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Casio - News and Rumours
You want all the latest news, rumours and everything else there’s to know about Casio? We're happy to oblige: On this page you’ll find everything at a glance – and it’s always up to date!
Thomann Cyberweek 2024: Best Digital Piano and Keyboard Deals
25 Nov 2024 · The Thomann Cyberweek Sale is in full swing! Discover the best digital piano and keyboard deals and save on stage pianos, arranger workstations, and more!
CASIO CZ-101
Casio CZ-101: The Classic Synth That Went Head to Head With the DX7
04 Oct 2024 · The Casio CZ-101 may look like a toy but it made polyphony affordable in 1984. And you could actually program it, unlike the DX7.
Synth Journal
Casio CZ-101, FM Synthesis, 4ms MetaModule: Synth Journal
05 Sep 2024 · The Casio CZ-101 displays unexpected talents in classical music, Dr John Chowning revisits the origins of FM and 4ms ships a revolutionary hybrid module.
MUSICAL TOYS
5 Musical Toys used on Famous Recordings
16 Jul 2024 · Musical instruments design has always overlapped into the realm of musical toys, we look at times these toys were used on famous recordings.
SYNTH JOURNAL
Cats, Vocoders and a 90s Yamaha Classic Reborn: Synth Journal
27 Jun 2024 · In this week's Synth Journal we've got classic cats and synths plus a very exclusive Nonlinear Labs C15 and a quirky version of Blue Monday.
The best Digital Pianos – from budget to professional!
02 Apr 2024 · Finding the right digital piano for beginners or advanced players doesn't have to be hard! We check out different types of digital pianos in our buyer's guide.
Casio Dimension Tripper – Digital B-Bender that Modulates?
29 Jan 2024 · The Casio Dimension Tripper is an expression pedal on the guitar strap - Possibly the weirdest guitar gadget at NAMM this year!
The Best Budget Keyboards Under €150 – Beginner Keyboards for all!
24 Nov 2023 · Finding the right keyboard on a budget for a beginner can be fraught with many pitfalls. This guide is here to help you make your choice.
Darkness Falls: How To Sound Like Michael Jackson – Thriller
31 Oct 2023 · This Halloween, we're looking into the production of Michael Jackson's Thriller to find out more about the creation of this iconic record.
Playing the Villain: How to Sound like MF Doom
05 Aug 2023 · MF Doom was mystical figure from the backpack era of Hip-Hop. We find out more about his process and some of the gear that inspired it.
The Wizard Of IDM: How To Sound Like Aphex Twin
29 Jul 2023 · We find out about some of the instruments that shaped the early sound of Aphex Twin, one of the most respected names in electronic music.
Shaolin Island: How To Sound Like Wu-Tang Clan
22 Jul 2023 · We explore the saga of the Wu-Tang Clan and check out some of the gear they used in the creation of their abstract and influential sound.
The Sheffield Scene: How to sound like The Human League
03 Dec 2022 · Original synth-pop pioneers, The Human League made a huge impact in the early 80s with their minimalistic soundscapes. Let's find out how!
Review: Casio CT-S1000V Keyboard and Vocal Synthesizer
11 Apr 2022 · Casio says that the CT-S1000V keyboard contains a revolutionary vocal synthesizer. We've tried it for ourselves to find out what the hype is all about.
Casio CT-S1000V: Not sure we were ready for this!
21 Jan 2022 · Casio has been teasing their new keyboard with an "Are You Ready?" campaign and now the CT-S1000V is here, it's weird, fun and innovatively vocal about it.
10 digital pianos for any budget and playing style
21 Jan 2022 · Does your list of New Year's resolutions include playing the piano? You've come to the right place! Here's a list of ten great digital pianos for any budget.
Are You Ready for a new Casio synth?
09 Dec 2021 · Casio has posted a mysterious video on YouTube asking "Are You Ready?" Well, are you? Please let it be a new synthesizer.
Craziest Guitar Gear of 2020: The weirdest guitars and pedals of the year!
24 Dec 2020 · Our Craziest Guitar Guitar 2020 list includes guitars made of concrete and salt, puzzle-shaped pedals and condoms for your pedalboard. Let's dive in!
Casio EG-5: The long-forgotten plastic guitar with a built-in cassette player
26 Oct 2020 · The Casio EG-5 was a plastic electric guitar with a built-in cassette player and speaker. Perfect for some hands-on treatment by LOOK MUM NO COMPUTER!
Casiotone is making music fun again
19 Jul 2019 · Casiotone is back for a new generation of portable home keyboard bashers with the battery-powered CT-S200, S300 and the light-up LK-S250. Check out that carry handle.
NAMM 2019: Casio redesigns their Privia Digital Pianos with the PX-S1000 and PX-S3000
26 Jan 2019 · Casio revitalises its line of Privia portable pianos with the PX-S1000 and PX-S3000 giving glorious piano tones, speakers in a compact and very sleek new look.
Fender, Yamaha, Korg, Casio and Roland UK offices raided over alleged price fixing
27 May 2018 · The UK offices of five major MI brands have been raided over alleged price-fixing! The probe is centred on Fender, Roland, Casio, Korg and Yamaha, according to reports.