Reviewing Roland’s Go Keys 3 and 5 recently has made me take a fresh look at the highly competitive beginner keyboard market. And one of the things I’ve concluded is that, if you want a great-sounding entry-level ‘board that plays pretty well and is easy to use, it’s still hard to look past Casio’s CT-S1. And right now, as we head into Cyber Monday, you can pick one up from Thomann at a price that’s as low as I’ve ever seen.
I’ve had a CT-S1 around the house since it was released, in 2021, and I’m pleased to say that I still use it today. It’s great for when you just want a keyboard that you can turn on and play, and is lightweight enough that you can move it around with ease (a concealed carry handle helps out with this). It’s also a great ‘board to throw in the car when you’re going out to jam with friends - an acoustic guitarist and singer, perhaps.
