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The Casio WK-200 keyboard is ideal for home/project studio use, open-mic performance, education/classroom applications, or simply for pure musical enjoyment. The WK-200 76 Key Musical Keyboard, with touch response, allows you to select up to 570 tones that include an array of sounds. A large LCD screen graphically shows you fingerings, keyboard keys to be pressed, and notes, making keyboard play more informative and enjoyable than ever before. Want to sound like you are playing in a large concert hall? Consider it done with the on-board Digital Effects which will add another dimension to your playing. This powerful instrument also features an on-board sequencer, for unmatched creative possibilities! You can now record up to 5 songs with 6 tracks each. Computer connectable via USB port, MIDI capable, and MP3/Audio connectivity. The WK-200 also features a new 10 second sampling feature, which will allow you to sample almost anything that you can think of!
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Technical Details
- Recorder for composing and play- Storage of keyboard setups for instant recall when you need them
- One Touch Presets sets up the keyboard to match the currently selected rhythm
- Auto Harmonize adds appropriate harmony notes to your melody automatically
- Arpeggiator simplifies arpeggio play
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By Paula (Illinois)
The keyboard is excellent. Weighted keys. Good sound. So much I can't even list everything. I went thru Casio directly and ordered a power cord. This does not come with it. There should have been a link or something advising this. The power cord was less than $27 including shipping and tax. I read the reviews after the purchase and noticed people had trouble getting the right power cord from Amazon, so I decided to go thru Casio and there was no problem.Casio WK-200 76-Key Personal Keyboard with MP3/Audio Connection and 570 Tones
By Just a reviewer
I think for those who want to grow into intermediate piano level, this is the cheapest 76-key keyboard you can get apart from actually having an acoustic piano or hammer-action 88-key keyboards. I don't recommend 61-key keyboards unless you just want a toy that limits your repertoire.
Key Size:
I guess hammer action on inexpensive 76-key keyboards are apparently out of the question. So I'll turn my attention to the size of the keys themselves. One thing to keep in mind is that the keys on this keyboard are not piano sized. I measured a span of 5 octaves, and they are almost 1/2 inch shorter than the span of 5 octaves on a piano. But then again, neither does the more professional and more expensive 76-key Yamaha NP30 have piano-sized keys. Additionally, the Yamaha YPT-220 is about 1 inch shorter in its 5 octave span than that of a piano, this WK-200 is a little bit better.
Creaking Keys:
The quality of these Casio keys are not as good as those of Yamaha. I went to four separate stores and played around with these keyboards, and both the WK-200 and the WK-500 exhibited this creaking sound. To get an idea of what I mean, just turn off the keyboard and play something silently. Some keys will have a spongy, clicking sound. I checked out some Yamaha keyboards, and they didn't exhibit the same creaking or to the same extent if they did have a little bit, so I think Yamaha really pays attention to this problem. I would imagine some people won't notice, but for those that do, this might start to bother you after a while. For me, it was almost a relief that I didn't just get a defective one and that most of the lower end Casios have this issue, so I plan to keep it around for a while and sell it once I outgrow it.
Bottom line: If you want to get decent at the piano but can't afford something too expensive, this is a good option. But know that the keys are not piano-sized, and it doesn't have any Hammer Action that mimics the feel of pressing down on piano keys. Also, some keys have a creaky sound, so if you just want the cheapest thing to help you become a piano player, I think this will do. If you have a few hundred more dollars, I would look for greener pastures like the Yamaha NP30, Casio CDP-100, Casio Privia PX-120, or Casio Privia PX-130.
By Michael (New York, NY)
I have to laugh at the reviewers who are negatively comparing this piano to a professional grand that was used in a studio recording, or even keyboards that are priced in the $500-$1000 range. Get real!!! This is a 76-key instrument with the richest sound you can find for $200. It's more than adequate for a beginner to learn on (emphasis on "more than"!!) and there's no reason you couldn't use this in a semi-pro (or, for all I know, pro) studio environment. A lot of the tones are very lovely. The display is shockingly good for the price: every note you play gets displayed on the screen, both the key location and in its position on the staff. There are excellent built-in lessons for newcomers, endless tones and rhythms to play with, and an array of ins and outs (headphone, mic, MP3, usb to computer for midi connectivity).
Included in the box are an AC adaptor, music holder AND a pair of sheet music books. If there's one thing Casio knows how to do, it's cater to the consumer. How can they not be losing money on this fantastic product?
By S. Olson (Atlanta, GA)
My kids are using this key board for piano lessons and have been using it for over 6 months. It sounds great and the keys feel like real piano keys. It is everything it claims to be and for the price it has exceeded our expectations.
By Dan Petter (Katy, TX United States)
This keyboard has ALOT of features. In fact, you will probably spend alot of time digging through the instruction manual to figure out how to use them all. Once you learn the confusing button layout, this is an awesome keyboard because it is just so DAMN feature packed. It has three way speakers which is good when you input audio from an electronic drumkit or MP3 player.
I own some high end guitars and a high end Roland drumkit, and this doesn't compare to high end equipment. When playing along to my lesson DVD, there is a MASSIVE difference between this keyboard and the tone of Pete Sears' REAL grand piano. There is simply no comparison, but hey, that is probably a 20,000 dollar Piano.
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