Casio PX-310

This digital piano is so easy to use, just plug it and a turn it on.

Manual is easy to read and follow

Have not really used all the extra features... as i only require at this stage a simple set up

But its great for my basic needs

Love the piano sounds they are closer to the real thing than other ones ive heard...

Its seems pretty reliable so far.

I have taken it giging and it seems fine. On a few occasions ive traveled with it out of the box which it came in (as i cant find easy access to a hard case to put in it) and it seemd ok but i wouldnt do it for long.

Never had a reason to contact them.

If it was stolen i would buy a new one. This is a great Digital Piano.

Its lightness is great as im a female and have to cart it around myself.

Casio??? who would of thought they could produce such an instrument. Im a bit embrassed to take it on the road simply because it is a casio but it delivers itself well

I was very impressed with this keyboard, although it would have been easier to have a dedicated number pad instead of having to use numbered keyboard keys to change patches. Each button has 2 uses and by holding down the function key you can access the second option. This can be confusing at first, especially when it comes to layering sounds.

As for the sounds, they are great. The on board speakers do this board no justice. Amped up through a pair of descent speakers is where it really shines. The sounds are full and on par with the most expensive digital pianos, especially the Advanced Tones (the first 40). It sounds great as a MIDI module too, although its limited polophony sometimes results in cut off notes in complex songs.

It's 32 note polophony sometimes limits the play back of MIDI files, but unless you have 2 complex tones layered it doesn't affect day to day play. If you have the auto-accomp on, and play a complex tune, the notes are also cut off (single line melodies are best played with the rhythms) so therefore 64 notes would have been better.

It's chorus and reverb effects sound fine, although I usually switch it to off when playing the piano sounds. I like the way you can connect two pedals for both sustain and soft, as this provides you with expressive and realistic play. I use the pedal that came with it (a bit cheap and flimsy) as a sot pedal, and another pedal for the sustain on the basis that the soft pedal is used less.

It's 88 hammer action keys feel solid, although I did noticed that the lower G keys sticks up a little bit above the rest and the D keys click against the next key but this doesn't affect its playability.

As a MIDI controller, it doesn't have after touch but this isn't noticeable for what I use it for. I thought it would be stiff to play for synth patches, but it actually adjusts well according to the sounds you are playing.

The on board sounds actually sound pretty impressive. Especially the advanced sounds and the ones on the dedicated buttons. The piano is real and has resonance to it and its brilliance can be adjusted for a more mellow sound. It's general MIDI is above average, especially the drums.

It works well for a variety of genres as there are many styles available, but excels more at piano based music as the synth patches aren't editable.

I think I would be able to depend on it feels solid enough, and isn't too heavy so it could be gigged with.

I haven't had to deal with costumer support.

I think it is worth what I paid and I would be replace it if it were stolen.

I have been playing for years and have owned many different keyboards. This is the best quality keyboard I have owned so far as I normally go for the cheaper models.

I chose this as it offered the most features for the price. And it had 88 weighted keys.

I wish it had a pitch bend wheels and more polophony as well as a dedicated number pad.

absolutely amazed by this keyboard for the price, the piano real feel is excellent compared to my yamaha which cost ??1500, most of the 202 tones are useable, shame theres's no pitch bend. most people comment on the wanky power lead but who gives a f*%k it works. would'nt usually buy casio for musical instruments (maybe for watchs if i was living in the 90's) but the px310 is an absolute winner.

I bought this for a piano to take for jobs. I only have a need for three of the patches, therefore, for my needs its very easy to use. The ease of taking it to a job is its weight. Pick it up, carry it in a case under one arm. Whew, at my age the light weight is a godsend.

I don't notice the action of the keys. Therefore, the action is excellent for me. I would describe it as medium heavy with a smooth action all of the way thru the downstroke. I am always annoyed by the action on my Yamaha P-150. Its action is to light and goes to the bottom to quickly giving the sounds a hard plinky sound. Its not as good as the Kawai 9000 that I once owned but better than the Wersi that was too stiff. The reverb sounds OK thru the piano's speakers but through a gigging amp or the PA it's dark and muddy. So far I have just turned it off when performing. Transposition is easy. Just press the function key and step to your number. Plastic case but 1/4 inch outs on the rear panel. Poor quality pedal, just buy another although its reverse polarity. Kurzweil will work. Yamaha or Roland will not.

Pianos are good. Grand is too round to cut through the mix without altering the EQ (brilliance only) Rock preset is a little bright but not harsh. It cuts thru the mix however. I use the grand for ballads and the rock for the blues etc. I think the grand preset has a lot in common with the Roland sound whereas the rock sample has more of a Yamaha character to it. Nevertheless, the pianos are the best of the sounds. Organs have a cheap quality to them. Electric pianos are not special. The 60's Rhodes/Wurly sound is good by itself but is too dark to cut thru other instruments.

Its made of plastic.

Don't know.

