Casio's keyboard product line is divided into six categories: Mini, Portable, Workstation, Lighted Keys, Privia Piano and Cabinet Piano. Casio's Mini keyboard, the SA-75, features 37 miniaturized keys and is ideal for children. It features 100 tones, 10 built-in songs and 30 pre-programmed rhythms for kids to play along with.
Casio's portable keyboard line features 10 keyboards intended for beginning and intermediate players. These keyboards include 61 or 76 full-size keys and a variety of features, depending on model. Some of the portable keyboards feature USB and MIDI ports for integration with your computer or Digital Audio Workstation. Portable keyboards include between 100 and 824 tones, and all feature built-in speakers.
Workstation keyboards are available for professional musicians. These models include 76 keys, a plethora of tones, USB and MIDI ports, sequencers, MP3 sampling and increased polyphony; many of the features you'd expect to find on more expensive workstations from Korg or Roland. Casio's workstations include internal speakers as well as line-out audio ports for use with external speakers.
Lighted keyboards are the perfect choice for developing musicians. These keyboards feature light-up keys that will guide your fingers through chord progressions. All three models include 61 full-size keys, 100 to 570 tones and realistic piano simulation.
Privia Pianos make an excellent acoustic piano replacement and will be appealing to touring musicians and gigging amateurs. These keyboards include 88 full-size, weighted keys and range in price from $600 to $1000, depending on model. Note that these keyboards weigh between 25 and 30 pounds, and some do not have built-in speakers.
Cabinet Digital Pianos are the ideal acoustic piano replacement. They feature the most realistic piano sound simulation, at the cost of portability. Expect to pay up to $1,600 for one of these keyboards.
Casio offers a diverse line of keyboards for a variety of playing styles and competency levels. The brand is well known for providing reliable, long-lasting instruments at a solid value, with customer service to backup their products.