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0:00 - Video Intro on the Casio PX-S3100
0:58 - Opening Playing Demo on the Casio PX-S3100
1:18 - Review: Video Overview ont he Casio PX-S3100
3:38 - Review: Piano Sound Discussion
5:08 - Review: Piano Sound Demo and Playing on the Casio PX-S3100
8:07 - More playing and other Tones on the Casio PX-S3100
10:37 - Organ Tones o the Casio PX-S3100
12:27 - Conclusions on the Casio PX-S3100 Piano Sounds
15:23 - Piano Sound Spec Slide
15:33 - Piano Action Review
19:01 - Piano Action Spec Slide
19:12 - Piano Features Review
21:37 - Casio PX-S3100 Arranger Review and Demo
24:32 - Conclusions on the Casio PX-S3100 Arranger
25:31 - Review: Other Features
28:35 - Piano Features and Connectivity Spec Slides
28:56 - Video Outro
Thanks for joining us on the Merriam Pianos RU-vid channel! Today we’re going to be reviewing Casio’s value-loaded PX-S3100 portable digital piano.
The PX-S3100 replaced the PX-S3000 about a year ago and is deserving of a deep-dive review of its own.
Casio PX-S3100 Overview
The PX-S3100 is essentially an extremely portable and highly capable arranger keyboard for folks who don’t need a ton of editing capability to go along with the built-in rhythms and accompaniment, who at the same time, are looking for a solid 88-key weighted action.
Casio has ultimately delivered a product here that’s going to be both fun for a hobbyist, but also incredibly handy for professionals who accompany vocalists, solo piano performers and buskers since you can operate it with batteries if you wish.
Piano Sound
From an acoustic piano standpoint, the PX-S3100 isn’t a whole lot different from the PX-S1100 and is not delivering a strong acoustic experience as the new PX-S5000.
The core piano sample is Casio’s well-regarded Hamburg Grand, though it is a simplified version compared to the upper-level PX-S pianos. The sound engine is Casio’s Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR engine with 192-note polyphony.
We’ve got dual 8-watt speakers here like on the S3000, however, they have been redesigned and are offering an overall clearer, more dynamic sound. There are also tone ports along the front of the piano that also help in defining the treble.
Moving on to the rest of the tones and this is where the S3100 totally outguns the S1100 with 700 total onboard sounds here, compared to 18 on the S1100. The user interface is easy to navigate, which is important given the sheer quantity of sounds here. The vast majority of the sounds here are totally professional quality, and rival what you can find in instruments 3x the price of the S3100.
Piano Action
The PX-S3100 is equipped with Casio’s Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard, which is the same action used in the S1100. To accommodate the super slim cabinet of these pianos, the action ends up being very compact with a short pivot length.
For people who are primarily acoustic piano players, the short pivot length here may not be desirable as the keys feel different depending on where you play them.
If you can get over that or if you’re not widely versed with acoustic pianos, this action feels fine and performs quite well. There’s a nice texture on the white and black keys and it’s equipped with a dual sensor.
Is this the top action available for the price? No, but some intelligent compromises need to be made when offering an instrument as portable and feature-loaded as the S3100 at its point.
Features/Connectivity
The central feature of the PX-S3100 is arguably its accompaniment and rhythm engines. There are multiple modes for how the accompaniment will follow your left-hand playing, which is indicative of it being an advanced accompaniment engine.
And the rhythms are very contemporary - you could definitely do solo gigs with the S3100 whether you’re providing background music or the star of the show.
Tactile functionality on the S3100 includes two assignable knobs and pitch bend wheel which are both great for real-time performances.
In terms of connectivity, there are dual headphone jacks, discreet ¼” line outputs, stereo mini line in, USB type A and B and courtesy of the included dongle adapter, both Bluetooth MIDI and Audio.
There’s also a built-in recorder that offers some functionality. Casio’s new Music Space app is compatible and further expands the features.
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@glennfisk5612 Год назад

Thank you so much for your review. I have been looking through your reviews and wanted something around the $1000 range with the emphasis on the other sounds beyond piano that are very good. Since I play for my own enjoyment and have no desire at 72 years old to perform classical music, etcetera and since I am an intermediate player so far, I am thrilled with your expertise and complete reviewing of your products.Thank you once again!

@MerriamPianos Год назад

You'r very welcome! We're glad to hear that you found the video review useful! The PXS3100 is a portable powerhouse. I am confident you will be thrilled with what it offers musically. :)

@brianpetersen3429 Год назад

Excellent review as always. I am inspired by your playing.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Thank you for tuning in! We sincerely appreciate it! :)

@sanouolszewski 3 месяца назад

Great demonstration! Thank you!

@MerriamPianos 3 месяца назад

You are very welcome! :)

@Zoco101 Год назад

I'm impressed by Casio's piano patches. They are getting so good!

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Absolutely! They really have been doing some fantastic work with their tone engines and samples as of late. :)

@victoza9232 9 месяцев назад

@@MerriamPianos Imho, the Casio sounds every bit as good as the ridiculously overpriced Nord.

@davidparkes7977 8 месяцев назад

Best part of these videos is listening to you playing

@MerriamPianos 8 месяцев назад

I'll be sure to pass on that kind note to Stu for you! :)

@Johnherlihy1 Год назад

GREAT KEYBOARD! I OWN THIS, AND HAVE OWNED SEVERAL OTHERS, THIS SOUNDING BETTER THAN MANY WAY MORE EXPENSIVE AND LOVE HOW IT FEELS TO PLAY!

