CASIO SA-78

Advantages: - cheerful color - generally dense plastic and overall visual quality - battery powered. It is convenient for a child to carry it around without a cord. Standard AA batteries are easy to replace; rechargeable batteries can be supplied if needed. They don't discharge instantly :). - compact size. Rather, ideal for a child 5-6 years old. Naturally, it is also convenient to store / transport. The younger model is shorter (45cm versus 60), but also the number of keys, which means the range of the game is less + it has a display without notes. - plays loudly and clearly. is not a toy, but an entry-level musical instrument both in terms of sound and content from one of the leading manufacturers of synthesizers. There are all (well, almost all) the basic functions of any adult synthesizer for the initial learning of music, different instruments (from piano and organ to ethnic and helicopter sound), rhythmic accompaniments, 10 melodies for which you can turn off the main instrument and try to play the main one instead party. - a display on which notes, rhythm and selected modes are highlighted. - small keys, convenient for the child - headphone output, you can connect more powerful speakers, record your creations or play without disturbing others

Disadvantages: - price at the current rate. - the battery compartment is located exactly where the manufacturer provides a special recess for carrying. And if it is not very successful to take it, it is easy to open it, plus the lid is not very tight and bolts, as is the case with children's products, not fixed. An obvious design miscalculation. Can be unaesthetically secured with tape - no adapter included. But the non-original 600 rubles solves the issue if necessary. Now about the musical functions: - no left-hand auto chords, recording melodies, connecting to a PC as a midi keyboard - unsuccessful numbering of the numeric keypad for entering instruments or accompaniment, numbers on the side-bottom and it's not obvious which button corresponds to them. - if you are serious about music, a smaller keyboard will require retraining later. The keys are naturally unweighted and although the stroke and pressure are pleasant, the tactile sensations from a real piano are different. - the manufacturer poorly describes the differences between the models 76,77,78. In fact, the difference in color and the 2nd melody on the quick button. For some it is a piano organ, for others a piano-harpsichord. But in the general set, all the models have all the melodies, they just are not displayed for a quick call.

Comment: For familiarizing the child with the basics of music, that's it. After the presentation, there were even attempts to sleep with him in an embrace. Everything you need is there, but what is not - this is already an adult synthesizer for other money and for serious studies.But with its help, an adult can also learn to play, and those who already know how can please their loved ones with their skill. For some reason I thought that at least a simple tutorial would be included in the kit, but it is not. However, they can be easily found on the Internet, in a completely accessible language. And if there is no desire to learn, then a simple enumeration of the keys with the extraction of sounds from a guitar, then a trumpet, then a bell will bring a lot of pleasure to you and your children.

Advantages: -Compactness -Screen -Many timbres -Perfect keystroke -Exterior view

Disadvantages: -no USB connection

Comment: I bought this for my daughter, I was pleased with the purchase, a good choice for little musicians!

Advantages: The CASIO SA-78 is a great thing to entice a musically perplexed child. Inexpensive - 6-7 thousand for September 2017. Many timbres, autonomy (with batteries). You can connect to adults with a little keyboard skills.

Disadvantages: The only essential: there is no electric wire and adapter included.

Comment: The sound, settings, features could be better, but for 6-7 thousand as of September 2017 everything is on top.

Advantages: comfortable, lightweight keyboard, pleasant to press, many settings

Disadvantages: power supply not included

Comment: for a beginner musician

Advantages: Lightweight, beautiful, simple and affordable to use

Disadvantages: No

Comment: For a child - a great option: the keys are small, it is convenient for fingers to reach everywhere. The built-in set of melodies also makes it possible to dance)

Advantages: Sound, quality, convenience, lots of tools, no extra wires, mobility

Disadvantages: I don't see, it can work on batteries for a long time

Comment: A cool thing for children and parents, many different instruments and melodies to make it interesting for the child to explore the world of music.

Advantages: Keys pressed, plays, good sounds

Disadvantages: No

Comment: Everything works, the child likes