Is Casio CTK-3500 Still Worth Buying Today?

[@debrajdshil]

I have this keyboard since 2017 and it is still going smooth. I'm looking for an upgrade but still, CTK-3500 is close to my heart since it is my first ever keyboard

[@baiano81ful]

hello my friend, thanks for reviewing this keyboard, it was through this video that I decided to buy it. greetings from Brazil.:D

[@JeremySee]

Have fun!

[@ItsMadRiv]

I'm from Suriname I'm going to save up and get this

[@Offsure]

How do you like the keyboard? What's a upgrade to it this year?

[@Doug_Fany]

Yep, I think I will acquire it too, valeu.

[@ParaisoSisters]

I have my Casio CTK 3500 since 2019 and it's still good now coz I'm using it as a midi controller. It's really worth buying!

[@Mika-jx1wt]

Does it have built in sustain please?

[@russell_jacksoniii]

I have had mine since 2019 too

[@emilyaquino6271]

Does this have sustain?

[@uvu1282]

@@emilyaquino6271 yes it does

[@shivkrishgs7651]

no you can connect it

[@shiva.singh.361]

I bought this Keyboard in 2020 during the Lockdown to learn Piano. It is still going strong and I absolutely love this piano. Also, My favourite Piano preset is the Mellow Piano one. It has a beefier sound then the one's shown in this video.

[@tomblaze2]

The mellow piano sounds great for playing in a band setting too - sits nice

[@indore3]

Hi Jeremy. This is Rakesh from India. I have this keyboard and trust me this is one of the best low budget keyboard with Pitch Band, Touch Response, and Sustain feature. Now coming to point how to get best piano sound. Its simple.. Use a DAW Like FL Studio.

[@alancooke2588]

I have just bought a Casio CT3500. Its an attractive looking keyboard. The sound is Low in volume but quite adequate to practice on. Even better a headphone socket. It's all about portability. The piano sounds rather nice. Bought a sustain pedal for it. If you put the reverb on full. Sounds Great. An added bonus is the pitch bend wheel plus being touch sensitive. I Really love it. I like the key action too. For the price it's fabulous.

[@rudy912]

This is the Xiaomi of keyboards 👌🏼

[@AdityaPatil-ig5ug]

Is it long lasting

[@we_will_strengthen_ourselves]

Great review, man. I have this keyboard, and it’s awesome value for money. My main gripe with it is the music stand. Books constantly dropping off the back. Wouldn’t risk an iPad with kids/pets around! Number pad is a bonus.

[@JeremySee]

That wire frame music stand gives me anxiety pangs!

[@baiano81ful]

adapt rubber strips on the sheet music port, you can use tablets on it without problems, using strips of air chambers

[@dinowalt6866]

The superb demonstration, thank you, brilliant all the way

[@ShemaiahFrench]

This is so helpful! I bought my keyboard in 2019 and I am just now learning to use it. I am putting music to my song. Your videos are easy to follow!!!! Thank you so much

[@JeremySee]

I'm happy to help!

[@franciscovillacenteno637]

Hey, Jeremy. I don't know if you're going to read this, but thanks for taking the time to talk about a low-end keyboard. I bought it and it is an excellent product for its price. Your video interested me a lot because as a beginner I find it difficult to know about settings and tools. Good video, new subscriber.

[@JeremySee]

I am happy to help, my friend.

[@pliroforieschronos5262]

Hey Jereme I am buying this keyboard after watching your video I think that your vids are best please continue making vids like this and make a video on akai mpk mini mk2 setup

[@hizunoharuchiwa5675]

I love your channel! I wish you had more subscribers, you absolutely deserve them

[@JeremySee]

Thank you for your kind words buddy.

[@suanhengyeoh8402]

Jeremy! You are the best!! What a review!!

[@MegaWesje]

Hey Jeremy, I'm loving your video's. I Just bought a Casio CDP-S350 after watching your reviews. Still figuring stuff out but loving it.

[@JeremySee]

Have fun!

[@uuusmile2479]

Me too.😉

[@AbirsMelody]

Very nice review.

