Casio CTK‎-2200 Digital Keyboard

The CTK‎-2200 is a great first keyboard that has everything you need to start making music‎.‎ It has 61 full‎-size keys and a wide variety of sounds and accompaniment styles to enjoy‎.‎ The built‎-in lessons will teach any beginning keyboard player new songs and introduce them to music in a fun and interactive way‎.‎

The keyboard has its own stereo speaker system and can also be played using headphones‎.‎ A USB socket is included for connection to a computer or compatible tablet and you can also use a foot switch to produce piano sustain effects‎.‎ A power adapter is included and the keyboard will also run on 6 AA batteries‎.‎ Weighing just 3kg‎,‎ the CTK‎-2200 is an ideal instrument for making music on the move‎.‎

Built‎-In Lessons and Games

The CTK‎-2200 includes Casio‎'‎s Step Up Lesson function‎.‎ This is an easy to use music teaching system that shows you how to play any of the 110 built‎-in songs‎.‎ You don‎'‎t need any prior musical knowledge to start‎:‎ just follow the guides on the LCD screen and listen to the spoken instructions to find the right keys‎.‎ Each song is taught in small sections‎,‎ gradually building up to a complete performance‎.‎

In addition to the built‎-in lessons‎,‎ the Music Challenge game helps you improve your note finding skills on the keyboard‎.‎

Main Features

61 full‎-size keys ‎- The keys on the CTK‎-2200 are the same size and shape as those on a traditional piano‎.‎ This is important for learning and encourages the correct hand shape and finger positions‎.‎

There are 400 sounds to choose from when playing a melody‎.‎ Some sounds are split voices‎,‎ meaning that the lower half of the keyboard has a different sound to the upper half‎.‎ There are also layered sounds‎:‎ selecting these makes the keyboard play two different sounds at once‎.‎ The keyboard also has percussion sounds and sound effects that can be played using the keys‎.‎

The 150 Automatic Accompaniments can be used to provide a backing band‎;‎ adding drums‎,‎ bass and other instruments to your performance‎.‎

One Touch Presets make setting up easy‎.‎ Simply select the style of accompaniment you wish to use‎,‎ such as Pop‎,‎ Hip Hop or Dance and the One Touch Preset will select a suitable melody sound for you‎.‎

An LCD Display shows all the essential information you need‎,‎ such as which sound and accompaniment style is selected‎.‎ All these settings can be changed at the press of a button‎.‎ The display also shows the notes you play as musical notation or chord symbols‎.‎

Connect your favourite audio device to the Audio Input socket and hear the sound through the CTK‎-2200‎'‎s stereo speakers‎.‎ The keyboard‎'‎s built‎-in sounds can be heard at the same time‎,‎ allowing you to play along with the music‎.‎

Audio Sampling ‎- Connect a microphone or any music player to the audio input and you can record your voice or a favourite song clip into the keyboard‎.‎ You can then use this recording as an extra sound or even make it into part of a drum beat‎.‎

Digital Reverbmakes your music sound as if it is being played in a concert hall‎.‎

The Transpose feature makes it possible to play a song in any key‎,‎ which is perfect for accompanying singers or other instruments‎.‎

Voice Pads ‎- Need some backing singers‎?‎ 5 dedicated buttons enable you to add extra vocal sounds to your music‎.‎ You can use the built‎-in vocal phrases or even record your own‎.‎

The CTK‎-2200 includes different Chord Modes‎.‎ Complete beginners will enjoy being able to play chords with just one finger‎.‎ Experienced players can switch to full chord mode for more advanced harmonies‎,‎ including variable bass notes‎.‎

The built‎-in Metronome can be used to help you play in time with the beat‎.‎

A USB socket lets you connect the keyboard to a compatible computer or tablet‎.‎ With additional software it is possible to compose‎,‎ print and record your own music using the CTK‎-2200‎.‎