Casio CT-S1000V Casiotone Touch Sensitive Vocal Synthesis Keyboard

Hear your own lyrics sung as you play the melody on the keyboard. The CT-S1000V is a completely new kind of electronic musical instrument. Using Casio's unique Vocal Synthesis sound source technology, it takes lyrics from your smart device and-using one of the range of built-in vocal tones-lets you play the vocal line using the keyboard. The CT-S1000V is not a conventional synthesizer or keyboard, nor is it a simple production device. It opens up possibilities for unprecedented freedom and creativity in vocal performances.

The CT-S1000V lets you bring vocals to your performance as intuitively as if you were humming them. As you play the keyboard, the words of the lyrics are sung in sequence to create a vocal line. Not limited to a specific melody for your vocal, you're free to get inspired as you experiment with different musical ideas. You can also change the voice tone, add and tweak effects in real time while playing, and generally get creative with your performance. More than just another sound source, the CT-S1000V is truly a musical instrument with as yet undiscovered musical possibilities.

At the heart of the CT-S1000V is Casio's unique Vocal Synthesis technology. Smoothly sung vocal lines can be produced from any lyrics input with no further special settings required. You can even play harmonies to recreate the sound of a choral group. Experience a completely new kind of musical performance not possible with conventional sound sources. Two modes are available: Phrase Mode and Note Mode. Phrase mode is recommended for experimentation and improvisation when developing ideas. The lyrics are sung in order as you play for a very natural playing experience. In Note mode, the lyrics advance one syllable at a time as you press keys on the keyboard.

Vocal Synthesis produces a singing voice through a combination of lyrics and voice tone. The CT-S1000V comes with 100 pre-built lyrics to get you started, but the real fun happens when you create and save your own lyrics on the dedicated app. There are 22 preset vocal tones (vocalists), each with its own distinctive character. Each vocalist can be further manipulated with front panel controls for age, gender, vibrato and more. A range of other settings are also available to personalize your vocals. Parameters such as attack time, modulation, effects, an arpeggiator, and a retrigger function that produces a rapid series of keystrokes when a key is held down. Using the Lyric Creator app, you can input your own lyrics, provide detailed pronunciation information (for English and Japanese), and create sequences that can be strung together to form songs. You can even create your very own vocalist from any audio data.

Vocal Synthesis has been made possible by Casio's AiX Sound Source, which brings together the best of Casio's advanced technologies. And while Vocal Synthesis makes possible the realistic vocal tones of the CT-S1000V, you'll also find a wide variety of other tones with a special focus on expressivity. In total, there are 900 tones to explore, including a collection of ADVANCED TONES, which push the AiX Sound Source to new limits of expression, and the CASIO CLASSIC TONES, which reference the classic sounds of Casio's lineage of synthesizer keyboards.

Naturally, the CT-S1000V comes with a wide range of built-in effects-100 in total including compressor, phaser, distortion and wah. Chains of four different effects can be applied to any tone, and thanks to Casio's Active DSP you can assign effect parameters to the front panel knobs for dynamic, real-time tweaking. Additionally, there are system-wide chorus, delay and reverb effects. The flexibility of the effects is also noteworthy-you can assign independent effect chains to each tone used in a Layer or Split, or the tones used for melody and accompaniment parts. What's more, tones can be switched seamlessly as the effect tail from the previous tone plays out naturally without being abruptly cut off. With this kind of attention to detail, the CT-S1000V is truly a powerhouse of expression.

The CT-S1000V has two built-in speakers that pack a surprising punch thanks to Casio's unique Horizontal Bass-Reflex System, which is capable of producing powerful low-frequency sound. A surround function adds width and depth to the sound, while the Volume Sync Equalizer ensures that the tonal balance of the sound is maintained when you adjust the volume, providing added depth and weight even when playing at low volume. All in all, the CT-S1000V delivers sound that completely belies its compact dimensions.

The CT-S1000V's sampling capability means you can import your own sounds from a smart device to use as a unique Sampling Melody Tone or Sampling Drum Tones. When imported as a Melody Tone, the imported audio can be played as pitched notes, while audio imported as Drum Tones can be set to replace individual hits in a drum set. Maximum sample time is about 10 seconds for the Melody Tone and about three seconds for each Drum Tone. Experiment with different kinds of sounds, such as your own voice or environmental backgrounds, then add effects and control parameters in real time with the Active DSP function. Discover your own musical originality.

The CT-S1000V plays nicely with your other gear, too, thanks to its comprehensive lineup of external connections. The standard line out jacks are ideal for hooking up to a keyboard amplifier, mixer or other equipment for recording or live performances, and the built-in speakers can be muted if required. Connection to other MIDI-compatible equipment is fully supported, enabling the CT-S1000V to be used as a MIDI-controlled sound source or as a MIDI controller. You can even use the CT-S1000V as a Bluetooth® speaker for your smart device using the Bluetooth® audio function. Using the CT-S1000V together with the dedicated app expands the possibilities further still with features like melody/accompaniment cancelation, pitch adjustment and tempo adjustment-perfect for playing along with your favorite songs or honing your play-by-ear skills.