[@AbhishekBalsara]

Great video Jeremy, very detailed video and lots of information covered.

[@ChristianKoehler77]

In Germany I have seen it as low as 93 €. Of course you should not have high expectations in the piano sound, but for a fully featured entry level arranger there is no competition at that price - both psr-e 363 and ct-s 300 cost twice as much.

[@natkingcharcoal4608]

With the right type of amplification, the piano sample is more than acceptable

[@JustAlex0504]

Hey Jeremy! I've been watching your videos to decide on which piano to buy! I got my piano as a birthday present on may 8th, it was Ct-x3000. Loving your content ever since

[@JeremySee]

Have fun!

[@IsmaelAngelus]

Great review, Jeremy! Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

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[@bryangl1]

Hi Jeremy. While the sounds and accompaniments ranged from just OK to poor, this keyboard packs quite a range of features for it's modest price. A good choice for someone who wants an arranger-type keyboard but on a limited budget. This can provide quite a bit of fun for a beginner, perhaps, until something better can be afforded. [Not suited to beginners whose main aim is to learn to play the piano. For anyone aspiring to become a real musician a small number of quality features is much more important than loads of features but poor in quality. Look for Jeremy's videos for aspiring pianists.]

[@JeremySee]

Wise words from my friend, Bryan. 👌 These very low priced keyboards do help many to dip their toes into getting interested in making music.

[@nicknicknok658]

Thanks for information about this unit..

[@enielobejo6043]

Comparison between Casio CTK-3500 vs. Yamaha PSR E363 PLEASE!🥺

[@amyel1700]

Did you find out which one is better ?

[@adityakapre6375]

which is better?

[@xxtriggerede3517]

@@amyel1700 I think it's the Yamaha

[@miracraft3578]

HELL YES, I WANT TO START LEARNING PIANO AND CAN'T DECIDE ABOUT THOSE OPTIONS. HELP ME

[@lovedefeatsus]

They are not in the same price range but yeah the Yamaha is better

[@ederteper4130]

Speakers don't sound like on video, they are a bit low quality sounding(a bit husky). When you connect headphones or external speakers you can definitely tell the difference. So if you are a first timer, looking for something cheap to learn for piano, may go for it.

[@indraabd9338]

I just found one for €45 second hand… that’s no money for a keyboard in this range.. definitely going to try it!

[@mariagraciaspp]

This is insane 😭 I was about to buy one second hand for 70€ thinking it was a great price already, till I saw this and went to the page again, to see if there was anything cheaper I didn’t see before, and BOOM, same model of keyboard was uploaded in that same app I almost bought from, literally an hour ago, and guess what… EXACTLY, 45€!!! This is faith

[@sherrysharma3977]

Very good video very elaborate and specific .good job

[@FRADASTIO]

That EDM jam slapped

[@iamweirdo1926]

20:19 Is “7 Rings” by Ariana Grande !!

[@leycap7244]

I'm thinking of buying this to learn, its the cheapest that is touch sensitive coming from a reputable brand in our area 🤔

[@leycap7244]

Update: I bought it 😅

[@matiasrivera380]

@@leycap7244 it's good?

[@lazarusflute3825]

Hi Brother, very nice demonstration.

[@graboid116]

Very close to the lk-260 without the lighted keys

[@MichaelDowComposer]

Thanks, Jeremy!

[@kingsleyumoh7064]

I plan buying this CTK 3500 next week

[@arylixons.h6343]

10:08 is "perfect" by ed Shereen man this is so cool!

[@yourfirend7054]

Yep I also noticed 7 rings from adrina

[@eyesontheprize6637]

I bought it in December 2019 and I like it. But now I am looking for an 88-key.

[@palm1570]

My first keyboard was the ctk 3500, its been a year and it still is now

[@Offsure]

Can you make a beat and export it?

[@LingatsuDesignAndDev]

Good review

[@taonahuman7460]

Amazing grace❤️🙏

[@isaaczulu2849]

awesome video

[@pepewherrems1359]

Very nice keyboard, nice tones, beauty at affordable price.