This piano is a great buy. Price, Guitar Center had them on Green Tag Special for $399, Weight (32lbs.), action and at least two very good piano sounds recommend it. I dreaded handling the Yamaha since it really took two people to load and setup. Sold the Kawai because it was so heavy. The Wersi sounded beautiful but it self destructed. I've received comments on how good the Casio sounds. Bought a very nice Yamaha soft/hard case and now I just sling it over my shoulder and carry it to a job.

I purchased this digital piano a couple months ago, primarily for private practice (I can use the headphones while the kids are sleeping). It???s an amazing bargain. It's very easy to use the main tones. However, accessing the GM tones drum kits is a little tricky (there's only a three-digit display with no menus). Manual is acceptable. I haven't figured out how to edit patches, although some functionality appears to be there.

Some reviewers have expressed concern about limited polyphony compared to other, more expensive digital pianos. I play primarily piano literature of the romantic period, which is very damper-pedal intensive, and I have never had any problem with even the sixteen-note sounds (like Grand Piano 1). If this ever became an issue, the excellent variation tone on Grand Piano 1 has 32-note polyphony. There???s clearly some intelligent circuitry working on polyphony, because you can hit a sustained bass note (like a pedal point) and play many, many notes over it without losing the bass note. Effects are best turned off. It has MIDI in/out/thru and a built-in two track sequencer.

I purchased this digital piano a couple months ago, primarily for private practice (I can use the headphones while the kids are sleeping). It???s an amazing bargain. The sound quality is extremely good, especially through headphones (the onboard speakers don???t do justice to the sounds). The action feels and responds like an actual piano. If you want to work with a teacher, there???s a second headphone jack for them as well. The only instruments that aren???t persuasive at all are the organs (a pretty common failing of many digital pianos). And be sure to turn off the cheesy reverb for all the instruments!

It seems solid enough. No problems so far.

No occasion to use.

Overall, an incredible deal for a digital piano with weigthed, graded hammer action and high-quality piano sound. My only criticism of this keyboard is that it lacks a dedicated metronome feature. Of course, in theory one could record a sequencer track (using the provided ???metronome click??? sound) and then adjust the tempo. But given the target market for this piano, a dedicated metronome feature should have been a no-brainer.

The keyboard comes with a standard plastic-and-rubber sustain pedal. I purchased Casio???s add-on dedicated pedal set (SP-30), which includes damper, sostenuto and soft pedals in a standard piano configuration. Although this pedal set is designed to attach to the dedicated Casio stand, it would be easy enough to jury rig to almost any stand. It even works fine on the floor by itself, as long as you stabilize it by sticking a few magazines under the sides. Getting this pedal set is definitely worthwhile if you want to get closer to a real piano experience. I chose not to get the Casio dedicated stand because it attaches to the keyboard in a semi-permanent way (you have to remove one side of the keyboard and screw it into the stand). I wanted the flexibility to take to piano on the road.

Very simple for main sounds (which you will use 99% of times): there is a button for each of them. A bit uncomfortable for GM/Advanced tones, which require you to have a list sheet until you can remember your favourite patches.

Polyphony is 32, but only 16 for more accurate sounds (including grand pianos). Anyway it may be enough if you are not a pro.
Built in effects (4 chorus + 4 reverb) are fine
No expansion
This is not a midi controller (no pitch bender, no controllers, no aftertouch), but has midi IN/OUT/THRU features. Besides you can download /upload midi songs in it.
There's midi sequencer (not yet tried it)

Really great grand/rock piano and el. piano sounds. I did not expect from a Casio keyboard. Also key touch is very realistic, as a heavy piano. 3 samples for key are smoothly interpolated and the sound is very expressive. I think it's better than some more famous brands. I think it's very good for jazz/pop/rock. classical is good only for some styles (baroque/classic) due to limited polyphony.
Internal speakers are not excellent but sound good if you pump up the volume a bit. Anyway they are absolutely suitable for home use: powerful enough!

i have only since 15 days ago. it's lighter than all other pianos, but it's all plastic. I wouldn't let it fall, but it does not seem fragile

i hope i don't need it! manual is clear.

really love it, also considering its price range. i like its touch and the warmth of grandp piano.

The Casio PX 310 is pretty much easy to use.For someone that had not been using Casio gear,you might need to browse through the consise manual that comes with the instrument.Patches can be edited with ease.

The PX 310 boasts a 32-note polyphony.This does not affect me in anyway.There are two types of effects,namely chorus and reverb,each consisting of 4 variations.This unit consists of Midi channels but is not expandable.I sometimes use as a controller to my XV 2020 which is expandable and so expansion incapability is not an issue.

Before I bought the PX 310 I honestly thought I would use to control my Roland sound module.All I wanted was the superb action of this unit.To my amazement, the PX 310's acoustic piano sound is excellent,very realistic,ahead of all my modules piano sounds and it's sure to keep your hands glued to the piano for hours.Casio have outdone themselves on this product and I would buy this keyboard just for the piano sound.Some keyboard sounds are okay but may not be useful since there is no pitch bender.The action is wonderful.

