Product Description
Most affordable, high-quality 88 wieghted key, digital piano on the planet.
| List Price: | $599.99 |
| Price: | $449.99 |
| as of Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:39:16 GMT ***Remember, deals price on this item for sale just for limited time*** | |
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #8468 in Musical Instruments
- Brand: Casio
- Model: CDP120
- Dimensions: 37.91 pounds
Features
- 48-note polyphonyUSB plug & play, industry compliantComputer recognizes without having to download and install driversImproved tone qualityIncludes sustain pedal, power adapter, and music rest
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful.
Great Keybed feel as good as any I tried.- Limited sounds (5).
By Mike the K
I played this at GC's keyboard room. The Casio 120's keys felt as good as any electronic
keybed costing twice as much or more: really! Good solid weight and feel. The only thing
holding me back was the limited sounds - 5 -. I wanted more sounds. In spite of that
I would have bought this if not for a used yamaha 640 - for a buck and a half more.
This keyboard felt as good as any keyboard in the showroom (ok I didn't play the over $1500.00 models).
Sounds: only five sounds; 2 acoustic piano sounds, clavicord, elec piano, and synth.
The piano's sounds seemed pretty good; I wasn't crazy about the synth sound - i wantied more of a pad to
add to the piano. You can layer 2 sounds at once; just press both button together.
This wasn't too heavy and might do for something portable - if you don't need any fancy sounds.
I think this is a good buy if you just want a sold practice keybed.
BUT listen to the sounds yourself to see if they sound good to you - your millage may vary.
MK
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Everything that I wanted in a digital piano
By Positive Logic
I was looking for a digital piano that allowed me to have all the same feel and sound of an acoustic piano, but allows me to use headphones at times when there are kids studying. We have an acoustic piano, so I didn't feel like spending a lot on this. After my initial research, I decided to get Williams Allegro. While probably suitable for a beginner, I found it was not quite as close to a real piano as what I needed. So after some more research, watching many YouTube videos, and reading digital piano blogs (yes, they exist), I confidently stepped up the the plate and spent a hundred bucks more on a Casio CDP-120, in spite of Casio's image as manufacturer of novelty keyboards that are more like toys, I am happy to report that this is a serious high-level instrument for serious pianists. Here are highlights:
1) Sounds like a real piano.
2) Solid, but not too heavy (about 35 pounds or so)
3) Perfect action. I can play a range of dynamics and this captures all the nuance that you'd need, unless you're Lang Lang, Chick Corea, Chihiro yamanaka, Hiromi or David Benoit.
No Complaints whatsoever. Even though Amazon does not sell this item directly, I was able to buy this online from a company called Woodwind & Brasswind which not only matched MusicianFriend's price, they also shipped it via Priority UPS for free. They did a fantastic job.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful.The value choice in a digital piano
By Snap, Crackle and Pop
If you're looking for an entry-level digital piano - the point you likely shouldn't go below - the Casio CDP-120 is probably your choice. The key action is sufficiently realistic, and from time to time it can be found at a significant discount from the list price. (But note that at close to list price, there are probably better options for the money - such as the Casio Privia PX150.)
WEIGHTED KEY ACTION: Anyone interested in playing a digital piano that feels like an acoustic piano - and most people should be - will want to get a digital piano that uses weighted keys and responds well to how hard or soft you strike the key. The Casio CDP-120 and the Yamaha P35 are currently the least expensive digital pianos that provide a reasonably realistic feel.
Note that you won't find a 76-key or 61-key keyboard with an effective weighted action, so you'll have to buy an 88-key piano. Even if you think that's more than you need or can fit in your space, it's worth finding a way.
ENOUGH TONES: While the CDP-120 has a limited range of instrument tones (5), that won't matter much. Most people will use just the primary grand piano tone. In addition, there is always the option to connect out through the USB port to use a computer to achieve any tone you'd like to use.
LOOKING GOOD: In addition, the Casio CDP-120 is attractively designed - sleek and simple, not a lot of switches and displays on the top. The controls are simple and clear.
A few people have commented that they are not impressed with the built-in speakers. Attaching an external amp/speaker is relatively easy and not expensive, so that's always an option if you wish.
It's well worth reading the AZ Piano News blog for a useful review of this piano, as well as a comparison to other alternatives such as the Yamaha P35 Digital Piano and many more expensive pianos, including the Casio Privia PX150, a good option if you're considering spending a little more.
ACCESSORIES:
STANDS: You'll probably want a stand. The Casio stand designed for this piano, the Casio CS44 Stand, works well and is fairly attractive. If portability, storage or height adjustment are a factor, consider a Z-stand such as the Roland KS-18Z Keyboard Stand or On Stage KS7350 Keyboard Stand.
DUST COVER: One inexpensive, non-shedding option is the Gator Cases Stretchy Cover - GKC-1648
USB CONNECTION: The CDP-120 has a USB B port, standard size, so a cable such as the Belkin 3FT USB A to B Cable will work.
IPAD CONNECTION: To connect to an iPad, you'll need the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit (MC531ZM/A), but be sure not to pay Apple prices for one of the many counterfeit ones on sale.
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