[@missparsley3202]

Thank you Jeremy for this video. I saw an add for a second hand instrument and I thought I am going to search for your advice on this one, because you are a pro and I don't know anything about instruments, but I am interested in learning to play, this is my new project for the New Year. A good resolution I think 😊 I guess this then would be a good choice for a beginner like myself? It would only cost me around 50 Dollars. Should I buy it then? Thank you again for your fine explanations Mr. See and a Happy New Year to you and yours. Best wishes from Belgium.

[@navypti]

Another excellent review Jeremy, thank you, but a little late for me though as I recently upgraded from the CTK 3500 to a CTX 5000.Ha ha. I did love my 3500 though but had to move on...

[@JeremySee]

Great choice!

[@v3xman]

I remember having this Casio model. The sound and speakers are horrible but it's actually usable if plugged to a PA or better sound system.

[@JeremySee]

Yes, the in built speakers is its Achilles heel. Thanks for dropping by buddy.

[@ShellyAnderson0624]

At least it has touch sensitivity and a pitch wheel. The default grand piano is a little better than the older Casio keyboards were. The pad sounds, fantasy, flute, and EP/strings layer aren't too bad. A few of the others sounds are kinda cringey. ;).. yikes ..haha! ... Some of the auto accompaniments were very usable. So glad Casio worked hard and came up with the CT-X models. Big difference. It pays for companies to hire music technology people who think outside of the box. You have to pay them more, but it makes money big-time in the long run (especially if manufacturers keep them affordable). I wasn't crazy about the strings on this but, like, in the CT-X models, the chamber strings.. or wide strings .. most of them on the CT-X .. have a sweeter sound with a natural ebb and flow. So many strings in the low-end models have a synthetic sound .. off and on .. no natural decay. This, still, is an option for a tight budget and you can definitely make music.. especially with the touch sensitivity. I wouldn't buy anything that didn't have that. Thank you Jeremy! So great that people can hear something before they buy it. You have saved people some aggravation and reviewed some keyboards that had some nice surprises.. I liked some of the sounds on the Yamaha PSR-E273 better, but I hope people on a tight budget will spend a little more and get the PSR-E363 for the touch sensitivity.

[@JeremySee]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences Shelly. Hope you are not affected by the escalating protests in the US.

[@OndrejPopp]

I thought it was only me who thought that the LK280 which appears to be of similar design occasionally sounds a bit "metallic", like someone would be hitting some tin cans... My latest idea about that was that the Hall effect is turned down compared to my Yamaha psr 520 that sounds more with an echo sound as soon as you turn it on. So if you manualy ramp up the hall effect on the Casio it does sound a bit better, so I thought that was all there was to it, but now I read this comment... and now I think maybe there is more to this than just a turned down Hall effect...

[@yules2597]

WHICH ONE sounds better CTK 3500 or CTS300? Can't decide which one to buy! PLease heeelp!

[@MiauMichigan]

Sameeee. Which one did you go for and how is it?

[@Mr.Face222]

They both sound the same because they have the same chip.

[@9810593c16]

Jeremy see hell yeah

[@akirubamiru6700]

Hey Jeremy, could you make a video about how to use Chordana Play app in any casiotone ct-s300 or ct-s200?

[@MiauMichigan]

So after watching many of your videos and tutorials, I decided to buy myself a keyboard 🎉 I'm between ctk3500 and cts300. They're very similar. Don't know which one to chooooose 😭

[@ciyradyl_official]

Which one did you choose?

[@enesalptekincanl5706]

I prefer buying this rather than a midi keyboard at this price point. Keys seem okey not perfect, but it has a pitch wheel also audio in and other options. Please correct me if I am wrong

[@JeremySee]

Watch my next videos where I use it as a controller.

[@enesalptekincanl5706]

@@JeremySee I will!

[@tunchap]

_10:10__ very interesting._ 😊

[@gisetorres3245]

ctk 3500 or casio tone ct s 300?

[@aca2983]

I want an inexpensive keyboard to play around with, and another video did a demo of all the cheesy EDM dance rhythms- which is exactly what I want. If there are any recommendations for other models that would be the most fun for dance and pop, at a budget price for a beginner/novice, please reveal!

