Casio CT-X3000

The Casio CT-X3000 is a full-featured and versatile 61-key arranger keyboard designed for creation, rehearsal, and performance. It features the AiX sound engine, capable of accurately reproducing both acoustic instruments and electronic sounds, with detailed dynamic response and a rich variety of tones.

Its 61-key velocity-sensitive keyboard offers three sensitivity levels. With 800 sounds, 235 rhythms, and a maximum polyphony of 64 notes, the CT-X3000 offers a wide range of options for playing in many musical styles. The Split and Layer functions allow you to split or layer multiple sounds across the keyboard.

The keyboard features comprehensive automatic accompaniment, as well as 310 Music Presets, 150 arpeggiator types, 12 automatic harmonization types, and 128 registrations. These memory slots allow you to save and instantly recall configurations that include sounds, rhythms, tempos, and various playing parameters.

To take sound design even further, the CT-X3000 features 100 DSP effects, including 24 reverbs, 12 choruses, 15 delays, and 10 general EQ settings. These processing options allow you to precisely tailor the character of the sounds to suit the song or playing context.

The CT-X3000 also stands out for its advanced composition features. Its 17-track MIDI recorder allows you to record up to 10 songs, with approximately 40,000 notes per song. It also features a 42-channel mixer and a phrase recorder with four pads for quickly triggering up to 100 user phrases.

The keyboard also allows you to create and edit your own accompaniment rhythms. This feature is particularly well-suited for musicians who want to customize their arrangements or develop their own accompaniments.

The CT-X3000’s connectivity is designed for advanced use. It features USB Type A and Type B ports, an audio input, a headphone/line output, and two pedal jacks, one of which is compatible with an expression pedal. WAV audio files stored on a USB flash drive can also be played directly from the keyboard.

Its built-in audio system features two 10-cm speakers powered by a 6 W + 6 W amplifier and paired with a bass-reflex design, delivering powerful and balanced sound reproduction without the need for external amplification.

With its AC or battery power options, numerous performance features, and a weight of 6.9 kg, the Casio CT-X3000 is a particularly comprehensive solution for musicians looking for an arranger keyboard capable of handling everything from playing at home to composing, rehearsing, or performing on stage.