Essential Information About the Casio SA-81 Keyboard
- Ultra-compact mini-keyboard with 44 keys, ideal for children and beginners.
- 100 sampled tones + 50 rhythms to explore all styles.
- 10 built-in songs with "Melody Off" function to play the main part.
- Practical tools for ear training and tuning: transposition, alternative temperaments, fine tuning to 0.1 Hz precision.
The Iconic Mini-Keyboard of the SA Series
Following the line of Casio best-sellers, the SA-81 modernizes the "ready-to-play" mini-keyboard concept: lightweight format, clear interface, and generous sound content to awaken musicality from the very first steps. Positioned at the heart of the SA range, it combines ease of use and musical features rarely seen at this level.
Keyboard Design
44 mini keys with light touch (non-weighted), perfectly suited for small hands. Portable format, without hammer action mechanics, for immediate handling at home, school, or on the go. Octave shift to extend the range despite the compact size.
Sound Quality
Sample-based sound engine of acoustic instruments offering 100 tones (pianos, winds, percussion, etc.). Rhythmic accompaniment with 50 patterns (pop, ballad, dance...). Maximum polyphony of 32 notes to avoid cut-offs during two-hand playing. Built-in speakers for immediate listening and headphone jack for silent practice.
Built-in Effects
The SA-81 offers a Sustain effect and reverb with four ambiances (Room, Hall 1, Hall 2, Stadium) to enrich your playing, as well as a Layer mode to layer two timbres.
Educational Features
Designed for step-by-step progress: metronome and tempo adjustment to practice at the right pace, 10 exercise songs with the option to mute the melody, transposition by semitones to adapt keys, 17 temperaments (equal + 16 variants) and fine tuning at 0.1 Hz - valuable assets for choir, a cappella, and relative pitch training. The three-level LCD screen facilitates navigation.
Advanced Features
- Layer mode (layering two sounds)
- Transposition by semitones and octave shift
- Fine tuning (0.1 Hz steps) and 17 temperaments
- Stereo mini-jack headphone output
- Powered by batteries or optional Casio AD-E95100L AC adapter
Technical Specifications
Keyboard
- 44 mini keys, light touch (non-weighted)
- Octave shift
Tones and Rhythms
- 100 sampled tones
- 50 rhythmic patterns (pop, ballad, dance, etc.)
- Maximum polyphony: 32 notes
- Layer mode (sound layering)
Songs and Learning
- 10 built-in songs: "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"
- Melody Off function to play the melody yourself
- Metronome and tempo adjustment
Effects
- Sustain
- Reverb: Room, Hall 1, Hall 2, Stadium
Tuning and Temperaments
- Transposition by semitones
- Fine tuning in 0.1 Hz steps
- 17 temperaments (equal temperament + 16 variants, including pure major and minor)
Display
Connectivity
- Stereo mini-jack headphone output
Dimensions
- Dimensions: 604 x 211 x 57 mm
- Weight: 1.4 kg
- Color: black and white
Power Supply
- Operates on batteries (not included) or optional Casio AD-E95100L AC adapter (sold separately)