We feel the simplified control layout results in a sleek, uncluttered look, while the range of colours - red, white or black - means you can find a keyboard to fit your personal style.Īt the heart of the Casiotone is the AiX Sound Source. Well, luckily, Casio has brought the Casiotone into the modern-day, with the release of the CT-S1.īuilding on the legacy of the original Casiotone, the CT-S1 is a fully portable keyboard with 61 built-in voices, 61 full-size, touch-sensitive keys and now 64 note polyphony. The original Casiotone was a monumental success, but it hardly holds up to today's standards. In 1980 Casio released a revolutionary beginner keyboard, that for the time, offered state-of-the-art sounds, full-sized keys, and eight-note polyphony - not to mention it was incredibly affordable. Luckily we've put together this handy guide to the best beginner keyboards to help point you in the right direction. Now, with the sheer amount on offer, it can be daunting to know where to start and where to spend your budget.

Of course, to get started, you'll need one of the best keyboards for beginners. As a result, it has never been easier - or cheaper - to start playing. Interest in keyboards has skyrocketed in recent years - not all that surprising considering the amazing content available for aspiring keyboardists and pianists online. We will only suggest a beginner keyboard if we believe it's worth your hard-earned cash. We've spent hours testing each and every keyboard in this guide to ensure they are worthy of their place in our round-up.

Casio weighted keyboard 88 keys