Casio CTK-1550AD Keyboard & Stand

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Both have a learning system, the Casio with different hands (right and left) and the Yamaha, a Duo system, in which it allows two people to play the keyboard at the same time. The CTK 3500 also features: metronome, Pitch Bend (wheel for changing the pitch of a note), sustain pedal input, and also includes the power adapter. Things not included in the CTK 1500.

tones with switch button, another 5 tones in CAL programming ADSR mode and one memory tone to save ADSR sound) a b c d e f "Casio keyboard advertisement (1985)". Santa Cruz Sentinel. 1985-09-08. p.172 . Retrieved 2019-11-27. It must also be said that the new Casio CTK 1550 has come out, which is basically the same as you will see in the comparisons. We will put the characteristics of each of these pianos in 2 different columns to make it easier to see the differences: If you want to know more about this model, don’t miss our review of the Casio CTK-3500 Casio CTK-1500 vs Yamaha PSR F51

Includes bass section of 15 button keys. A minor update to the MT-40 including slower decay on the bass, a thinner sound, etc. Analogue programming. In the Casio we have 32 polyphonic notes and in the Startone 64. Remembering that polyphony, is the amount of notes that can sound at the same time. Both include pre-recorded songs in demo form, the CTK 1500 has 50, while the CTK 3500 gives 60. Speaking of preset rhythms, the CTK 1500 offers 70, and the CTK 3500 includes 100.

Touch sensitive. Sustain pedal support. Sounds cannot be layered. Tunable, but not transposable. Can be powered through automobile (12V) power. Excellent MIDI support. Has PCM "Sound Effect" section. When used as a MIDI tone generator, 30 tones are available, as per the CT-460. In the measurements, we have the Casio with (W, D, H) 946 x 307 x 92 mm with a weight of 3.3kg and the Yamaha with 990 x 380 x 160 mm and its weight is 3.4kg.Programmable synthesizer with additional RAM card slot. Has pitch bender and modulation wheels. Doesn't send or receive SysEx.

One difference is that the Casio has 2W speakers, while the Yamaha has 2.5W speakers. Slightly more powerful. In the 1500 we find 50 preset songs, and in the 2500 we have 60. Also speaking of rhythm presets, the 1500 offers 70, while the 2500 gives us 100. a b c d e Jenkins, Mark (Mar 1983). "New Casio Keyboards (EMM Mar 1983)". Electronics & Music Maker (Mar 1983): 26–27. Other relevant differences are that the CTK 1500 does not include a metronome, while the CTK 2500 does. Finally, the CTK 1500 does not have a sustain pedal input, whereas the CTK 2500 does.

The other features are very similar: both have a learning system, LC screen, same speakers and weight.