Casio PX-S1100 vs PX-S1000 | Digital Piano Review | Pros & Cons | What's The Difference?

 

 The Casio Privia PX-S1000 and PX-S3000 hit the market a few years ago, and both proved to be hugely popular Casio digital pianos, especially during the lockdown years of 2020 and 2021.

The PX-S1000 has since been replaced by the PX-S1100 (and the S3000 by the PX-S3100), so of course, doing a comparison of these two pianos is called for. We’ve actually had a number of customers contact us who already own an S1000 wondering if it’s worthwhile to trade it in for an S1100.

Hopefully, this Casio PX-S1100 vs PX-S1000 comparison and review can answer that question for you, and if you’re shopping for the first time and had already heard about the S1000, learning about the S1100 in greater context could be of some value to you.

Let’s start this with some general background information.

Casio PX-S1100 vs PX-S1000 - Background

We’ve done a number of reviews now comparing the new PX-S1100 trading it to some models it competes against in the market, such as the Yamaha P-125 and Roland FP-10, but we haven’t yet compared it to its predecessor the PX-S1000.

While there are some definite upgrades, much of what made the S1000 so successful has been carried over here. With that being said, the PX-S1100BK is a fairly subtle upgrade, and not the giant leap forward that the PX-S1000 was over the PX-160 (though the CDP-S350 is also kind of a replacement for the PX-160 as well).

For many people who already own an S1000, trading it in won’t make a ton of sense except for a few notable situations which we will get to below. Let’s move to what remains the same on the PX-S1100.

What’s the Same?

Sound Engine - Multidimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source

Firstly, it would seem that the tone engines and related specs are exactly the same between these two. Both pianos are using the Multidimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source, both pianos have 192 notes of polyphony, and both pianos have the same 18 built-in preset tones such as grand pianos and electric pianos.

The amplifier power is also the same at 16 watts courtesy of dual 8-watt speakers,

The same digital effects have returned here as well, which consist of Sound Mode, Hall Simulators and more.

Weighted Key Action & Cabinet

Outside of sound-related considerations, both pianos have the same Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard (with the same ivory key surface), the same super slim casing, the same finish options (Black, White and Red), the same music stand, and both offer the option to be powered by 8 AA batteries.

In fact, the PX-S1100 is still the slimmest 88-key weighted action available beating out the Roland FP-10, Roland FP-30X and Kawai ES-110, which is remarkable since it can also run on battery power as opposed to a traditional cabled power supply. The touch sensor user interface has been tweaked but largely remains the same.

 

Features - Midi Recorder & More

Essentially all of the features have carried over here. The MIDI recorder and playback options are the same, as well as things like duet mode and built-in songs.

 

What’s Different?

Bluetooth Connectivity

A critical change with the S1100 digital piano which for some will make it worth trading their S1000 in is the tweak to the Bluetooth offering; while the S1000 remarkably offered Bluetooth Audio, Bluetooth MIDI was conspicuously absent.

The PX-S1100 rectifies this by including the WU-BT10 Bluetooth adapter, which when plugged in gives the S1100 Bluetooth Audio and wireless MIDI.

This allows you to wirelessly access apps for iOS and Android such as the new Casio Music Space App which has replaced the Chordana Play. You can remote control everything from the app including the piano tones, the metronome, transpose, and Acoustic Simulator features like damper resonance, string resonance, and the Hall Simulator reverbs.

You can also play along with your favorite songs by streaming them through the PX-S1100’s speakers.

The remainder of the connectors, including the L/MONO, R line outs, dual headphone jacks, sustain pedal input and 3-pedal unit input (damper pedal, sostenuto and soft), all remain the same.

 

Redesigned Speaker System

As we mentioned above, the built-in speaker power has remained the same here, however, the design of the speaker system has been improved, to the point that the acoustic piano sound is noticeably better on the PX-S1100.

Essentially, they’ve changed the speaker diaphragm with the hopes of creating a clearer high-end and more dynamic low-end to the sound. We are noticing that they’ve been absolutely successful in this regard.

The PX-S1100 is producing better top end on each note, and definitely better clarity as well. This is the most apparent throughout the mid-range. If you plug in a set of headphones, suddenly those differences disappear.

