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You can’t hit a wrong note when playing along with songs on Casio’s new keyboard

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In short

The Casiotone CT-FS1 is a 61-key electronic keyboard priced at $399.99 that utilizes Casio's proprietary Feel Sync technology. Operating via an iOS and Android app, an algorithm analyzes songs and restricts output strictly to harmonious notes no matter which physical keys are struck. Beyond assisted play, the lightweight unit includes standard keyboard modes, built-in stereo speakers, and split-zone capabilities for collaborative practice.

Key points

  • Feel Sync technology uses a dedicated mobile app algorithm to analyze songs and automatic…: Feel Sync technology uses a dedicated mobile app algorithm to analyze songs and automatically correct off-key strikes.
  • The keyboard can divide into two distinct zones so a beginner and an advanced musician ca…: The keyboard can divide into two distinct zones so a beginner and an advanced musician can play simultaneously.
  • When assistive correction is not needed, the instrument functions entirely as a conventio…: When assistive correction is not needed, the instrument functions entirely as a conventional, unassisted electronic keyboard.

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Casio announced a new addition to its Casiotone line of portable electronic keyboards with a feature that could help aspiring musicians master skills like rhythm and timing without the frustrations or discouragement of hitting the wrong note.

You can’t hit a wrong note when playing along with songs on Casio’s new keyboard

The $400 CT-FS1 features Casio’s Feel Sync technology that helps inexperienced musicians hit only the right notes.

The $400 CT-FS1 features Casio’s Feel Sync technology that helps inexperienced musicians hit only the right notes.

The Casiotone CT-FS1 is available now for $399.99 in a monochromatic black or white version where even the 61 touch-responsive keys are all the same color. It can run on AA batteries or a power adapter but at just under 10 pounds in weight it’s definitely not the smallest of portable keyboards. There’s built-in stereo speakers and Bluetooth connectivity if you’re playing for others, as well as a physical headphone jack.

The keyboard’s most compelling feature is what Casio calls its Feel Sync technology that works alongside a new Feel Sync mobile app available…

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