JackRose

So I'm thinking of upgrading from my S1000 due to a fuzz that's apparent on all my recordings, as well as the volume being awkward as the only gain available is using the volume dial.. Is it the same on the upgraded one? Or is there a separate gain control? The issue is, I want to record directly on the piano, without clipping, and how will I know this without separate controls? I also don't want to play at full volume, without headphones, and yet want the track loud enough. Cheers.

Hey all. I have a PX-S1000 and it's terrible for recording. I have this hiss issue that I've not been able to fix, and one of the biggest bugs is that the volume gain control is literally the volume knob! So if you want to be able to have loud gain, yet you don't want the piano super loud...you can't do it. Does the S3100 eliminate this issue? So when I record with it, will the volume it comes out determine the volume of the final track? And how does it deal with compression in terms of softer notes not being as loud...or would I have to manually change that in software? Thanks!

Sorry I know I repeated myself about the volume, I meant with /without recording etc

I only have use of the wall socket as I don't have batteries. Disconnected the USB, hiss is still there. It's coming from the piano itself, and makes its way in to recordings. Doesn't change with volume control on the piano itself either. Just using one wall socket with nothing plugged in to the socket next to it. This is without any processing, normalisation etc. Best heard with headphones. It's quite noticeable. Recorded with the volume all the way up, and even if I change the volume, the hiss is the same level.

Yes, at the time of recording I've had either the cable connected to my phone to use the casio app, or it's just been left plugged in. I'll try it without when I'm home!

Thanks for your reply! I went with the UCA 222. One major issue. Is this hissing and electronics noise. But I've noticed, the hiss comes from the piano itself, and it doesn't matter if the volume is turned up or down. That in terms comes through the RCA cables and in to the AI, then in to the recording! Any thoughts? It seems to be something wrong with the piano itself, but not toosure.

Simplest answer, didn't think about that. I'll buy a cheap pair tomorrow. Thanks!

As the title suggests I need a way of cutting the piano speakers off when recording using line out. I have an audio interface that the headphones go in to, as it sounds better than the headphone out for some reason. Is there a way to do this?

Hello all, I received my S1000 yesterday, so far I'm happy with it. I have some queries, if anyone can help that'd be great. 1. Plugged in a pair of headphones, just some standard in ear ones with no volume control. At full volume...they're not that loud. When plugged in to my phone, they blow my ears off. Any idea why? And should I get a pair with separate volume controls? 2. Also, when playing through headphones the piano seem to be as dynamic. It feels like there's a lack of velocity. I can't quite explain it, but the higher notes are definitely louder in comparison to playing without headphones, and the lower notes seem to blend out of existence. I can't distinguish a lot of chords. I've fiddled with the settings to no avail, so maybe it's... psychological, somehow? 3. Does anyone know what the lightest piano stand available is? I've had a search and I've seen the lowest at 2.5kg, not sure if lower! 4. Regarding the connections to a phone. I've got a USB B to A converter, and then using a USB A male to USB B micro male in to the phone, but it doesn't work. Casio say you need a separate OTG B micro to A female, and then USB A male to USB B converter. It seems a bit weird as my phone has OTG, and the connections still run data through as they're all compliant. Is there a magic trick here? Thanks!

I'm looking for the cheapest way to record audio and I'm thinking about this, but I've read that some people have had issues with it regarding gain (with other pianos) and a hissing sound. Has anyone used this with the PX-S1000? Thanks!

MIDI does make my head spin if I'm honest. Spent 100's of hours trying to learn over the last decade, just doesn't click. Think the audio route itself is my best bet. Just want to record exactly what comes out of the speakers, effects and all, and not have to edit the myriad of things on top like velocity etc.

I actually studied music at uni, although it was more of a history of music as well as everything about the industry. But the recording side was little to no help, as they assumed whoever started the course new at least a little about it! Ok, so, I actually googled again and now with better info I've found this Behinger UCA222 or a UMC22. So if I buy one, rather than worry about getting all the effects and the raw sound on the 3000's inbuilt recorder ...I can do it on the 1000, as long as I used the line outs at the back? I'm not too fussed about a microphone too but as long I have the option, it'd be useful for my guitar also. I just don't want to learn production fully, cause my focus is more on trying to be a performer and that gives me anxiety enough as it is haha. Mad respect for anyone like yourself that knows this, I know it's a learning curve but damn...so many elements! Took me 8 years alone to master photoshop!

Guys thank you so much. That really, really helps. I still need to Google a few things cause production is not my strong point, but this has been far more useful than anything I've found so far. Agreed about the 3000, it does seem overkill, but the recording feature is very useful to me. I just worry if I got the 1000 and had to buy a DI box or anything on top that it's just gonna confuse me more. But the raw sound file is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks again.

Hello, I've been looking at the Px S1000. I like the size, the features, the app support etc, and the ability to have batteries is great as this year i plan to take a piano up a mountain and play a gig. However my issue is with the confusion over recording. I've been playing piano since I was 8, so I have that part down, but production is alien to me and always has been. Every time i play through Midi on Logic, it'll just sound absolutely dire as it's using its own sounds. Then I find the sustain command doesn't always work when pressing the pedal. So after playing for 5 mins or whatever, I play it back and it's got no sustain! (Argh). I can't understand what on Earth Casio are talking about with the recording functions so can people please answer the following for me, because it seems like rocket science and I'm not the most intelligent when it comes to this: 1. Can I record on the Chordera app, the exact same sounds that come from the piano when playing normally? (With just the speakers, and surround effect etc). And then use that to upload online, my lovely sounding completed track? 2. Can I record the piano using the inbuilt recording function, with or without effects, and then transfer it to the computer? 3. How long could I record for? I see this thing about 10,000 notes, which I understand, but most of my pieces are Ludovico Einaudi style with a lot of notes. 4. What do I do with these line out sockets? What do they go in to? :S 5. Is the 3000 much different, or worth buying over the 1000? Thanks guys, Jack.