Casio Ct-X870in 61 Key Portable Keyboard

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The Casio CT-X870IN 61-Key Portable Keyboard is one of the best keyboards in India under ₹15,000, especially if you play Indian music, Bollywood, bhajans, or want an all-round arranger keyboard.

Key Features

• 61 touch-sensitive piano-style keys
• AiX Sound Source for realistic instrument sounds
• 600 built-in tones (including 21 Indian instrument tones such as Harmonium, Sitar, Sarod, Santoor, Veena, Shehnai, Tanpura)
• 195 rhythms (including 26 Indian rhythms)
• 48-note polyphony
• Pitch Bend Wheel
• 160 built-in songs with Step-Up Lesson system
• USB MIDI + USB Flash Drive support
• 32 Registration memories
• Layer, Split, Auto Harmonize, Arpeggiator, Recorder

Sound & Performance

• Excellent for:
  • Bollywood music
  • Bhajans
  • Live performances
  • Keyboard learning
  • Music production via USB MIDI

The AiX sound engine produces noticeably better piano and instrument sounds than many older Casio models.

Current Price (India)

• Typical online price: ₹13,000–₹15,500, depending on offers and seller.

Pros

• ✅ Best Indian tones in this price range
• ✅ Touch-sensitive keys
• ✅ USB MIDI for DAWs
• ✅ Pitch bend wheel
• ✅ Great value for beginners and intermediate players

Cons

• ❌ 48-note polyphony (not 64 or 128)
• ❌ Keys are not weighted
• ❌ No Bluetooth built in

Rating

• Features: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
• Sound Quality: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.8/5)
• Value for Money: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)
• Overall: 9.5/10