Casio's new keyboard lets anyone play along to songs without ever hitting a wrong note
This is due to the company's new Feel Sync technology.
Feel Sync Technology
Casio just unveiled the CT-FS1 keyboard and it looks like a great entrypoint for budding musicians. That's because it comes equipped with the company's brand-new Feel Sync technology. This adapts the keyboard to any song, so the player can never hit a wrong note.
The tech works via a proprietary Feel Sync app. Basically, people upload any song they want into the app and the algorithm analyzes the content and ensures the keyboard will always be in key. This even works on complicated songs with tons of key changes and various bridges and the like.
Practice and Performance
Software has featured similar concepts before, but hardware implementations are rare. Playing a keyboard that prevents mistakes helps beginners focus on rhythm, timing, and expression rather than note accuracy.
The Feel Sync portion of the keyboard can also be split into two zones. This allows a newbie to plunk keys on one end and a more seasoned musician to play the actual notes on the other end.
Hardware Specifications
Of course, this is also a standard Casio keyboard that can be played in the regular way. It features 61 touch-responsive keys, a built-in stereo speaker with a surround effect and plenty of sounds to choose from. There's a headphone output and Bluetooth integration.
It's also a fairly portable keyboard. The CT-FS1 runs on AA batteries or an AC adapter and is just under ten pounds.
Pricing and Availability
It's available in two colors, though both are completely monochrome. There's a black one that's entirely black, keys and all. The same goes for the white model. This is a unique aesthetic choice that may not please everyone out there. The CT-FS1 costs $400 and is available right now.
