 "Power supply quality questionable" | 2009-11-04 |
| - Reviewed By callmemoby |
Previous user has valid point.
Got package and plugged in power supply: No power.
Looked closely and this thing looks like its the kind of crap being peddled at flea markets.
Called AMS and they were nice enough to send me another which worked.
AMS is recommended. This POS power supply is not.
Lastly: Keyboard is an excellent product with the only issue of internal speakers not being loud enough (for me).
Best keyboard for the money. |
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 "Disappointed - bait & switch on the power supply" | 2009-10-31 |
| - Reviewed By vicky_h |
The keyboard arrived and appears to work. However, it does NOT come with a Yamaha power supply as noted. It came with a World Tour power supply, which the Amazon customer service reps claimed is the same as Yamaha. What a crock. So, be warned, if you order this product, you will receive a brand X power supply, NOT the Yamaha power supply they advertise.
Otherwise, looks really cool, and I'm looking forward to reacquainting myself with the piano (took lessons as a child) through this keyboard. |
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 "No complaints - a very good one to start out with." | 2009-09-08 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3J14P0TR4RRD2 |
For a complete beginner like me, this package (keyboard + stand + headphones + AC adapter) has been ideal. An experienced friend recommended that I opt for a touch-sensitive keyboard, and it has indeed been the right way to go. You could surely learn on a lesser keyboard that doesn't have the touch response, but it wouldn't sound very good, and you'd want to upgrade pretty quickly.
It has quite a number of alternative tones, which I seldom use other than when just goofing around, and a large number of rhythm tracks and some other digital effects that I've not needed either, but they're on there & they work.
I've also not experimented with the USB, MP3 or MIDI I/O functions, as mine didn't seem to come with any connectors for those. The irony is, I would think people who need that stuff would probably also get a fancier keyboard, but who knows...
This keyboard does have some built in "instruction" functions that are kind of fun and have a very patient way of helping you along, but they are more geared toward the total newbie, in that they help you familiarize yourself with using all fingers on your hands and playing in time with accompaniment. An interesting feature is, when you get stuck in a song, the accompaniment will stop and wait on you, and a voice will speak the number of the finger you should be using ("One" = thumb, etc). Once you hit the right key, the song will move on with you. It doesn't do much for helping you to actually read music in my opinion, but that would be a lot to ask. The digital readout during the lesson will show you the proper key(s) to press on a key diagram, which finger(s) to use on a hand diagram, and does in fact have the note(s) shown on a staff, but the staff is teeny tiny and not very useful for learning to translate a note to a piano key. You'll want to seek that level of instruction elsewhere.
It would have been even better to have a package that also included the sustain pedal, but that omission hasn't at all been a problem at this early stage. Those are for sale individually if you want one.
I highly recommend this as a starter keyboard. I would not rely on it as your sole instruction resource. At the very least, get a "for dummies" book or something to get yourself started reading music. |
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| "Excellent" | 2009-07-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A353AKS5948JF9 |
| Keyboard is a really great one for beginner...Arrived on time...Packaging could have been better....but no complaints...working perfectly...Happy with this keyboard |
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| "Best Quality for the Price" | 2009-06-26 |
| - Reviewed By User: A22D9YIP0PG1RH |
I really don't think I could have found a better keyboard at the price of the Casio CTK3000. After much research, I decided on this keyboard because of the number of keys and the fact that it came with a stowaway stand, headphones and charger. For me, an adult who is just learning piano, it was essential for me to have headphones so I wasn't disturbing everyone in the house. The keyboard is really easy to use. I didn't even read any of the instructions. I just plugged it in and started practicing.
The stand is a little difficult to adjust and it doesn't attach as securely to the stand as I would like it to, but it's not unstable or anything. The keyboard sort of just sits on top of the stand. This is not a problem for an adult, but if you're looking at getting this keyboard for a child, then you may want to take that into account. This keyboard also works great on a regular table, as long as you have one that is at an appropriate height for practicing. I use the keyboard on the tabletop more than I use it on the stand, but I'm glad I have the stand for those times that I do need to use it.
The keyboard also comes with a little bar that you insert into the back of the keyboard to hold your sheet music or lesson book. There is a groove at the top center of the keyboard to prevent the sheet music/book from slipping. I found that the other reviews I read and the product description didn't note that the keyboard does have a space to hold music. Of course that may be something that is just standard on keyboards, but, as a piano novice, I was not aware of this.
Bottom line, I think this keyboard is excellent quality for the price and will last a beginner quite a while. |
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| "Good price, good quality." | 2009-06-14 |
| - Reviewed By User: A12U6NV2FBRC3D |
| The price for the bundle was quite reasonable, especially for the items delivered. They were all delivered on time, and in great shape, and I have been very happy with the order thus far. Worthwhile investment. |
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