Casio SA-76 Mini 44 keys Keyboard in black and orange

Product Information

The drum pads are easy to use and fun to play along with songs and patterns that are preset into the device. It’s important to note that the SA 77 is also included in our roundup for the best keyboards for kids. However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers. You should get an instant answer on whether your application has been successful, though in some rare cases Klarna or V12 may need to look at the application in more detail. If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered

Some say the sound of the SA-77 is significantly better, while others claim it to be exactly the same as it is little brother. Do you have experience with this keyboard? What do you think about it overall? Let me know in the comment section below. The SA 77 is a choice that is perfect for toddlers and beginners. It’s an extremely light-weight, and portable option that comes with a low price tag.

Versatile features and functions

An 8-count polyphony naturally gets us concerned and then we remember that this isn’t for serious playing. So, maybe it isn’t such a big deal after all. Because of this, you get a product that may not blow you away sonically, but rather grab your kids attention and rope them in to a user-friendly experience. Now, get this straight, we can’t call the Casio SS-76 an entry-level keyboard. Because, as we said earlier, it is not. Casio made this keyboard for a specific demography – kids! And in fact, not every kid can use this. But then again, it’s another reason we can’t recommend this for a kid that’s seriously looking to commit to music. An 8 note polyphony poses a serious limitation to what you can play. Even a 32-note and 64-note polyphony are somewhat limiting. An 8-count would be even more so. If you need a present for a child wanting to learn how to play the piano, this keyboard is a perfect option for any kid at any age and level of piano knowledge.

Make an impressive sound and have fun getting there. With an 8-note polyphony, up to 8 notes can be played at once, so you'll create a rich texture of tones. You'll be able to project this full sound out as the Casio SA 76 mini keyboard is carefully designed with built-in speakers. Equipped with 100 tones and 50 rhythms, you can explore a range of sounds and musical styles. With a simple and straightforward design, the SA 76 mini keyboard is fun and easy to use. Power Supply: Optional UK Power supply (AD-E95100LG) or EU Power supply (AD-E95100L) (sold separately) or 6 AA-Size Batteries (Not Included) When looking at the Casio SA 77, you may mistake it for its little brother: the Casio SA 76. However, there’s one big difference. The bottom portion of the SA 77 is grey, whereas, it is orange on the SA 76. If you’re using it just to write songs with or to play around, you’re not going to care so much about the sounds it makes. No MIDIFor starters, this mini keyboard is obviously smaller than other keyboards, but with 44 mini-sized keys and the features, options, and functionality, this makes it the ultimate portable keyboard. Directly below that are the power, volume, a digital screen that displays the tempo, tone, pattern, tuning, and song bank, a numbered keypad with a + and – buttons to easily navigate through the banks. But we’ve got to put in a caveat here. There’s no piano tutor on the planet that will teach your kid with a 44-key piano. A 61-key, some might try. But ultimately, they will tell you, and it’s the truth, that an 88-key keyboard is best even for starters. If you require any further information relating to the Delivery service used, please call us at +44 (0)20 8208 9567. But then again, if your 5 year old isn’t looking to do the whole Beethoven thing, then this should suffice. 50 Rhythms And 10 Demo Songs

As for the layout, there are two speakers on either side of the keyboard which together deliver an output of 1.2 Watts. 1.2 Watts isn’t excellent but it will suffice for kids. So, we’re not complaining. Please note: UK Power supply (AD-E95100LG) or EU Power supply (AD-E95100L) not included. Fun mini starter keyboardOverall, the Casio SA 77 is a perfect option for beginners and toddlers. For this price range, I don’t believe there are a lot of other options that truly compete with this keyboard.

In the middle is a large LCD screen that shows the user which patch or sound they are navigating to. The LCD screen has a perfect position and it is of good size as well. Even if you decide to take a bit of a break from learning how to play the piano/keyboard, which you never should do, having this little keyboard will not break your bank. A large button in the middle of the keyboard is used to be able to toggle between piano and organ tones easily. The SA 77 includes a songbook that toddlers can take advantage of. It’s not the greatest book, but it’s definitely a nice book to be included. Here are other piano books that toddlers can read. Overall ThoughtsNote: This is not a sampled keyboard, it is a synthesized keyboard. Because of this, it doesn’t quite capture the sounds that some samples are able to. This is a huge feature as some keyboards are just plain difficult for kids to navigate through all of the sounds. Casio used a super simple LCD screen that has increased in size on the SA 77 and this makes it a breeze. Key Features The Casio SA-76 is a jolly good instrument, no doubt. However, it does not deliver even half the features and functions the beginner needs to begin his musical journey.