Customer Reviews for Casio LK-230 61-lighted Key Keyboard Bundle

The Casio LK-230 Premium Bundle was designed to give the user everything they could ever need straight out of the box. This package comes bundled with a pair of Nady closed-cup headphones, World Tour single braced X-style keyboard stand and a power supply. The Casio LK-230 has something for everyone. It features the helpful Step-Up learning system, in which the practice pieces are broken down into small learning units that are then learned step by step. The LK-230 is not simply a learning tool, as It also inspires musical creativity! The new Voice Pad function makes it really simple to play back voice samples and other sounds and effects using the pads. The LK-230 still has plenty more to offer, including the AHL sound source boasting 48 notes, 150 rhythms, and an extended automatic accompaniment feature with ON-bass chord and a large, easy-to-read display. This nifty little keyboard may actually weigh just under 10 pounds, but it packs a metric ton of value for beginning pianists, parents, and pros alike. The "LK" in LK-280 stands for "Lighted Keys." That's right, this keyboard will light up and flash each key to show you where to play next. Follow the lights and you're off to the races on the lighted, touch-responsive keyboard, while the LCD displays musical notation and correct hand positioning.   Features: Step-Up Learning System: The 61 light-up keys on the Casio LK-230 guide you through a whole host of songs: The practice piece is divided into individual sections and then learnt step by step - just like in a traditional music lesson. The 3-level, interactive learning system featuring light-up keys offers a simple way to achieve your learning goals.   48-Note Polyphony: Vivid sound diversity: The Casio LK-230 can play up to 48 notes simultaneously.   Featuring 400 AHL Tones: The innovative 400 AHL tones built into the Casio LK-230 produce top-quality sound perfectly suited to both classical piano music and other genres.   150 Rhythms Onboard: The LK-230 has 150 rhythms to provide you with a colourful overview of the world of music.   110 Songs: Listen, sing along and play along: Your LK-230 stores 110 top-quality songs.   LC Display: Retain an overview: The large, easy-to-read LC display on the Casio LK-230 shows you key information at a glance.   10 Digital Effects: Whether you're giving a live performance to an audience or you're alone in your living room, the Casio LK-230's 10 reverb effects enhance the sound diversity of your keyboard.   USB MIDI: The tried-and-tested interface quickly and simply connects your keyboard with the computer; Plug & Play with Windows XP/Vista and Mac from OSX 10.3 ensures optimum compatibility.   Sampling Function: Recording and playback: Recordings can be played back via the Casio LK-230's keyboard and pads using the sampling function (audio input). 10 additional sound effects are provided to boost the fun factor.   Voice Pad function: Get creative: The Voice Pad function provides a simple way of playing back voice samples, such as "YO" and "HEY", as well as other effects and sounds using the Casio LK-230's pads. Moreover, the audio-in function lets you record your own samples of up to ten seconds, which can then also be played via the Voice Pad function.   Microphone Input: Simply plug in and get singing: The LK-230 has a practical microphone input facility that allows users to sing along to a selection of songs or make recordings using the sampling function.   Audio Input: It's easy to connect a CD or MP3 player to the audio input on your LK-230 and play along with your favourite song on the keyboard.   Song Bank Controller: The 110 practice pieces in the Song Bank can be controlled via the Casio LK-230's Song Bank Controller in a similar way to a CD player, allowing players to practice the piece effectively.   Loudspeaker System: The Casio LK-230 features two loudspeakers with two watts each, producing an impressive and balanced sound.   Includes: Nady closed-cup headphones, X-style keyboard stand, power supply, song book and music stand   Keyboard: 61 Piano-style lighted keys   Touch Response: 2 sensitivity levels, off)   Metronome: Beats per Measure: 0,2 to 6, Tempo Range: 30 to 255   Dimensions: 37.4" x 14.1" x 4.7"   Weight: 9.3 lbs.   Model: CAS LK230 PPK