chrissk21

SOLVED! Choppin, you were spot on. I was able to eliminate the MIDI output from the keyboard that was exiting through separate channels. In turn, this eliminated the three inputs per key stroke. By consequence, with or without sustain pedal Reason sound perfect again! Thanks so much for the idea. Love this forum.

Brad - tried what you suggested with no luck. I sprayed compressed air in on all sides of the offending F# to no avail. Any suggestions on finding a Casio repair center?

Ok, I did what you recommended Jokeyman. I installed the latest version of Reason available as a demo on my PC and retested. I still experienced the same problem: with sustain pedal the synths/pianos/etc are producing a sustained sound that is significantly louder than without the pedal. I then downloaded the needed software to route a midi-out from reason into the MidiOx monitor. I can't see anything abnormal. Tapping on a single key with the same pressure over and over and systematically turning on and off the sustain pedal showed only minor variations in the velocity output values coming from reason. They were so consistent that I would have to blame them purely on my ability (or inability) to repeat the same pressure over and over on a keyboard. Additionally, the sustain pedal is only registering as CC64: Pedal (Sustain) On/Off. No other signal appears to be sent from the Keyboard. I've attached a screengrab of the midiOx report for reference. Additionally, I retested wtih PianoTeq on the PC and found that it played perfectly. Any other suggestions or ideas? Thanks guys.

Ok, did the test with PianoTeq. Pretty cool program I have to say. Everything with the PX-5S is functioning exactly as it should be. I got consistent velocity readings throughout the 0-127 scale. It performed beautifully in both normal and high-res modes. I was able to play a single note repetitively both staccato and sustained with no discernible difference in volume or velocity. This is all good news, but it now points to Reason. I guess it's time to dig under the hood of that program. Any tips for setups using the PX-5S as a controller? Thanks for your help and suggestsions

Brad, After I sent the original Post, I did exactly what you recommended. I used MidiOX for the PC and hooked up the PX-5S. I tried it in both High Res and non-High Res modes. I'm not an expert in midi, but I couldn't see any variations in midi signals with or without sustain pedal. Additionally, I was able to play a 5-step velocity gradation on the board and see the difference between each step, getting all the way to 126/127. Am I right to think that the board is outputting the appropriate velocity scale, then? I'll test with another DAW program like Pianoteq and post my findings. Thanks for the input guys.

This one has me completely stumped - I use my PX-5S as a controller and live instrument. The internal sounds are functioning great. I've got plenty of velocity curve to play with and can produce quite expressive sounds on a slightly tweaked Concert Piano Stage Setting. However, I've recently noticed that the sounds produce by PropellerHead Reason (some synths and a few pianos) feel muffled and muted as compared to when I use a different controller. And, oddly, when I hold down the sustain pedal, the sounds in Reason return to being clear, bright, and significantly louder. Here's what I've tried: 1. I tried numerous different custom and purchased patches in Reason. They are all exhibiting this problem. Therefore, I think it's the PX-5S. 2. I've tried a number of different stage settings on the PX-5S to see if it was something I accidentally triggered - nope. It occurs on a lot of them, even ones I didn't build or fiddle with. 3. I've tried different USB cables. Still does this. 4. I've disabled the internal sounds (local control) on the PX-5S. Didn't help. 5. I've disabled High Resolution Output. Didn't help. Other than my PX-5S is malfuntioning, any ideas guys? I can still use it to control Synths and Pads, as they are much easier to control with longer attacks, but this problem has made playing a midi piano of any kind impossible. Thanks in advance.

Wanted to let everyone know that I think I've figured out what is causing the random notes. I'm pretty sure that I have a faulty sensor in one of my F#s. I stripped the system down to just the internal sounds the other night and rehearsed for several hours. I finally was able to repeat the error. Basically, when I press the F# a certain way (like when I'm playing quickly), it will cause the key to resound at full volume on the upstroke. Unfortunately, I think this means a trip to the Casio Services for repair.

Just did what you recommended and played it hard for about 30 minutes. Couldn't replicate the problem. Any other thoughts?

Need some help. I play the PX-5S live at church every weekend, and just recently it has started sounding random single notes. They happen at random intervals; usually about 3-4 times in a set. The best description I can give of them is that it sounds like someone is reaching over my shoulder and hitting a single note, out of key and out of time. It's VERY distracting. Here's my set up - Playing a piano stage setting with external audio out from the board itself. Have USB out to Mac laptop to control a synth in Reason. Also have a second keyboard (for Rhodes and organs) with its audio passing though the PX-5S and tied to a fader for volume control. Finally, I have a USB expression pedal going into the mac for volume and synth adjustment. Here's what I've tried for troubleshooting - * Made sure I was on latest firmware * Reset the board to factory (once) * turned off midi-in & USB-in on the px-5s I cannot figure it out. I've used this setup or something very similar for nearly two years. Is there something wrong with the board itself? -CK