 

Closing Thoughts

When comparing the Casio PX-S1100 vs PX-S1000, the only real difference we’re seeing out of the S1100 is an improved speaker design which translates to better clarity in the mid-range of the instrument and more detail in the higher frequencies.

The superior sound is certainly welcome, but on its own is probably not significant enough for someone to feel compelled to trade up their PX-S1000.

The other big difference, however, is of course the inclusion of the Bluetooth adaptor which gives the PX-S1100 Bluetooth MIDI and Audio capability. If Bluetooth MIDI is important to you, this could definitely be a compelling enough reason for someone to upgrade.

All in all, the PX-S1100 offers everything that made the PX-S1000 great while upgrading a couple of potentially important areas with no downside, remaining an extremely portably digital piano even capable of gigging due to its line outputs.

Thanks for reading!

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Yamaha P125 vs Casio PX-S1000 Digital Piano Comparison & Demo

Introduction

Hello and welcome to another piano comparison piece. Today we've got a shootout for Yamaha P125 vs Casio PX-S1000 88-Key digital pianos. Both digital pianos come in under the $1,000 CAD mark, and both are best sellers with lots of fans all around the world. The P125 is especially a huge seller on Amazon.

We'll cover all of the relevant factors you'll want to be considered when selecting a piano, so if these two models are on your shortlist, hopefully, this article can provide some guidance as to which model might be a better fit.

Please feel free to check out our separate PX-S1000 and Yamaha P125 reviews as well.

Let's jump right in and start by comparing the sound engines of the Yamaha P125 vs Casio PX-S1000.

 

Yamaha P125 vs Casio PX-S1000 | Piano Sound Engines

Polyphony

Let's start by comparing some sound-related specs. Polyphony on the P-125 and the PX-S1000 are neck and neck with 192-note polyphony.

It's pretty incredible to be able to get 192 notes of polyphony in this price category since we're now at a point where microprocessors have dropped in price and we're starting to finally benefit from it in the consumer market down in this price range.

 

Tones

When it comes to the number of tones, we're also pretty evenly matched, though the P125 has a few more with 24 compared to the PX-S1000's 18.

 

Speaker System

As far as the onboard speaker systems go, there is some really interesting technology that Casio is bringing. It's less about the power of the speaker although, to be fair to Casio, they've equipped the S1000 with eight watts per side, whereas the P125 has 7 watts per side (but has 2 extra tweeters), but on top of that, Casio has clearly spent a lot of time digging into simulating spaces and simulating the reverb effects of various settings for a super authentic experience.

The main grand piano sound is well recorded and well rendered, but then by activating Sound Mode, you're essentially given access to some different reverb presets and hall simulators that really change the sound.

Casio PX-S1000 Control Surface

The PX-S1000 has a unique, minimalist control surface, so if you'd like to avoid shortcut commands, you can use Casio's Chordana Play for Piano app to essentially remote control the piano from an iOS device like an iPhone or iPad, or an Android device. It's a well-laid-out app and makes navigating the sounds and features much easier.

All in all, the PX-S1000 is pretty impressive and pretty satisfying to play as a pianist. Now let's hop over to the P-125.

 

Yamaha Pure CF Sound Engine

The P125 is using Yamaha's Pure CF Sound Engine, which is also a sample-based engine, built off of a recording of the Yamaha CFIIIS Concert Grand Piano, with a synthesis of things like damper resonance and string resonance. There's also the Yamaha Smart Pianist App for remote controlling the piano.

 

Wrap Up

The dynamic range between these two pianos is quite different. On the PX-S1000, there seems to be a greater sort of tonal variety and the palette is wider. It sounds like they might be dealing with more sample layers.

The P125 tends to have that classic Yamaha digital piano brightness regardless of volume level or range.

In terms of other sounds, the P125 has a really nice selection of electric piano sounds, organ clavs, harpsichord, and synthesizers.

The P125 has some additional sound-related features worth mentioning, including a Sound Boost mode, Intelligent Acoustic Control, Stereophonic Optimizer, and a Table EQ.

In terms of the acoustic piano sound, we have to give the edge here to the PX-S1000, but of course, there are people who will prefer the sound of the P125.

