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Brilliant, Rick, thanks very much. 🎌

Carter, I don't think there is a new *updated* full manual per se for this recent update or any previous updates. I guess the new *manual* refers to the new updates only? If so, we can save the new information to supplement the original MZ-X500 manual. I had printed and spiral bound the MZ' manuals some time ago, with lots of blank A4 pages at the back for me to glue in any updates. However, Rick has previously shared his *combined* PDF manual, which is great for quick searches. See Rick's previous posts. Join us as we camp outside Rick Sterling's door, hoping for the release of his updated *combined* all-in-one MZ-X500 manual PDF.

1. For the functions, and lots of 'em. Fancied a change from a PSR-S770 within a similar price range of approx two years' ago. Like the multiple connections together with the powerful speakers, able to connect other stuff to the keyboard's amplifier and make high quality recordings of inputs. Like the shape and colour, looks like no other keyboard. 2. 16 PADS a big draw, velocity sensitive, make own audio samples. 4. Availability (UK): Negative, but that didn't stop me from buying mail order from Germany. No UK shops stocking Casio MZ-X500 and got cold-shouldered by UK dealers when trying to order one. So ha-ha to UK dealers with their heads stuck up their own *****. 6. Yes, I agree, it is a rare and original model from Casio. Does me nicely.

Great news, thanks for the upgrade link, Brad.

Like this forum without any major changes, thanks. Wouldn't mind the ability to post short video tutorials. (Or view the ones that other folk might post). :-)

Thanks a lot for that, Brad, you're the man.

Hi there, I think the MZX samples only in mono. Using the handy all-in-one manuals PDF (from Rick Sterling) searched for 'stereo'. Refers just to Audio Recording and Pan Position etc, but no mention of sampling of stereo that I could see. Hope this helps. (see Rick's combinedManuals link below): http://www.rickster.org/CombinedManuals.pdf

from Kama Sutra - the musical?

And the case of the 'Curate's Egg': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curate's_egg But that the good parts of the MZ-X much outweigh the bad eh.

Hi folks, Just a reminder to prospective Casio MZ-X500 buyers of the UK: These amazing arranger / synths can be bought only by mail order, currently from Germany and Poland, shipping to UK. (Which is how I bought mine). Best keyboard ever, says me.

Can these Top Range keyboards handle inputting lyrics into your own compositions, score or chords? That sounds like a handy skill to master, am not quite ready for a keyboard upgrade right now, though UPDATE: Just read that Band-in-a-box program does the lyrics input thing.

Hi Silvano, all the best with your music projects. Hope to you see you posting here again after a short break, maybe?

Nice post, CoreyW, that's teaching! cheers!

Happy New Year from me too, to all those here and to our brilliant host.

... then two robotic fingers (Casio) responds with their own message!

"...No videos, no tutorials.....nothing!"... (unquote) Absolutely: Cue a leitmotif (sad wah-wah trombone) for the above. Such a shame that two great demonstrators of Casio products (Richard F and Mike M) seemed to have been put on a very short lead by their masters regards English-speaking customers' needs! No worries, the Big Blue Beast still commands pride of place in my little setup. And plenty left yet of the generous Thomann 3-year warranty!

Merry Christmas from me too, folks and welcome back, Chris. Good to see you posting again. So it looks like Casio have dropped their incredible flagship keyboard in Europe? Casio UK don't even acknowledge the MZ-X500 as the Casio flagship model, of course, and maybe that was some kind of clue? Plus the ongoing lack of support videos in English for our English-speaking owners! One expected that this forum would be bursting at the seams with new members, by now. But since no UK music shops are stocking the Casio MZ-X500, to be tried out by prospective buyers, a lot of people out there won't buy anything mail order before actually hearing one played. Glad I took a chance on the MZ-X500 and got mine from Thomann. Like the multi-function pads and the great connectivity - loud speakers and all. Plenty to explore yet on this model, so no hurry to upgrade yet. (famous last words). An upgraded model MZ-X500? Sounds expensive! Cant see it happening though, too soon. Besides, after paying £800 new price (before the big price reductions), that would virtually leave me starting over: What's the value of a 18-month old MZ-X500 with noisy keys? £250 - £300 tops? Better start saving.

.. either showcasing their ignorance or their negative bias, since the MZ-X500 has all the tools to make any sound you like.

Much appreciated, cheers!

Thanks for posting the link, Silvano. Although I don't speak the language, it is refreshing to see a no-nonsense tutorial without the flannel. And I see lots of other MZ-X tutorials on YouTube by the same gent. Jealous much? - you bet I am.

Enjoy much of what my Casio MZ-X500 offers but looking to keep things simple as possible on this rather complex instrument. My advice would be to Casio: Please look after your bread-and-butter customers first, those who like making music but who are not hi-tech experts, and whose busy lives preclude burying their noses in not-so-helpful owner manuals. In other words, don't be stingy, Casio, let's have loads more video tutorials. Not surprised that no UK shop is stocking the MZ-X500 / 300. Also disappointed that Mr Mike Martin of Casio (Marketing Director?), has again taken premature bows (Facebook) on promises he makes for forthcoming tutorials on the MZ-X500. Is it just me, or are these so-called 'Webinarse' sessions (pardon spelling) seem rather tedious in the viewing? Trying picking the helpful hints from an hour-long mixed bag of chat is hard work IMO. I wonder if someone at Casio has been promoted above their abilities. (the Peter Principle)? Why cannot Casio higher management recognize this basic error: to produce an incredible Flagship arranger / synth, like the MZ-X500, then allow it to flop down flat over the lack of basic customer support! That's my two-penneth and my personal opinion.

...And there's this other detail if it helps. (Meanwhile, am still waiting for the Casio MZ-X Advanced Stuff For Dummies.

Hi, haven't tried this advanced stuff yet on my MZ-X (hey, its only been eighteen months), but there's a lot of info in the tutorial manual .

Yes, the MZ-X500 Tutorial manual is a pdf download, you get it from here: http://support.casio.com/en/manual/manualfile.php?cid=008010003