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PianoManChuck

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  1. I did a video that details the differences between the PX-S6000 & PX-S7000:
  2. To alleviate the confusion between the various new models (PX-S7000 / 6000 / 5000), I've put together a video that covers the differences between these models. Be sure to see the clickable video index in the description which can be used as a reference.
  3. "Colt Clark and the Quarantine Kids" is a super-cool family that has a couple hundred Classic Rock songs under their belt, with a huge following on Youtube thanks to the Pandemic. The Father was an out-of-work professional musician due to the quarantine, so he taught his kids to play musical instruments. They caught the attention of Ellen Degenerous, who sent them a new guitar and a check for $20K! Check out this rendition of Strawberry Fields Forever - not sure which Casio is being used in it though: Man, those are some lucky kids to have a father like that!
  4. Yes, its an awesome board that would make a nice backup to the PX560, with the added benefit of battery operation! Glad you liked the video!!
  5. Warranty is in effect to "original owners" only (not transferable), and only if they purchased their keyboard from an authorized Casio dealer/reseller. So for those thinking they can purchase a used keyboard and get (or continue) a warranty with it, that's not going to happen.... at least not from Casio... but sometimes a 'big box retailer' (ie: Guitar Center, etc) might offer their own limited warranty. BTW: This is how all keyboard manufacturers warranties work, not just Casio.
  6. All Dexibell keyboards running their latest OS are capable of being USB MIDI hosts.
  7. The line output levels are controlled by the Volume Knob on the front panel.
  8. What about it? Its still Casio's flagship stage piano model!
  9. That's true, but then again no speakers can fully convey what your favorite band sounds like in the studio! People are used to whatever speakers they've been listening to every day and can at least gain some sort of idea what the sounds are like. Of course the better the speakers, the better the sound reproduction. I certainly wouldn't recommend that people watch/listen on their smart phones
  10. Here's what the built-in speakers sound like on the PX-S1000: https://youtu.be/BJFUBwpZzJM
  11. Don't limit yourself to playing where there's only AC wall power. Especially with the CT-X5000:
  12. Here's a more in-depth look at why I chose the CT-X5000 over the CT-X3000 (goes beyond the obvious):
  13. Would that be the 5000 model? Or do both the 3000 and 5000 have those same speaker/amp combinations?
  14. Awesome presentation, Mike!! Can't wait to try one...
  15. Since this is a thread for reviews, here's my review: CT-X700 REVIEW
  16. I never referenced MZ models, just the PX-5S... I never covered anything less than 88-key Casio models in my years of online reviews, so it should be a given that MZ models are not what I'm talking about. Nevertheless, the touchscreen models (of 88-key boards) such as the Privia PX-360, PX-560 and CGP-700 were introduced at Summer NAMM, as was the PX-330's replacement, the PX-350. So one could logically conclude that new(er) models could be positioned for release later this year. And if not, I'd extend release for next year's Winter NAMM. The consensus being that the home consumer market is so much bigger that Casio would be foolish not to go after that tooth and nail at this time. The Pro market can, and will, wait as they've done with other manufacturers. The PX-5S still serves the Pro market well (with minor exceptions such as the lack of expression pedal input) while the PX-560 covers many other things (with the exception of being a master controller). These models are still selling. From a pure business standpoint, I know I'd go where the most profit is to be made. Once that's been "handled" for the current & next year, I'd go after the next biggest market, and so on. However, this is all moot... whatever we debate here is irrelevant. What matters in the end is what actually happens at the next couple of major shows. With that, I defer to Casio's forthcoming actions.
  17. I stand corrected on the PX-5S. I never mentioned the MZ series though, so not sure why you included that release?
  18. AlanK, I also respect your opinion as well and what you say makes sense. However, while Casio may be large, I don't think they're large enough to work on ALL markets of their boards at once! They may be going at it in a round robin fashion, with the home market having the focus at the moment. And it seems that every time they came out with something major (ie: PX-350 replacing the PX-330, or PX-5S introduction, or PX-560 and other TouchScreen models, it always seemed to happen at Summer NAMM rather than the more traditional Winter NAMM). So I'm up for waiting to see what this year's (2018) Summer NAMM show will bring!
  19. Hmmm... For the studio - I had my Korg Triton Pro X for about 11 years until they replaced it with the Korg Kronos. I was one of the first kids on the block to have a Korg Kronos back in January of 2011 - now its January of 2018 and - while they have Kronos 2, and many other variations, its still a Kronos! For gigging as the keyboard player in a band - I've had my Privia PX-560 for over 2 years and don't feel there should be any hurry for Casio to upgrade that - its one of the finest boards I have for gigging and most likely still will be a few years from now without being outdated! I've seen other manufacturers release new stage pianos, but in the big picture (size, weight, price, features, performance, appearance, etc, etc, etc), nothing new holds a candle to the PX-560 in that price range! The PX-5S on the other hand, after 5 years or so, STILL kicks butt! Its one of the best deals going for synth guys... what else comes close to what this baby does at this price point? And can fit in just about any car? And won't cost a small fortune to take onto an airplane? And the CGP-700 for the casual home user - on its own stand, and an awesome LOUD with its built-in 40 watt amp/speakers, and Touch Screen all for a price that's just unbeatable. Bottom line... it seems that many of Casio's boards are not only "up to date", but also designed such that they won't be obsolete in a couple of years like so many other boards out there. One needs to look at a manufacturer's warranty to see how good they are (and Casio has one of the best warranties out there)! My two cents.
  20. Hi everyone! Just wondering if someone may have created a "Lucky Man" (Emerson, Lake & Palmer) patch for the PX-560? Our band is considering playing "Lucky Man", but without that signature synth sound, the song would be worthless. Thanks in advance!
  21. Hi David - so glad to see you found what you were looking for over here... and all within 48 hours!! Forums like this add value to the products, and are priceless! Brad, you're right - this thread absolutely says it all! Happy New Year to all!!!
  22. Another member of Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Greg Lake - passed away due to his long battle with cancer Very sad
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