Casio CT-X5100 Electronic Keyboard Review

Casio CT-X5100 Electronic Keyboard Review

  • Features

Next-Generation High-Quality Sound Using High-Performance LSI

AiX Professional Sound Source Provides High-Quality Tones and Rich Expressiveness

The CT-X series is equipped with the AiX professional sound source, which can produce high-quality sounds, accurately representing the characteristics of each tone from bass to treble. The exceptional computing power of the high-performance LSI reproduces the natural charm of instrument sounds, such as piano tones, making it feel as if you are playing a meticulously tuned 9-foot grand piano in a concert hall; when playing the flute, trumpet, or saxophone, you can hear the natural breath and vibrato. All of this is brilliantly presented by Casio’s professional AiX sound source.

Casio CT-X5100 Electronic Keyboard Review

The high-speed digital signal processor is also suitable for every type of sound, such as melodies, supporting drums and bass, or organs. Even for automatic accompaniment parts, different sounds are provided for each instrument.

High Output Amplifier and High-Performance Bass Reflex Speakers

The output amplifier of up to 15W + 15W provides strong volume output and rich bass for the electronic keyboard, and even without connecting to amplification equipment, the newly designed bass reflex speakers can deliver powerful sound.

Feature-Rich to Support Your Performance

Brand New Music Scene Accompaniment

235 built-in accompaniment modes cover a wide range of music genres, including Chinese folk style, pop music, jazz, and modern electronic music.

User-Friendly Operating Interface

Each function key is arranged in a tiled format. The simple and intuitive operation allows anyone to execute actions more easily.

The direct selection buttons allow you to quickly choose the most suitable tones and rhythms, especially suitable for live performances.

Casio CT-X5100 Electronic Keyboard ReviewHigh-Performance DSP and System Effects

100 preset types of DSP effects allow you to change sounds to make them sound exactly as you imagine. This includes reverb, chorus, and delay system effects. Effects can be adjusted at any time during a performance, allowing you to fully express your music in live performance effects.

Rich Registration Memory Function to Save Your Favorite Settings

Up to 128 detailed registration memory settings can be saved, including tones, rhythms, and tempos. These can be loaded immediately when needed and settings can be switched at any time for captivating stage performances.

Record Phrases and Use Phrase Pads for Playback

Record phrases to use them at critical moments, simply press a button to play them instantly. By playing back songs recorded on four phrase pads, you can easily achieve performances that would be difficult for one person to complete, such as band or ensemble performances.

Complete Production Functions for Music Creation

17-Track MIDI Recording to Record Your Original Music

The CT-X5100 is equipped with 16 audio tracks + 1 system track for MIDI recording, allowing you to record up to 10 original songs, each with approximately 40,000 notes. It also supports step recording and editing of recorded data. With multitrack recording, you can record individual instrument parts on different tracks before combining the entire song.

42-Channel Mixer to Combine Multiple Parts Freely

The CT-X5100 features a multi-channel mixer, especially suitable for mixing. Control the tone and effects on a per-channel basis to optimize performance during the process or fine-tune the music.

User-Created Rhythms

You can create original accompaniment patterns with up to 8 parts. The electronic keyboard also has complete editing functions, such as simple editing features to create your own rhythms from built-in rhythms; real-time recording features to input and save rhythms directly; or mixer settings to control the balance of each track or effect level.

Expansion

Rich Expansion Ports for Easier Performance, Music Creation, and Editing

The CT-X5100 has many ports to connect to computers and audio devices. You can even play along with music from a connected audio player. There are also assignable jacks for sustain or expression pedals.

WAV Audio Data Playback or Vocal Cancellation

WAV audio files saved to a USB flash drive can be played on the electronic keyboard via the USB device port. The keyboard’s central vocal cancellation feature can eliminate or reduce vocal tracks in the audio.

User Area and Data Manager Software

Recorded song data can be saved in the user area, and you can also save your edited tones and rhythms. Casio’s Data Manager software allows you to transfer data and save it to a computer, so you can load the data onto another CT-X model electronic keyboard.

*Due to model differences, some data may not be loadable on another CT-X series electronic keyboard.

For more details about the Data Manager software, please refer to the page linked below.

