Casio CT-X700 61-Key Portable Keyboard, (includes Keyboard, foot pedal and stand) (priced separately on Amazon, would be $270! only $125 just in time for Christmas!
The Casio CT-X700 is a 61-key portable arranger keyboard designed for musicians of all skill levels, featuring full-size touch-responsive keys with three sensitivity settings (light, normal, heavy) and an off option.
It weighs 9.5 pounds and has dimensions of 37.3 inches in width, 13.8 inches in depth, and 4.3 inches in height, making it compact and lightweight for easy portability.
The keyboard is powered by Casio's AiX Sound Source technology, which delivers high-quality, lifelike instrument sounds, including grand pianos, electric pianos, brass, strings, and more, providing a rich audio experience that rivals much more expensive instruments.
It offers 600 tones, including 42 world tones, and 195 rhythms, with 45 new or redesigned styles and 100 arpeggiator types.
The CT-X700 includes a 6-track MIDI recorder capable of storing up to 40,000 notes per song, a built-in lesson system with step-up learning features, and 160 built-in songs, including 100 preloaded songs and 60 additional ones.
The keyboard features a backlit LCD display (4.3 inches x 1.5 inches) for clear navigation and a numeric keypad for easy access to functions.
Connectivity options include a class-compliant USB-MIDI port for seamless connection to Mac, PC, Android, and iOS devices without requiring drivers
, a 1/4-inch headphone output, a 1/8-inch audio input with center channel cancel for removing vocals from recordings, and a 1/4-inch pedal input for sustain or other functions.
It also includes a built-in smartphone shelf and a tablet-ready music rest for convenient use with digital devices.
The CT-X700 can be powered via a 9.5V DC AC adapter (included) or six AA batteries (sold separately), enhancing its versatility for on-the-go use.
The keyboard features 40 built-in effects, including 20 types of reverb, 10 types of chorus, and Master EQ settings, allowing for extensive sound customization.
It includes a registration function that allows users to save up to 32 different setups (4 sets × 8 banks), enabling quick switching between complex configurations.
The built-in speakers are 4.7 inches in size, with 2.5 watts per side, and the amplifier delivers a total of 5 watts.
The CT-X700 is available in black and is sold both as a standalone unit and in various bundles that may include a stand, bench, sustain pedal, power adapter, instructional materials, and a polishing cloth.
The current retail price for the standalone model is $239.99, though some retailers offer it at lower prices, such as $199.99.