http://fuq.encycmet.com en-us http://fuq.encycmet.com ActiveKB NX thecoop@birdhousecraft.com Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:17:47 EST 20 http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3021/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3021/ Question: The Piano board seems to be full of old guys who sit in dark smoky houses staring at an upright beliving it's god and flaming everyone who has the nerve to ask about digital. I am lo ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:49 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3022/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3022/ Question: I bought a Casio CTK 496 Keyboard (used). I just noticed this has 1/2 Jack input and output. This is a question. I suppose I could plug my guitar through this thing and then on out t ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:51 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3023/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3023/ Question: I bought a Casio CTK 496 Keyboard (used). I just noticed this has 1/2 Jack input and output. This is a question. I suppose I could plug my guitar through this thing and then on out t ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:51 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3024/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3024/ Question: Has anyone advice on the purchase of an electronic keyboard for a 7-year old to learn to play the piano? Any advice or suggestions gratefully received. Answer: I was in the same boat ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:51 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3025/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3025/ Question: I just acquired a new toy (Casio Electronic Keyboard) and while I have an inclination to learn music, I have been desperately searching the net for a site that will provide step-by- ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:51 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3026/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3026/ Question: I have a Casio CTK-150 musical keyboard (early 90s) with a bizarre power problem. When I turn the unit on and press the keys, it generates normal sound for about 1.5 seconds (literal ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3027/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3027/ Question: I have had a Casio 465 Tone Bank for many years. It came with a demo song that I absolutely adore.(Just press Demo to hear it.) It is a piano piece that I've been trying to find the ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3028/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3028/ Question: I'm hoping some good samaritan out there can help me out. I recently acquired a Casio WK-1630 keyboard at the Mars Music going-outta-biz sale. Unfortunately, since it was a floor s ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3029/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3029/ Question: I have purchased a s/h casio ctk-650 keyboard and have no manual or cable (for connecting to a PC) I am a complete novice so would welcome any advice or help in obtaining the above ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3030/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3030/ Question: I am repairing an old Casio PT-1 musical keyboard and am searching for a chip. Its a NEC upd1867g . I've contacted NEC about it but they say it is a custom part and can't provide i ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3031/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3031/ Question: I have a new WK-1800 that I'm still trying to learn how to use, and there is anyplace devoted to Casio Keyboards (though I just started a mailing list at http://www.egroups.com/memb ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3032/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3032/ Question: Anyone have an opinion about the Casio WK 1800 keyboard? I just got one, and like it, even with its limitations, so far. Fun to create funky grooves, and fool around with older piece ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:52 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3033/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3033/ Question: Has anyone ever played this keyboard Casio WK 3000??? Answer: Mines a Logitech touchkey or something Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:53 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3034/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3034/ Question: Just wanted to know if anyone has ever had an experience with Casio LK or Yamaha EZ lighted keyboards (or any other brand). Are lighted keyboards any good for a beginner like me, who ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:53 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3035/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3035/ Question: I am considering buying a keyboard as a present to help a young kid learn how to play. Ideally, I am looking for a solution that could scale up, i.e. one in which the hardware/softwa ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:53 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3036/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3036/ Question: I'm searching for a replacement of my old mini keyboard. Casio VL-TONE or Casio CK-10. Bought it originally for my young daughter, then I let her have my full keyboard in exchange wh ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:53 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3037/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3037/ Question: i'm looking to buy a very small keyboard/electronic organ. it needs to have at least 32 keys, but just half or three-quarter size. the max size of the whole keyboard needs to be a sh ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:53 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3038/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3038/ Question: How high should a piano's keyboard be? I am thinking of getting a Casio Privia piano would rather play it on top of a desk rather than on a keyboard stand because space is limited in ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:53 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3039/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3039/ Question: Can anyone suggest a portable keyboard (i.e. Yamaha, Casio) for songwriting? I know almost any will do, but I'm wondering if there's anything out there with good features. Ideally, ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:53 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3040/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3040/ Question: Just picked up a Casio Privia Px-300. My Kurzweil SP76 died after 6 years and I couldn't fix it so I was looking for something