Casio SA-76 44 Key Mini Keyboard, Orange

by Casio

Product Features

• 44 mini keys
• 100 tones, 50 rhythms and 10 integrated songs provide variety
• LSI sound source and 8-note polyphony ensure good sound quality
• LC display helps with selecting different music options
• Includes a striking change-over switch making it easy to switch between piano and organ modes

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.8 x 25.2 inches ; 3.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B003VX1GI8
• Item model number: SA76
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #2 in Musical Instruments > Keyboards > Electronic Keyboards > Portable Keyboards

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The 44 key Casio SA-76 offers children the essentials for playing those first tunes. 100 tones, 50 rhythms and 10 integrated songs provide variety. The LSI sound source and the 8-note polyphony ensure good sound quality. The LC display helps with selecting different music options. The SA-76 also includes a striking change-over switch making it easy to switch between piano and organ modes.

The 44-key SA-76 offer’s all the essentials for playing those first tunes. 100 tones, 50 rhythms and 10 integrated songs provide variety - the LSI sound source and the 8-note polyphony ensure good sound quality. The LC display helps with selecting and calling up the different music options. The SA-76 includes a striking change-over switch making it easy to switch between the piano and organ modes. The SA-76 is orange & black and adds a creative mix to a child’s bedroom.

• 100 Tones: An extensive repertoire of 100 tones is available in excellent quality.
• 50 Rhythms: 50 rhythms ranging from waltz through to salsa offer a varied range spanning throughout the world of music.
• Piano/Organ Setting Button: Your favourite tune at the touch of a button: The piano/organ setting button enables you to choose between the sound of a piano and an organ. Simply press the button to switch between the two sounds.
• 10 Practice Tunes: Something to suit every taste: 10 practice tunes offer the opportunity of learning a diverse range of styles.
• LC Display: Retain an overview: The LC display provides you with easy access to the instrument’s functions.
• Five Drum Pads: Find the right rhythm for the beat: The drum pads provide the perfect introduction to the world of the digital drum kit. Five buttons, each with an individual drum or percussion sound making it easy to play along to the rhythm or create a solo with your fingertips.
• Melody Cut Rehearsal System: Melody Cut provides effective training for the right hand. There are 10 rehearsal songs waiting to be practised.

Product Description

Perfect for the beginner, the SA76 utilizes an easy-to-read LCD display that shows useful data including tone, rhythm, song number, metronome, tempo and the note being played. The intuitive design makes it easy to switch between Piano and Organ sounds with the press of a button. The 44 mini keys and 5 percussion pads allow younger hands to play comfortably while getting the most out of their introduction into keyboard playing. Casio SA76 Features 44 mini-sized keys and 5 percussion pads 100 sounds and 50 rhythm patterns Simple tone selection with PIANO, ORGAN tone button Easy-to-read LCD display Melody on/off lesson function Built-in grip for easy portability 10 Song Bank tunes with Melody on/off Powered by 6AA batteries or Power Supply (neither included) Includes Score Book Lesson Function A collection of functions provides more productive practice sessions. Part Cut mutes the left or right-hand part, and Melody On/Off mutes the melody part for play along with the accompaniment. Phrase Repeat repeats a particular phrase. 3-Step Lesson provides step-by-step guidance. Step Up Lesson for phrase-by-phrase practice of songs, guides you along the way to music proficiency. Step Up Lesson allows the player to practice songs phrase-by-phrase,with play advancing only after you masterthe current phrase. Phrase-by-phrase practice makes the task of learning a new song less daunting. With a Key Lighting Keyboard, keys light to guide you along the way, which makes mastering a song even easier!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

78 of 78 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cool little keyboard!, October 12, 2010

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L. Spain (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio SA-76 44 Key Mini Keyboard, Orange (Electronics)

This keyboard fits into my slightly larger backpack. Its portability allows me to carry it around and work out melodic and harmonic ideas for the songs I write when I'm away from home. The eight-note polyphony is really helpful for chording.

A problematic issue exists with the Casio SA-75 power adaptor that is advertised as an optional accessory on the Amazon page that features the keyboard. The adaptor isn't compatible because the jack-end doesn't fit into the 9.5 volt terminal on the back of the keyboard. The manual claims the six batteries required to operate the keyboard will last for about six hours, though.

I contacted the seller of the SA-75 adaptor and they told me that the correct adaptor for the SA-76 keyboard won't be available until December 2010.

The tones are clear and reasonably distinctive, perhaps slightly less so in the brass. The rhythm patterns cover all the basics, and there's more than enough volume control to play with. All in all, after two weeks of using it, I would say that this is a cool little keyboard!

67 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Buy The Right Adapter, December 29, 2010

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Heath G. Gerlock "zeloeistotheo" (Kansas City, MO, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Casio SA-76 44 Key Mini Keyboard, Orange (Electronics)

The other reviews do a good job covering the size, sound, and features... so I'm skipping those. The overall package is reasonable for the price. The only draw back to this little keyboard is the missing power adapter. It wouldn't be so bad if the description or technical specs provided clear documentation to assist in locating an adapter that would work. Since this information is lacking, I've taken the liberty to do a little research and provide some direction.

The hard part identifying a suitable adapter is decoding the adapter specs. While the voltage and amperage are usually easy to decipher, the jack size is almost always a convoluted mess to discern. Companies may or may not employ standard jacks based on voltage. In this case everyone is fortunate Casio employs a standard "L" receiver jack. For more info on jack sizes use RadioShack's Adaptaplug conversion matrix: [...].

Knowing the voltage and jack type makes finding a suitable power adapter easy. The Casio AD-A95100L adapter works perfectly with this keyboard. You can buy one here: [...]. If you're a fact finder and want to understand the specs a bit better, just break down the adapter's name like so: AD = Adapter; A = America (the electrical wall socket type); 95 = 9.5V (direct current output voltage); 100 = 100V (alternating current input voltage); L = standard "L" jack size (outside diameter: 5.0mm; inside diameter: 2.5mm). The electrical specs are plainly printed on the adapter: Input: AC 100V 50/60Hz 280mA; Output: DC 9.5V 0.9A. So, you can see how the name and the specs align. Nevermind it being designed for a label printer, it will work with this keyboard. :-)

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love my Casio, November 3, 2010

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Edward Cullen "EC" (New York City,New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio SA-76 44 Key Mini Keyboard, Orange (Electronics)

This little keyboard is great, it's compact so I can take it anywhere I want. The sound (to me anyway) is good, very responsive when each key is press. Their are many features as well such as 10 Song Bank,50 Patterns,100 tones,tempo, and great volume control. It even has a small LCD so you can see the notes your hitting. The keyboard does not come with batteries or a AC Adapter,(I brought this in my JR Music store in NY and they told me next month or maybe in the distant future you will be able to purchase one for it. It takes 6 batteries I don't care for an adapter because I use rechargeable batteries and don't want to be stuck in one place when playing. I'm new to pianos and this will be a very good beginner one for me or even kids might love it as well, but an adult can use it if they don't want to carry a big heavy one with them everywhere they go, The back of the keyboard is orange and the front is black so I really like the colors on it and the design. If your new to pianos (like myself) this is a great purchase for you or a child, its been three days and already I'm playing some of my favorite songs,so get it and play away.