 

Yamaha GHS vs Roland PHA-4 Piano Action

Now let's talk about the key actions. Right away we can say these two pianos feel very different from one another, but they both of course have 88 weighted keys.

   

Yamaha Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) Action

The P125 has the Yamaha Graded Hammer Standard (GHS) action which has been around for a while. It's a reliable action that is not prone to breakage. It's definitely on the lighter side weight-wise, but we never feel like we're losing control when playing this action.

A big drawback of the GHS action however is the fact that there's a high gloss polished finish on top of the white keys that creates some stickiness after you've been playing for a while. When it comes to the black keys, there is a matte texture, but we'd like a more exaggerated texture.

 

Casio Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard

On the PX-S1000 exists almost the opposite problem, with their Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard. There's so much texture on the black keys that, when it's first out of the box before it's a bit too slippery until you get some of your fingers oils absorbed into the keys.

 

Wrap Up

Neither action has an escapement, and really, the only action in the price range with escapement is the Roland PHA-4.

The weighting feels similar between these actions, but the PX-S1000's action feels slightly deeper. Both actions have some level of touch sensitivity.

Neither action is a super high-quality action, but that's to be expected for the price point.

 

Yamaha P125 vs Casio PX-S1000 | Features/Connectivity

Both of these pianos come with music rests and are available with matching keyboard stands from Yamaha and Casio, as well as 3-pedal units. Both come standard with basic footswitch pedals, so we'd recommend upgrading to at least a more substantial sustain pedal, if not the triple pedal units.

 

Bluetooth Connectivity

The PX-S1000 is equipped with Bluetooth but rather than being equipped with Bluetooth MIDI, it's actually just equipped with Bluetooth audio for music playback of your favorite songs. For the MIDI, you have to get through a USB connection.

The Yamaha on the other hand actually doesn't have any Bluetooth connectivity, which is probably something that's becoming a bit outdated at this point.

Now, something on the Yamaha side that the Casio does not really offer is the onboard user-friendly auto-accompaniment with about 20 rhythms or so. This isn't something that everybody uses but for people who do, it is a fun feature so it's worth pointing out.

 

Additional Features

Both pianos have AUX outs (discreet outputs) for connecting to an amplifier for more juice when gigging, and of course, have a spot for a power supply power adapter. The PX-S1000 can also operate via battery power with 6 AA batteries.

Both pianos also have headphone jacks, metronome, duo mode, duet mode, split mode, and transpose.

 

Closing Thoughts

So, that's pretty much a wrap on these two instruments. Both pianos offer a slim, minimalistic design, good piano sound, and reliable action.

Both pianos are not right at the entry-level, as the Yamaha P45 comes in less than P125, and the Casio CDP-S350 comes in less than the S1000, nor are they at the top, with the Yamaha P515 and PX-S3000 coming in as more expensive instruments.

They're ultimately aimed at the same part of the market, but offer such different musical experiences, so you'll definitely want to spend sometime sampling both.

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Casio PX-S1100 | Digital Piano Review & Unboxing | Casio PX-S1000 Improved

 

The Casio PX-S1000 was a groundbreaking instrument with an incredibly small, highly portable battery-operated frame that still managed to deliver great sound and a weighted 88-key action. Today, we’re going to be unboxing and taking a look at its brand new Privia digital piano replacement - the Casio PX-S1100. The PX-S3000 also received an update with the new PX-S3100 so we’ll be looking forward to exploring that instrument as well.

The Casio Privia PX-S1000 was a massive seller, especially during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021 when it was impossible to keep in stock, so we’re very excited to see what Casio has in store for us with the new PX-S1100.

 

Casio PX-S1100 - Background

The PX-S1100 had been on the market for at least four or five months in different parts of the world, but because of supply chain issues, and the fact that the minute that we made it available for presale all of our allotted units got preordered, it took a while before we had a unit we could open up and check out.

When we first got the news reports about this new model, the main emphasis in the marketing literature had to do with a speaker system redesign, so that’s one of the things we’re most interested in exploring.

They’ve also included a free Bluetooth adapter that gives the PX-S1100 both Bluetooth MIDI and Audio, and this is a nice upgrade as the PX-S1000 had Bluetooth Audio but oddly, no wireless MIDI.

Let’s get this opened up and see what it’s all about.

