[CTK-496]

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At A Glance

The CTK-496 includes 61 Full-Size keys, 100 Tones, 100 Rhythms, 100 Tunes, LCD Display, Dual Speakers, Transpose and Tuning Function, Microphone Input and Volume for Sing Along.

Glossary

Dual Element: HL Sound Source
A dual element system uses separate sound samples for either a strong key pressure or a light key pressure.

ZPI Sound Source
Casio compression permits multiple sounds based on multiple key pressures.

ZPI Tri-element Sound Source
Expands on the ZPI sound source for an even greater range of sound based on multiple key pressures.

Key Lighting
Keys Light to guide your finger movement during lessons.

Dual Color Lighting System
The two colors help the player recognize what notes should be played by the left or the right hand.

Internet Data Expansion System
It allows users to download content (Midi Files) from the internet to expand the use of the product.

3-Step Lesson System
It is a teaching tool that starts with Left Hand, Right Hand and Both Hands.

Advanced Lesson Function
The advanced 3-Step Lesson System lets you practice at your own pace. The keyboard automatically grades your performances, so you can trace your progress as you improve.

SD Card Slot
A built-in SD memory card slot helps to simplify transfer of data from a computer and lets you store volumes of data for later recall when you need it. You can also load a card with a standard MIDI file (SMF) and play it back on the digital piano.

USB Port
Used with optional USB cable to communicate with your PC.

Floppy Disk Drive for MIDI Files
Many musicians have MIDI files on floppy discs

Naturally Scaled Hammer Action Keys
Feel and action of keys are similar to a grand Piano. It has a heavier fell in the lower range and a lighter feel in the high range just like an acoustic piano. To help insure the longevity of this action Casio does not use springs. Instead, Casio’s action is provided by “hammer weight” for a truly authentic feel.

Touch Sensitive (Touch Response) (with on/off)
Like a piano, the harder you strike a key the louder and brighter the sound. Allows for more expressive playing.

Polyphony
Number of notes that can be played simultaneously.

Preset Tones
Number of built-in tones

Auto-Rhythms
Number of built-in rhythms

Auto-Accompaniment
System to generate complete backgrounds with drums, bass and chord parts with the left hand, while playing melodies and solos with the right hand.

Effects/Reverbs
Sound enhancement device that adds depth to the sounds and rhythms.

Split
Divides the keyboard into two sections with a different sound in each.

Layer
Stacks two sounds together across the entire range of the keyboard, so both will sound on each key.

One touch Preset
Selecting a rhythm automatically changes to the most appropriate melody tone, tempo and other settings for that rhythm.

Song Memory
Songs with multiple instrumental parts can be recorded directly into the keyboard.

Demo Songs
Built-in songs

Transpose
Changes the pitch of the keyboard into another key.

Tuning
Fine tuning for play along with recorded material or other instruments.

Mixer
Provides control over volume, tone, panning, effects, tuning and expression.

MIDI
Musical Instrument Digital Interface enables the keyboard to communicate with multimedia computers and other MIDI instruments to create, enjoy and learn about music.

General MIDI
Makes it possible to communicate with other MIDI devices regardless of the brand.

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