🎹Casio LK-S250 Portable Keyboard Unboxing - 61-Key, Lighted Keys, Chordana Play🎹

[@josvei4052]

I'm turned into 60 and I'm getting an immense appetit for learning new things, and I mean anything, so this kind of keyboards looks fascinating as I have no idea if I will keep playing piano or trying the Mount Blank tour in an electric bike... Certainly drinking alcohol, eating fat and rambling at the local bar is not in my retirement plans. Dear Stu I love your reviews and your mastery as piano player, please keep doing this as you are the inspiration for lots of people that are vested into doing fun and productive things with their free time.

[@mrs.stimsonartkids6951]

You look like you are having a blast! Facial expressions in reaction to some of the quirky tones is golden.

[@JohnBarnicle]

Thanks - this was really helpful. Your expression at 11:02 was worth the watch alone!

[@JJLCFC]

Really really impressed by your summary. Not just because I agree with it, but you attempted to speak to everyone and to answer everyone's question without them even answering it. Not only that, but to make the point so succinctly with no floundering or clamoring for words - great work. Keep it up.

[@Khordmaster]

Couldn’t agree more!

[@throughtheturnstiles196]

I've just bought this and it's delivered tomorrow. Looking forward to using it.

[@GregRband]

Great review without writing it off, finding its honest benefits, and showing what it has to offer as first impression, aka non scripted.

[@MerriamPianos]

Thank you kindly! We're glad you appreciated the review. :)

[@GregRband]

@@MerriamPianos i found a slightly used one for a bargain. On its way! Excited to try it and learn some songs as a non player music producer hobbyist! Thank you again for the wonderful review!

[@GregRband]

@@MerriamPianos Got it! Love it! Thank you again!

[@alexthompson6529]

I honestly really enjoyed this video. I really appreciate that there's no snobbery when reviewing keyboards like this. Although I do get a laugh out of the odd face pulling moments from time to time 😂 Also love that the first thing that keyboard experienced out of the box was series of complex jazz chords and scales, I wouldn't have expected any less! Wouldn't have it any other way!

[@MerriamPianos]

😂 - yeah, why not put it through some fun paces off the bat! Thanks Alex, always appreciate the comments. -stu

[@wilhelmpaulm]

I just ordered the non lighted ones CT-S300 as an impulse buy after seeing this vid! Not planning on learning piano seriously just wanna sing along to something, and your review convinced me!

[@diddlybop]

Came for keyboard review, stayed for the sick beats

[@islandtony5009]

Gotta love how Stu makes a product like this sound so good ;) Great review as always!

[@rccasgar]

Not everybody wants to play an acoustic piano in the future. If this is the case, you don't need weighted keys... I would love you could compare 2 or 3 entry level arranger keyboards (not so cheap as this one, but still "entry level" or intermediate): - Casio CT-X5000 (or CT-X3000) - Korg EK-50 - Yamaha PSR-EW410/E463/E373 Thanks.

[@LastDaysIntercessors]

Good point. It's amazing that in this era, people are still exalting weighted keys. It's really an overrated thing.

[@Frank-in-NY]

I bet if I gave you a Rubber Band, a Dixie Cup, and a Popsicle Stick, you could make some terrific sounding music with them! Really enjoy your very common sense reviews, and of course your outstanding playing. Good job all around!

[@jamesivanmarionrosete5191]

I really hope you do a review about the new Casiotone CT-S1

[@markbtw7987]

17:19 I haven't heard a reviewer say this before, and I've watched a lot of reviews of stuff. The most honest review would be made before you know general consensus of something.

[@JoeLinux2000]

These are very good for most all of Bach's Music. Big question: Does it have an option for a sustain pedal? The auto-play feature works out well for elementary school music.

[@SeaDrive300]

The spec sheet on Sweetwater says that it has an input for a sustain pedal.

[@mercysdaddy]

I just bought this. It’s nice, but it can’t light up more than 4 keys at the same time. So not great for learning more advanced songs. Is there something wrong with my unit or is that just the way it is? Could you test that out on your unit?

[@KeepingOnTheWatch]

Gotta say, it looks pretty good for a cheaper priced keyboard. Besides my home digital piano I also have a 61-key Roland so that I can still practice my repertoire, technical requirements etc. when I travel during the week. It was a little pricey but I'm happy. However, this Casio's price is excellent. If it has full-size keys (ie. typical horizontal dimensions across the keys) then this is definitely one to include in your search for an instrument to practice on the go.

[@MerriamPianos]

Great thoughts Watler, and yes - full width keys...I'm not sure on the depth, but it certainly felt 'normal'. Cheers! _Stu

[@Ipadpro-op7br]

Does it work with Synthesia software using iPad / notebook computer, together with Casio keyboard Lighting key is still working?

