Casio CTX-700 61-Key Portable Arranger

Value-packed 61-key Portable Arranger

With 600 sounds and 195 rhythms on tap, the CT-X700 is a 61-key arranger keyboard that gives you the creative freedom to explore many different musical styles whether you’re composing, arranging, or performing live. Powered by Casio’s advanced AiX sound engine, the CT-X700’s acoustic instrument sounds are remarkably natural, faithfully reproducing subtle nuances and articulations specific to each instrument. Tweak your sounds to perfection with the CT-X700’s enhanced digital effects. For seamless performance, the keyboard’s Registration function lets you save up to 32 keyboard setups, including tones and rhythms, and instantly switch between complex playing patterns and setups without reconfiguring them every time.

Sound like a pro

Play a grand piano on the CT-X700, and hear a fastidiously recorded 9′ grand in a flawless virtual concert hall. Call up an electric piano, and hear vintage phasers, flangers, and amplifier models that take you back to the ’70s. Play a flute, trumpet, or sax, and hear realistic breath and vibrato articulations. Play a bass, and hear the bassist switch techniques based on your keyboard velocity. Play a synthesizer, and add an arpeggiator and drum part to create a killer EDM track. Use the CT-X700’s Category button to explore the 600 onboard Tones. In every category, you’ll find a tremendous variety of lifelike instruments that will amaze and delight you.

Your backing band, ready to rock

With hundreds of built-in Rhythms, the Casio CT-X700 has your backing band — and they’re always ready to rock. The incredible variety of Rhythms covers the globe as well as the history of pop music. You’ll find old favorites and chart-topping hits, all played with realistic instruments that sound simply stunning. The drum kits come to life with authoritative acoustic drums, vintage drum machine patches, and a massive collection of percussion instruments and sound effects.

All the right features and connections

The Casio CT-X700 is equipped with the connectivity you need for performing, composing, and arranging; including a sustain pedal jack, an audio input for connecting external gear, and a USB-MIDI port for connection to any Mac, PC, Android, or iOS device. But you don’t need a computer to create an arrangement with the CT-X700 — it features a 6-track MIDI sequencer that accommodates up to five original songs. The included music rest is designed to accommodate your tablet, and there’s even a smartphone shelf to hold your device as you use the CT-X700 with your favorite music apps.

Step-Up Lesson system makes learning easy

With its built-in 6-track recorder, the Casio CT-X700 lets you quickly capture your inspiration and explore the library of 100 included Songs. Its Step-Up Lesson system makes it easy to learn the Songs, with the LCD displaying correct fingering and notation. Sweetwater’s advice: the Casio CT-X700 61-key portable arranger delivers tremendous value for beginner to intermediate players, and for the pro who needs a compact, lightweight, yet robust gigging axe with great sounds and optional battery power.

Casio CT-X700 61-key Portable Arranger Features:

• 61 piano-style, velocity-sensitive keys
• 48-note polyphony
• 600 Tones
• 100 Arpeggiators
• 195 auto-accompaniment Rhythms
• 161 built-in Songs
• NEW enhanced digital Effects
• NEW larger LCD Display
• 32-setting Registration memory
• Step-Up Lesson system
• 5 Song, 6-track Recorder
• Sustain pedal jack
• Audio input for connecting external gear
• Class-compliant USB-MIDI port connects to any Mac, PC, Android, or iOS device (no drivers or installation required)
• Operates on batteries or included AC adapter