Casio PX-S1000 BK

This piano looks great, especially when paired with the purpose-built stand. The control panel looks very sleek and simple although it does attract fingerprints.

The keys look realistic and the textured finish means they feel great - there are no issues with slipping.

The action is very short which makes it heavy towards the back of the keys. This is apparent when playing trickier chords but it's understandable given the slim build.

The touch controls are very responsive.

The tones I have tried have all been excellent, especially the "bright" grand piano. The speakers sound really good.

Changing settings via the keys is clunky and although this should be simplified by using the Chordana app - it's not so straightforward. It requires an on-the-go compatible device, an on-the-go adapter (not supplied) and a USB-A-to-USB-B adapter (also not supplied). Bluetooth connectivity would be far better or at least a port that makes things easier (seriously, USB-A..?!)

The other problem I have is the discrepancy in volume levels. A sensible level for the metronome without headphones is inaudibly quiet with headphones and the softer piano tones are very quiet with headphones. Meanwhile, the tone-changing alert tone blasts your ears off.

I am kindoff a beginner, even if i played here and there. I bought it also for use for my young daughter. she likes the default sound and is not interrested by the other sounds funnily, maybe because it is quite alike the sound of her teacher’s real piano.

Plus: nice touch, nice piano sounds, usb midi connection, bluetooth audio in and jack audio in (so ipad or samsung can be connected with midi cable and sound output of a piano app can go through the piano), not too heavy and has a sleek form factor. Chordana app allows changing settings quite easily. Nice looking. Simple quick integrated midi recorder, so i use it to listen to my progress, but it will not hold the song after switching off (the use a tablet/phone to record). Quick switch on.

Minus: connecting the sound output to an external amplifier generates a noisy hacking sound that renders it unusable. I still have to investigate if some decoupling apparatus could solve this)
Headphone sound level is on the lower limit, even considering ear protection.
There could be more sounds to play around, or a way to add some through an app. Harpsichord sound is dull.
Lack of bluetooth midi that would allow the use of cheaper tablets and less cables (however what would be the latency?)
Need to use info sheet to activate functions or the Chordana app as the design is too pure!
Chordana bars is a horrible way to learn to play! I am using Flowkey by now.

However, all in all I like it, a good beginners piano and seems ok for more advanced level too.