Casio LK-220 Personal Lighted Keyboard, 61-Key, with MP3 Connection, USB Port, and 400 Tones

by Casio

Product Features

• New 48-note polyphony AHL sound source
• 400 Tones, 150 Rhythms
• New StepUp lesson system
• Sampling Function, Audio-in Terminal for mp3-Player
• Microphone input

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 43.2 x 8.2 x 18.8 inches ; 27 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 27 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: B001FSJC32
• Item model number: CAS LK220
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,967 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The LK-220 introduces those who are just learning to play the keyboard to the new Step-Up learning system from CASIO. Practice pieces are divided into small sections allowing the student to learn a step at a time. And that's not all; the LK-220 has plenty more to offer, including the new AHL sound source boasting 48 notes of polyphony, 150 rhythms, an extended automatic accompaniment feature with ON-bass chord and a large, easy-to-read display. The sampling function provides hours of fun: recordings from the mic input of up to a second can be played back via the keyboard.

A great beginning keyboard with illuminated keys. Click to enlarge.

Lessons are displayed on the LCD.

Keys illuminate to show you what notes to play in lessons or built-in songs.

Touch-Sensitive Lighted Keyboard
The LK-220 features 61 piano-style keys with 48-note polyphony. The "LK" in LK-220 stands for "Lighted Keyboard." Designed to provide a fun way to learn how to play music, the keys illuminate to show you what notes to play in lessons or built-in songs.

400 Built-In Tones
Find just the right sound with 400 built-in tones, from strings to woodwinds and plenty more.

Ten Reverb Effects
Select from ten different reverb effects to add depth to your performance.

USB Port
For many musicians, the computer has become a music-making center. Connect the LK-220 to a computer using a USB cable and exchange MIDI data between the two devices. Send play data from the keyboard to music software running on your computer, or send MIDI data from your computer to the keyboard for playback.

150 Built-In Rhythms
The LK-220 comes with a wealth of built-in rhythm patterns, from latin to rock. Auto Accompaniment features include Start/Stop, Intro, Normal/Fill-In, Variation/Fill-In, and Synchro/Ending.

Step Up Lessons
To master a song, it is best to break it up into shorter parts (phrases), master the phrases, and then put everything together. The LK-220 features a "Step Up Lesson" feature that helps you to do just that. The built-in songs are pre-divided into phrases to help you master keyboard play. Step Up Lesson takes you through practice of the right hand part, left hand part, and both hand parts for each phrase of a song. Master all of the phrases and you master the song.

Transpose Function
An easy operation instantly changes the key of the keyboard.

Audio Input
Play along with MP3 or CD players or other devices by plugging them into the stereo mini input jack.

Battery or AC Power
Power the LK-220 with six AA-sized batteries or purchase a separate AC adapter to power from your electrical outlets. Built-in 2 x 2W speakers make the keyboard entirely portable.

Built-In Sampling
You can use the Digital Keyboard to sample a sound from a microphone, and then play the sound with keyboard keys. For example, you could sample the bark of your dog and then use the sound in a melody. The sampling feature is a great way to create new sounds that are highly creative.

Note: Samples are not stored permanently. Turning off power will cause any sampled sound data on the keyboard to be deleted.

What's in the Box
LK-220 Keyboard, Music Stand, Song Book, Leaflets (Safety Precautions, Appendix, Warranty), User's Manual

Product Description

The Casio LK-220 61 Key Musical Keyboard allows you to select from 400 tones and 150 versatile rhythms to help add plenty of life to all your keyboard performances. An additional World Music library is now lincluded to further the number of sounds at your fingertips. Also included is a 110 song library, built-in, to play along with or just listen to for enjoyment! The microphone jack and included microphone allow you to plug-in and sing along with the songs that are coming from your keyboard. The LK-220, with illuminated keys, also includes a 3-Step Lesson System that lets you practice at your own pace. As connectivity is always so important in today's music world, the LK-220 features a USB port, General MIDI, and an MP3/iPod Connection. Get plugged in today!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great keyboard for a beginner., January 7, 2009

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william (Arizona) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio LK-220 Personal Lighted Keyboard, 61-Key, with MP3 Connection, USB Port, and 400 Tones (Electronics)

I absolutely love this keyboard. The built-in "song trainer" is quite helpful, teaching you the song one hand at a time and then both hands. While the built-in songs are your typical public-domain fare (e.g. Canon in D, Turkey in the Straw, Ode to Joy, etc.), they are still fun to learn and play. The USB port on the piano also lets me plug the keyboard into my MacBook with a USB cable (not included) and play/record music in GarageBand. Also, I've been shopping around and it's hard to find a beginner's keyboard with touch-sensitive keys at this price.

I take away one star due to the misleading picture. I want to note that while the Amazon image shows a keyboard stand, an AC adapter, and headphones with connector adapter, this model number of the LK220 does not include *any* of those items. Only the keyboard came in the package. Only packages with the model number LK220 PPK and LK220 AD include at least an AC adapter. This meant that I had to run on AA batteries until my AC adapter came in. But I got the keyboard at a great price, even without the AC adapter, so I'm still happy with this keyboard.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 8 year old learning the piano, December 27, 2010

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Make'em Stop - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Casio LK-220 Personal Lighted Keyboard, 61-Key, with MP3 Connection, USB Port, and 400 Tones (Electronics)

My 8 year old wants piano lessons and decided to give her something with a little juice and flexibility. This is a great beginner key board. The whole family loves it.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is really a great deal, all way around., December 29, 2010

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R. Lamberson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio LK-220 Personal Lighted Keyboard, 61-Key, with MP3 Connection, USB Port, and 400 Tones (Electronics)

It's a very simple keyboard, no doubt about it. But on the other hand, it is very easy to learn and navigate your way into actually playing this keyboard. I wouldn't plan on putting it in a studio or on a stage. But, I bought it for my little girl and we both love it. It's a lot of fun and very easy to learn with. Would recommend to any learner or parent for their child. Sounds nice too. The only drawback this keyboard has is that it doesn't come with an AC adapter. But I still give it five stars.