Rusty Krash Baxter

Thanks everyone for all the responses!

Perhaps a new product announcement coming at NAMM?

I was looking to buy a 2nd XW-G1 and no one has them available. Has the XW-G1 been discontinued or is there a delay in production or what's going on? A new product announcement at NAMM?

Great job and Thanks for the gift!

Thanks busharoo! Thanks Jokeyman123!

I already own a XW-G1 and just bought a used XW-P1 and 3 of the slider knob caps for the step sequencer are missing. Anyone know where I can purchase 3 of the original slider knob caps as spare parts? Thanks

I had an issue using the XW-G1 factory settings for the StepSequencer as a groovebox. The issue is I want to use the sliders to turn the parts on & off with all drum parts and the bass guitar part on the same group of sliders. The factory setting has the kick drum on slider 8 in the first set of sliders (1-8 sliders) and the other drum parts on 9-12 sliders and the bass guitar on part 13, the second set of sliders. So I created a new user step sequence configuration with things moved around a little. I moved the kick drum from slider 8 to slider 13, the bass guitar from slider 13 to slider 14, and solo 1 from slider 14 to slider 8. I could not change the part names. The part 8 is still named "Drm1" even though it is now "Sol1", part 13 is still "Bass" even though it is now "Drm1", and part 14 is still named "Sol1" even though it is now "Bass". Download StepSequence: http://www.casiomusicforums.com/index.php?/files/file/900-groovebox-1zss/ Demo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9NK30jAVqU

File Name: GrooveBox 1.ZSS File Submitter: Rusty Krash Baxter File Submitted: 29 Aug 2015 File Category: XW-G1 NOTE: The website would not let me upload the step sequence with the correct extention of .ZSS, I had to change it to .ZSQ to upload it. So if you download it you will have to change the file extention from .ZSQ back to .ZSS the correct file name extention. Description: This is the StepSequence with a new user configuration called GrooveBox 1. I had an issue using the XW-G1 factory settings for the StepSequencer as a groovebox. The issue is I want to use the sliders to turn the parts on & off with all drum parts and the bass guitar part on the same group of sliders. The factory setting has the kick drum on slider 8 in the first set of sliders (1-8 sliders) and the other drum parts on 9-12 sliders and the bass guitar on part 13. So I created a new user step sequence configuration with the parts moved around a little. I moved the kick drum from slider 8 (part 8) to slider 13 (part 13), the bass guitar from slider 13 (part 13) to slider 14 (part 14), and solo 1 from slider 14 (part 14) to slider 8 (part 8). I could not change the part names. The part 8 is still named "Drm1" even though it is now "Sol1", part 13 is still "Bass" even though it is now "Drm1", and part 14 is still named "Sol1" even though it is now "Bass". Instructions for use: 1. Press the "STEP SEQUENCER" button 2. Press the "SELECT" button to select sliders 9-16 3. Create a sequence by turning the buttons off & on for the parts 9-16 as usual 4. While playing the sequence, Press the "MIXER" button to bring up the mixer menu and make sure "Part" is selected so the sliders turn on & off the parts. Slider up turns on the part & slider down turns off the part Click here to download this file

Rebuilt my home music production recording studio after move to a new city.

That's part of the idea. I'm also going to add an arpeggiator to my G1 step sequencer program. That way some of my synths that don't have arps or step sequencers can be played by the program. I'm looking into VST development now as it currently is a stand alone program.

Thanks XW-Addict! As always you are full of great information! I didn't know it was possible to do anything with the sampler/looper with multi-keys, I will study that area of functionality again. Also great idea of switching performances to switch looper banks. I'll study the performance mode again too.

Cool, Thanks! I'm still a beginner just playing around with 555 timers and op amps. It sounds good as a single oscillator in test, I want to see what it sounds like when I mix two of these oscillators together by actually building it. And playing it with a keyboard rather than a couple of buttons.

Good info XW-Addict...I have a question about the temp area & the other banks: How do you alternate with other banks dynamically in live performances? My sampling experience is using the Kaos Pad & Koassilator Pro 4 sampling banks. With the XW-G1, I haven't figured out how to use the other sampling banks other than the temp bank for live sampling which means, I make a mistake recording a new layer into the temp bank, I have to start the sampling over from the begining or just let the mistake keep playing and add the next layer into the temp bank. I need to use another bank to record the new layer in so if I make a mistake I can just resample the new layer bank and not the whole thing. Thanks

While I am not a newbie to synths, I too was a newbie (and still learning about it) to the XW-G1 back in February 2014. The manual is not very good but this forum is great with many knowledgeable people. So you have found the right place to ask questions for help. The XW-G1 is a very powerful awesome synth packed full of features. Perhaps the path of education/learning about it for me will help you, what I finally figured out was: 1. Step sequencer - learned all about the step sequencer, creating step sequences, mixer, sliders, etc. Watched Mike's step sequencer videos many times. 2. Performances - setup for preset tones & zones, setup for sequencer, setup for preset arpeggios 3. Arpeggios - went through all the presets, then began setting up my own 4. Sampling 5. Tones - began creating my own Tones

That's cool! Thanks! Last year in 2013, I have already breadboarded & tested in separate pieces my oscillators, lfos, filters, & amp. Just need to put it all together at one time on one board and put in something with a keyboard I can play it with. During my spare time of course.

I had considered this but I want to play it, twisting knobs and sliders. Wasn't sure if there was going to be room for my circuit board(s). But you're I can find or make some room. Great idea! Thanks!

Thanks Gary good info!

I was building my own synth when I discovered the existence of the Casio XW-G1 and bought it. I love it. However I am still thinking of building my own synth. I want to use an inexpensive synth that already has a keyboard/keys and a MIDI interface to start with. My idea is to remove the sound engine and replace it my own homemade one. I understand the Casio electronic insides are well labeled and easy/easier to hack into. I am thinking of using a Casio SA series model. What is the best inexpensive experimental platform for me to try this? You think the SA series or another? A quick Google of the internet gives this... http://www.codetinkerhack.com/2012/11/how-to-turn-piano-toy-into-midi.html

Reorganized my home studio

Thanks, Larry

Thanks! Maybe some day music can be my career so I can work/play all the time