Casio PX-S1100 Owner Review & Demo - Improvements Enough to Compete in 2023?

Summary

In this video, Jeremy See reviews the Casio PX-S1100, an update to the popular PX-S1000 stage piano. The PX-S1100 boasts a slim design, 88 weighted keys, and built-in speakers. It offers 18 versatile voices, layering and splitting capabilities, and advanced settings for a customized piano tone. With 192-note polyphony, it ensures no note dropouts. The model also includes a music library, lesson mode, and compatibility with the Chordana Play for Piano app. Notable improvements over its predecessor include a cleaner look, a free Bluetooth adapter, and enhanced speaker design. The video discusses these features and more, providing a comprehensive overview of this compact digital piano.

Takeaways

• 🎹 The Casio PX-S1100 is an update to the popular PX-S1000 stage piano, featuring 10 new improvements.
• 🔊 It has an 88-key fully weighted, graded hammer action with customizable touch response and a matte, lightly textured key surface.
• 🎶 The digital piano includes 18 voices, ranging from acoustic to electric pianos, organs, strings, and more, with the ability to layer and split sounds.
• 🎧 A music library with 60 songs is included, along with lesson mode and the Chordana Play for Piano app for learning and playing along.
• 🔌 The PX-S1100 offers two headphone jacks, two pedal inputs, and ¼” stereo outputs for gigging, plus it's lightweight at 11 kilograms.
• 🔋 It can run on six AA batteries, making it portable and suitable for performances without access to an electrical outlet.
• 📡 The piano comes with a Casio WU-BT10 Wireless Bluetooth adapter included, enhancing connectivity with smart devices.
• 🎵 The sound quality has been improved with tweaks to the string and damper resonance algorithm and improved speaker design for better frequency response.
• 💾 The USB port now supports audio recording with a flash drive and wireless Bluetooth MIDI for seamless connection to music learning apps.
• 🔉 The PX-S1100 has a more professional look with a cleaner design, and the font color of the buttons has been changed to a more understated silver.
• 📱 The removal of the 3.5mm auxiliary audio input jack reflects the focus on wireless connectivity and the inclusion of the Bluetooth adapter.

Q & A

What is the model number of Casio's latest stage piano?

The model number of Casio's latest stage piano is PX-S1100.

How many new changes does the PX-S1100 bring compared to its predecessor?

The PX-S1100 brings 10 new changes compared to its predecessor, the PX-S1000.

What is the key feature of the PX-S1100 that helps reduce finger fatigue?

The PX-S1100 features keys that are less heavy than the competition, which helps to reduce finger fatigue tremendously.

How many voices does the Casio PX-S1100 have?

The Casio PX-S1100 has 18 voices, which include acoustic and electric pianos, various organs, strings, a vibraphone, and an acoustic bass.

What is the polyphony count of the PX-S1100?

The PX-S1100 has a 192-note polyphony, ensuring no note dropouts.

What learning tools does the PX-S1100 offer?

The PX-S1100 offers a music library with 60 songs, lesson mode, and the ability to play along with printed music. It also supports the Chordana Play for Piano app for learning with MIDI files.

How many headphone jacks and pedal inputs does the PX-S1100 have?

The PX-S1100 comes with 2 headphone jacks facing the player and 2 pedal inputs, one for the included single damper pedal and another for the triple pedal accessory.

What is the weight of the PX-S1100 and how does it power?

The PX-S1100 weighs 11 kilograms and can run on six standard AA batteries for those without access to an electrical outlet.

What improvements have been made to the speaker design of the PX-S1100?

The speaker design of the PX-S1100 has been improved to provide a better response in the higher and lower frequencies, with no discernible distortion even at maximum volume.

What are some of the cosmetic changes made to the PX-S1100 compared to its predecessor?

Cosmetic changes include the removal of the 'Privia' logo for a cleaner look, a change in button font color to silver, and the Bluetooth icon is now a square icon.

What new connectivity features does the PX-S1100 offer?

The PX-S1100 includes a Casio WU-BT10 Wireless Bluetooth adapter for free, a new USB port that supports audio recording with a flash drive, and wireless Bluetooth MIDI connectivity.