[@URTH-yb5xh]

Thanks🤩

[@IAmKook_]

1:40 what is that song called?

[@gauravgoel8092]

Hey Jeremy...Do Casio keyboard keys become loose or start making noise within a year...compare to yamaha keyboard keys..

[@ozfeldi]

Does it have a synthesizer sound and does it have guitar 🎸 mode

[@anthonytrivisonnojr]

Its got 36 leads and 39 pads plus a few more in the strings and brass categories. It has guitar sounds

[@boorax_]

What's the difference between the 3400 model? In my country there is a HUGE difference in price...

[@Mr.Face222]

The CTK-3400SK (if that's what you're referring to) has way less features.

[@hcb3636]

Nice to see this already-slim thing has a numeric pad, a large display, and a large, reliable (if not very popular) USB connector... Couldn't they have made the newer CT-S with less compromises and still achieved the great portability? The touch of these Casio low-end keys, somehow, kinda reminds me of nata de coco cubes... Nevertheless, good value for the price.

[@JeremySee]

True. The Casiotone sacrificed quite a bit too much....

[@ashleynova1164]

Hi Jeremy See cam you make review of kurzweil kp110 thank for video

[@emresener08]

I want to use my USB headset with CTK 3500 but its USB A connector is incompatible with USB B port. An audio jack to USB A or USB B to USB A adapter, I don't know which one will work. Do you have any suggestions?

[@imran.shirolkar]

I am confused between Casio CTK-3500 and Yamaha PSR E273, buying for 6 year old. Any suggestions?

[@dajiedmablack]

Which one is better ct 3500 Casio or CX 700

[@New_Zealand_Music]

I love your videos Jeremy thank you. How does this keyboard fair against the new aix chips please? Thank you

[@ParuYoga]

Hey jeremy! Can this keyboard be used as a midi controller?

[@JeremySee]

Look out for my next few videos.

[@enesalptekincanl5706]

Yes you can, it has usb midi out

[@ParuYoga]

Jeremy See wonderful! You have explained it all! Thank you alot!

[@user-vetri-vel]

Hey sorry if this has already been asked, i didnt see it in the comments… but can you please go over how you change the settings? Ie, how would you set it to be a snare drum set? Thanks so much! Great content and piano skills!!!

[@nintendospecial9721]

Looking at the table, just enter the 3-digit numbers within the instrument range to discover more of the codes

[@sonishemant]

I am a beginner... Which should I buy CTS 300 or CTK 3500 for a long time In furure I may use this for some professional projects... Please reply ASAP Thanks

[@ishaofmusic8721]

I already bought this keyboard in 2024.

[@nirmaljohn71]

This keyboard has touch response ?

[@debrisonne]

Hi Jeremy, it nothing has to do with this video but can you help me? Which you think is better? Korg C1 Air or Roland FP-30? I like the console of the C1 but i heard that it has bad touch response, is it true?

[@alyaamani5214]

Hi Jeremy, which is better this or the CTS300? :) I can’t decide hahah

[@aryanwaswani2211]

Is there a giant piano option in it to play ?

[@rojilinlyn1130]

Hello... My church has this keyboard... I have 1 question ... Is there any way to shorten the Strings effect ? Since I really hate that it's never fading Strings ... Since I'm still not smooth enough at using Sustain padel ... I have been curious ... Would love to see any response .

[@ujwwalchukka1391]

Can we take for beginners

[@jerryphangcho773]

Will you please make a lesson sir? If i could learn like you😊

[@arunsiddharthsai6966]

Hlo sir, yamaha psr f51 or casia ctk 3500 or Casio ctk 2550. .. Which would be best for beginners? Best keyboard in this three

[@jacintalopez6333]

Do I get the casiotone ct-s200 or the casio ctk 3500?

[@arthur_camara]

1 year late but better late than never... CT-S200 isn't touch sensitive so I would go for the CTK-3500.

[@eilishvictorino2559]

Hi jeremy. I'm planning in getting a keyboard but not sure what to get as I want to make my own music and also be able to perform live with it.

