The Casiotone SA-81 is an excellent introduction to music, offering an easy-to-use design and a wide range of inspiring features in a compact form. With its 44 mini keys, it’s perfectly suited for young beginners or anyone looking for a fun, portable instrument that encourages creativity and learning.
This lightweight keyboard delivers 100 high-quality tones sampled from real acoustic instruments, covering everything from pianos and wind instruments to drums and percussion. Dedicated tone buttons let you switch instantly between piano, trumpet, or drum sounds. With 50 rhythm patterns spanning genres like pop, ballad, and dance, and 10 built-in songs including Ode to Joy, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, and Silent Night, the SA-81 offers endless musical possibilities. You can even mute the melody to play along on your own.
For expressive performance, the keyboard includes a variety of useful functions. The Layer feature allows two tones to be played together, while Sustain and Reverb (with four selectable types: Room, Hall 1, Hall 2, and Stadium) enhance the sound’s depth and atmosphere. With Octave Shift, Transpose, Tuning, and Scale Tuning options—including 16 temperament variations like Pure Major and Pure Minor—the SA-81 provides flexibility for ensemble playing, vocal practice, and solo performance alike.
A built-in metronome, tempo adjustment, and 32-note polyphony make practice smooth and enjoyable. The clear full-dot LCD display gives instant access to settings and modes, helping players focus on their music. Compact and durable, the keyboard can operate on six AA batteries or an AC adapter, making it easy to take anywhere.
Specifications:
– 44 mini keys
– 100 tones, 50 rhythms, 10 built-in songs
– 0.8W + 0.8W stereo speakers (8 cm × 2)
– Reverb (4 levels), Layer, Octave Shift, Transpose, and Scale Tuning
– Full-dot LCD display and auto power-off function
– Power options: 6 × AA batteries or AC adapter (AD-E95100L, sold separately)
– Dimensions: 604 × 211 × 57 mm | Weight: 1.4 kg
