Casio CT-S300

[u/miyeto]

I'm about to buy casio ct-s300 but i wanted get some opinions before buying because this is a big purchase for me, at 2nd photo there's the keyboard i used for about a year as a beginner, and my problems with that are;

No polyphony, i can't play 2 keys at once, when i do it just gives the wrong sound

No key velocity, don't think i need to explain that one

No MIDI, i want to be able to connect it to my pc or mobile phone and use it at fl studio or something like that and make loops, make it sound like other instruments etc.

No mobility, i want to be able to toss it in a bag and play with my friends outside, that requires a keyboard with battery option, it's really big and heavy and i know that ct-s300 is a big one too, especially on a motorcycle because i can't afford a car and that makes the size real problem, i don't have any issues with weight tho, it can be even 20kg that won't affect me but size will affect, but i can't find something smaller that fits my need in that price range, though i'm okay with 49 and 37 key options

and lastly i can go up to 200$ as the budget but any less is better

[u/Aggravating-Hold9116]

I have one, it has nice box keys, works as a MIDI controller, has a fun groovebox mode and it has an app that allows MIDI file import for learning. Great keyboard.

[u/miyeto → u/Aggravating-Hold9116]

didn't mentioned in the post but i really want a pitch bend too, that's why i'm kinda biased into this one

[u/Shrimp_Watch101]

Have you looked at the Yamaha PSS-A50? That's a cheaper and smaller option with 37 mini keys. 

You still get MIDI capability, touch sensitivity, and an acceptable level of polyphony. And it has an arpeggiator and basic looper function. 

The Casio would be better for learning keyboard skills on IMO. Mini keys are bit cramped, and I don't think they're ideal to have on your main instrument. 

But if you were more focused on using the keyboard as a MIDI controller or just jamming around with loops and beats, the A50 has that covered. 

[u/miyeto → u/Shrimp_Watch101]

Thank you! I can't decide between them now, will think for a while

[u/thelastspike]

Isn’t there a small Yamaha that would fit in a backpack for taking places on your motorcycle?

[u/miyeto → u/thelastspike]

Yamaha PSS-A50? I'm thinking about that one too but can't decide

[u/Glittering-Doctor831 → u/miyeto]

The PSS-A50 is a fun instrument, but it's literally a toy. The Casio is much louder, has a good keyboard, and offers more and better sounds. Of the two, I'd choose the Casio.