@MerriamPianos Год назад

I definitely agree! The cost-to-value ratio that the PXS3100 presents is absolutely incredible! Fantastic tone and fantastic touch. Thanks for tuning in! :)

@randypiano11 Год назад

Another great review Stu! I bought the 3100 a few months ago and am happy with it. I was in initially concerned about the smart scale action but it has not limited my playing experience. I am primarily a pianist and don't use much of the auto accompaniment but it nice to know its there. Also it has WAY more features than the 1100 for only $180 more. Its a great digital piano for the money.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Thanks for tuning in! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed the view! And congrats on your PXS3100! They're excellent instruments and the list of features is impressive to say the least. :)

@rodriguesomville2339 Год назад

Hi Rand Man, I'm about to buy one as well. Could you please tell me how do you do to access to a specific sound when you play on stage ? many thanks Rod

@randypiano11 Год назад

@@rodriguesomville2339 I haven't used the piano on stage but do believe you can create your own User Presets and access them very easily. The Casio should be a good stage piano for you.

@TheBuddyKeys Год назад

So glad you visited this again. I love the piano sound and action on this keyboard. I bought a Yamaha YC 61 and after a couple months found that I can’t do solo gigs on a 61 keyboard plus I don’t know why the piano samples on the YC 61 sound like they are ‘canned’ for lack of a better term. The YC organ is the best. But the Casio sounds so pretty and satisfying. I use the rhythms but not the accompaniment. I configure a knob for quick volume adjustment of rhythm. Sorry if I’m going on and on but the 3100 is perfect for me. I have 3. 1 for the road, living room and studio. Thanks again for your review.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

That's awesome! Glad to hear you enjoyed the review! The PXS3100 is an awesome instrument and the perfect solution for a gigging player. It is lightweight, portable, and fully-loaded with features and sounds. Thanks for tuning in and happy playing! :)

@businessbywebofficial 10 месяцев назад

I want to learn piano. I am considering this unit. Thanks for the great review.

@MerriamPianos 10 месяцев назад

You're very welcome! The PXS3100 is a wonderful piano to say the least! :)

@ER-bg9bo Год назад

Love it... Forgot the dsp effects, like in the ctx keyboards... Great stuff to explore... 😊👍

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Casio's latest PXS offerings are incredibly impressive to say the least! :)

@stuartdennis8506 Год назад

Great review. What would be nice in future us to have a look at some the reverb and delay type effects that are on these types of pianos. A lot of piano I listen to can be very atmospheric, with reverbs and otherworldly delays creating some of really interesting ambient pieces. As somebody thinking about getting into piano, it would cool to see what reverbs etc are already onboard these models.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Hi Stuart! We have received a few requests to tackle this very topic in an upcoming video. We have added it to the list of potential video candidates for the future and will do our best to make it happen. Thanks so much for the suggestion! :)

@GalantGoStudio Год назад

Thank you Stu I enjoy watching your videos Are you planning to do a review for StudioLogic pianos Numa X 73 / 88 + GT? Please do if you can :)

@MerriamPianos Год назад

You're very welcome! Thanks for tuning in! We try to tackle as many models as possible and will certainly add it to the list. Thanks so much for the suggestion! :)

@DanVille1000 7 месяцев назад

Good for beginners? Just bought one and am really excited to learn the piano on it! Your comparison video with it vs the Roland made me choose it. Just seems like really cool.

@MerriamPianos 7 месяцев назад

Absolutely! The PXS1100 and PXS3100 are wonderful instruments to begin learning piano on. Congrats on your new PXS3100 and happy playing! :)

@Instrumental-Covers Год назад

Since this is a video about a digital piano with arranger functions, I think it would be interesting to mention other instruments that are 88 weighted keys with arranger functionality. First of all, I would divide them in several groups, which should explain the reason why some have more specialized actions than others: 1) Group A: piano-focused sound, basic piano action, basic arranger functionality. That would be the Casio PX-S3100. 2) Group B: intermediate piano-focused action, limited and basic arranger functionality. That would be the Kawai ES920 and the Roland FP90X. 3) Group C: piano-focused sound, basic piano action, extensive arranger functionality. That would be the Yamaha DGX-670, Yamaha P-S500, and to an extent the Korg Pa5X. 4) Group D: top of the line piano action (below hybrid actions) and extensive arranger functionality. That would be the Yamaha Clavinova CSP 150/170 and CVP 805/809 series. People focused exclusively on piano actions may not see the purpose of these other 88-key digital piano/arranger combo instruments and why you might pay a lot of money for something that doesn't have the best piano action. For example, the Yamaha P-S500 and the Korg Pa5X don't have the best keys out there, yet you have to pay over $2,000 for the P-S500 and over $5,000 for the Korg Pa5X. So, the question is: why would somebody pay so much money for a digital piano with basic key action? In the case of the Yamaha P-S500, it is because you get over 600 high quality sounds, excellent speaker system, 370 professional styles with 4 variations each, 403 song library to follow your favorite artists (backing tracks made for the songs), and the ability to play any audio song and convert it to a music score, display it on the tablet, and follow it using the guide light system similar to Synthesia. These features may not be important for people focused exclusively on piano actions or professional piano players who don't use any of those features. But the world is not limited to professional classical music or jazz players looking for the best piano action out there. The P-S500 is intended for a different type of audience, which is why it is not using the most focused piano actions from Yamaha. It is a portable package that has many of the features of the most expensive Clavinova series. In the case of the Korg Pa5X, you get top of the line arranger features, but should not expect its action to be the most sophisticated either when doubling as a digital piano. The Korg Pa5X is not marketed as a digital piano with arranger functionality, but rather as an arranger with digital piano capabilities. It doesn't have built-in speakers, but Korg does sell a top-mounted sound bar for it. So, in a way it is a digital piano with top of the line arranger capabilities. So, I think most people will be making a decision between Group A, Group B and Group C for being portable and cheaper options. I imagine that the Merriam Music audience is mainly concerned with the choices in Group B, since they focus a bit more on piano actions. By the way, I would like Stu to make a video on the Kawai ES920 and its arranger functionality. When I played the ES920 with the auto-accompaniment, I was surprised the speakers had such a clear sound playing the built-in drums, despite not having tweeters. Too bad the ES920 doesn't have among its 100 rhythms the ones I wish it had... time for Kawai to go back to incorporating styles in their digital pianos. I have played their CP (Concert Performer) series before (full size digital baby grand piano with styles) and the speaker system was impressive.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Thanks for the detailed breakdown! It is a very thoughtful and well-constructed categorization of the many arranger style pianos out there. I know many community-members will find it helpful! While our review and comparison videos do tend to focus on the action and tone engines primarily, the arranger functionality and features would be a very cool topic to tackle in great detail. We will certainly add it to the list of potential topics for future videos. And I agree with you about the ES920's arranger and accompaniment functionality! The quality and fidelity of the accompaniment instruments is top-notch and very impressive. It is true that some players will find the 100 built-in rhythms a bit limited, but the quality is tough to argue.