Data Manager for CT-X

Parameter Comparison

Casio CT-X5100 Electronic Keyboard Review

CT-X

CT-X5100

Price

4,799 Yuan

Casio CT-X5100 Electronic Keyboard Review

CT-X

CT-X3100

Price

3,699 Yuan

Velocity Sensitivity
3 Levels of Velocity Sensitivity, Can Be Turned Off 3 Levels of Velocity Sensitivity, Can Be Turned Off
Sound Source
AiX AiX
Polyphony
64 64
Number of Tones
800 Tones Direct Selection Keys: 10×2 Chinese Tones: 39 (Expandable 100 Tones) Indian Tones: 21 Group Buttons: Yes Piano Button: Yes (Direct Selection Tone) Tone Editing: Yes User Tones: 100 800 Tones Chinese Tones: 39 (Expandable 100 Tones) Indian Tones: 21 Group Buttons: Yes Tone Editing: Yes User Tones: 100
Number of Keys
61 Keys 61 Keys
Number of Rhythms/Patterns
235 Rhythms Direct Selection: 6×2 Chinese Rhythms: 15 (Expandable 100 Rhythms) Indian Rhythms: 13 Variations: 4 Beat Fixed Auto Start: Yes Sync Stop: Yes One-Key Preset: Yes Auto Harmony: Yes Rhythm Editing: Yes (Rhythm Sequencer) User Rhythms: 100 235 Rhythms Chinese Rhythms: 15 (Expandable 50 Rhythms) Indian Rhythms: 13 Variations: 4 Beat Fixed Auto Start: Yes Sync Stop: Yes One-Key Preset: Yes Auto Harmony: Yes Rhythm Editing: Yes (Rhythm Sequencer) User Rhythms: 50
Auto Accompaniment
Yes Yes
Built-in Songs
30 Songs (Expandable 10 Songs) 30 Songs (Expandable 10 Songs)
Demo Songs
3 Songs 3 Songs
Recording Function
[MIDI Recorder] 17 Tracks (1 System Track + 16 Multitrack), 10 Songs Each with Approximately 40,000 Notes Real-Time Recording, Track Editing, Event Editing, Punch In/Out, Voice Over [Phrase Recorder] 100 Phrases Each Song Approximately 90 Minutes Real-Time Recording, Playback (Recorded to USB Flash Drive, 44.1 kHz Stereo WAV Format) [MIDI Recorder] 17 Tracks (1 System Track + 16 Multitrack), 10 Songs Each with Approximately 40,000 Notes Real-Time Recording, Track Editing, Event Editing, Punch In/Out, Voice Over [Phrase Recorder] 100 Phrases Each Song Approximately 90 Minutes Real-Time Recording, Playback (Recorded to USB Flash Drive, 44.1 kHz Stereo WAV Format)
Speakers
10cm x 2 (Enhanced); Bass Reflex: Yes; On/Off: Yes 10cm x 2
Power Supply
[AC Adapter] AD-E24250LW (DC 24V) 2 Ways [Battery] 6 D-Type Alkaline Batteries Approximately 10 Hours [AC Adapter] AD-A12150LW (DC 12V)
Power
15W 8W
Dimensions
948 x 384 x 116 mm (Without Music Stand) 948 x 384 x 116 mm (Without Music Stand)
Weight
7.0 kg 6.9 kg
Accessories
AC Transformer (AD-E24250LW), Music Stand AC Adapter (AD-A12150LW), Music Stand
Effects
Reverb (32 Types) Chorus (12 Types) Delay (20 Types) DSP (100 Types) Main EQ (10 Types + 1 User) Reverb (24 Types) Chorus (12 Types) Delay (15 Types) DSP (100 Types) Main EQ (10 Types)
Layer/Split
Yes Yes
Octave Shift
-3 Octaves ~ 0 ~ +3 Octaves -3 Octaves ~ 0 ~ +3 Octaves
Transpose
-12 Semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 Semitones -12 Semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 Semitones
Tuning
A4 = 415.5 Hz ~ 440.0 Hz ~ 465.9 Hz A4 = 415.5 Hz ~ 440.0 Hz ~ 465.9 Hz
Tuning System
Equal Temperament + 16 Categories, Fine Tuning Equal Temperament + 16 Categories, Fine Tuning
Arpeggiator
150 Types 150 Types
Music Mode Presets
310 Presets 310 Presets
Preset Memory
128 Groups of Memory (8 x 16 Groups), Freeze Function 128 Groups of Memory (8 x 16 Groups), Freeze Function
One-Key Preset
Yes Yes
Auto Harmony
12 Types 12 Types
Mixer
42 Channels 42 Channels
Metronome
0 to 16 Beats; Speed Range: 20 to 255 0 to 16 Beats; Speed Range: 20 to 255
Audio Playback
Yes (.wav) Yes (.wav)
LCD Display
LCD Display Size: 108 X 38mm Type: Character Backlight: Yes (White) LCD Display Size: 108 X 38mm Type: Character Backlight: Yes (White)
Bend Wheel
Yes Yes
Vibrato
Yes
Line Output
2 Types (Left Channel/Mono, Right Channel), Standard Jack
USB Port
Type A (Can Connect to SD Card, SDHC Card), Type B Type A (Can Connect to SD Card, SDHC Card), Type B
Audio Input
Stereo Mini Jack Stereo Mini Jack
Microphone Input
Standard Jack
Headphone/Output
Stereo Standard Jack Stereo Standard Jack
MIDI
Yes (Using USB Port): Compatible with GM Level 1 Yes (Using USB Port): Compatible with GM Level 1

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