CASIO CGP 700 / CASIO CGP 700 PRICE / CASIO CGP 700 COMPARE SOUND & FUNCTION —DIGITAL PIANO BEST REVIEW..
The Casio Privia CGP700 presents smooth rich sound with String Resonance, powered by Casio’s award-winning Multi-Expressive Integrated Sound technology, and Tri-Sensor Hammer Action II keyboard. The CGP is an acronym for “Compact Grand Piano.” This is piano really is self-explanatory. The Casio CGP-700 is a sleek digital piano with cutting edge technology that emulates grand piano in all aspects of sound, action, performance and specification.
The new 5.3″ Color Touch Screen Interface keeps your performance pristine and convenient and in full control over Casio CGP700’s complete functions. The Casio CGP700 really is a grand piano with state-of-the-art technology.
This makes Casio CGP700 one of the primary portable piano of Casio with modern and prestigious design and convenient controls.
Many musicians and pianists are very eager and excited about this new technology.
No other digital piano have incorporated touch screen technology until the new releases of CASIO (PX360, PX560, CGP700).
This new feature is a huge upgrade from the previous version of CGP700.
In the past, Casio PX-5S is thought to be the standard casio sound and essence of Casio sound. Casio Privia PX-5s has many functions but I would not recommend it as purpose of performance, hobby or education.
On the other hand, Casio CGP700 has many different function that allows easy use which means it can recommended for the use of concerts, school, and home.
Casio CGP700 is 128 Polyphony that allows performance of different genre of songs.
With 550 different tones and 200 of different rhythm by genres that amuses players.
Double your features through Computer and USB Port and portable USB Port which can give connection to iphones, ipads, and computers.
Casio CGP700 is probably the most innovative home-style digital piano ever.
Casio CGP700 can be a great recommendation for smaller area, requires lots of movements, dormitories, and educational purposes.
With many functions, Casio CGP700 can be used for longer span of time.
The Casio CGP700 has two headphone jacks to connect for perhaps a student and a tutor, or any pairing of people who wants to listen to a piano without making any external sound.
Within price range, Casio CGP700 is a strongly recommended product.
Priced at originally $799.99, great value per dollar it comes with cabinet with SP-3 switch foot sustain pedal. Additional options can include 3-pedal and four-leg bench.
The true beauty of Casio CGP700 is the warranty.
This is an essential benefit that most customers overlook. Warranties are very important when it comes maintaining a product.
Most warranties of other brands only cover parts and labor.
However, Casio will easily replace your products for BRAND NEW. Here is how…
The general warranty provided by Casio is 1 year plus 2 years additional after registration, making it 3 years total. The Casio warranty covers replacement of digital pianos when there are defectives…
Casio is betting to replace your CASIO CGP700, why? because Casio believe in the it’s indispensable durability.
This is how much Casio is proud of the durability of their digital pianos; actually Casio has the lowest rate of defect products.
You can see their warranty policy here:
http://www.casio.com/support/warranties/musdvcwarr.htm
Sound
Casio CGP700 has all 88-key Weighted Grade Hammer Action use stereo resonance simulator which expresses sufficient details of piano sound.
Casio CGP700 has 550 of different professional built in tones including grand piano sounds.
Casio CGP700 also has Layer function that allows mixing of two different sounds that give you enjoyment.
Have over 200 ensemble rhythms to supplement piano performance.
Transpose function give easier expression of different strength levels and it can be easier when played with another instrument.
Casio CGP700 can play any type of songs with the 128 Polyphony.
Speaker is 20Wx20W portable which is most exceptional within the price range and with installed speaker.
You will not find any other piano within this price range with 20Wx20W Power output digital piano!
For this size of piano, 20Wx20W is absolutely superb power output.
Casio CGP700 uses 6 total speakers: 4 on the keyboard, 2 on the cabinet stand.
Casio CGP700 HAS Both!
the BEST POWER OUTPUT OF OTHER DIGITAL PIANOS IN THE SAME PRICE RANGE, and MULTI-SPEAKERS
THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING THING ABOUT CASIO CGP700!!
Casio CGP700 ALSO has in & output that can connect to amp and can play sound on external stereo to double and triple your sound power and has the built in Color Touch-Screen that allows you to control the sound attributes.
The Sound source of Casio CGP700 comes from
With (MXi) Multi-Expressive Integrated Sound Source installed into the Casio CGP700, you will experience multi-dimentional sound that will enrich you tears of enjoyment.
THE SOUNDS WERE RECORDED WITH TWO DOZENS OF MICROPHONES. One of the most realistic grand piano sound you will ever find.
Casio CGP700 can be used for home, education and concert purposes.
Keyboard Action
Casio CGP700 has unique action called 88-key Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II which has same size and action as an acoustic piano and with lower keys heavier and becomes lighter as keys get higher.
Casio CGP700 88-key Weighted Scaled Hammer Action has an ivory key which prevents fingers from slipping, gives prestigious look, and instills cleaner feeling.
Casio CGP700 has three sensors on the key that allows users to feel detail when controlling strength and even has an option that allows velocity and responsiveness control.
Instead of the conventional two sensors, Casio CGP700 uses three sensors, making them the best digital piano keyboard technology. With this cutting-edge technology, you won’t even have to return the keys to the original position in order to be played again. Keys will be able to intricately express the strength very easily.