@Instrumental-Covers Год назад

@@MerriamPianos Thank you for the feedback and for adding my request to the list of future videos :)

@Zoco101 Год назад

Instrumental Covers, I wonder whether the latest batch of ES920 pianos has Onkyo amplification? Or has Kawai run out of the parts now, seeing that Onkyo cannot supply Kawai anymore? So, if not, which system did you hear? I heard the Onkyo system on an ES920 I tried, and it didn't impress me especially, but perhaps it excels in the expanded library of sounds. It's weird that they are only 2 speakers. (Even the FP-60X has 4 speakers.) Still, what works, works, so if many players like those ES920 speakers...

@Instrumental-Covers Год назад

@@Zoco101 That's a good question. However, Onkyo hasn't gone out of business. They were bought by another company. Kind of like Bosendorfer and Yamaha. I guess Onkyo still supplies those parts to Kawai. The speakers in the ES920 are small, but they are in a ported enclosure. Small speakers can produce a decent high extension, and in a ported enclosure they can have decent bass. The Roland FP60X doesn't have 4 speakers, it has only 2 speakers and the same oval dimensions of the ES920. Actually, the ES8 had that speaker system too. I remember being impressed by the ES8 in its ability to sound full even with just two speakers. Roland stole Kawai's idea and put the same speaker system on their FP60X. Kawai is not very innovative, at least nowhere near as Yamaha or Roland. They kind of copy Yamaha and Roland, but at least I have to give Kawai credit for that little speaker system. In reality, it is nothing extraordinary: it is just a couple of full-range speakers in a ported enclosure (hole underneath the piano). I bought 4 premium small speakers a few months ago in an attempt to simulate the top lid speaker array of the CA99. Each driver was like $22, so $88 in drivers from Italy. And they produce a good frequency range. It is not that the ES920 have amazing speakers, it is more like many digital pianos have mediocre speakers.

@Zoco101 Год назад

@@Instrumental-Covers Interesting. Yes, I must have misread the specs on the FP-60X. You comment that the ES-920 speakers are good, but not that special, the real problem being that many DP speakers are unnecessary feeble. Have I paraphrased correctly? That sounds about right to me. As I keep saying, we don't need better sound engines so much as better amplification to push portable pianos up the next rung of the ladder.

@gertzpalma Год назад

THANKS, SH!

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Thank you for tuning in! :)

@aliar11 Год назад

Stu, you are so good you would make a Casio VL-1 sound awesome 🤩🤩🤩

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Brent from Merriam Music here! I certainly agree! Tone is in the fingers as they say and Stu definitely puts that on display. :)

@starbarhippo1989 Год назад

Excellent player. Top class.

@arc11honist Год назад

Hey Stu thanks for the vid! Will you be looking into the Kawai ES-120?

@MerriamPianos Год назад

You're very welcome! We will absolutely be doing review and comparison videos featuring the ES120 once our first shipment of them arrives. :)

