Casio CT-S1 vs Ketron EVENT 61
| Casio CT-S1 | Ketron EVENT 61 | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 61 keys; Touch Response: 3 levels, Off | 61 half weighted keys. 4 Dynamic curves |
| Aftertouch | — | yes |
| Polyphony | 64 | 216 |
| Sounds / presets | 61 | 464 |
| Accompaniment styles | — | 400 |
| Sequencer | — | HD Recording: 1 stereo audio track. Midi and Song Style recording. Audio Multitrack: 5+1 audio tracks with separate slider control |
| Effects | — | Dsp: Reverb, Chorus, Phaser, Flanger, Overdrive, Distortion, Tremolo, Autopan, Equalizer; 2 stereo EFX Insert assigned to Voice and Voice 2, 1 Insert to Arranger chords, 1 Insert to Real Chord; 64 Single Presets and 64 Chain Effects |
| Speakers | 5 W | None (line out only) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| USB audio | No | — |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 13 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 930 × 258 × 83 mm | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Release month | 4 | 2 |
| USB to host | yes (USB TO HOST micro-B, USB TO DEVICE Type A) | — |
| Status | current | current |
| Keys | 61 | 61 |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Casio CT-S1 if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (4.5 kg vs 13 kg).
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if you layer sounds or use the sustain pedal heavily (64 vs 216).
- Choose the Ketron EVENT 61 if you want more variety of built-in voices (61 vs 464).
- Choose the Casio CT-S1 if you practise out loud without an amp (5 W vs None (line out only)).
Full spec sheets: Casio CT-S1 · Ketron EVENT 61. Rows with a highlighted background differ.