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Description

Unleash your musical creativity with the Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard, a compact powerhouse perfect for budding musicians and seasoned pros alike. This little dynamo offers a world of sound exploration with 100 distinct tones and 50 versatile rhythms, making it an excellent tool for experimenting with different musical styles. The intuitive design includes a seamless switch between piano and organ sounds, allowing you to effortlessly adapt to the mood of your music.

Despite its compact size, the SA-46 is no child's plaything—it's equipped with a robust 8-note polyphony, ensuring that your melodies remain rich and expressive. The keyboard's retro design adds a nostalgic touch that appeals to musicians of all ages. Whether you're composing your next masterpiece or just jamming out, the Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard is your portable partner in musical innovation.

Key Features:

  • 32 mini-sized keys for easy playability
  • 100 unique tones and 50 rhythm patterns for diverse sound creation
  • 8-note polyphony for richer harmonies
  • Switchable piano and organ modes
  • Compact, retro design for on-the-go creativity
  • Built-in speaker for immediate sound output
  • Battery-powered for ultimate portability

Product specs

Brand Casio
Model SA-46 32-Key Mini Keyboard
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Categories Portable Keyboards
Analog / Digital Digital
Key Size Mini
Keyboard Action Synth Action
Number of Keys 32 Keys
Polyphony 8 Voices

FAQs

How many sounds and rhythms does the Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard offer?

The Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard features 100 different tones and 50 rhythms, providing a wide range of sound options for diverse musical exploration.

Is the Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard suitable for beginners?

Yes, the Casio SA-46 is ideal for beginners due to its compact size, simple interface, and built-in practice tunes, making it easy to learn and play.

What is the polyphony of the Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard?

The Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard has a polyphony of 8 voices, allowing for the simultaneous playback of up to 8 notes.

Does the Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard have built-in practice features?

Yes, the Casio SA-46 includes 10 practice tunes and a Melody Cut Rehearsal System to assist beginners in learning and improving their playing skills.

What are the key size and action type of the Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard?

The Casio SA-46 features mini-sized keys with a synth action, making it compact and easy to play, especially for young learners or those with limited space.

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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard.

Features and functionality

  • The SA-46 uses a unique tempo setting from 1 to 15, not directly mapped to standard BPM, which can make synchronization challenging.

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  • Users have mapped the tempo settings to approximate BPM: 80, 116, 132, 152, 176, 200, 224, 240, 264, 290, 306, 336, 370, 404, 464, and 500.

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  • The Casio SA-46 lacks through-hole parts, making it unsuitable for circuit bending or extensive modifications.

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  • The SA-46 lacks octave shift and semitone transpose, features available on the upgraded SA-50 model.

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  • The SA-50 introduces reverb, although it lacks parameter control, offering a new layer of sound versatility compared to the SA-46.

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  • Drum sounds on the SA-46 are accessible via physical buttons, whereas the SA-50 consolidates them into the percussion patch no.99.

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User experience

  • Some owners find the provided tempo options to be impractical due to their non-standard values, limiting flexibility for certain musical styles.

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  • The SA-46 is appreciated as a "cheap and dirty" solution, indicating satisfaction with its basic functionality at an accessible price point.

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  • Transitioning to the SA-50, users appreciate the ability to access a wider range of sounds through octave shifts and transposition.

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Software and compatibility

  • Users suggest using Audacity, a free software, to record samples from the Casio SA-46 for those who lack professional recording tools.

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Use cases and applications

  • Mobile producers can sample the SA-46 using built-in microphones or inexpensive audio interfaces for a lo-fi sound.

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  • Some users consider using older Android tablets for line-in recording of the SA-46, highlighting its versatility with minimal equipment.

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Mods and upgrades

  • A Behringer U-Control UCA222 is recommended as an affordable audio interface option for recording the SA-46.

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Comparisons

  • The SA-50 offers more drum sounds compared to the SA-46, enhancing its rhythm capabilities.

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TRANSFORMS WHEN PAIRED W/ EFFECTS PEDALS

This pedal on its own with the “right out of the box” selection of patches and tones doesn’t do it for me — but the reason we like these little toys is that when it is ran through several effects pedals, this little thing can be transformed into an instrument that has the dynamic range to produce beautiful musicality that by virtue of the knob bending, can take on highly performance driven material. It’s weakness being a lo-fi toy keyboard is also its definitive strength when pedals and knob twiddling take it to a musical, experimental place.

Favorite pedals run it thru: Ring Modulator, Analog Delay, Looper, Reverb, Fuzz, Leslie Cabinet Simulator

haltizer

Nice little keyboard

For only $40, this keyboard works better than I thought it would. Various tones to choose from, you pretty much have everything you need in a small package.

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See how Tyler Joseph uses Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard

Tyler Joseph

Singer, Bassist

Twenty One Pilots

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In this video, Tyler plays the song "Migraine" on a miniature piano keyboard given to him at the minute 0:46 mark. The keyboard generally runs for 49 U.S. dollars, but it has run for 39 at select retailers.

See how Sarah Midori Perry uses Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard

Sarah Midori Perry

Singer, Keyboardist

Kero Kero Bonito

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Dear Santa, Firstly we would like to thank you for the Casio SA-45 you brought us last Christmas. We’ve used it loads and written lots of songs on it.

See how Gus Lobban uses Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard

Gus Lobban

Singer, Drummer

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Gus and the band can be seen buying this keyboard at around the 0:40 mark. Gus performs on the keyboard in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU4fOLGOk-E

See how Jamie Bulled uses Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard

Jamie Bulled

Bassist, Keyboardist

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Jamie can be seen playing this keyboard live in this video.

See how Yuna Matsui uses Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard

Yuna Matsui

Drummer

Hitsujibungaku

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Casio SA-46 Mini Keyboard is seen in this post.

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