@Instrumental-Covers Год назад

This is one of my favorite videos from Stu because he played with the arranger part he he. 😃 With regards of the PX-S3100 arranger capabilities, I have a few comments to make because I am somehow familiar with most arrangers on the market from Yamaha, Roland, Korg, and Casio. I have also owned at least one arranger from each company, including both 61 and 88 keys. While this video shows that a talented musician like Stu can make any keyboard sound great, the main shortcomings of the PX-S3100 are the following, arranger-wise: 1) It has the old AiR sound engine. Many sounds don't have much expression. Casio has replaced their old arranger sounds with the new AiX (Acoustic Intelligent Expression) tone engine, which provides much more realistic tones. This approach is similar to Yamaha's Super Articulation technology. The new arrangers from Casio sound better because the tone generator is better. The AiX has 800 tones that are better than the 700 old tones in the PX-S3100. 2) Only 2 variations. The competition to the PX-S3100 (Yamaha DGX-670 and Korg XE20) has 4 variations. It provides a smoother transition between variations within a style. Casio does offer 4 variations per style, but only in the CTX3000 and CTX5000. It provides a more realistic experience than the PX-S31000. Anyone with has played the CTS new series (CTS410, CTS500, CTS1000V) knows that it sounds better, but it changes too abruptly between variations because they only have 2 variations. This is because Casio is providing the softest and busiest of the 4 variations in their digital pianos. The next step for Casio should be to include all 4 variations in the PX-S3100 successor. They should imitate the Yamaha DGX-670 and Korg XE20 in that area and apply the CTX3000/5000 capabilities to their digital piano arrangers. 3) The built-in speakers don't have true bass-reflex (ported) boxes and lack tweeters, so the sound is OK for piano but not for styles with bass, drums, etc. Both Yamaha and Korg win in that area too, since their speakers are enclosed in proper speaker boxes. Yamaha adds tweeters, so the cymbals and nuances of guitars can be heard in more detail. 4) The 2-variation styles themselves are good for the genres that Stu played in his demo, but they lack in the Ballad, Soft Beat, Pop department. Particularly for soft music. Casio arrangers are good for upbeat music, but lacking in the Pop/Rock/Country styles, where Yamaha excels with smooth transitions between 4 variations. 5) The styles in more sophisticated arrangers (like Yamaha DGX-670) allows to switch the specific parts of an accompaniment On and Off. This functionality allows to tailor the style to your playing. Sometimes a style has an annoying guitar strum, some wind instrument sound, or whatever sound part that completely ruins the arranger style. Without the ability to turn it off or switch to another variation, you are stuck with an ill-sounding style that otherwise would have been great. 6) The PX-S3100 has only 1 intro and 1 ending, and 2 drum fill-ins. The Yamaha DGX-670 has 3 intros and 3 endings, 4 fill-ins, plus a Break. This allows for more flexibility when performing live. It also has a "Simple" button that instantly removes all backing sounds except the bass and drums. Very handy. The main benefit of the PX-S3100 over the DGX-670 is its portability. While the Yamaha wins in every other aspect arranger-wise, the Casio wins in being light weight. The DGX-670 is in the category of the Kawai MP7SE and Roland RD2000 when it comes to weight, which are portable, but heavy.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Thank you for tuning in and sharing your thoughts! The PXS3100 is a very different proposition and offering compared to models like the MP7SE, RD2000 and DGX670. In optimizing portability (lightweight, slim enclosure, etc.), some concessions inevitably have to be made. In any case, every single one of these excellent instruments will have their fanbase. :)

@Instrumental-Covers Год назад

@@MerriamPianos I bought before the Casio CDP-S350. I really tried to keep it, but the concessions made to make it lightweight were too many for me. The 3 biggest compromises I found while owning the CDP-S350 were: 1) Piano sound quality. There were like 28 different pianos, and none was too good. 2) Styles were too simple 3) Speakers had no quality What I liked about the CDP-S350 was the action, the orange screen, and that is was very portable and good looking. The Korg XE20 also cuts the weight down, but I don't like playing with the styles of the Korg PA60, a machine I owned 20 years ago. I don't understand why Korg chooses to recycle those styles forever. I know those Korg styles by heart, they were good, but they should include the new ones now. Unfortunately, there is no arranger digital piano on the market that is as good as the DGX-670 in this price range. Too bad Yamaha makes it heavy. 😐

@rickw.3426 Год назад

I'm looking for a keyboard with keys that my dry fingers don't slip on so easily, and I thought maybe the Casios were it. Today I tested a Casio PX S3100 and two CDP S360s. If my fingers slipped, it was more in the direction of the grooves than sideways. What was really interesting was that the s360 that was used most often (plugged in and turned on) was grippier than the other one and the s3100 (neither of which were plugged in). So I wonder if over time, dirt and oils from fingers build up in the grooves a little bit and add to the grippiness.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

I think there is definitely some truth to that. I think it is a combination of build-up and the fact that, over time, the grooves and texture will wear down a bit, which may have an overall affect of feeling a bit grippier to your fingers.

@nizman1000 Год назад

great stuff! question: does it have the same keys and default piano patch as thr 1100?

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Thanks! Yup - the PXS1100 has the same action and same core piano sound. :)

@nortok00 Год назад

Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. They're very helpful! I'm in the market for a digital piano after having been out of playing for a long time. I used to have an acoustic upright Kawai but don't have the room for one now. I would be considered a beginner but want a digital piano I can grow with. Casio has really impressed me but I'm disappointed that a lot of the models don't have the ability to store custom settings. Am I correct that the 1100 can't store user settings? I know the 3100 can. To be honest I've gone into a bit of buying paralysis. Just when I think I have found a piano at a good price point I always find something it lacks that is a deal breaker. In the case of Casio the 1100 would be great except for not being able to store custom settings. The 3100 has a lot of stuff I would never use but it has all of the basics such as good polyphony, wireless midi, the ability to store custom settings and a few other things like recording music. Most of the other features would be wasted on me.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Hi Karen! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you so much for the kind words! We are very happy to hear that you have found the videos useful through your piano process. :) The Casio PXS1100 does have the capacity to save user-made adjustments to the acoustic simulator settings. While I have not attempted this myself on the PXS1100, apparently, holding down the function button and pressing Ab7 (the highest Ab) will enable auto-resume, which saves all the currently selected settings. This means that piano will recall these settings each time it is powered on. Thanks and hope this helps! :)

@nortok00 Год назад

@@MerriamPianos Thanks for the speedy reply Brent! If I understood you correctly the 1100 saves the last custom configuration that was used (an auto resume feature) but you don't have the ability to save multiple custom setups to the register correct?

@TheBuddyKeys Год назад

I own 3 of these and am so happy you revisited the 3100. Pretty sure knob functions stay per registration.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

That's awesome! The PXS3100 is a lot of piano packed into a very small, streamlined package. We always strive to revisit any and all updates to important and popular piano models. :)

@hyperseah Год назад

Why do you need 3 of these? 😆

@TheBuddyKeys Год назад

@@hyperseah studio, living room, road. I play two gigs on a Fri or sat sometimes. If I leave stuff set up at a house-restaurant gig, I can start on time instead of setting up again. Other advantages too.