[@rogershoward1786]

Yes but with a maximum of four lights displayed at once. The additional keys that could be lit but are not, still function appropriately. (Synthesia still waits for you to actuate them, as well as those four that are lit.)

[@dan-nhahuynh6051]

Gotta love Stu

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks Dani! We had some fun with this one, glad you enjoyed it! -stu

[@praveensrivastava6818]

Loved your video and positive comments and how you presented it.. with full energy and key points

[@milchani]

6:27 what is the name of that piece?

[@Prajwal374]

Waiting for someone to reply, I personally liked it alot.

[@haroldsmith9799]

Very honest and interesting Thank you

[@MerriamPianos]

You're very welcome! Thanks so much! :)

[@eddyeffy]

I love this review about this awsome keyboard, the acoustic feel to the sound is nice.

[@MerriamPianos]

We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the review! :)

[@simoneateliepravoce]

thanks, i'll buy one for myself here in Brazil there is also

[@MerriamPianos]

You're very welcome! Enjoy and happy playing! :)

[@aviation590]

My Aunt has Orderd the Casio CT-200 for my friend and my friend also plays me to!

[@jamesivanmarionrosete3039]

Hi Stu!! Very nice and detailed review once again, also I would like to ask if you would also do a review of the newly released Casiotone CT-S1?

[@maswira9698]

I aprciate you, reviewing premium piano and low cost piano.Thank you.

[@MJ.401]

Are there other apps you can use besides chordana or synthesia? Im actually trying to hook up my android cellphone and looking for compatible apps

[@MerriamPianos]

There are a huge number of piano apps available on the App Store, which can be used for a variety of purposes. Chordana is simply Casio's proprietary app. There are many third-party apps to choose from and experiment. :)

[@MJ.401]

Another question is, did they ever fix the Android 13 issue for those apps?

[@jamiarogers1196]

We are looking to get a keyboard/ electric piano for our 2 children 10 and 7 (in this price range) Gauge interest and hoping to have it teach them a few things prior to getting lesons.. what would you recommend . My husband insists that it have light up keys and be instructional. :o/ Also where would you put the sheet music with this thing?..lol

[@andiballantyne32]

My very old Casio has Auto Harmonize. Does this? Also, where do you put the music?

[@jonathanclark6489]

perfect analogy

[@7GFEC]

Can you record the music you create with this？ are there any hip hop sounds ？

[@lankanaresh5034]

Please make a review on "roland go piano"

[@LastDaysIntercessors]

Great review but I find it amazing that in this era, people are still exalting "weighted keys". It's really an overrated thing nowadays.

[@electrolettuce5624]

Action means nothing to me, I can play a full size 9 ft concert grand piano just as effortlessly as I can play a $40 keyboard

[@concrete490]

Just ordered this thinking it would be ok to start learning. Now I may have to cancel my order. 😳

[@jimmyrecede2810]

Why?

[@2right2bwrong49]

I hope you didn't cancel. It plays just like a piano and a piano is all you need to learn. All the fancy features on other boards are good, but think old school and just do it.

[@joseenriquearroyo5379]

1 Question!!.. and the Split??

[@a.pro.crastinator7409]

6:28 okay I'm sampling this

[@renearagon2136]

Sounds sick btw

[@MrRASH-ig3vc]

I have those same scissors and great video.

[@pamelak3800]

Why the knocking sound when the keys are pressed, sometimes, otherwise liked, thank's?

[@ebonyivory149]

Is it possibile disable lighting key? Thanks

[@DeLoGo84]

Yes.

[@angie0329]

Is the casiotone ct s195 touch sensitive?

[@TheHi-T]

With the lighted keys turned off, will battery life last longer when running on AA batteries?

[@charlesworton4020]

Would love to see a review of the Casio Privia PX 560.

[@ronih6704]

Is the clicking sound normal?

[@JJLCFC]

That's because he has a microphone for the close-up, to pick up his voice, so it picks up the key-presses.

[@cyborgclarke]

The keys sound noisy, chucky was this simply your mic pick up or did you find the same?

