Stage Pianos & Stage Keyboards

Stage Pianos vs. Stage Keyboards

Stage pianos prioritize weighted key action and a full 88-key range, making them a natural choice for pianists who want familiar touch and dynamics onstage. Stage keyboards use 61 or 76 keys for a shorter, lighter playing format that may better suit compact setups.

Depending on the model, both stage pianos and stage keyboards can provide acoustic piano, electric piano, organ, synthesizer, and other instrument sounds, along with rhythms and hands-on performance controls. The principal difference among these selections is the playing format: the stage piano models have 88 weighted keys, while the stage keyboard models use 61 or 76 keys.

Featured 88-Key Stage Pianos

Privia Stage Pianos

Man playing the Privia PX-S7000 stage piano denoting style.

Explore Privia 88-key stage pianos, including the PX-S1100, PX-S3100, PX-S5000, PX-S6000, and PX-S7000. Players looking for a professional stage piano can compare the PX-S5000, PX-S6000, and PX-S7000, while the PX-S1100 and PX-S3100 combine weighted piano action with slim, portable designs. Learn more about the Privia brand, explore the PX-S1100, PX-S3100 and PX-S5000 collection or compare the PX-S6000 and PX-S7000 collection.

Privia Model Comparison

Compare five Privia models by key action, tones and polyphony, performance features, speakers and portability, and primary difference. On narrower layouts, each model is presented as a stacked card.

Comparison of the Privia PX-S1100, PX-S3100, PX-S5000, PX-S6000, and PX-S7000.
Model	Key action	Tones and polyphony	Performance features	Speakers and portability	Primary difference
PX-S1100	88-key Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard with simulated ebony and ivory key textures	18 tones; 192-note maximum polyphony	Illuminated touch controls; two-track, one-song MIDI recorder; USB audio recording and playback	Two speakers; 8W + 8W; 11.2 kg (about 24.7 lb) without batteries; approximately four hours with six AA batteries	Lightest and most streamlined model
PX-S3100	88-key Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard with simulated ebony and ivory key textures	700 tones; 192-note maximum polyphony	200 rhythms, automatic accompaniment, 100 arpeggiator types, 96 registrations, backlit LCD, pitch-bend wheel, two knobs, and three-track, five-song MIDI recorder	Two speakers; 8W + 8W; 11.4 kg (about 25.1 lb) without batteries; approximately two hours with six AA batteries	Most tones and the only model compared here with automatic accompaniment
PX-S5000	88-key Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard; white keys combine resin cores with spruce wood side panels	23 tones; 192-note maximum polyphony	Illuminated touch controls; two-track, one-song MIDI recorder; USB audio recording and playback	Two speakers; 8W + 8W; 11.5 kg (about 25.4 lb) without accessories or batteries; approximately four hours with six AA batteries	Premium hybrid action in the slim PX-S format
PX-S6000	88-key Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard; white keys combine resin cores with spruce wood side panels	350 tones; 256-note maximum polyphony	50 arpeggiator types, 96 registrations, editable DSP effects, backlit LCD, pitch-bend wheel, modulation capability, two knobs, microphone input, and 25 microphone effects	Four-speaker Spatial Sound System; 8W × 4 on AC power or 3W × 4 on batteries; 14.8 kg (about 32.6 lb) without accessories or batteries; approximately four hours with eight AA batteries	Premium action with extensive real-time sound-shaping and performance controls
PX-S7000	88-key Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard; white keys combine resin cores with spruce wood side panels	400 tones, including three concert grand piano tones; 256-note maximum polyphony	50 arpeggiator types, 96 registrations, backlit LCD, illuminated pitch-bend wheel, modulation capability, illuminated EX and CONTROL buttons, microphone input, and 25 microphone effects	Four-speaker Spatial Sound System; 8W × 4 on AC power or 3W × 4 on batteries; 14.8 kg (about 32.6 lb) without accessories or batteries; 28.1 kg (about 61.9 lb) with the fixed stand and three-pedal unit, excluding the music stand and batteries; approximately four hours with eight AA batteries	Most complete supplied setup, with a matching stand, fixed three-pedal unit, and removable piano body

Explore the features of the Privia PX-S7000 stage piano.

CDP Stage Pianos

Overhead view of the CDP-S360BK stage piano on a table.

The CDP-S160 and CDP-S360 provide portable 88-key stage piano options with scaled hammer action and built-in speakers. The CDP-S160 emphasizes essential piano sounds and straightforward controls, while the CDP-S360 adds an expanded selection of tones, rhythms, recording tools, and performance features.

Featured 61- and 76-Key Stage Keyboards

CT-X5000 Arranger and Performance Keyboard

The CT-X5000 is a 61-key performance keyboard built for musicians who want an expansive sound palette and arranger tools in a portable instrument. Its AiX Sound Source provides 800 editable tones and 235 editable rhythms, while 128 registrations, four phrase pads, a 17-track sequencer, a pitch-bend wheel, and an assignable modulation button support composing and live performance. A powerful 30-watt speaker system can cover smaller venues, while separate 1/4-inch left and right outputs provide easy connections to an amplifier, mixer, or PA system.

Casiotone CT-S500 Performance Keyboard

Person playing a Casiotone CT-S500 stage keyboard in a band session.

The Casiotone CT-S500 is a compact 61-key stage keyboard that combines touch-responsive keys with an extensive collection of performance-ready sounds. Its AiX Sound Source provides 800 tones and 243 accompaniment rhythms, while editable DSP effects, 64 registrations, three assignable knobs, a pitch-bend wheel, an audio sampler, and a six-track MIDI recorder support live performance and songwriting. At just 4.7 kg (about 10.4 lb), it can run on six AA batteries and includes strap pins, built-in speakers, and 1/4-inch line outputs for a portable gig setup that connects easily to an amplifier, mixer, or PA system.

CT-S1 and CT-S1-76 Stage Keyboards

Man playing the Casiotone CT-S1-76WE stage keyboard.

For a more streamlined setup, the CT-S1 provides 61 full-size keys, while the CT-S1-76 extends the playing range to 76 keys. Both combine touch-responsive keys, AiX-powered tones, built-in speakers, and portable designs; browse the Casiotone collection to compare more CT-S models.

Explore More Casio Digital Pianos and Keyboards

For practice, lessons, songwriting, and everyday portability, compare Casio portable keyboards and the Casiotone collection. New players can also compare lighted-key keyboards for additional visual guidance while learning. If a permanent home setup matters more than portability, explore console pianos and the Celviano collection.

Complete your stage setup with stands, pedals, carrying cases, and other piano and keyboard accessories.