@hyperseah Год назад

@@TheBuddyKeys With endorsements like that I have to seriously consider buying this model. 😅 But the road is very long for me. I am still a novice.

@rodriguesomville2339 Год назад

Hi, Is it easy to select or change a sound when you are on stage. For now I met only music sales guys who were not familiar with PS 3100

@BlackBirdTokyo Год назад

Is it possible to use this or the PX-S5000 as a controller for external software? We have been hoping to add an 88 key controller with a graded keybed that can give us an 88key option when we want to play virtual pianos, but that can be taken into another room and practiced on for piano. We don't need complex controller capabilities as we have other controllers for that purpose, we are more looking for a good and very expressive keyboard that the DAW can recognize and trigger our apps without any significant latency and with good expression.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Hi there! The PXS3100 or PXS5000 can both be used as a controller given the fact that they have MIDI capabilities. Virtually all digital pianos now have that capacity, which is quite exciting. Depending on size restrictions and budget, the Kawai VPC1 is often regarded by piano players as the best MIDI controller ever created. It has an exceptional action that is capable of great expressive control. :)

@dougkoempel5304 7 месяцев назад

On the Privia PX-1100 and PX-3100-in split keyboard mode-do the basses (on left side of the split) react to the sustain pedal? Any serious player who uses split keyboard (e.g., acoustic bass on left and acoustic piano on the right) doesn't want the bass side reacting to his pedaling. In 2009 I brought this to the attention of Mike Martin (Casio director of marketing) regarding their WK and Privia lines; and he was onboard with this suggestion. Since then, I've defected to Yamaha keyboards (they get it regarding deactivating sustain pedal response to the bass patch on left side of the split) and I haven't kept current with the Privia line. However, this PX-3100 looks promising.

@MerriamPianos 7 месяцев назад

Hi there! Thanks for the question! I'm not currently at a showroom to be able to put this to the test and I don't know if this is explicitly discussed in Casio's literature on the PXS3100. With that said, perhaps one of our helpful community members that is a PXS3100 user can help verify.

@dougkoempel5304 7 месяцев назад

I've not seen this addressed in the literature or in any of the reviews I've watched. I'd certainly appreciate someone's input regarding this. Thanks!@@MerriamPianos

@DamianRodriguez-kw2ch 8 месяцев назад

Que buena reproducción,de B3.

@MerriamPianos 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely! The organ sounds, including the B3 emulation, are quite amazing! :)

@igluttaja Год назад

Thanks for a great review! If you should buy this or Roland FP-30X, which one would be your choice?

@MerriamPianos Год назад

You're very welcome! It really depends on the function. For gigging situations, the PXS3100's portability factor is really difficult to beat. For home use, the FP30X really does have a wonderful touch in the PHA4. With that said, it really is a matter of personal preference.

@igluttaja Год назад

@@MerriamPianos To me it'll be primarily for home use, but I don't have enough space to keep it on a stand all the time. So when I don't play, I'm gonna put my X-stand and piano to the cabinet, under the bed or something. That makes portability quite useful too. And if the Casio's touch isn't a deal breaker in your opinion, the screen and 700 tones sound interesting to me. How about the key noise? Will my neighbours be disturbed when using headphones at night or are both of these silent ones? This will be my first digital piano. I've played just acoustic ones earlier 🙂

@plantman6245 4 месяца назад

If you’re gonna buy a Roland u better have very strong fingers and hands as the action is very heavy….

@danieldesouzavicente7468 2 месяца назад

Would you recommend this piano for someone who's just starting taking piano lessons, or is it better one like yamaha p-225 or roland fp-30x for the action? Is there much difference?

@MerriamPianos 2 месяца назад

Hi there! The PXS3100 would certainly be an excellent starting point. However, if you are looking for the most authentic feeling piano at this price point, I think the Roland FP10 and FP30X models are worth consideration. The touch is heavier, but that can be quite helpful in developing both proper technique and more dynamic control. :)

@CercleBruggeFan Год назад

I have the PX-S3100 and I can't find a convincing reason to upgrade to the new 6000/7000. By the way each registration can save it's own knob settings, but knobs functions are not assignable. Thanks for the video Stu!

@MerriamPianos Год назад

The PXS3100 is an excellent instrument with a cost-to-value ratio that is difficult to compete with. Every player has different needs and preferences, so, at the end of the day, it all comes down to what resonates with you and it sounds like you have found that in the PXS3100, which is awesome! :)

@Zoco101 Год назад

What works, works. Just listening here, I cannot fault the PX-S3100 piano patches.

@crabbydad8931 Год назад

you a monster!!! ; )

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Stu's playing and talent definitely falls under the "monstrous" category! ;)

@javancape Год назад

I’m looking forward for the evaluation of the new Yamaha ps500

@BUJU2007 Год назад

It's really upsetting that it has the same keyed as the P-45. It's weird for such an expensive digital piano.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

We have added it to the list of potential models for upcoming video reviews! Thanks for the suggestion! :)

@SomebodyPickaName Год назад

@@BUJU2007 The P-S500 has the GH3 action, whereas the P-45 has the GHS action.

@Instrumental-Covers Год назад

@@SomebodyPickaName No, it has the GHS action. There is a video that accidentally made that mistake and showed GH3 on the screen. But both Yamaha specs chart and the manual say GHS.

@BUJU2007 Год назад

@@SomebodyPickaName the Yamaha website says it has the (88-note weighted GHS keyboard).

