Casio CTK-3500 61-Key Touch Sensitive Keyboard

Casio CTK-3500 61-key keyboard reviewed here. This is an entry level keyboard from the CTK series with touch sensitive keys. Nice set of features, Step-up Lesson System, USB connectivity, and reasonably priced.[easyazon_link identifier=”B06XWRKN6C” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]See PRICE on Amazon[/easyazon_link]

Casio CTK-3500: Highlights

• Lots of features to learn and to play music
• Step-up Lesson System to learn music
• USB connectivity expands functionality

Casio CTK-3500: Pros & Cons

• Pros: Lots of features but this one has touch sensitive keys (the lower model in this series does not have touch responsive keys)
• Cons: Its an entry-level keyboard

Casio CTK-3500: Review

The Casio CTK-3500 is a beginner keyboard with 61 Touch Sensitive keys. Most teachers want you to learn on a keyboard with touch response keys. This model has those, and its quite affordable too.

New features include Dance Music Mode that lets you create dance music.

Connect your tablet, launch the Chordata Play app and learn how to play your favorite songs using MIDI files.

Features Casio’s Step-up Lesson System to learn to play the keyboard.

There are audio inputs for a MP3 player so that you can play along to your favorite music.

Casio CTK-3500: Demo Video

Competition Check

The Casio CTK-3500 is a more recent version and replaces the popular Casio CTK-3200.

There are a few other keyboards that you may consider.

• Casio CTK-4400: Better sound and features (comes with few pro features).
• Yamaha PSR-E363: If you’re looking for a Yamaha equivalent of this keyboard, this is the one.
• Yamaha PSR-E263: This one doesn’t come with touch-sensitive keys

Casio CTK-3500: Features / Tech Specs

Here are the specs of this product:

• Dance Music Mode w/50 built-in dance music rhythms
• Chordata Play app integration
• 48 note polyphony
• Step-Up Lesson System
• 400 tone, 100 rhythms
• Dimensions: 37.24 x 12.09 x 3.62 in

Overall: Buying Links & Pricing

• [easyazon_link identifier=”B06XWRKN6C” locale=”US” tag=”keytarhq04-20″ cart=”n”]Buy on Amazon[/easyazon_link]
• Buy on zZounds

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