 

First Impressions - PX-S1000 Comparisons

With the PX-S1100 out of the box and plastic wrap, we’ve got it hooked up and wirelessly connected to a smartphone with Casio’s Chordana Play app fired up.

And there are a few things we can tell you right off the bat. With the S1000, the sound was somewhat underwhelming when you didn't have the Hall Simulator or any of the Surround Sound modes engaged. With the S1100 even without any of those special modes engaged, the acoustic piano sound is very enjoyable to play.

 

Improved Speakers

As we mentioned above, Casio has indicated that the speaker box configuration has been changed. Specifically, they’ve changed the material that the tweeters are made of, and they’ve also managed to improve the bass response. This is immediately coming through with the noticeably improved default grand piano tone without any other sound modes on.

The output power remains the same with a pair of 8-watt amplifiers for a total of 16 watts of power. This is really impressive given that the S1100 is such a portable digital piano.

In fact, the overall sound quality paired with the slimness and lightness of the frame is really what makes the S1100 a complete standout in the market.

The S1100 is often compared to the Roland FP-10, but the onboard speaker performance here totally outdoes the FP-10. Of course, the appeal of the FP10 is the action, but the Roland FP-30X costs quite a bit more than the S1100 if you’re looking for really good speaker performance.

 

Bluetooth Functionality

As we also mentioned above, the expanded Bluetooth functionality is very nice to see. Now, they didn’t actually change the circuitry and instead are simply including a Bluetooth dongle in the box at no extra charge.

Simply plug it in and your S1100 is now Bluetooth MIDI and Audio enabled.

Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source

Casio has brought back the same version of the AiR sound source and its strong 192 notes of polyphony. This is easily one of the best sound engines available in the class, and the new speaker array is definitely able to coax more out of it.

Chordana Play App

Get your S1100 linked up with the smart device of your choice and via the Chordana Play App, you’re given the ability to remotely control the S1100.

Inside the app, you can edit the DSP effects, Surround Mode and the Hall Simulator which is your reverb engine, consisting of settings like Opera Hall, Berlin Hall and British Stadium.

You’ll mostly be applying these effects and settings to acoustic piano sounds, and you’re also given an Acoustic Simulator with access to parameters like string resonance, damper resonance, damper noise, and key on and key off action. This is really well pulled off and gives the user a lot of control, plus, you can also save your setting preferences for quick recall later.

 

Other Sounds

In total, the Casio PX-S1100 has 18 built-in preset sounds. There’s a handful of built-in acoustic piano sounds, but the default grand piano sound is definitely the best of the bunch.

From there we get into the electric piano, and Casio always does a great job with their Fender Rhodes patches. Organs, strings, and a couple of other tones complete the offering which is very strong overall.

 

Features/Functions

In terms of functionality, the PX-S1100 is definitely on the basic side. The PX-S3100 is available for a few hundred dollars more and greatly expands the functionality on top of the same basic framework if you’re looking for something more arranger. Alternatively, the less expensive CDP-S350 is also quite feature-heavy and costs less than the S1100, though the piano experience is not as authentic.

On the PX-S1100 we have a basic MIDI and Audio recorder, but it’s actually not bad. You can record straight to a USB key and isolate right or left-hand parts for playback. These days onboard MIDI recorders are kind of an antique function for most people because even MIDI recorder apps available in iOS and Android app stores for free are better equipped.

There are 60 built-in songs preloaded here with the option to add 10 of your own. From a feature standpoint, the PX-S1100 isn’t really doing anything different from the PX-S1000.

Digital Piano Action

Casio has brought back the Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II which was first introduced in the PX-S1000. This action has received quite a bit of dialogue and discussion online for a variety of reasons.

One point of conversation has been the keytops as they are highly textured, as opposed to say the GHS action featured in the Yamaha P-125 and P-45. People who are prone to sweaty hands when playing will love this action because this texture is very absorptive.

The weighted keys are not particularly heavy, nor are they light, sitting comfortably somewhere in the middle, fairly comparable with the weighting of the Kawai RHCII action used in the ES110 and soon-to-be ES120.

For a piano as slim as this and that you can operate with battery power (8X AA batteries), this is a really solid action overall, even if there are some valid criticisms.