@TamirOrkobysPiano Год назад

The piano is little bit better then the 1100. Should I remind you the pxs1000 vs pxs3000 on your channel? I did have the pxs1100 and the pxs3000 and compare the piano sound and the 3000 piano sound little bit better. Maybe more layers of sampling then the pxs1000/1100.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

We do have the PXS1000 versus PXS3000 comparison on our channel, which you can check out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LKVhKVTh53M.html There are certainly some subtle nuanced different between all of these models tonally from my perspective too.

@chrisc8891 Год назад

Does anyone know the keyboard of the Yamaha CP73? It it as good as the the Casio PX3100?

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! The Yamaha CP73 is quite a different offering compared to the Casio PXS3100 for one main reason: they have a different number of keys (73 vs 88). With that said, there is definitely some overlap in terms of their intended function. Both are designed with the capacity to use for gigging and stage use. Both options would give you the portability factor too of course. At the end of the day, the decision would ultimately come down to the musical preferences of the player as they offer very different things sonically and in terms of action. My recommendation would be to test both of these models out at a showroom to see which one you resonate with the most. :)

@rickw.3426 Год назад

One more question. If this keyboard is for people who want more than piano, who want the arranging capabilities, what is a keyboard that isn't so heavy on the arranging side but is comparable in action and piano sound at the same or lower price point (since it can't do as much)? The ones I look at with fewer sounds and specialized effects aren't as good with the piano sounds and action.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Hi Rick! The PXS1100 would probably be your best bet as it has the same series of action and same core tone generator, but with fewer built-in sounds and features. Thanks and hope this helps! :)

@rickw.3426 Год назад

@@MerriamPianos Thanks. I should have added that I don't want to have to use an app to see all the functions.

@Ben-ic1ve Год назад

I’m really debating between this and a Kawai ES110. Thanks for the review!

@MerriamPianos Год назад

You're very welcome! They're both excellent instruments! If you have a chance, get into ta showroom to test them both out. That is the best way to determine which one connects most with your playing style! :)

@Ben-ic1ve Год назад

@@MerriamPianos for sure, thanks!

@Elazarko Год назад

Es120 might be worth the upgrade

@Ben-ic1ve Год назад

@@Elazarko hmm I’ll look into it, do you know if I can find them in Canada?

@alexchang38 Год назад

Stu could you make a comparison video on cdps360 against pxs3100 since they both have rather similar specs and functions but with quite a price difference? Especially what the differences are in their key actions and tone engines. Thank you Stu appreciate all your review videos which are lots of pleasure to watch!

@Instrumental-Covers Год назад

You get a better piano tone, but the arranger part is the same for both and based on the old AiR tone generator. Casio has developed a new tone generator for their newer arrangers, which now use the AiX tone generator, but neither the CDP-S360 nor the PX-S31000 have it. The old tone generator doesn't have nuances in some of the instruments, such as guitars. If you play, let's say a Roland Juno DS synth, you will see that the acoustic guitars sound with no articulation and kind of thin, too artificial. Same problem with the old AiR tone generator. So, Casio addressed that issue (up to a certain extent) with the AiX tone generator (Acoustic Intelligent Expression). It is similar to the Yamaha concept of "Super Articulation", where guitars include all those nuances. Korg has done the same in their newer arrangers. Still, the new Casio arrangers don't have a lot of nuances in their acoustic guitars. Does it matter? Well, it impacts the realism of the arranger styles. But if all you need is the piano tone and nothing else, then the PX-S3100 is slightly better.

@alexchang38 Год назад

@@Instrumental-Covers Thank you very much very helpfull indeed! Does Casio use AiX in their new pxs5000/6000/7000 models and what other Casio's have it?

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Hi Alex! Brent from Merriam Music here! We have received a few requests to tackle a comparison between the CDPS360 and PXS3100. We have not yet received our first shipment of CDPS360s yet, but once we do, that may be an excellent comparison to tackle! Thanks for the suggestion!

@Instrumental-Covers Год назад

@@alexchang38 I am glad it was helpful :) The PX-S5000/6000/7000 have the AiR tone generator, not the AiX. The AiR is meant for piano tones, whereas the AiX is meant for the nuances and articulations of the other patches (such as guitars), as far as I know. The AiX is used in their non-digital piano arrangers, such as the CTX 3000/5000 and the CT-S410/500/1000V.

@alexchang38 Год назад

@@Instrumental-Covers Thank you again that's very good to know :)

@alexp2082 3 месяца назад

Could you please say if it can be split into zones when used for midi input in a DAW?

@MerriamPianos 3 месяца назад

Thanks for tuning in! I will be sure to pass on the suggestion to Stu and the production team! With that said, it might be worthwhile for us to tackle a video on digital pianos doubling as MIDI controllers. I don't believe the PXS3100 has that capability however.

@hyperseah Год назад

I wish Casio would put a screen on the PX-S1100 and 5000. Same goes for Roland and Kawai. That would greatly increase their user friendliness. Is it really that difficult?

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Many of the Roland and Kawai models do have screens. As for the PXS1100 and PXS5000, I am not entirely sure as to why they made the decision to not include a screen. With that said, I am assuming that it has something to do with managing costs to ensure that these instruments can be offered at specific target price points that makes them competitive in their respective price categories.

@hyperseah Год назад

As an alternative, Casio could have labeled the keys just like the CDP-S160. I doubt it would degrade the aesthetic too much. As for the PX-S5000, it is not exactly a budget model. Over here it is almost double the price of PX-S1100. There is definitely enough in the profit margin to add a screen.

