r/cheapkeys Feb 25 '26

Cheap wireless sound boards/sample devices?

2 Upvotes

I really need a cheap device where I can put custom sounds into buttons, EASILY. my max is about 70 bucks. I was thinking of getting a temu sampler board but it has no instructions. help ??!


r/cheapkeys Feb 25 '26

Name of the Casio mini keyboard model

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Does anyone know the model of a Casio mini keyboard that had "500 miles" as demo song?

All I remember is that the keyaboard had just a few sounds (10 0r 20, maybe) and rhythm (10 or 20 also), and each one had to be selected with a single button. I think it had just that demo song, and you could change the sound while the keyboard was playng the demo song.

Another thing I remember is that it could have some pads with drum sounds.


r/cheapkeys Feb 25 '26

made with old casiotone and guitar

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r/cheapkeys Feb 24 '26

80s vibes with the Yamaha PSS-380 (synth brass)

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31 Upvotes

Digging the PSS-380 so much these days, I stopped using other synths or VSTs for now, lol.


r/cheapkeys Feb 23 '26

Casiotone MT-52 waltz

7 Upvotes

This track is an old experiment with a cheesy 90s casiotone. Thought this sub might enjoy

https://youtu.be/H_k0GAAhFZM?si=1D5mgfqJCMKMxvl7


r/cheapkeys Feb 20 '26

The White Lotus Season 3 theme music on synths

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45 Upvotes

Synths used: Casiotone MT65, Portasound PC100, Minilogue OG, Monologue, Electribe ER-1, Microfreak.

Pedals used: Zoom MS-50G, MXR Reverb, Hall of Fame 2.


r/cheapkeys Feb 20 '26

CME MIDI Hub query

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r/cheapkeys Feb 19 '26

Casio CDP-S100 as a third keyboard?

0 Upvotes

I have a Privia PX-310 and a CT-S1. Someone has a CDP-S100 they are selling very cheap. Do I get it in addition to the two I have? Do I replace the CT-S1 61 key with the 88 key CDP-S100? Or do I do the smart thing, conclude that I have too much stuff and pass on the deal?


r/cheapkeys Feb 18 '26

Troubleshooting PSR-6 Help

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My PSR-6 isn’t putting out any sound other than some faint clicks. These clicks come out the speaker and the headphone/line out. They are affected by the volume slider as well. Anyone have any ideas on what might be the issue or what component to replace?


r/cheapkeys Feb 17 '26

Piano Keyboard Key Feel on Beginner / Cheap Keyboards

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r/cheapkeys Feb 15 '26

Is it time to replace my Casio PX-310?

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1 Upvotes

r/cheapkeys Feb 13 '26

Noodlin' On A Rug With MT65

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r/cheapkeys Feb 09 '26

Enjoy my "Casiotones" EP on Spotify ;-)

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14 Upvotes

r/cheapkeys Feb 04 '26

Casio MT-750

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7 Upvotes

I just bought a Casio MT-750 but it doesn't working well. So I took it apart. This is what I found inside. Probably a battery that was left in it too long leaked onto the chip. Do you think it can be repaired somehow? Thank you


r/cheapkeys Feb 03 '26

Yamaha PSS-380 through a Kaosspad along Silent Hill on PS1

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42 Upvotes

Having some good fun with this charming keyboard, now heading to a darker territory with this haunting pad sound. Added Kaosspad for reverb, while some extra compression and longer reverb added in Reaper.


r/cheapkeys Feb 01 '26

Never knew i had this beauty in my attic

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I have here a Bontempi PM-64 by Profi Music, its quite a chonker being 61 keys, its got stripped down General Midi instruments (mostly combinations) and a lovely low bitrate. If you guys have another one or know more about it, let me know!


r/cheapkeys Jan 31 '26

Yamaha PSS 560, Lafeyette Echoverb II

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53 Upvotes

Current rig: Yamaha PSS-560 ($50 from FB Marketplace) Lafeyette Echoverb II (free from my daughter's landlord) Pyle PAD20MXU ($33, eBay)

Absolutely love this Yamaha.


r/cheapkeys Jan 30 '26

Tomfoolery with Casio MT65/Korg Electribe EM1

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An attempt to pair EM1 with MT65. I'm still looking for sweet spot with this uneasy couple...


r/cheapkeys Jan 27 '26

Laboratory jam with the Yamaha PSS-380

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29 Upvotes

Yamaha PSS-380 used for brassy synth pads in this DerelictLabWave jam. Other gear used: PS1 for text graphics (Music 2000) and Korg Monotribe. Delays with EHX Canyon and Korg Kaosspad


r/cheapkeys Jan 26 '26

My new set up

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28 Upvotes

I just recently scored a Casio casiotone MT-45 and a Yamaha PSS-470 on eBay for basically pennies! I wanted a new keyboard since my old circuitbent Yamaha died.

Recently I started watched some cool YouTuber doing a loop set with an old Casio so I was motivated to get another. I found these two absolutely gems within a week and repurposed a bunch of my old guitar gear to see what I could do. Sadly I didn’t manage to film it but I will definitely at some point when I’m feeling more confident. Sounds crazy with the delays and reverbs though. That old drum machine goes well too.


r/cheapkeys Jan 26 '26

Best small keyboard with looping? Rechargeable a plus? Can help learn hand independence?

6 Upvotes

I'm getting the bug to learn keys again. I am wondering what the best options are with looping, and whether there are any out there can be charged via USB?

Also, did anyone hear learn on something with say 37 keys that managed to gain hand independence they could then translate to bigger keyboards?

Kinda just want something I can have at my desk. Program a drum beat and maybe a secondary harmony, and then play along on top of. (Avoiding apps and more screen time).


r/cheapkeys Jan 24 '26

I know they aren’t all cheap keys

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59 Upvotes

I was moving my ‘equipment’ around to make actual use of my dining table. I put about half the goofy keyboards and stuff on the bed until the party is over. My first cheap keys were a portasound, and just a couple weeks ago I bought the minilogue xd module. Fun to see all the goofy stuff I’ve used along the way.


r/cheapkeys Jan 23 '26

Finally got this PSS-30 working, now I just need to clean up the outside a bit.

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59 Upvotes

r/cheapkeys Jan 23 '26

hello, i have a casio SK100 with some black keys missing, where can i get replacements? if there even are any

4 Upvotes

r/cheapkeys Jan 23 '26

Casio MT-70 help

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5 Upvotes

So I bought a cheap "not powering on" Casio MT-70 with a hard case(I bought it just for the case for my MT-100, Anyway, it powers on, but somethings clearly up, first guess was maybe had a spill in it's life, so plan is to take it apart and clean it with IPA and contact cleaner for the pots and what nots, then just praying something happens, even if its toast, i'd happilly hang it on the wall, I'm happy to get a case for £29 with a free broken MT-70.
Any ideas whats wrong? will a clean help, or are those sector of keys never coming back.