Definately.I use it for practising at home and for Sunday church services.It has been very reliable so far.One should be extra careful though,since the shell is plastic.

If it lost or stolen, I would definately have to buy another one.On this unit you get so much value for much,much less price.This is my first 88 note-weighted keyboard.I also own a Roland A 33 midi controller and an XV 2020 sound module which I sometimes hook to the PX 310 and experience the magic feel of the keyboard.I know this is a digital piano and therefore a multi-track sequencer is not necessary but I would be happy if it had at least 6 track.That would suit my needs.

I need to revise my assesment. The ease of use is actually too easy. This keyboard recives on 16 MIDI channels in Omni mode - there is no way to turn individual MIDI cannels on or off and no way to even control what sounds play on the 16 channels - very poor MIDI application

The dealer I bought it from contacted Casio (after my two attempts failed to get any info. Casio tech support confirmed the only MIDI controllable parameter is the MIDI send channel assign - no control on MIDI recieve channels.

This is 2006 not 1980 - a keyboard with no MIDI recieve control parameters???? THat if simply to short sighted to even make since.

I understand the PX310 is mostly a home "consumer" piano - but no MIDI controls??????

I called Casio customer service and the girl knew nothing - I don't think she even understood what MIDI is. She told me a tech support person would call me back (never happened). I tried a 2nd time - same worthless help.

While they did talk to the dealer, the tech claimed at the price point of the PX310, you can't expect MIDI - it was actually put on the PX310 as an "after thought"

I still like the feel and the sounds - but if it were stolen I would not get another one - simply because of the stupid lack of MIDI controls

ease of use is good.

i play liszt etudes and havent had problems with the 16 or 32 polyphony.the are 4 reverbs...thats all i use with my grandpiano sound1.Action is better than valdesta artist allegro and also better than kawai mp-4,a bit stiff but thats just how i like it.The included pedal is really flimsy i recommend purchasing a casio compatibe pedal of high quality.

i only use this for acoustic piano sounds-they are great;better than kawai mp4 and the valdesta artist.The kawai has horrible piano sounds and costs almost twice as much.Velocity is ideal.

well the plastic casing is flimsy.not reliable i but for home use its fine...

nothings broken yet/...

id buy it again if lost/stolen.tremendous value.IMHO all other digitals are obsolete because this is so cheap and if you are willing to pay a high price for a piano,you might as well buy or rent an acoustic.

Very easy to use. 12 main preset buttons - push once for a sound and push a secon time for a variation. A fuction button for getting at a few mored sounds and a set of GM sounds. Cetain keys act an control buttons in the function mode. You do need a quick read or the manual (which serves it's purpose but is not well written)

I've spent years scrolling through parameters, etc. etc and it's actually rather enjoyable to simply hit a button or two and have good sounds ready to go.

32 note poluphonic (although several sounds are actually 16 note) - but it's mainly a piano, so 32 or even 16 is workable. Some limited parameters for the feel, some basic reverb & chorus options and basic MIDI. No after tough, no mod whells, etc. - Again it's a piano, not a synth and not really a controller. But that is not a bad thing

This is where it shines. Surprisingly good hammer action feel and several very decent piano sounds (both accoustic samples and electric sounds - which can cover everything from the recognizable sounds of the 60's, 70's and 80's (since the 80's there have not been any distinct "piano sounds". A decent clave and the stings and "synth voices" are fair. The orgrans don't cut it. The GM sounds are fair. I got it for the piano sounds, the rest is just a "bonus"

I tried several digital pianos (naturally Korg, Roland and the various Yamaha models). I was ready to buy a Yamaha P140 (in the $1100 range). I was in the store, waiting for the sales guy to get off the phone and to kill time I sat down at a PX310. I had not given Casio a thought - who really thinks Casio when looking for "pro gear"???

I walked away with the PX310 - I don't know if I was more embarassed or surprised.

I thought it was much better than the M-Audio and it can hold it's own against anything in the $1200 or less range. I rate it a 9 - simply because nothing is really a 10.

I don't know if I would have great confidence as a gigging instrument. With a plastic body it is not really designed to take a beating. I got it solely for studio use and for that purpose I expect it to hold up well.

I've only had it a couple of weeks so I can't really judge.

I've never owned anything by Casio (well maybe a watch) - I have no idea!!

So far - I impressed, staisfied and actually pleased. I records well with piano sound that sit in a mix with limited effort (I've recorded some country, pop and light jazz so far and it has worked well in all three genres). I'm sure it work work well (sound wise) in a gigging situation - although I question how much abuse it could.

I have found that it inspires me to play and that is well worth every dime paid.

It seems to sell alnost everywell for $599 - so I thought $549 was a decent price. It can't be beat for $600. It sounds and feels every bit as good as the $1000 boards I tried