Casio CT-S1000V

Instrument Description – Casio CT-S1000V Keyboard

1. Design & Build:

• Color Scheme: Predominantly black body with deep red and black control panels.
• Keys: 61 full-size keys in the standard black and white piano layout.
• Left Side Controls: Pitch bend wheel and modulation joystick, often used for expressive playing.

2. Control Panel (Center and Left Section):

• LCD Display: Blue-backlit display that shows current settings such as voice, rhythm, tempo, and more.
• Large Multifunction Dial: Located to the right of the screen, used for navigating menus and settings.
• Buttons Below Display: Various function buttons including tone selection, rhythm, and accompaniment controls.
• Red Circular Knobs (Left Side):
  • Volume knob
  • Reverb and FX knobs
• Voice Mode Controls: Features like “Vocal Synthesis,” which is unique to this model, allowing it to sing lyrics you input.
• Mic and USB Inputs: Likely present on the back (not visible in this image).

3. Speakers:

• Dual built-in speakers are positioned on both sides of the keyboard behind black mesh grills.
• The Casio Casiotone branding is subtly embossed into the right speaker grill.

4. Additional Features (Implied from the Model):

• AiX Sound Source: Offers high-quality tones.
• Vocal Synthesis Engine: Turns typed lyrics into sung melodies.
• USB MIDI & Audio Interface: Great for DAW integration.
• Bluetooth MIDI/Audio: Available with the WU-BT10 adapter (sold separately).
• Battery or AC Power: Can run on either for portable use.