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Thanks Brad.

In the MZ-X500 Pattern Sequencer, is there an event command to advance from Variation 1 to Variation 2 when Variation 1 ends? Presently, Variation 1 replays when it reaches the end. Thank you.

OK Brad, got it. Thanks.

Pattern Sequencer EVENT values.

Thanks Brad. That's what I thought - I am pressing the YES and NO buttons (under SETTINGS) simultaneously with no result. Am I pressing the correct buttons?

Does anyone know of a front panel button combination that changes a parameter value to zero? That would easier than twisting the knob numerous times. Thank you.

Thanks Brad. Yes, I figured Velocity and Touch Sensitivity were redundant.

I need a little clarification in the highlighted row. I assume V120 is velocity, correct? But I am not sure about B001 and T94. Is B001 the length of a beat? Is T94 Touch Sensitivity? Please set me straight. I couldn't find an explanation for this screen in the User Tutorial. Thanks.

Such a weird software glitch. Good to know the workaround.

This thread is gold. My PX-560's speakers became intermittent after using the line out jacks for a week or so. After unplugging the audio cable the speakers wouldn't sound. I toggled the "speakers" on/off paramater to no avail - sometimes the speakers came back for a second or two but died again thereafter. Then I came to this forum, read this thread and plugged and unplugged a headphone jack. The speakers came back 100%. This forum does not suck.

Sounds great. Nicely done. I could jam to that rhythm for hours.

Thanks brownysweet for the MZ-X500 review. Very interesting perspective on this keyboard. I just bought a used MZ-X500 and your review will affect how I perceive this new investment. Your "Last Words" about not expecting spectacular presets is interesting because I enjoy creating presets of chord progressions for jamming purposes. As an older person, I under-utilize the music technology that lies under the hood because I have a difficult time keeping up. This might be an excuse on my part. I also own a Casio PX-560. Hopefully the similar user-interfaces will be a musical benefit.

I just bought a used MZ-X500 - about $950 including freight and tax. As a Casio PX-560 owner, the MZ-X500 will replace my WK-7500 for compatibility sake. Two keyboards with a similar display and user-interface should improve productivity and creativity. The WK-7500 has been idle for many years and it's time to move forward. As a semi-retired person, there's more time for musical exploration and composing. My biggest obstacle, as an older person, is that technology has surpassed me and it's difficult keeping up. I will seek all the MZ-X500 tutorials that I can find to maximize my purchase. Feel free to reply with ideas or suggestions.

I agree with the above remark. The WK-7600 (about 10 years old) is still available on Casio's website at $449. The lower-priced Casio keyboards (sub $500) sell in greater volume than those in the $1,000 price range. It's a credit to both Casio and the WK-7600 that this keyboard is still viable and available. I own the earlier WK-7500 and can attest to its versatility. Mine still works - great quality and value.

One more thing. Presets are the most fun part of the PX-560M because I can set up a rhythm section of chord progressions and jam along. The ability to include fill-ins would be a valuable preset addition to make things more fun.