Casio CTK-3200 Repair

The Casio CTK-3200, released in 2012, is part of Casio’s CTK series. It was an affordable, portable electronic keyboard that aimed to offer a low barrier of entry to beginner piano players while also including features that would appeal to more advanced players.

Casio started producing electronic keyboards in the 1980s, leading the charge to make keyboards more accessible and portable for everyone. Over time, Casio has evolved the CTK lineup by incrementally improving the technology and design while keeping the price as competitive as possible. Preceded by earlier models such as the CTK 2000 and 2100, the CTK-3200 boasted some improved features such as touch-sensitive keys, improved sound quality, and USB-MIDI connectivity.

Eventually, the CTK-3200 was phased out of production and replaced with newer models such as the CTK-3500 and the CTK-4400. By around 2017, most retailers discontinued the CTK-3200. Despite being discontinued, the CTK-3200 lives on as a well-regarded entry point for aspiring musicians.

Identifying the Casio CTK-3200 is pretty simple. It is black and weighs about 3.5 kg. There is also a model label with the model just to the left of the display and the brand name printed near the left speaker. It has 61 total keys, including both black and white. The CTK-3200 also has pre-programmed 110 rhythms and 400 tones and is approximately 946 by 307 by 92 millimeters.

• Keyboard: 61 standard-sized, piano-style keys with touch response and 2 sensitivity levels
• Tones: 400 built-in tones
• Rhythms/patterns: 150 built-in rhythms
• Auto accompaniment: Yes, modes include CASIO chord, fingered 1, fingered 2, fingered 3, and full range chord
• Polyphony: Maximum of 48 notes, but 24 for some tones
• Sampling: Yes, with a sampling time of one second
• Audio in: Stereo mini jack
• Pitch bend wheel: Pitch bend range of 0 to 12 semitones
• Connectors: 3.5mm jack for headphones and auxiliaries
• USB Port: Yes, for connecting to a computer
• Supported operating systems: Windows XP, Vista, and 7, as well as Mac OS X

You can find additional information on the Casio CTK-3200 on their website, online forums, or on similar iFixit pages.