[@ahaa7750]

Hi, thanks a lot for this video, so helpful. However, I still have some personal questions and advice requests for you. My son is turning 11 this coming Sunday. He's been playing piano for 4 years, in an hour-long collective class every week. He's very soon started to compose, to his level. He's rather prolific, hungry for more. He's asked for his birthday a "synthétiser". Already in itself, it took me days to finally come to the conclusion that it is probably more of a "keyboard" he wants. He wants 61 keys, and is majorly attracted to eighties type synth music. That's what he'd like to play around with. Trying to find the right thing for him is a nightmare. Budget would be about 300€ tops (we are French and live in France). Thanks to you, we've excluded the RockJam which he'd imagined would do the trick. Now we know that, as a non beginner in piano, he'd probably suffer!! That brings me to the safe brands Casio (the model you review here sounds good enough?) and Yamaha, with an equivalent. I haven't found a review of an equivalent from Yamaha. Have you made a video? If not, do you have an idea of an advice of such a product? Do you think this type of keyboard will do the job for him? (Very curious, adventurous, carefree, musically creative and hungry for more). I am the type who prefer to pay a little more, on a rather low budget, and have something that will remain with us longer! If you manage to reply quickly (I'm not just last minute for the birthday, but the more time I've given to this search has led to increasingly more time needed! 😅🥵🤷‍♀), I'll be hugely grateful! 🙏

[@MerriamPianos]

You're very welcome! Thank you so much for tuning in and for your questions! While the LKS250 is a great little piano for the money and certainly serves its purpose as an introductory instrument for beginners to explore a variety of different sounds and features, I believe that your son requires something a little more substantial given how long he has been playing for. Budget permitting, the Roland JUNO DS61 is a fantastic synthesizer! This is a professional calibre instrument that would not only excite and inspire now, but many years down the road. You can always explore the used market too. Finding models that are a generation or two older can help increase the cost-to-value ratio you receive from your purchase. Thanks again! Wishing your son a wonderful birthday! :)

[@ahaa7750]

@@MerriamPianos thanks ever so much! So very useful! Unfortunately, we couldn't find any Roland Juno DS61 close enough to our budget. You probably have more options than we do in the USA. We might start to save money to get one like this in the future. We did a very long search and ended up choosing an already top limit budget one: the Yamaha EZ300. Hopefully, he'll have some fun with it, hopefully above the Casio...? 😨😳🤷‍♀ Thanks again, though, we definitely keep in mind the one you recommended. 🙏

[@a.pro.crastinator7409]

13:20 welcome to Mariokart 64

[@h.o.s.s.sizzle]

Does it record?

[@MerriamPianos]

While the LKS250 does not have onboard recording, you can record MIDI via the USB connection and audio via the headphone output to a DAW or recording system. :)

[@marias3748]

Thankss

[@lyneicehaynes4922]

I got a new piano from best choices products with headset and microphone.

[@MerriamPianos]

That's awesome! Congratulations on your new piano! :)

[@Daraluz]

Chordana Play shows in the title of this vid.. watched till the end.. INCLUDING.. the ads.. LOL.. put saw nothing about attaching keyboard to a smart device to interface with CASIO MUSIC SPACE... I'm needing help attaching my android tablet.. great vid otherwise! thanks

[@MerriamPianos]

Thanks so much for taking the time to tune in! I believe the video title is hitting on the features of the piano itself. With that said, some of Casio's corporate KZbin pages have tutorials on how to connect various apps like this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5jKdqOIoc-YjaM Thanks again and hope this helps! :)

[@2right2bwrong49]

I disagree that it can't be used to learn the piano. It plays just like a piano as a piano does. So that is all that is needed to learn on.

[@MerriamPianos]

There will be certain limitations. For instance, it is only 61 keys. More advanced piano repertoire will require an 88 key range. Furthermore, the lack of a proper weighted key touch will make certain techniques and expressive element difficult to perform. With that said, it is a good introductory starting point. :)

[@2right2bwrong49]

@@MerriamPianos I said, LEARN to PLAY the piano, not use it to MASTER it. It's a very inexpensive way to BEGIN your musical journey on the piano. Meanwhile, save your money for a Steinway grand piano. ;)

[@2right2bwrong49]

@@MerriamPianos Oh by the way, I used your reviews and decided on the Casio LK S250. I just ordered mine and will have it next week. I like the idea that the sound and key response were impressive. As well as the chords played simultaneously, and not rolled like other keyboards. I'm not worried about all that other stuff right now, just a good quality sound and response.

[@KeepingOnTheWatch]

Woo-hoo! - First!!! Now that my wish to be first came true it's not that big of a deal... m'eh... a little anti-climactic.

[@joergkircheisen1112]

LK-S450(LK-S250の後継)でカシオは消費者に還元します、新型コロナによるロックアウトで得た膨大な利益を。ぜひサウンドクオリティを比較してください、1000ドルのキーボードと。"ウェイトトレーニング"はできませんが、私はニュアンスの表現がやりやすいと感じますこのアクションで、PX-S1100の鍵盤と比較して。ミステリアスです。

[@MerriamPianos]

We haven't tackled a review on the LKS450 yet, but it would be interesting to explore the model to see what has changed since its predecessor. Thanks for the insights! We will do our best to cover the model in an upcoming review video. :)

[@98Golem]

Not a piano?

[@MerriamPianos]

For many, a "piano" must consist of 88 keys that are fully-weighted. :)