What are those criticisms? Mainly, they center around the fact that given how compact this action is, the pivot length is quite short. Casio made a conscious effort to produce a super compact action to accommodate the incredibly slim case.

The result is that the keys are not evenly weighted from the top to the bottom. Now, this isn’t really going to be a factor for beginner or even most intermediate players, but it is certainly noticeable to more advanced players and those with ample acoustic piano experience.

So, we would let that be the barometer, if you’ve got lots of acoustic piano experience, perhaps this action wouldn’t be ideal. If you’re a beginner or hobbyist you shouldn’t have any issues.

 

Connectivity + Odds & Ends

The PX-S1100 is very solid from a connectivity point. In addition to the Bluetooth functionality we’ve already covered, the other great feature when considering the price point is the inclusion of discreet 1/4” line outs (L/MONO, R). This critical connector port makes the S1100 a totally viable instrument for gigging.

The S1100 is also equipped with a stereo mini line in, USB Type A and B, dual headphone jacks, a port for a single damper pedal (comes with a basic switch sustain pedal), a port for the optional 3-pedal unit and of course a spot for a cabled power supply.

A totally useable music stand ships with the S1100, and it’s also available in three finishes - Black, White and even a stylish Red.

Standards like a metronome, transpose, and split are all of course covered as well.

 

Closing Thoughts

Thanks very much for joining us for our first look at the new Casio PX-S1100. Ultimately, while it looks like the S1100 won’t be a radical leap forward from its predecessor, it meaningfully improves on the sound and adds Bluetooth MIDI while keeping everything that made the PX-S1000 one of the best digital pianos in the class.

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Casio PX-S1000 Review & Demo - Casio Privia Digital Pianos

   

 

Introduction

The latest addition to Casio’s famed Privia line, the PX-S1000 digital piano is poised to continue the Privia line’s legacy of providing an excellent piano experience for the price. With a fresh new design, modern control interface, uncompromising piano touch and the super-slim, unibody case coming in at under 25 lbs, the PX-S1000 is ready for a variety of playing situations.

Casio PX-S1000 Review Video Transcription

Welcome to another digital piano review here at Merriam Pianos. In this article, we'll be looking at the Casio Privia PX-S1000 Digital Piano, a recent entry from Casio with a super slim design. We'll be looking at pretty much everything that anyone shopping in the $1,000 price range for a digital piano would want to know. Casio has been in the music instrument game for quite some time, and while they've traditionally occupied the entry-level segment of the market, they have made some serious progress over the last few years at penetrating more of the mid-range market. The PX-S1000 and the PX-S3000 are two recent efforts that really highlight the progress they've made and how they've been able to gain the attention and approval of people who would normally be looking a a, Kawai, Roland or Yamaha.

Sound Engine:

Let's start with the sound and the tone engine on the PX-S1000 Privia digital piano.  The Privia series Casio's have gained a reputation over the last few years for the authentic playability and lifelike piano sound of their AiR Sound Source sample based tone generator, and that is definitely the case here. In this particular example, there's a 192 notes worth of polyphony, which is more than enough for solo piano playing, and the main acoustic piano tone, sounds very thick, rich and complex, with a clear focus on string resonance and damper resonance.

It takes a little bit of getting used to in terms of navigating around the interface. In fact, the first 5 or 10 minutes sitting down in front of 1000 was a little bit frustrating because I'm used to user navigation on modern digital pianos being very intuitive. While this interface is very pretty, and the new top panel design only lights up to show the interface once the power button has been pressed, it's not necessarily the most intuitive. That being said, it also doesn't take very long to get used to, either so I wouldn't let a bit of learning curve be a deal breaker. There's some customization of grand piano tone available through a function here called sound mode, which allows you to select from four types of Hall Simulator, which changes the reverb settings . Another thing worth noting, unlike most other digital pianos or stage keyboards, the PX-S1000 runs with an AA battery power that consists of 6XAA batteries.

In terms of the speakers, we've got a dual speaker system with sixteen watts of total power, and while I wouldn't call the setup here a powerful stereo speaker system, they are quite efficient. The speakers start to get a little bit crunchy when you really push the amplification system, but as long as you're in the 50%, 60%, 70% range, it's a very nice and crystal-clear sound,  with a nice dynamic range and no distortion.