to play that had a good piano touch. I found the best b ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:53 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3041/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3041/ Question: For expensive keyboards, Yamaha has a much better reputation than Casio. But what about a $150 starter keyboard? Specifically, I'm comparing the Casio CTK-800 with the Yamaha YPT-300 ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:53 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3042/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3042/ Question: The Piano board seems to be full of old guys who sit in dark smoky houses staring at an upright beliving it's god and flaming everyone who has the nerve to ask about digital. I am lo ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3043/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3043/ Question: I bought a Casio CTK 496 Keyboard (used). I just noticed this has 1/2 Jack input and output. This is a question. I suppose I could plug my guitar through this thing and then on out t ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3044/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3044/ Question: I bought a Casio CTK 496 Keyboard (used). I just noticed this has 1/2 Jack input and output. This is a question. I suppose I could plug my guitar through this thing and then on out t ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3045/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3045/ Question: Has anyone advice on the purchase of an electronic keyboard for a 7-year old to learn to play the piano? Any advice or suggestions gratefully received. Answer: I was in the same boat ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3046/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3046/ Question: I just acquired a new toy (Casio Electronic Keyboard) and while I have an inclination to learn music, I have been desperately searching the net for a site that will provide step-by- ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3047/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3047/ Question: I have a Casio CTK-150 musical keyboard (early 90s) with a bizarre power problem. When I turn the unit on and press the keys, it generates normal sound for about 1.5 seconds (literal ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3048/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3048/ Question: I have had a Casio 465 Tone Bank for many years. It came with a demo song that I absolutely adore.(Just press Demo to hear it.) It is a piano piece that I've been trying to find the ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3049/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3049/ Question: I'm hoping some good samaritan out there can help me out. I recently acquired a Casio WK-1630 keyboard at the Mars Music going-outta-biz sale. Unfortunately, since it was a floor s ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3050/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3050/ Question: I have purchased a s/h casio ctk-650 keyboard and have no manual or cable (for connecting to a PC) I am a complete novice so would welcome any advice or help in obtaining the above ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3051/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3051/ Question: I am repairing an old Casio PT-1 musical keyboard and am searching for a chip. Its a NEC upd1867g . I've contacted NEC about it but they say it is a custom part and can't provide i ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3052/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3052/ Question: I have a new WK-1800 that I'm still trying to learn how to use, and there is anyplace devoted to Casio Keyboards (though I just started a mailing list at http://www.egroups.com/memb ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3053/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3053/ Question: Anyone have an opinion about the Casio WK 1800 keyboard? I just got one, and like it, even with its limitations, so far. Fun to create funky grooves, and fool around with older piece ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3054/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3054/ Question: Has anyone ever played this keyboard Casio WK 3000??? Answer: Mines a Logitech touchkey or something Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3055/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3055/ Question: Just wanted to know if anyone has ever had an experience with Casio LK or Yamaha EZ lighted keyboards (or any other brand). Are lighted keyboards any good for a beginner like me, who ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3056/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3056/ Question: I am considering buying a keyboard as a present to help a young kid learn how to play. Ideally, I am looking for a solution that could scale up, i.e. one in which the hardware/softwa ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3057/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3057/ Question: I'm searching for a replacement of my old mini keyboard. Casio VL-TONE or Casio CK-10. Bought it originally for my young daughter, then I let her have my full keyboard in exchange wh ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3058/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3058/ Question: i'm looking to buy a very small keyboard/electronic organ. it needs to have at least 32 keys, but just half or three-quarter size. the max size of the whole keyboard needs to be a sh ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3059/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3059/ Question: How high should a piano's keyboard be? I am thinking of getting a Casio Privia piano would rather play it on top of a desk rather than on a keyboard stand because space is limited in ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3060/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3060/ Question: Can anyone suggest a portable keyboard (i.e. Yamaha, Casio) for songwriting? I know almost any will do, but I'm wondering if there's anything out there with good features. Ideally, ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3061/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3061/ Question: Just picked up a Casio Privia Px-300. My Kurzweil SP76 died after 6 years and I couldn't fix it so I was looking for something to play that had a good piano touch. I found the best b ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3062/ http://fuq.encycmet.com/questions/3062/ Question: For expensive keyboards, Yamaha has a much better reputation than Casio. But what about a $150 starter keyboard? Specifically, I'm comparing the Casio CTK-800 with the Yamaha YPT-300 ... Cooper Fehr Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:02:54 EDT