Casio CT-S500 Casiotone Keyboard Black

Effects

The CT-S500 offers a variety of built-in effects—from compressor and phaser to distortion and wah-wah.

For each of the four available effect chains, you have a choice of 100 DSP effects that can also be assigned to controllers for dynamic sound shaping. Additionally, system effects like reverb, chorus, and delay are available. Two independent effect chains can even be applied to two separate sounds. Whether layering two tones or splitting the keyboard, you can still apply separate effect chains to each sound. When using automatic accompaniment, different effects can be applied to the lead (melody) and accompaniment parts.

Connections

The CT-S500 can be easily integrated with other external devices thanks to a variety of connection options.

The line-out jacks allow simple connection to PA systems or other gear for live performances and recording sessions. The built-in speakers can be muted if needed. MIDI-compatible devices can connect via a MIDI USB port, allowing the CT-S500 to function as a MIDI sound source or MIDI controller. The CT-S500 can even be used as a Bluetooth® speaker with your smartphone or tablet. Paired with Casio’s dedicated app, the instrument can be used for practice, muting melody or accompaniment tracks, changing pitch or tempo, or simply playing along.

Sound

The innovative surround sound function creates a particularly spacious impression. With the Volume-Sync EQ feature, you can perfectly adjust the sound independently of volume—ensuring all frequency ranges remain clear even at low volume.

Sampling

The CT-S500 can also sample sounds—for example, from a smart device. Long samples can be used to play melodies. Short samples fit perfectly into a drum set. Long samples can be up to ten seconds, while drum set samples last up to three seconds. Sampled sounds can even be processed with DSP effects—guaranteeing a musical journey of discovery.