| The Privia PX100 digital piano is a discontinued Casio | | | | while others say it doesn't. The rule of thumb is try it |
| model. It has been upgraded in the newer models of | | | | out for yourself. |
| PX110 and PX120. However, if you can find a used | | | | The sound quality of the PX100 is very good. It |
| one for a good price (and in good condition) this can | | | | emulates the sound of a grand piano using Casio's |
| be a great way to get a digital piano on the cheap. | | | | Sound Source technology. Realistic sound is vitally |
| Let's look at what is generally considered the two | | | | important. Poor sound recreation can lead a digital |
| most important features of any digital piano: keyboard | | | | piano to dust collecting status. |
| action and sound. | | | | One big feature that doesn't need to be overlooked is |
| The Casio Privia PX100 digital piano uses scaled | | | | that the PX100 is very light and good for portability. |
| hammer action on its 88-key keyboard. This recreates | | | | This lightness, coupled with the fact that it has |
| the acoustic grand piano feel with the lower notes | | | | weighted keys that emulate an acoustic piano feel, |
| being slightly heavier than the higher notes. So the | | | | give you the best of both worlds: acoustic feel and |
| PX100 would be good for a beginner or hobbyist | | | | portability. It only weighs 27 pounds. So it's easy to |
| pianist that wants a cheap digital piano that emulates | | | | carry, but I'd suggest you get a bag or case to protect |
| the feel of an acoustic. The later Privia models | | | | it during transportation. |
| improved upon the keyboard action. So the PX110 and | | | | Some other features you can expect include 10 tones, |
| PX120 models will feel even more like an acoustic | | | | 30-song built-in library, reverb, chorus, 32-note |
| piano. | | | | polyphony, 20 built in rhythms, metronome, and more. |
| But remember, our goal with the PX100 is to get a | | | | In conclusion, if you can find this discontinued model in |
| cheap alternative that is still a good quality digital piano. | | | | good condition for a cheaper price than a new PX110 |
| So don't let that turn you off from this digital piano. You | | | | or PX120, then the Casio Privia PX100 digital piano |
| could pay thousands of dollars for an even better | | | | could be worth the investment. Read some online |
| keyboard feel, but price is a factor in everyone's | | | | reviews about it. Some people absolutely swear by |
| decision. And remember, keyboard action is very | | | | this digital piano, while others say "Just go with newer |
| subjective. You can read reviews of people that say | | | | technology." But when you're working on a budget the |
| the PX100 perfectly recreates the acoustic piano feel, | | | | PX100 can be a good choice. |