Casio CTK-591 Full-Size 61 Key Keyboard with Song Memory Recording Feature

by Casio

Product Features

• 61 Full-size keys and 24-note polyphonic
• 246 tones including stereo piano, make you an instant orchestra
• 50 built-in songs that you can sing-along with using microphone input connection
• MIC input and volume control
• MIDI IN/OUT jack and sustain pedal jack

Product Details

Product Manual [4.99mb PDF]

• Item Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 17 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000DH7IT
• Item model number: CTK-591
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #40,050 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

This portable keyboard was designed for both the beginner and the advanced user. The beginner will appreciate the large LCD instructional display that can teach anyone how to play one of over 100 pre-programmed songs in the instrument. There is a built-in scoring system that users can use to track and measure their progress. There is the built-in recording capability for the more advanced user who wants to save their work and then download their composition to their computer using the MIDI interface.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Entry Level Touch Sencitive Keyboard But Beware, July 12, 2004

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"steve19872" (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio CTK-591 Full-Size 61 Key Keyboard with Song Memory Recording Feature (Electronics)

I recently have decided to learn to play the keyboard. As a complete beginner I decided I wouls begin with a keyboard as opposed to a piano to learn, and possibly move up as I gained experience. I must say, after recently purchasing this instrument I am thoroughly pleased.

Upon receiving this, which is the entry level, or lowest priced Casio model to feature btouch sensitive keys, I found there to be to defects in the way that the keyboard functions, and it is free of the low volume problems that are apparant in yamaha's entry level touch sensitive model.

I also learned that, however, the buyer should beware. Not only does this product arrive without an AC power adapter, but it also lacks a sustain pedal, which is essential to anyone who plan to use this keyboard to play at least intermediate music.

The model numbers for the adapter and the sustain pedal are located in the owner's manuel, in case you do decide to purchase this otherwise problem free product. But buyer beware however, that the price listed above is not the final one. Add on approximately, as I know from experience, about 15 dollars for the adapter, and 20 dollars for the "optional" sustain pedal, plus taxes.

Overall, however, besides the additional costs, I have found this product to be of plaesing quality and have no other quibbs about it. The keyboard only possesses 61 keys, however, 27 short of a full 88 key keyboard found on high level digital pianos and acoustic pianos, being 5 octaves plus one key. If 61 keys is not enough, I recommend you look elsewhere.

I may sound like I'm complaining, but I'm not. Some positive features that this keyboard does possess include 100 built in tunes, 50 classical and 50 dubbed "sing along". Examples include Mozart's fantastic "Turkish March", all the way down to "Tne Entertainer", and Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star". In addtion, an easy to use three step lesson system and stereo controls round out this entry level touch sensitive keyboard.

For the beginner, I do recommend this product, but beware the extra fees.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Beware-final price is higher, March 12, 2004

By A Customer

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This review is from: Casio CTK-591 Full-Size 61 Key Keyboard with Song Memory Recording Feature (Electronics)

Beware. The price listed does not include the cost of the AC power adapter. Furthermore, you must take care to make sure you get the correct power adapter, something I am not finding easy at this point. Unless you want to replace the batteries every six hours while you practice, the AC power adapter is essential - as Casio knew when they put this device on the market.
Had it not been for that one issue, I would have been absolutely elated with this product.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Casio CTK-591 Full-Size 61 Key Keyboard, August 1, 2005

By 

Srirama Chandra "Sriramac" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio CTK-591 Full-Size 61 Key Keyboard with Song Memory Recording Feature (Electronics)

Product arrived in good shape. Worked just fine. Price was great. Had to wait a few more days than originally forecast. Good overall experience.