Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Start
0:14 Introducing my Casiotone CT-S400
0:31 Casio's extensive experience
1:10 REASON 1: 2 devices for 1
1:20 REASON 2: Instant turn on and play
1:29 REASON 3: Nicer keybed at the same price point
1:46 REASON 4: Onboard sounds can be used in your DAW
1:56 One reason NOT to do it
2:15 Demonstration - onboard Casio piano sound
2:42 Demonstration - Addictive Keys piano VST
3:02 Conclusion

I have gone through many MIDI controllers while looking for the ultimate one.
This quest has taken my time away from actually making music.
I decided to simplify things and bought a Casio keyboard to input the notes into a DAW, and also to have something quick to turn on and start playing when inspiration hits.

Recommended cheap but good keyboards:
Casio CT-S400
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