Features:

  • The AiR engine provides highly-accurate grand piano sounds with seamless dynamics for a remarkably expressive and powerful performance
  • The Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II keyboard has an incredible feel and captures the dynamics of a performance with unparalleled speed and accuracy
  • Features a chassis designed for an elegant look and to house a 8w x 8w speaker system that delivers the PX-160’s remarkable sounds with total richness
  • Features newly developed string ensemble sounds that sound wonderful by themselves or layered with the PX-160's grand pianos, electric pianos, harpsichord and more
  • Provides split and layer capability allowing you to play bass in your left hand and have two layered tones in your right
  • Duet mode allows the keyboard to be split into two equal ranges, so a student and a teacher can use the piano simultaneously
  • A two track recorder can even record and playback your practice and performances
For any keyboard player, this keyboard is SENSATIONAL!

At first, I was skeptical since the price (just under $400) is below anything on the market of a decent enough quality that you could actually use it in the recording studio. But this keyboard met and exceeded all of my expectations. I am a songwriter and I needed a keyboard for my hotel room when I travel. Something you could travel with and wouldn't worry about damage, yet portable enough to not be inconvenient. That said, it's not super light, but it's definitely not super heavy either. But it's the sound of this instrument that blew me away. Truly beautiful sound and action on this weighted keyboard. It is pure perfection for all of my traveling needs and moreover, I can actually use this to perform with. I will be purchasing another for my studio at home. I remain BLOWN AWAY. Keep in mind, I just got it...so I'm hoping there will be no addendum to this review down the road. Stay tuned.

Love it! :)

I love this piano, I was a bit uncomfortable buying an electric piano as I had always used an upright piano, but looking at reviews I decided that this was my best option, once I received it and listened to the sound it produced I loved it, the sound is clear and the vibration of a key lasts just as long as a real string for each string.

A Portable Concert Grand

I am absolutely delighted with this keyboard. Having played piano for 57 years, I can't tell the difference between the feel of this keyboard and an acoustic grand. I've played mostly Steinways and a few Yahama and Baldwin grands. The realistic key action of this digital piano is the best I've experienced so far, and in a portable 30 pound package, it's a perfect piano for new/student pianists to break in on and develop the necessary muscle memory for acoustic piano performance without breaking the bank account. I'm a bit of a purist when it comes to sound, so the "concert" and "modern" piano settings are plenty for me. The other voices are amazingly well sampled, although the harpsichord does seem a bit light. The headphone jack spares my family members from having to listen to somebody practice (which can be torture.) I have the left mono out jack in the back connected to a Roland PM30 amp to give a bottom to the lower register, and closing my, I'd swear I was in the room with a perfectly tuned 9 ft. concert grand with its top open. This piano is ideal for the new student. You won't lose a fortune if your young maestro loses interest, but if your newbie goes nuclear with it, it is essentially a "real" piano to train with, and it sounds amazing through it's own built in speakers. I've never been disappointed with Casio gear, and they haven't let me down with the PX 160. You'll be owning a concert grand piano that only weighs 30 pounds and didn't cost you $30k, and never needs tuning.

Wonderful Full-Size Keyboard in the "Under-$1,000" Category.

I bought this keyboard to learn to play the piano. I wanted the full keyboard, an action that mimics a mechanical piano -- that is, the harder you press the key, the louder the sound -- and a good "sustain" -- how long the sound lasts, similar to the vibration of strings. Because I never expect to pay professionally or in a band, I was not interested in a lot of "effects," say, making it sound like a gazillion different instruments. I studied a considerable number of reviews, and narrowed my choices down to two instruments before I settled on the Casio. I couldn't be happier. It sounds, feels, and functions like a "real" piano, but takes up less space! If you're looking for an electronic keyboard, I can recommend the Casio Privia PX160 without reservations. BTW, I was already to buy one of the "packages," where you get the keyboard, stand, bench, and sometimes a sustain pedal. Then I thought I should put in some time checking the reviews on these accessories, given how much time I had spent researching the keyboard. GLAD I DID! There isn't anything necessarily "wrong" with the stand, etc., but I found I could do a lot better for not a lot more money. For example, the "X" stand limits how close you can sit to the keyboard. Not something I would have thought of on my own. I bought the accessories individually, and am very happy with everything I got.

Great piano!

This piano is great for beginners and intermediate level players. Keys are weighted and feel like real keys. Overall it works great. It doesn't have a cover so I use a big piece of cloth to cover it up when it is not in use to avoid dust collecting on it. I bought it almost 2 years ago, this past spring the left speaker started having a buzzing sound whenever a note is played. Didn't happen with headphones. I called Casio customer support, and they directed me to the closest local piano repair store. Since it was still under warranty, they sent a technician to my home, diagnosed the problem, and replaced the speaker. Labor and parts were all covered. I was very impressed with the customer service from both Casio and the technician that came. The speaker should not have malfunctioned a little over a year, but it got fixed with minimal inconvenience, so I'm pretty happy.