The Proprietary Hammer Response features provide timing nuance as it is programmed for different Hammer speed depending on the size of the hammer inside of an acoustic piano.
This feature gives the player the most realistic keyboard action experience that player will not get from other pianos.
Casio CGP700 has the best touch compared to other pianos within the price range.

Function
Casio CGP700 has many functions as portable digital piano.
Made to be used in homes as well as concerts, Casio CGP700 has the best function compared to other pianos within the price range.
With minimized size and weight, Casio CGP700 easily transferable. Casio CGP700 is…
5″3 Color Touch Screen | The Color Touch Screen is a huge upgrade from the previous version. You will now be able to handle your controls much more effectively. It is very hard to find a portable digital piano that has color touch screen within this price range. Casio CGP700 does give you the most value per dollar.
550 Built-in Tones | 550 different built-in tones can aid your music studies,
Layer (Dual layer) | With this technique, you can play two different sounds simultaneously on one key. You will be able to play ‘piano and string’ sound or ‘piano and organ’ sound simultaneously on one key. You will be able to make the performance more beautiful and will give you more enjoyment.
Rhythm | Best function for digital pianos within the price range. It has accompany function and has over 180 different traditional rhythm such as Walts, Latin and others.
Split | You can play two different instrument sounds on each hand within a keyboard. For example, left hand can play vibratone, right hand can play piano; it gives effect of one person playing two different instrument sound..Duet mode | You can divide the keyboard into two separate keyboards with the same chromatic scale. This is will become similar to playing two different pianos; it is fit for performance or a lesson between a student and a teacher.
Layer | With this technique, you can play two different sounds simultaneously on one key. You will be able to play ‘piano and string’ sound or ‘piano and organ’ sound simultaneously on one key. You will be able to make the performance more beautiful and will give you more enjoyment.
Recording | Casio CGP700 can record up to 100 songs which is best within the price range, connection to USB, computer USB, MIDI is available and you can record over 1000 songs.
External Amp Connection | As I have stated above, Casio CGP700 has ability to connect an external speaker with IN put & OUT put jack and make great output allowing great public performance. Casio CGP700 also has many other functions; we highly recommend it for the purpose of education and concert.
Option
Casio CGP700 includes keyboard, noteholder, adapter, switch damper pedal and a cabinet stand.
3 pedal(SP33), and bench(CB7) can be bought additionally.
Warranty
Casio CGP700’s warranty is the best warranty in the industry when judged by company that it is a defect, Casio will replace the item.
You are provided with 1 year plus 2 more years after registration, totaling at 3 year full warranty coverage at convenience.
Color
CGP700M (Black)
TECHNICAL SPECS
Specifications | CGP-700BK | ||||
Keyboard |
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Sound Source |
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Polyphony (maximum) |
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Tones | 550 | ||||
Duet Mode | Yes | ||||
Octave Shift | Yes | ||||
Layer/split | Yes | ||||
Simulator | Acoustic piano tones. Damper Resonance & Damper Noise | ||||
Audio Recorder | 100 Songs, Recording/ Playback, Format: .wav (16bit, 44.1kHz, Stero), Length per song: approx 74 mins. | ||||
Midi Recorder | 100 Songs, 16 Multi Track + 1 System Track, approx. 50,000 Notes, Real- Time Recording, Punch- in/out, Song & Track Edit: Delete, Copy, Rename | ||||
Digital Effects | Reverb 17, Chorus 16, Delay 6 Brilliance -3 ~ 0 ~+3 DSP (Preset for some tones) |
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Auto Harmonize | Yes | ||||
Duet Mode | Yes | ||||
Key Transpose | 25 Steps (-12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones) | ||||
Tuning Control | A4 = 415.5Hz ~ 440.0Hz ~ 465.9Hz | ||||
Preset Temperaments | 17 Types | ||||
Rhythms | 200 Built- in Rhythms, One touch preset | ||||
Music Presets | 305 (Inclusing Chord Progressions) | ||||
Resgistration Memory | Yes – Number of Set ups (96 – 4 areas x 24 Banks) | ||||
Songs | 6 Demo Songs | ||||
Lesson Function | Part on/off (16 ch mixer) | ||||
Metronome | Yes | ||||
Tempo Setting | 20 ~ 255BPM (Tapping Function) | ||||
Display | 5.3″ Color Touch Panel | ||||
Pitch Bend Wheel | Yes | ||||
Pedals | SP-3 Included (SP-33 Optional- Half Damper pedal operation) | ||||
Terminals | USB Port (To Host), USB Flash Drive Port, Pedal (1 Damper), Connector for 3- Pedal unit, Phones 2 (3.55MM Stero Mini, Front), Line out (L/MONO, R: 6.3mm Mono Standard), Audio In (3.5mm Stero Mini), Speaker Jack (For Included Speaker Stand) | ||||
Speakers | 4.7″ x 2, 2″ x 2 (Speakers in Stand) | ||||
Amplifier | 20W + 20W | ||||
Included Accessories | Score Stand, Pedal (SP-3), Ac Adapter (AD-E24250) | ||||
Power Source | DC 24 V | ||||
Power Supply | Yes (AD-E24250LW) | ||||
Power Consumption | 20W | ||||
Auto Power Off | Yes | ||||
Unit size – W x D x H |
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Specifications subject to change without notice. |