacts can you please buy 2 roland e 20 keyboards i like to see the differents with the 2 roland e 20 keyboards to see if there sound the same

[@gearfacts]

I'd be very lucky to find two of them at a reasonable price.

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

@@gearfacts gearfacts can you buy 2 roland e 20

[@matthewgaines10]

Arguments can be made for the PX-5, PX-560, MZ-X500, and MZ-2000 all being the best.

[@gearfacts]

Well it all comes down to personal preference of course ...I didn't like the ones in that list because their complex operating systems sucked all the fun out of playing them, which is a real Casio problem atm I think

[@zdave6083]

@@gearfacts you're talking about the ctx series, right ? Guess that's a dealbreaker. Too bad ....seems powerful and sounds good.

[@gearfacts]

@@zdave6083 For me it's a deal-breaker, yep.

[@federicosoriano5575]

Tengo uno de ese

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

Gearfacts theres a roland ra 50 on Ebay

[@Simon-ui6db]

Sorry but best wk are the wk3xxx/wk8000 imo. Best ever casio MZ2000 / MZ-x500

[@kenzieprice6745]

How would you compare the MZ-2000 with MZ-X? What exactly makes the new MZ a MZ?

[@PanHoover882]

This keyboard is probably nothing compared to the Privia PX5S

[@gearfacts]

True, the PX5S is in a totally different class :)

[@ilovekeyboards7830]

Gearfacts so you can't buy the roland e 20

[@gearfacts]

I might win the auction, let's see what happens