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If the PX5S has the sound that it says it does, I would like to thank Mike Martin for showing up on these forums and gathering "intelligence" from the actual community that plays these instruments that companies manufacture. While nothing is perfect and we as keyboard players are a picky bunch, I want to thank Casio for using their most advance technology to not only reproduce the piano sounds but actually export it to other key categories like, vintage electric pianos! From what information is available the vintage EP's are AIR powered and include release sounds and amp simulators. Plus it looks like Casio did not skimp on AP sounds and features. It looks like the PX5 has all of the capabilities that the AIR engine can provide "unlocked". For a possible street price of 1k or so this PX5 is definitely sounding like a "must buy" and really will give the big companies a run for their money ( literally because Casio will have it, lol). Once again Mike thank you for listening to us and helping Casio to possibly create the gigging keyboardist's dream axe!
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Well I too am grateful for manufacturer representatives on this forum, but you are hereby awarded the OBN.
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Does it have weighted keys?
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Man you make it sound as if Mike is personally hand assembling them himself!
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Man you make it sound as if Mike is personally hand assembling them himself! Nah man, just saying he's been on here and other forums really getting input from players and sending back that info to Casio. James from Kawai is another asset that we have here. I just wish more companies would have people like them that really look for input from the actual musicians that play these instruments.
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I really hope this thing lives up to the hype. I got excited about previous Casio offerings, and while good, and innovative in many respects, they didn't compete at the Roland/Kawai level. I would love it if this one does.
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Specs don't say weighted like the other privas do, which leads me to believe they aren't weighted keys? :-(
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88-key, Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action II - This means that have the same action of the PX150/350.
"But its got a crap keyboard action Dave ... no amount of great sounds help that." Dr. Popper
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88-key, Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action II - This means that have the same action of the PX150/350. If that's the case, considering all the good reviews, I believe I'm ready to order.
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If that's the case, considering all the good reviews, I believe I'm ready to order. I think you should wait a little. The PX-5S will take a few weeks to be shipping...
"But its got a crap keyboard action Dave ... no amount of great sounds help that." Dr. Popper
Majoring in Piano at University of São Paulo - Ribeirão Preto Music Education Major at Music Department of FFCLRP - University of São Paulo P-515, P140 and DGX-670 Previously: Rönisch Upright, MOX8.
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Man, I sure would be curious to know what they mean when they say it has an 8 track sequencer capable of storing 1000 phrases. Does that mean it's not like a regular sequencer and ONLY stores phrases? If it IS like a regular 8 track sequencer, I wonder what the total number of notes is. Enlightenment?
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I'm sure glad I saved all those 8 track cassettes!
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PX5S vs. PX780- which one wins out? Seems it would come down to EP's and Organs + monitors vs. Internal speakers
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PX5S vs. PX780- which one wins out? Seems it would come down to EP's and Organs + monitors vs. Internal speakers I think they kinda have different feature sets. The 780 is just a slim console 350, yeah? PX-5S looks geared towards real time adjustments on the fly probably.
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I'm liking what I see in the PX-5S. It reminds me of an Alesis QS8 that I had. Still in use at my daughters school. At 24 lbs. I'm very interested had back surgery for ruptured discs several years ago and have to watch what and how much I lift. I already have keyboard amps and powered monitors that I can hook it up to. Can't wait to give it a spin.
All these years playing and I still consider myself a novice.
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PX5S vs. PX780- which one wins out? Seems it would come down to EP's and Organs + monitors vs. Internal speakers Not even close. I actually don't know whether the organs are any better or not, but the PX5S has tons of stuff that the PX780 doesn't. Tons of MIDI controller functionality, lots more sounds, extensive editabiliy, and 256 voice polyphony, to start. But you do lose the drum machine!
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Marvin, It looks to have the phrase sequencer from the XW-P1. I think it allows you to build a sequence through layering sounds. You can activate it either on the fly and record as you play or pre record your phrases and access them on the fly as you are playing live. Check youtube for demos and tutorials on it for more info.
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Thanks for the head's up. Will have to check it out.
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Thank you Rhodie73 and others for the comments. The PX-5S is the most remarkable instrument I've ever been involved with. I've been working on the preset sounds that we're using here NAMM for the last few weeks. It's depth and range of sounds is truly unique and it is far from anything you've ever heard from Casio before. We should have some videos and audio clips up after NAMM.
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