Mike Martin Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Update September 2013 - v1.10 has been posted. Version 1.11 is now available for the PX-5S. It is highly recommend that everyone install the update which has a number fixes including improvements to the phrase recorder, DSP EQ and some LFO timing. The editors have also been updated.http://support.casio.com/en/support/download.php?cid=008&pid=435 The v1.10 Firmware Updatehttp://support.casio.com/download.php?cid=008&pid=340&rgn=1It includes the following updates: • Improving the Key Follow function of Hex Layer. • Adding a portamento function to the Melody tones and the Hex Layer tones. • Adding a volume control to the Audio Recorder. • Adding a volume control to the Damper Noise. • Adding ‘Toggle Mode’ to the Pedal Function. • Adding MIDI Rx message filters. • Expanding the frequency range of the Master Equalizer. • Expanding the frequency range of the DSP Equalizer. • Adding a Fine tune to the DSP Pitch Shifter. • Adding a Bypass to the System Effects and the Master Effects. • Adding a destination parameters to the controllers (Knobs, Sliders, Modulation and Pedals). • Adding a calibration function of the position of the Knobs. • Adding a sample waves to the Hex Layer.We've also gone through and revised/improved a number of the Stage Settings. Instructions on installing the update: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 107 MB's! Broadband don't fail me now.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george kaye Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Mike, Your directions were great! I just completed the upgrade and I'm printing out the new features manual as I'm typing.George KayeKaye's Music SceneReseda, Ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks George. As I just said on the Facebook GroupAfter you install v1.10, check out Stage Setting 7-7 Polysynth. Play, use every knob and slider.See you tomorrow because I just kept you from doing anything else for the rest of today. (if you're into synths) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george kaye Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Wow! First thing I've noticed is you've added the leslie simulation speed slow to fast to the foot pedal. Dan Yuter was in the store today and he thought this was going to be added but he doesn't have his sample yet so he came in and played with the store's unit. Now I've got to experiment with all the other setups. For those of you following this forum but have not had a chance to try the PX-5S yet I can tell you that this keyboard has everything going for it! Price, Weight, Touch and Sounds! If you are in the Los Angeles area and can't find one to demo please feel free to come to my store in the San Fernando Valley and let me show you this exciting new keyboard.George KayeKaye's Music Scene19369 Victory BlvdReseda, Ca818-881-5566 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks George. We are still just scratching the surface. Some of the presets that we've already put in the download section will show how it can be adjust to suit different players and styles. Be sure to check those out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Gee Wiz guys. I'm still downloading it. Only 50% percent there. Got an hour to go and I started at my first post. Internet on a budget. Gotta love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willf Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Mike, a quick question. would it be a sensible precaution to install batteries prior to updating the firmware in case of a power cut during the update?I have had one instrument 'become a brick' as a result of such a power cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 would it be a sensible precaution to install batteries prior to updating the firmware in case of a power cut during the update?I have had one instrument 'become a brick' as a result of such a power cut. That's exactly what I was thinking! I was going to put batteries in as a precaution. If the PX-5s is anything like Casio's of the past, the batteries will kick in instantly without any noticeable interruption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I have a question: having downloaded and installed the update, do I need to load the 10 stage banks or are they already included in the firmware update?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hi Dreamer, Mike has posted about this earlier. He said that the stage settings are included in V1.10. The stage settings posted here in the download section are for backup purposes in case you accidentally lose them. And Mike, I see the improved KEY FOLLOW functions in Ver.1.10. (from the manual). I noticed that this is for Hex Layer tones and not melody tones. It has me wondering. Is a hex layer limited in any way as to which samples can be used in one? And, are melody tones single layer? I'm sorry, I'm used to the MZ-2000 with 4 layers for everything. Also a side note for the downloads section: I wish there was a way to have the descriptions of a file tag along with the file when you download them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thank you Brad; I missed Mike's post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Mike, a quick question. would it be a sensible precaution to install batteries prior to updating the firmware in case of a power cut during the update?I have had one instrument 'become a brick' as a result of such a power cut. That is a good precaution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 And Mike, I see the improved KEY FOLLOW functions in Ver.1.10. (from the manual). I noticed that this is for Hex Layer tones and not melody tones. It has me wondering. Is a hex layer limited in any way as to which samples can be used in one? And, are melody tones single layer? I'm sorry, I'm used to the MZ-2000 with 4 layers for everything. Also a side note for the downloads section: I wish there was a way to have the descriptions of a file tag along with the file when you download them. Hex Layers are really the synth side of the instrument although you have the ability to edit "Melody" tones. Melody tones don't allow you access to the samples, so you start with the preset then all the parameters function as offsets from their existing values. For the downloads section, I have no idea. I'll look into it when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks Mike. I should just wait until I get the PX-5s in hand before I ask anything else. I'm just so excited I can't help it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North-Island-Music Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I am very happy to see a volume control capability added to the Audio Recorder function, in the Firmware Update for the PX-5S. Before the update was ready, I was surprised to notice that the fade out I had tried to insert at the end of a recording, with the volume control knob, didn't work at all. With the firmware update, it's a much better function. Over all, I absolutely love my PRIVIA PRO PX-5S which was delivered to my door on April 29, 2013. Finally, an authentic grand piano keyboard feel and sound, small enough to put on a table top, not to mention the synth functions etc. Thank you so much CASIO! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUSICMAN Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Mike , You did a great job with Your video directions,, You seem always to make things easy and with all the info we need ! Thank You . Kenny. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I think it's worth mentioning that the update.bin file must be pulled from the folder that Casio downloads it in before the PX-5s will read it. I downloaded the updater from the website directly to a USB drive, and the keyboard didn't recognize it until I did this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood-Pudding Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 If I bought my PX-5 (new) around Labor Day, will it just have 1.0 or do they update the firmware prior to shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 You can find out what version of firmware yours has under the system menu, I believe (I'm not at mine right now but I can find out later the specific steps if you need it). Or you can simply install 1.10 using the steps given previously, though if you changed Stage Settings I think it will reset them. I'd guess that yours already has 1.10 since it came out a while ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 From what we can tell, the latest batch of PX5's has verson 1.10 already installed. To further detail on what Joe said: You can check your version by hitting the system setting button and scroll down to "Information" and hit enter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster-b Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Just bought mine and it came with 1.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 That's why it's recommended that everyone check first before installing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood-Pudding Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Mine was, indeed, 1.10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Guess what? 1.11 is out. http://support.casio.com/en/support/download.php?cid=008&pid=20 Instructions to do the update are in Mike's initial post that started the thread. This update should work the same way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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