When it comes the number of sounds, there's 18 total sounds here. You've basically got your standard array of sounds you would expect here including grand piano sounds, upright pianos, electric pianos (tine and electric reed), harpsichord, clav, vibraphone, strings, and some basic pads. Overall, Casio has really delivered with their AiR sound engine once again.

Piano Action:

The key action on the PX-S1000, the fully weighted Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard, is not exactly the same action that you'll find on some of the other earlier Privia Pianos. The PX-160, essentially the precursor to the PX-S1000, was highly regarded for its action as it was one of the first entry-level price point digital pianos to offer as a full texture on both the black and the white key and feature triple touch sensor controls.

The inclusion of a triple sensor at the price point prompted Roland to follow suit with the FP-10, the second piano in the price point to feature a triple sensor. Interestingly, Casio did not put this action into the PX-S1000. Instead, the action feature here is somewhat devolved as it does not have the triple sensor, and actually goes back to a double sensor. This essentially means that the MIDI output with this action is not going to be potentially or hypothetically not gonna be as accurate as you would find on an instrument with a triple sensor. I've also found some comments around the internet discussing the weighting of this keyboard and the fact that the black key is lighter than the white key and that's leading to some sort of player control issues.

To me, the action isn't the key selling feature of the piano,  but rather the piano experience as a whole. The sound of the sample, the customization of the sound mode, the look of the instrument and the feel are all subjective things. I don't think that this instrument is intended for a player with extensive acoustic piano experience or digital piano experience. I think  Casio is hoping will be a really great gateway product for somebody just entering the piano market for the first time or for someone whose main instrument isn't piano.

All that being said, the key texture on the white keys feels more like ivory key textures than their previous version on the PX-160 or previous generation privias, so that's a plus. I also think they've done a good job of sort of scaling back how exaggerated the texture on the black key was. I'm not particularly bothered by the dual sensor, and I think many piano players probably wouldn't be either, but it's still something that's important to note. This is still a solid action overall, that frankly I am still reasonably satisfied with.

Features & Connectivity:

Moving on to the PX-S1000 features and connectivity, for starters the piano comes with a nice music rest and basic ac adapter. It also comes standard with a basic sustain pedal, but you can add the optional SP-34 3-pedal unit if you wish. The SP-34 is a floating triple pedal meaning that it isn't fixed a long bar that's fixed to the ground. It's got rubber pads so there is some grip to the floor, and if it's sitting on a shallow carpet, I don't think slipping will be a problem at all for you. The PX-S1000 comes as a slab unit, but an optional designer stand is available from Casio as well.

There's a basic MIDI recorder function, metronome, transpose, the ability to split the keyboard, duet mode and the ability to layer the keyboard. Just a heads up, you will need to consult the user manual to figure out all the different shortcut keys.

One of the quirkiest feature decisions Casio made here was the fact that they included the Bluetooth audio but did not include the Bluetooth MIDI, as the opposite is typically the case for the price point. When I think about the typical user that's going to be using the PX-S1000, it probably does make some sense however because the Bluetooth audio lets  you your favorite songs through the piano for easy play along. Since some modern smart phones don't have a headphone jack, some form of wireless connectivity is pretty much essential. Casio also offers the Free Chordana Play for Piano iOS and Android app/Piano app which allows you to view PDF's, and actually turn pages with the SP-34.

In terms of other connectivity, Casio has also included a three and a half-mil input in the event that you don't have a device with Bluetooth audio. There's also two quarter-inch stereo outputs. I always really appreciate when keyboards include discrete line outs because running a line out through headphone jack is not ideal, and you've got two mini-jack on the front for your headphones in addition to those quarter-inch jacks on the back. And then to get MIDI into the computer, you've got your standard USB cable which is a class-compliant USB for a USB port.

Conclusions:

That's pretty much all I have to share when it comes to the PX-S1000. I was super curious about this instrument when it first came out - I liked how it looked, and I've been following Casio's progression over the last five years very closely as they continue to make inroads into this industry. I think this is another solid entry into the Privia lineup, and definitely a worthwhile competitor to the Roland FP-10, Kawai ES-110 and Yamaha P125.

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