Casio Keyboard Out Of Tune
The keyboard of the Casio PX-770 is a fully-weighted keyboard with 88 keys with artificial ivory and ebony key tops. The keyboard on this piano is the same that’s found on all of Casio’s digital pianos priced under $2000, and it’s called Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Actin II. Casio keyboards are ideal for beginners and on-the-go musicians. Using them is pretty easy, but you’ll still need to consult the manual, especially if you want to figure out how to use some of their more complex settings as well as learn how to use their inbuilt or external lessons. Troubleshooting Symptom No sound produced when keyboard keys are pressed. Keyboard out of tune. No sound produced by demo tune play. No sound produced by connected external MIDI sound source when the digital piano keys are pressed. E-10 Possible Cause 1. Page 13: Specifications.
click the image for lager shots. Not the best, but you don't see these often. Not many details: 'Casio VL-Tone, model VL-5 electronic keyboard synthesizer with the Casio MS-1 bar code reader and the case.'Casio Keyboard Parts Replacement
Anyone know more about these? Open ended on purpose of course. Whatever you know, feel free to share.Update
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via sizone in the comments: 'I have one of those. I got it because it was cheaper than a vl-1. It's basically a 5 (maybe 4) note polyphonic vl-1. The presets and rhythms are slightly different. Absent are the calculator and programable voice features. Present is a 1/4' output jack. IMHO it sounds a bit better than it's predecessor and unlike the vl-1 it doesn't go out of tune. The barcode reader can be used to input preprinted songs into the playback memory, a feature I'm sure you will find utterly useless. It's a good instrument for playing Kraftwerk covers with.'Update via BirdFLU in the comments: 'I was disappointed to find out you CAN NOT use the barcode reader to scan any barcode. I dreamed of using it to scan cereal boxes or soup cans to see what hidden melodies they might have, but it wasn't to be.'
Wondering if digital pianos need tuning is not something new. When you purchase a new digital piano, something that comes across your mind is the question of do digital pianos need tuning.
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Your digital piano is a tool in your arsenal of music production equipment that you want to keep in tip top shape, and sounding great.
Digital pianos are usually equal temperament and no keyboard instrument will be in perfect tune at any given point. Check out Bach’s “Well Tempered Clavier” to learn more about out of tune sound. Keyboards should be able to play in all keys.
Do digital pianos need tuning?
Digital pianos do not require tuning like an acoustic piano does. Sounds are recorded digitally in the piano for playback. Check your instruction manual to find specific tuning instructions to your model, which may or may not exist. Despite there being some tuning that you can do, you will find that digital pianos don’t go out of tune. So you will not need to adjust the tune of your digital piano.
Wondering if electric pianos have to be tuned? Or if your digital piano is out of tune? Here are some common fixes.
Fix #1
A common problem with digital piano being out of tune is that the piano is not getting adequate power. Check and make sure that you are using a proper power cord that is giving your digital piano enough power.
You can use a chromatic tuner to check the pitch of your digital piano, to ensure that everything is working up to spec.
Fix #2
Sometimes, you can experience a problem with one key being broken, you can look into your owners manual for troubleshooting. Check online for the owners manual if you cannot find it.
Fix #3
Re-initializing the keyboard will not help your digital piano tuning.
Fix #4
Another test you can do to see if your digital piano tune is correct is to plug a set of headphones and see if you can still hear the issue.
Fix #5
Use the spectrum analyzer on Audacity to see how overtones may vary from other notes. You can record the specific note that you are having problems with, and several above it. Use Tunelab to check tuning to check inharmonicity measurements and find what the pitch should be.
If you have done all of these, and your digital piano still sounds out of tune, then it could be an issue with the on-board speakers or a connection. Your digital piano may need repair. Learn more about digital piano maintenance here.