Display Name Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 This really looks like a cool instrument! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 It's looking better and better the more we learn what it can do. I'm getting excited. Can't wait to see some videos that really show it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XW-Addict Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Like it Casio has not updated the sites yet with the specifications but they sure put a beauty to demo it I have to nag about one thing already it could do without a speaker as headphones and external speakers have became common with create sound out of them. Oh and try to find this one :\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMA Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 HiIt looks very good .Does any knows the price in euro and when it will be in store ?I talk about PD1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Like it Casio has not updated the sites yet with the specifications but they sure put a beauty to demo it Seek and ye shall find. XW-PD1 Specs: http://www.casio-intl.com/asia-mea/en/emi/djproducts/xw-pd1/spec/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Scott? How do I follow this forum? The Follow This Forum Link is dead. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Never mind. I found the preferences page to add the forum. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Null Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I dunno if it's so much musicianship as it is button pushing and programming. I love gear as much as the next guy but I don't really think this is real competition for something like the Korg Electribe EMX2. All things being equal I think I'd rather spend a few more bux and get the Korg... I will reserve judgement however until I've seen the Casio interfacing with other MIDI gear though. Gary 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 I have created a new Facebook Group to cover the entire XW Series. This new group will be more focused on EDM, DJing, sampling, and rhythm creation. The group will support the following Casio XW instruments / accessories: XW-P1 Performance SynthesizerXW-G1 Groove SynthesizerXW-J1 DJ / VJ ControllerXW-H1 HeadphonesXW-H2 HeadphonesXW-H3:HeadphonesXW-DJ1 DJ Controller XW-PD1 Groove Centerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/Casio.XW.SeriesThe original XW-P1 and XW-G1 Group will stay as-is, mainly focused on using the XW Synths and sound design. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 HiIt looks very good .Does any knows the price in euro and when it will be in store ?I talk about PD1 Hi JMA. I only have information about Casio USA. You will want to check with your local Casio distributor in France and see what their plans are for the Casio XW-PD1 Groove Center: http://www.casio-europe.com/fr/emi/distributors/(Find the city closest to yours from the drop-down list). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Like it Casio has not updated the sites yet with the specifications but they sure put a beauty to demo it I have to nag about one thing already it could do without a speaker as headphones and external speakers have became common with create sound out of them. Oh and try to find this one :\ Wow - Awesome video. Love the head-to-head laser fight at the end. I see it is unlisted on the Casio site.. How did you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Mike has been giving us some awesome tidbits of info in the Facebook Group. He was wowed. That says a lot. It seems the PD1's midi controller abilities are "staggering". Some incredible things are possible from the features we are finding out about. Excitement city!! Can't wait for the full story at NAMM next week. Seems like another game changer is coming from Casio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Hey now.. what's this? Did someone let the dogs out already? Yep: Looky what Beth got me in Cozumel! A G-Shock that matches the XW-PD1!!!Now I know what time it is! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Mike has been giving us some awesome tidbits of info in the Facebook Group. He was wowed. That says a lot. It seems the PD1's midi controller abilities are "staggering". Some incredible things are possible from the features we are finding out about. Excitement city!! Can't wait for the full story at NAMM next week. Seems like another game changer is coming from Casio. There's so much to like about the PD1. I think it is worth it JUST for the effects and step sequencer.. the sampling and synth stuff to me will be icing on the cake. Already organizing my sample packs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Just a quick update: I noticed the XW-DJ1 and XW-PD1 are pretty much the same design, so I was pretty sure the iPhone clip that comes with the DJ1 would work with the PD1. I asked Mike in the XW Group and he confirmed that, yes the clip would work with the PD1 BUT it DOES NOT COME WITH. They are, however, thinking about making it an accessory. Would be very handy to have - I can see using the step sequencer to trigger iPhone synths or using the effects bank to mash up some iTunes tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Also, it looks like Casio will be supplying that usb cable specially designed for the iphone. No need for a camera connection kit. Wonder if the cable will be part of the phone accessory kit if they make it so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Oh good question. The XW-PD1 is quite capable as a stand alone unit, where as the XW-DJ1 needs to be connected to a computer or iThing. Would be great if it did - saves $30 right there and frees up ,my CCK for another device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomo Alegre Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Hey now.. what's this? Did someone let the dogs out already? Yep: Looky what Beth got me in Cozumel! A G-Shock that matches the XW-PD1!!!Now I know what time it is! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL! Where is the support for the iPad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Where is the support for the iPad? For the watch or the XW-PD1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Ok. So I did some digging. The DJ1 has a special mini DIN "iOS" jack designed specifically for connection to iOS devices using the included cable. No need for the Apple Camera Kit. The PD1 does not have this ability. The mini DIN "iOS" jack from the DJ1 is replaced with a MIC input on the PD1. We will need the Apple Camera Kit for the PD1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Ok. So I did some digging. The DJ1 has a special mini DIN "iOS" jack designed specifically for connection to iOS devices using the included cable. No need for the Apple Camera Kit. The PD1 does not have this ability. The mini DIN "iOS" jack from the DJ1 is replaced with a MIC input on the PD1. We will need the Apple Camera Kit for the PD1. Good job digging that info up, Brad! Of course, a CCK is ONLY needed for connecting to an iThingy, not to a PC or MAC. And remember kids, don't go cheap and buy a knock-off CCK - they tend not to work with MIDI!!! Suck it up and spend the $30 to get a Genuine Apple CCK.I think it will be a blast hooking the PD1 up to an iPad. I have a bunch of synth apps I use with the step sequencer, my drum machine apps are going to get fried and chopped in the effects section... I also have a cool arpeggiator app that sends MIDI so, I am excited to see if I can run that into the synth part of the PD1. What I really like about gear like this is you can use it on its own or use it to enhance your other equipment. Everyone gets to have fun!!! LOLOLOLOLOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomo Alegre Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 For the watch or the XW-PD1? The watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 The watch has lot's of polyphony. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 The watch. Well.. mine doesn't have it, but some G-Shocks have Bluetooth! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomo Alegre Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 The watch has lot's of polyphony. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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