[@JeremySee]

That's a very broad requirement. $199 to $5,000....

[@eilishvictorino2559]

@@JeremySee Something for under 600 dollars i guess and more of a workstation. I have been playing piano for a while now but I'm not sure if I should get more a beginner keyboard or more advanced

[@ujwwalchukka1391]

Casio ctk 3500 is it good for beginners?

[@vaishalimane2660]

What *FREE* DAW software do you suggest for windows... Plz... And can you also put a video of how to operate it easily... Thank you for your videos... They are great...

[@gauravgaur6474]

Lmms

[@enesalptekincanl5706]

cakewalk by bandlab

[@jrsison9496]

hey jeremy! is this worth to buy when first learning the piano?

[@Alyssa-jo6in]

I want to learn the piano but have zero knowledge on it. Choosing a keyboard that will work for me as a beginner will make or break my interest in playing. After watching your vids, i have decided to get casio ctk3500. But it's all sold out in my country :

[@JeremySee]

Yes, the CTK-3500 is sold out in many countries.

[@cantcatchme8368]

Hi Jereme... Really enjoyed your video.. is this still worth buying in 2021? if not so recommend me some..am a beginner, wanna play it as a hobby..thanks

[@JeremySee]

This is no longer in production.

[@cantcatchme8368]

@@JeremySee ohh..thanks for reply.. whats the similar one I can get now?

[@fuyuu3098]

Can you put your earphones on that piano?

[@JeremySee]

The answer is in my video.

[@bhw_msq]

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[@bobcabatbat658]

Is this still worth buying this year?

[@ManojJohansson]

What should I buy ctk 3500 or ct-s300

[@ozfeldi]

Can you make your own music 🎶?

[@Offsure]

Make your own beat you mean maybe.

[@hansssssed]

Does it have a sustain button?

[@adriancoleman9007]

Hey Jeremy I recommend the WK-6500 or 6600 Casio that what I have

[@djomi1980]

R u using a sustain pedal in this video?

[@mollies13]

It has 2 sustain ways. One option in setting or you can just biy yourselfa real pedal

[@kuldeepkapse166]

Ctk 3500 /cts200? Which buy

[@ICRA95]

should I buy this or the Casio CT-X700?

[@luisgomez5991]

Hi Jeremy! Thanks to your recomendations, I just bought a casio ctk3500 for my grand daugther so she can start learning to play the keyboard (she has 6 years)...Thank you again! I have a question for an expert like you: beside the Yamaha's EL series, which other keyboards have the registration sequence program? That feature allows you to embed the registration changes into the main timeline of the song doing the registration changes automatically for me (once the preprogrammed compass-bar has arrived), instead of me kicking the foot pedal whenever I want to change to the next registration). Your answer will direct me to buy my next Yamaha keyboard (I have a PSR S700 now). Thank you in avance!

[@JeremySee]

Unfortunately, the registration sequence program is only available on Electones from the HS series onwards. The programmed registration sequence are actually recorded in a proprietary Yamaha MIDI event with the MDR player and later on onto USB sticks. There is no Yamaha keyboard that can do that currently.

[@luisgomez5991]

@@JeremySee I apreciate your kindly time and response Jeremy! Seems like I better go with the pedal for a while

[@zzorowano]

Is it weighted key?

[@ifanchristianto]

hi jeremy, greeting from Indonesia. Please answer this, I just want to start learning piano, wich one Casio worth to buy CT-K7200 or CT-X800?

[@cj-tl5eq]

Does it comes with 3.5mm port to connect your headset or speaker???

[@caloymusiccover6662]

Hello jeremy.. can i ask.. which is better.. casio ctk 3500 or yamaha psr 303? Plan to buy keyboard.. thank you very much for your answer..

[@christianpauloduenas8447]

Is this touch sensitive?

[@felipelara8190]

Yes it is

[@Butter1532]

I want this keyboard but I can’t find it anywhere. There all discontinued 😅

[@ana-me2sk]

In Brazil it costs 200 dollars or more

[@jjacamo]

Hi is this Casio model de most similar to the psr e363 from Yamaha? Or maybe another?