@pianoryx Год назад

I wonder what the difference is between the PX-S3100 and the Casio CDP-S360. Both are arranger keyboards but the CDP-S360 is much cheaper. What did Casio save on there? I'm thinking of buying an arranger keyboard right now and I had toyed with the idea of getting the CDP-S360 but the PX-S3100 would also be a possibility. I'm a beginner in arranger keyboards. Would the CDP-S360 be better?

@MerriamPianos Год назад

The most notable difference between the two models is the tone engine. The Casio Privia line features a far more detailed and sophisticated tone engine that offers a much more authentic piano tone. With that said, from a cost-to-value perspective the CDPS360 is an excellent offering from Casio. :)

@pianoryx Год назад

@@MerriamPianos Thank you! 😊 I already have a Casio CT-S1 and that is also incredible value for money. Even if it is "only" a 61-key keyboard. But the sound is fantastic! (And the keys, even though they're not real piano keys.) The only thing is that it's not an arranger keyboard, even though it has a whole lot of nice sounds. But it is a MIDI keyboard. And I wonder if you couldn't do something in that line with the CDP-S360. By adding a better tone engine to the MIDI data via a VST.

@Instrumental-Covers Год назад

@@pianoryx You cannot modify the internal sounds of a digital piano by adding VST sounds, but you can trigger them via the CDP-S360. The VST sound needs to reside in a computer, though. The internal sounds of a digital piano are stored in flash memory, whereas a VST is store as .wav files in a computer. However, you can expand the tone and auto-accompaniment of professional products, such as workstations or professional arrangers. For example, you can buy a Synthogy Steinway D for the Yamaha Montage or expand the voices and styles of a Yamaha PSR-S900 arranger. Yamaha has a separate website to purchase expansion packs for selected instruments. I have played the Casio CT-S1, CT-S410, and CT-S500. The CT-S500 is my choice from those 3 because it contains all the sounds of the CT-S1, plus all the arranger styles of the CT-S410. However, none of the CT-S arrangers are as complete and powerful as the Casio CTX3000/5000. For example, you only have 2 variations on the CT-S arrangers. The CTX5000 is my favorite of all because you get all 4 variations plus much more powerful speakers than any of the CT-S series. From the functionality point of view, it is hard to beat the CTX5000. But the CT-S1 is slim and super portable, which is its main point. The AiX tone engine has been a big upgrade from the AiR tone generator.

@Zoco101 Год назад

@@pianoryx Good value as the CDP line is, I think a good VSTi deserves a better MIDI controller and keyboard action than found on a CDP piano. The Korg D1 should be better for this, though you might need an interface, since it has MIDI Legacy connectors, not USB. If you can afford it, the Kawai VPC1 is one of the best controllers for this application you speak of, and very reasonably priced for wood key sticks. Speaking of CDP, Casio should make a CDP model with 73 keys and line outputs. It would be a great travel piano or backup gigging instrument.

@ps3301 4 месяца назад

Isnt korg d1 the best for realistic key touch ?

@MerriamPianos 4 месяца назад

It comes down to a matter of subjectivity really. The Roland PHA4 action (featured on the FP10, FP30X, FP-E50, etc.) is certainly considered to be one of the most authentic key touches at this price point as well.

@josiasohouo3584 Год назад

Pouvez vous faire une vidéo de comparaison profonde entre le px s3100 et le pxs6000 ?

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Hi there! Thanks for the suggestion! We have received a few other requests to tackle that comparison and will do our best to do so. Thanks again and happy playing! :)

@josiasohouo3584 Год назад

@@MerriamPianos merci, thank you

@madisonelizabeth2765 Год назад

The old Privias had such balanced speakers. Is it just me or does the treble seem much louder than the bass on this one like the bass is far too muted?

@MerriamPianos Год назад

The sound you are hearing in this video is a direct line out from the instrument instead of microphones capturing the onboard speakers. With that said, the new PXS models have wonderful speaker sound in my opinion. I find them to be very well-balanced. :)

@madisonelizabeth2765 Год назад

@@MerriamPianos thanks! I really appreciate the insight, it makes me feel more confident in my decision. I just ordered one of these and am really excited to try it out in person. (Upgrading from my keyboard of 16+ years)

@tzmathew Год назад

Kawai ES120 please

@MerriamPianos Год назад

We have not yet received our first shipment of Kawai ES120s, but you can certainly bank on review and comparison videos to be released once we do. :)

@madisonsinclair5123 Год назад

Casio's new range represents a significant price jump, with the s6000, l suppose, representing the slot the 3100 served. So, that makes for a fairly simple question which I'm not sure Stu addressed: the action and the grand sample on the S6000 is surely better than those of the 3100. But are they $1,000 better? See what I mean? It's an awfully big jump price wise. I'm sure I'd much rather have the S6000, but $1,000 for what may be considered marginal gain is a big ask. Most players, if they're anything at all like me, and God knows I hope not, will fall in love with a half dozen patches, assign them to soft keys, and never screw around with the menus ever again in life. Even worse, we will connect these two our computers and never screw around with the menus ever again in life. In which light, it's a fair question: as cool as it is, is the S6000 $1,000 better? Thanks, again, for the great videos. I can't believe the amount of time and effort you all are investing in this, but I certainly appreciate it.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Thanks so much for the kind words and taking the time to tune in and support our channel! We sincerely appreciate it. Justifying the price gap between various models is a question that every player on the digital market will have to ask themselves. It comes down to how much one values the improvements.

@bustanorms2028 11 месяцев назад

think casio should improve their drums sounds of style,but the piano sound nice

@MerriamPianos 11 месяцев назад

Casio is constantly refining every details of these models, so I would not be surprised if the onboard piano sounds and drum sounds for the accompaniment features continue to improve with the next generation of models.

