Essential Information About the Casio SA-80 Keyboard
- Ultra-compact and lightweight for easy handling: 44 mini-keys ideal for beginners, even with small hands.
- 100 high-quality tones (piano, winds, percussion, etc.) derived from acoustic instrument samples, with direct access via selection buttons.
- Immediate musical play: 50 rhythms (pop, ballad, dance, and more) and 10 built-in songs to play along with or without melody.
- Practical everyday tool: LCD screen, metronome, 32-note polyphony, and transpose/tuning functions to play in tune with other instruments or voice.
A Casio Mini Keyboard Designed for the First Step in Music
The SA-80 follows the spirit of Casio mini keyboards: a portable format, varied sounds, and clear functions to encourage playing enjoyment from the very first notes. Its "pop" white and lemon yellow look reinforces its positioning: a beginner-friendly keyboard, suitable for home, music lessons, or accompanying singing practice.
Keyboard Design
The Casio SA-80 features 44 mini-keys with a light touch, designed for quick and comfortable handling. The reduced size facilitates finger placement and keyboard exploration, while the octave shift functions allow covering a wider range despite the compactness.
Sound Quality
The 100 built-in tones cover a wide range of instruments (including piano, trumpet, drums, and many others) and are sampled from acoustic instruments for a natural sound. The maximum 32-note polyphony ensures better sound continuity when multiple keys, layers, and accompaniments are used.
Built-in Effects
Reverb with 4 ambiance options: ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, STADIUM.
Educational Features
To progress methodically, the SA-80 offers a metronome and tempo adjustment linked to rhythms and the metronome, perfect for stabilizing the beat. The 10 built-in songs allow playing "with the track," and melody muting to replace it with your own playing. The Layer mode (stacking two sounds) adds a creative aspect motivating from the first weeks.
Advanced Features
Designed to play in tune in all situations, the SA-80 includes transposition (by semitones), fine tuning (in 0.1 Hz increments), and temperaments: in addition to equal temperament, choose from 16 scale tuning types (including pure major and minor), useful for singing, choir, and a cappella practice. The Sustain function prolongs notes after releasing the keys for more musical expression.
Technical Specifications
Keyboard
- Number of keys: 44
- Type: mini-keys
- Function: Layer (stacking two sounds)
- Function: Octave shift
Sounds and Accompaniments
- Tones: 100 built-in sounds (piano, winds, percussion, etc.)
- Quick selection: dedicated buttons (piano, trumpet, drums)
- Rhythms: 50 patterns (including pop, ballad, dance)
- Maximum polyphony: 32 notes
Built-in Songs
- Number of songs: 10
- Learning function: melody muting
- List: Ode to Joy, Little Brown Jug, Minuet in G major, Ah! vous dirai-je Maman, Yankee Doodle, The Nutcracker, Greensleeves, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, Joy to the World
Effects and Sound Control
- Sustain: yes
- Reverb: 4 types (ROOM, HALL 1, HALL 2, STADIUM)
- Transposition: by semitones
- Tuning: in 0.1 Hz increments
- Scale tuning (temperament): equal temperament + 16 types
Training Functions
- Metronome: yes
- Tempo adjustment: yes (rhythms and metronome)
Display
Connectivity
- Headphone output: stereo mini-jack
Power Supply
- Power: batteries or Casio AD-E95100L power adapter (optional)
Dimensions and Design
- Dimensions: 604 x 211 x 57 mm
- Color: white and lemon yellow