Casio CDP-S100BKC5 Full Weighted Hammer Action Digital Piano

Product Information

Casio’s new Scaled Hammer Action II Keyboard has been designed to provide a more acoustic-piano like touch response. The key faces have also been upgraded with a simulated ebony and ivory textured finish. A lighter, more compact design

In short, a digital piano is meant to emulate an acoustic piano to the best of its ability. Good digital pianos do this well in the sound department and the feel department. Low-cost digital pianos like our two featured models usually come with basic accessories: an adaptor, plastic damper pedal, and a music stand. Something worth considering here is that the presence of physical buttons on the CDP-S100 might be important for the visually impaired. Essentially, the sound palette on offer is decent enough for practice purposes, with attention clearly given to the piano tones.The sound of your instrument is very important. If you make an investment in a piano, then you need to love the sound. Hearing your piano should inspire you to play more, practice more, and — hopefully — have your friends and family begging for a sample every time there’s an opportunity! The two digital pianos have textured plastic keys so your fingers won’t accidentally slip from one key to another.

There are some accessories that you get with your CDP–S100 such as a music rest, damper pedal, and power adapter. Still, you can add the following accessories to get it more adaptive. For my needs which are 90% piano practice and 10% use as MIDI controller, this was an incredible deal.Update February 2023: The CDP-S100/CDP-S150 models have been discontinued and replaced by the new CDP-S110/ CDP-S160.

The specification chart (below) details the main features of the two instruments and allows for direct comparisons to be made.The speakers have front-facing speaker grills, so you’ll be able to hear a clear tone even when it’s not placed close to a wall. Unfortunately, Split mode isn’t an option here, and neither is the Duet Play mode that allows the keyboard to be used by student and teacher at the same time.