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COMUNICATO STAMPA March 20, 2006
Edutainment for All!
The new Lighting Key keyboards by CASIO
CTK-710
LK-300TV
CTK-710
LK-200S
CTK-710
LK-100
Norderstedt, March 2006 - Learning how to play music with fun – a main focus with CASIO. Also the newest generation of Lighting Key keyboards demonstrates, how children, adolescents and adults are made acquainted with an instrument in a manner that enhances their enthusiasm. This is achieved through a huge array of functions combined with genuine fun elements and, of course, the tried and tested 3-level interactive Lighting Key Lesson System for fast results while rehearsing. LK-300TV, LK-200S and LK-100 are the names of the new Lighting Key keyboards by CASIO, which offer edutainment for all from August 2006 on.

LK-300TV is the star trainer among the LK models. The keyboard is connected to a TV with a video cable, and immediately the own voice can be superimposed on newest chart hits singing the indicated original words. Due to the USB port, the new SD card slot and the internal memory of 320 KB, favourite hits are easily downloaded (as MIDI files), and the karaoke party can begin. The TV connection also optimally supports key training, as now all didactic elements of the 3-level Interactive Lesson System are completely displayed on the screen, the correct fingering, for instance. Hence, the player is always informed about his progress and highly motivated to reach the next lesson level. For this purpose, CASIO has equipped its star coach twice the number of tones and numerous new sounds and rhythms. Together with the eight digital effects (four reverbs, four choruses), this produces an unbelievable variety of sounds, which can be explored step by step.

Top features in short: 61 touch-sensitive Lighting Keys, 514 tones, 120 rhythms, TV-out (for karaoke and Lesson System), microphone input (including microphone) SD card slot / USB, GM MIDI

LK-200S is a modern Lighting Key keyboard, which is optimally equipped for downloading new favourite songs, featuring USB, SD card slot and song extension (320 KB / 10 Songs). And due to the fact that singing is also a great hit with today's youth, it also features an easy-touse Sing Along function. Simply connect the microphone contained in the package and set off together with the accompaniment. From one time to next the voice will improve. After all, hitting the right notes can be learnt equally well in self-study as pressing the right keys. The 3-level Interactive Lesson System and the 61 Lighting Keys provide for continuous progress with keyboard training. Great light bulb moments on the road to becoming an aspiring newcomer on the keyboard are included. With regard to sound, LK-200S is already equipped for the large appearance: The powerful HL sound chip generates 8 additional digital effects and offers 264 tones. 20 rhythms and 100 songs provide for proper accompaniments.

Top features in short: 61 Lighting Keys, 32-voice polyphony, 264 tones, 8 digital effects (reverb / chorus), microphone input (including microphone) SD card slot / USB, GM MIDI

LK-100 is the smallest Lighting Key keyboard, yet it already has much to offer. It commands the 3-level lesson system, making learners acquainted with notes, key sequences and tempo. A valuable learning aid in this respect is the Voice Fingering Guide: The correct fingering is announced and additionally displayed on the large LCD. Hence, the 100 integrated rehearsal tunes will soon flow easily as the player discovers and stirs the many possibilities of his instrument with glee. The 100 tones and 50 rhythms, for instance. An additional microphone input and the corresponding volume control – a typical added value feature of CASIO – guarantee for even more fun while discovering musical worlds.

Top features in short: 61 Lighting Keys, 100 tones, 100 rehearsal songs, 50 rhythms, 3-level Lesson System with Fingering Guide (voice/LCD)

For questions or further informations:
Werbewerkstatt GmbH • Friedensallee 27A • D-22765 Hamburg
phone: +49 40 / 380 379 44 • fax: +49 40 / 380 379 40
eMail: presse.emi@werbewerkstattgmbh.de

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