So if you are wondering whether or not these extra voices are worth it, then it really depends on the player. It’s such a tragedy, I love the Casio’s small form, textured keys, and action, I just can’t stand the sound. Piano sounds and key feel are subjective matters, and while I’m satisfied with the CDP-S100 in that regard, I recommend that you test things out before making your final purchase. The other features and functions make Yamaha’s P45 edge out Casio’s CDP S100 by a significant deal since it hosts numerous playing modes, making it a better learning instrument. And to be honest, these are must-haves for beginners who are just starting to learn how to play the piano.

The back-firing speakers are quite powerful for the size and sound excellent, with no distortion, even at max volume, delivering a clean, wide soundscape.

Sacrifices to the pivot length were required to achieve the smaller size, so the keys are harder to play at their upper points.

You can also purchase a matching stand, making the keyboard a more permanent piece of furniture, alternatively, it can sit happily on any suitable keyboard stand. Many (professional players, I have to add) did complain that this makes the sensation artificial compared to the naturalness of the Graded Hammer Action on Yamahas.This opinion may feel quite simplistic to more sophisticated musicians, but this indulgence is rarely expected from low-cost digital pianos. In conclusion, the CDP-S100 is a great choice as a budget digital piano and is worth considering for beginners and intermediate players alike. Save energy, save moneyOur power supplies all carry ENERGY STAR ® accreditation, as a result of having an efficiency above 85%.

The Casio SC-800 piano bag is the perfect companion to transport your Casio CDP-S100 digital piano with a backpack function and accessory compartments to fit in your Casio SP-34 sustain pedal. While it works well for practice purposes (and the CDP-S100 does not support half dampering), beginners should use the full-sized pedals that emulate the feel of those on real keyboards. Because the P45 and CDP S100 are pretty similar in the two most essential aspects, either will work well for any (not too overly critical) musician, to be honest. The item may be missing the original packaging or protective wrapping, or might be in the original packaging but not sealed. The main piano sound is also more realistic with longer more natural decays and wider dynamic range.Essentially, the sound palette on offer is decent enough for practice purposes, with attention clearly given to the piano tones. The low polyphony count isn’t that bad for beginners since most of the elementary pieces they will play won’t need a whole lot. While they’re slightly lighter than those found on acoustic pianos, they are a decent approximation of the real deal and work great for practice. I wouldn’t worry too much about that, it’s not something that can hinder your playing/learning experience in a meaningful way. However, Casio do say this is a subtle change, and it may be a little too nuanced for us, as we find it difficult to notice a difference.