@PianoMan-hx3ev Год назад

Is the 3000 worth trading in to get the 3100?

@MerriamPianos Год назад

That is a decision for the player to make ultimately. They are quite similar in their offering and the PXS3000 is still an exceptional instrument. The question comes down to whether you would use any of the new additions on a regular basis I think. :)

@PianoMan-hx3ev Год назад

@@MerriamPianos 💯

@user-my6hf4rj1v Год назад

Casio px-s3100 vs YAMAHA P125 vs FP-10

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Thank you for the suggestion! We try to tackle as many reviews/comparisons as possible and will add it to the list of potential candidates for the future. Thanks again and all the best! :)

@Oliver-uh5ze Год назад

24:36 what happened there? 😅

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Thanks for tuning in! We appreciate it! :)

@quickmcglick Год назад

Licc @ 9:03 You're welcome

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@quickmcglick Год назад

In all seriousness, thank you for the excellent review. I'm picking one up for my step-daughter for her birthday (and selfishly for me as well).

@ps3301 Год назад

Is it still true that the black key weight balance is different from the white key in this Casio model ? That was pointed out by another RU-vidr showing it with an actual tuning weight sitting on the keys and a fundamental flaw in the casio keyboard design

@VictorHuang88 Год назад

Why ask a question before watching the video? It's at 17:10.

@BlueGrovyle Год назад

@@VictorHuang88 not everyone wants to watch potentially 30 minutes of a long review just to get the report of one feature.

@VictorHuang88 Год назад

@@BlueGrovyle the video is indexed and the answer can be found in one minute

@BlueGrovyle Год назад

@@VictorHuang88 I just listened to the entire chapter on the keyboard's action and "This action is well balanced" was the most I could infer from it, with respect to the original commenter's question. Nothing was stated about the quantitative weight of the black keys in comparison to the white keys; only remarks about the average user's hand placement: thumb knuckle over the white keys, black keys played at the tip. So no, I don't think it's that simple.

@VictorHuang88 Год назад

@@BlueGrovyle you watched the video before replying. That's my point.

@johnlong4832 Год назад

faulty action!

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Every piano player and customer is a little different in terms of what they prioritize. While some may not favour the condensed action, some players heavily prioritize portability, with which this Casio PXS3100 is tough to compete with.

@blazebelmonte2934 8 месяцев назад

the keys are way too heavy im returning mine.

@MerriamPianos 8 месяцев назад

Hi! Brent here! I'm sorry to hear that you did not enjoy the key action. The PXS3100 tends to be on the lighter side of a weighted key touch. You may prefer a semi-weighted or synth action keyboard option.

@SAMZIRRA 2 месяца назад

Limp wrists?

@darwin94 Год назад

9:02 The Lick

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@EdPin_ Год назад

Hi Stu & Crew Second angle, over the shoulder, feels like i'm there, watching what Stu is doing, and when cropped, i'm looking closer. Natural feel, excellent lively addition of shots, good visibility of controls. Slightly cropped (closer) frame at the end is good too (can be used for "emotional" close-ups). Shooting in natural enviroment, with reflection of the traffic in the background lives and spekas "Come in, visit us, this spot is waiting for you to sit and play this instrument" Wonder how many times someone will sit there and enjoy "This place from RU-vid" and make a selfie :-) All those places are your triumphing cards. Somehow sucking on a herb throat drops is so nonchalant and natural, feels like i was there, in the shop. That's the key, make it feel natural like this (of course this applies only to Casio presentatins :-) Jump and Big Ben tune, cliche crumbs that help to enchant this homely vibe, mentioning Bruno Mars helps too, now i know what to look for. It helps when you reveal what you play, give leads for newbies. Overall surprisingly mature YT content, it all grows well. Can i suggest a day or two in bed, it just a sore throat i'm sure, but a little break, an excuse to slow down for a moment and contemplate is quite healthy.

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thanks so much for tuning in and for your kind words! We sincerely appreciate it. We're glad that you have been enjoying the new shots and angles and vibe of the video reviews! :)

@AmirHamamdaMusicProducer Год назад

Hey guys @merriammusic @stuharrison , first of all a big up for all your content, extremely professional And helpful, I just wanted to share with you guys my personal experience, I'm a professional keyboardist, moved to a new place 3 years ago, I had lastly a KORG PA4X which I sold, I was using it in my live performances, so when I moved I was looking for an 88 weighted keys with some extra features, I was almost convinced that the 3100 will be my next one, but at the last minute I found a better alternative in all areas of performance which is the YAMAHA DGX670, I bought it and I'm more than satisfied, it worths every single penny !!! Could you please do at least a review or a comparison of the dgx670 with competitors !? Thanks and keep up with your awesome work :) Musically :)

@MerriamPianos Год назад

Hi! Brent from Merriam Music here! Thank you so much for your kind words and for supporting our channel! We sincerely appreciate and are happy to hear that you enjoy the videos. :) We are planning on doing some comparison videos against the Yamaha DGX670, so, hopefully, those will be coming your way sooner rather than later. The new Roland FP-E50 is intended to be a direct competitor against that model, so it will be interesting to see how they stack up. Thanks again and all the best!

@AmirHamamdaMusicProducer Год назад

@@MerriamPianos I also considered the FP-E50 but I finally went with the dgx which has more realistic extra sounds (guitars, woodwind...), more DSP effects, unlimited user registration sounds and styles (4 variations vs 2 on the FP-E50), in one word unlimited personalization options 🤠