Awesome Keyboard without having to take out a loan!

I had an Alesis QS8 purchased in the mid or late 90’s that I loved. I paid around $2000.00 for it. Unfortunately it was too heavy for me to lug around so I eventually sold it and bought a cheap 66 Casio to have when I needed something light to carry and for my computer. I still have it. It’s a great little keyboard especially for the price. I was ready though for another 88 key with at least semi-weighted keys and found this one. I just got it today and have been playing around with it. I love it! The touch is really close to an acoustic piano. The sound is pretty good, even without attaching it to an external sound system. It is easy to transpose, which is a feature I always used frequently on my Alesis. Best part I can actually pick it up and carry it! It doesn’t weigh 50 or 60pounds like my old Alesis. I decided on the gold color to look better in my music room with my grand piano which is cherry wood. Now I can’t wait for the new stand I ordered for it to come in. For now it’s on my kitchen island!😊 No it isn’t a Korg or Roland, and neither was the price. It is perfect for my needs. As a piano teacher, I would also recommend it for any of my students if their parents aren’t ready to make the investment or the commitment of maintenance on an acoustic piano.

Perfect alternative to a piano in my small apartment!

I've had this keyboard for about a month now, and I love it! This is a great option for someone who wants a real piano but finds that isn't an option due to price/space concerns. I took piano lessons for about 10 years growing up (first on an old upright, and then moving to a baby grand). I bought this keyboard because I wanted to get back to playing piano after not playing much in college, but as someone living in a small apartment who moves around a lot, this was a great alternative. The sound quality is great, and the key action feels like a real piano! Of course it can't match a Steinway, but it definitely beats the ancient upright from my childhood in terms of key responsiveness and sound. In terms of other features, I bought the Casio bundle which includes a nicer pedal, a stand and stool. I find these to be great options for the price! The pedal works like a real sustain pedal, and the stand is study (though took some work to put together out of the box). The keyboard comes with 5 grand piano voices along with many electric/harpsichord/strings etc voices. They all sound fine but I prefer to stick with the concert grand, as I mostly play classical music. I haven't tried any recording features so can't speak to that. My one issue with this keyboard is the slight "thumping" noise the keys themselves make hitting the base and coming back up. This isn't noticeable if you have the volume up at a normal level, and it only bothers me when I turn the volume lower and hear this "thumping" over the keyboard sound. However if it starts to bother me, I just use headphones instead! Overall this is a wonderful keyboard, and I would definitely recommend it. If any problems arise I will update, but hopefully that will not be the case!

Teaching myself to play using this keyboard and some YouTube videos! Fun!

I'm in love with this thing. On a whim, I purchased this keyboard after seeing a YouTube advertisement for Simply Piano. I thought, hey, maybe I can learn to play with this app. I wasn't sure what to get. Was going to get a cheaper one without weighted keys because I figured I was a beginner and I wouldn't know the difference. Glad I spent the extra and got this one. It's amazingly awesome! There are a lot of cool videos on YouTube where people show you how to play parts or whole songs. I like HDPiano. They show you which keys are being played and the fingers to use. Having fun practicing and picking it up quickly!

Excellent stage piano on a budget

This piano feels great. I am an experienced musician and needed a simple, easy piano for my studio and rehearsal space. The Casio Privia 160 fits that role perfects. The built in sounds are good. (Not amazing, but good enough for basic stuff. ) The USB connection works perfectly to make this into an excellent midi controller. It's not flimsy, but not too heavy, either. It's easily moved around my space with no need for help. Where this piano shines is in playability. The hammer-action, weighted keys feel EXCELLENT. The response is good and feels real. Casio even took care to add a very slight texture, making them feel like the ivory of a real acoustic piano to the touch. I've had other, much more expensive stage pianos come into my studio for sessions and rehearsals. No doubt, they have better sounds, but the Casio isn't a slouch. It can keep up. The playability of this instrument is what shines... and at 1/2 the price of its competitors. As for the limited sounds, they can easily be swapped out with a laptop and midi using the USB connection. (This makes an EXCELLENT controller.)

Dream Piano

This is a great piano! I practice on it everyday. I play as a hobby. By no means a professional but I wanted a digital keyboard that felt like a real one. This one is perfect. I purchased the gold one and it's beautiful. I love that the options are limited. Eliminates the fuss and distractions that come with other keyboards. I use it with headphones because I practice at night and don't want to wake anyone. However, playing on weekend morning is a dream. The sound is accurate and clear. Feels like a real piano. So happy with this purchase!

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