The compact size of the CT-S1000V makes it super portable, and its built-in speakers mean you can play it anywhere without external amplification. The console panel has been designed for simplicity so that controls for volume, tone, rhythm, effects and Vocal Synthesis are intuitive and easy to adjust in real time while playing. Five user-assignable buttons under the LCD screen can also be set up to suit the way you use the instrument. The whole package has been designed for musicians to create their own music and develop their own performance style however and wherever they like.

Products will be dispatched within 2 business days of purchase using the best available shipping option.

Delivery varies by location. Please see below the expected timeframe, from the date of dispatch, to receive your product:

Metro: 1-4 business days

Outer Metro (e.g. Newcastle, Wollongong, etc): 2–5 business days

Regional: 5–10 business days

No delivery to PO Box addresses or parcel lockers.

If you are unavailable at the time of delivery, re-delivery fees may apply.

Returns, Refunds and Exchanges Policy

Thanks for shopping at Bavas Music City - Satisfaction Guarantee clause on what can be returned? We are aware that sometimes through internet it can be difficult to choose items and all ONLINE sales are subject to our conditions. When you buy you should choose carefully.

We don’t automatically refund because you simply changed your mind unless this was explicitly a condition of the sale or included in advertising material. Remember to always keep your receipt as proof of purchase.

UNUSED items maybe returned back to Bava’s Music City for a CREDIT NOTE ONLY to EXCHANGE . Also Some restrictions apply,

You are entitled to a refund or repair or exchange or credit if the goods you have purchased are:

Faulty

Differ significantly to those shown, advertised or described to you, or

Do not do what they are reasonably expected to do

Some items are non-refundable, such as:

Sheet music, CDs, DVDs, magazines and books cannot be returned due to copyright.

Computer software cannot be returned due to copyright.

Consumables such as guitar strings, cables included in packages etc, cannot be returned

Recorders, vocal microphones, in ear monitors, reeds, harmonicas and mouthpieces cannot be returned for hygiene reasons, nor can any item that comes into contact with bodily fluids.

When do items need to be returned by?

Within 10 days of purchase.

Do you have a restocking / Service Fee?

Yes restocking fees only apply to items that are returned unused or change of mind purchases. the restocking fee is 25% of the purchase price. In this situation, freight and handling on the original invoice are not part of the Credit policy. It will be your responsibility to organise the return on the product in a safe and well-packed manner. We can sometimes organise the return but our shipping costs to pickup are not the same as delivering goods to a customer due to logistical reasons from our transport /carrier.

WARRANTY 

We sell and supply many brands and products to our customers .As such the warranty of a product is on the Suppliers or Brand Website .We cannot be held responsible for any manufacturing fault but we can assist you in claiming your product for a legitimate warranty claim as an extra service on your behalf .

Once your email has been recieved Bavas Music City, will process your return claim, this process can take up to 2 weeks from the date your email was recived, Please note: Shipping is not included and you will be required to organise and pay the return shipping to Bavas Music City, if you choose to exchange your product you will be required to pay for return and return back to Sender shipping 

HOW do customers claim warranty and return items?
Please contact us with the following information about your return:

First and last name

email address 

Phone number

Order number

Serial number 

Brand 

Model Number 

Detailed description of the fault or Reason for Return 

Once your email has been received Bavas Music City, will process your warranty claim with the relevant Wholesale / Distributer, this process can take up to 10 weeks from the date your email is received, Please note: Once you return the item to the supplier the onus is on them to deem the fault as a warranty issue with you the purchaser being the end user 

Non-Warranty Repairs 

Bava's city Sydney, has Australia’s largest repair network, we are more than happy to assist you with None warranty repairs, please note: none warranty repairs are on a Quote by Quote Basis and are subject to an upfront $90.00 fee + Freight (non Refundable ) to process your request .If you choose to repair you unit then the $90 fee will be deducted from the repair cost .You will be advised of hte final cost before we proceed to repair your tiem . Please note: your warranty repair can take up to 3 months to be repaired and returned back to you ,In some instances items may not be able not be repaired .

SHIPPING for Returns?
Shipping costs are NON refundable, shipping is NOT covered under warranty, customers are required to pay for return shipping to Bavas Music City, or to service agents 

Faulty or Defective Items

If a product is found to be faulty or dead on arrival (DOA) within 7 days of purchase, BMC will replace the product. If a product develops a fault outside of the first 7 days, BMC will facilitate the repair or replacement in conjunction with the warranty provided by the Australian distributor. If a returned product is tested and found not to be faulty, it will be returned to the customer at their expense.

Packing materials?
All Products need to be in orginal undamaged packaging for returns, 

Bava's Music City does not accept liability for returned goods damaged in transit, so pack your returned goods carefully. Always keep original boxes for your equipment so you can safely move or send your unit for repair. If you do need to send the unit back without the original packaging, make sure it is packed and padded securely as damage tends to occur to poorly packaged returns.and we will not accept liability .