PianoManChuck Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Dear Casio, I am a pianist. I've been a good pianist all year. Ok, maybe once or twice I've been bad and made a teensy weensy mistake, but I promise I'll try harder next year Since I've been so (mostly) good this year as a pianist, this is what I'd like for my Xmas present: - I'd like the exact same thing as the PX-350 for starters, complete with the 16-track sequencer and sheet music holder. - I'd like the same knobs/sliders and programmability as the PX-5s (as a pianist, it doesn't have to have synth capability but it would be nice). - I'd like the same battery (AA) operation as the PX-5s. - I'd like you to match (or beat) Korg's built-in amp/speakers at 22 watts per channel that they have on their stage piano model SP-280, and keep it under 30 lbs. - I'd like a bigger screen (touch screen would be nicer). - I'd like a locking plastic cover so that cats and intoxicated humans don't mess with my keys when I'm gone. - I'd like a mic input or two, along with a hi-z input and some basic mixer capabilities. - I'd like an additional pair of line outputs. - I'd like an expression pedal input. - I'd like a button for true mono capability. - I'd like back-lit lettering for all knobs/buttons/sliders. - I'd like more USB "A" slots so I can plug in my USB gooseneck light, fan, and thumb drive at the same time. - I'd like a piano roll so that I can edit anything I've done without replaying it. - I'd like flying faders... oops, maybe I'm pushing it too far Ok, I think I'll stop while this request is still doable. I swear I've been a good pianist... so if I get this for Xmas, I promise to keep secret from ALL the children in the world that Mike Martin is Santa Claus (this will keep him safe from millions of children hitting his facebook/websites at once and resulting in Denial of Service). Back to reality.... thank you Casio for all that you've done. You've made my life a lot easier as a gigging pianist with your lightweight, truly pro digital keyboards (both the PX-350 and the PX-5s). I honestly can't think of any other keyboard I'd rather be gigging with at this point. Can't wait to see what you'll be coming out with next!!! And a personal thank you to Mike Martin for being there for everyone when they need him... truly special! Happy Holidays to all! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Big fonts!First I'll ask -How much are you willing to pay? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 What do you mean by "true mono compatiblity button"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoManChuck Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Big fonts!First I'll ask -How much are you willing to pay? Sorry for the big fonts.... typed it up in MS Word and then copied/pasted. For a board with these kind of capabilities from Casio... I'll bet street price could be around $1,200 to $1,500. And its soooo cool that you're actually asking that question, because that sort of tells me that some of this may already be in the works??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoManChuck Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 What do you mean by "true mono compatiblity button"?I'm not exactly sure how Casio's LEFT Line Out - when used alone - translates into mono... whether its a summary of L+R or some other algorithm... but I'd like a true mono out - just as though the piano were recorded using one mic - when playing. I have an upcoming outside gig at a park in a couple of weeks in which I'm bringing just one 200-watt PA (instead of 2 of them for stereo, since that won't matter outside). So I'll be using the Left Line Out only... and I love the Grand Piano Concert sample (which is stereo)... I'd love to use that in Mono with a single PA for that event without feeling that I've lost something in an algorithm that translates the stereo sample to mono. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 The LEFT output is a summed output. So if you're using the stereo concert grand tone, the left and right side will be put together. Casio already provides a MONO grand piano tone. That being said Casio pianos are VERY mono compatible and you will not get the phrase problems that other digital pianos have when put in mono. Mono will always sound different and mono compatibility doesn't really get better than what you already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoManChuck Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks Mike, that's very good to know... there's so many problems with mono that other digital boards have In that case, I'll look forward to that outdoor gig. I'll post what happens!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 - I'd like the same battery (AA) operation as the PX-5s. - I'd like you to match (or beat) Korg's built-in amp/speakers at 22 watts per channel that they have on their stage piano model SP-280, and keep it under 30 lbs. As soon as I read you wanted it to run on batteries, I knew you'd also ask for built-in speakers! Where will they fit both, I wonder. And its soooo cool that you're actually asking that question, because that sort of tells me that some of this may already be in the works??? Hahahahaha - I'm sure it's not. But, we know Casio listens to the feedback we give them, so it's good that you asked for all these features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoManChuck Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 "As soon as I read you wanted it to run on batteries, I knew you'd also ask for built-in speakers! Where will they fit both, I wonder." This obviously would be a new design, as the current casing won't accommodate that, especially at 22 watts+ per speaker (would need larger speakers as well)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoManChuck Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Actually, a battery powered PX-350 would be very, very nice. It would be the first 88-key pro board w/ built in amp & speakers... Casio already has other boards that do this, but none of them are in the pro / Privia series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjasko Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Thanks Mike, that's very good to know... there's so many problems with mono that other digital boards have In that case, I'll look forward to that outdoor gig. I'll post what happens!!One thing to remember when using the Left output (mono) only is any of the Organ rotary effects seem to be twice the speed and sound somewhat "wobbly". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoManChuck Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 That's part of my concern with "mono" - is that it goes through some sort of algorithm. It would be nice to have true mono samples... and a "mono" button that would switch to the monaural recording of that sample. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User 29303 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 yeppi di yuppi di du ...why a new Casio Keyboard ? the one we have is amazing,.,,just few firmware update´s and i am happy with it for Xmas....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra555 Posted December 18, 2013 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I agree with Mau....anytime I see a keyboard with built in speakers I think "cheap". I am totally satisfied with the PX-5S as is. I like the fact its not just a stage piano and a one trick pony. The idea of the multiple layers lends its self to a "sound scape creator" board, which I like a lot! This is just my opinion and nothing else. Casio doesn't need a new keyboard but develop the PX-5S to the fullest. It has the potential of becoming another DX7 as far as a "gotta have keyboard" like back in the day. Best to all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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