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I have used "Noteworthy Composer" with mixed results. The problem with it-and any others I've tried including the once popular Coda "Finale" the midi files will open and play in Noteworthy, but the results of translating into notation is not great. If you simple want to transcribe a single melody, or even a 2 or 3 part piece you will have more luck getting a close translation into printable notation. If you are dealing with something more complex, I am not aware of any software that will perform this transformation very accurately-at least none I've been happy with. Musescore also has worked fairly well because it can translate a midi file into a printable form, pdf and a few others I recall. I have had success with something else called well duh😉....."Midi sheet music"..... http://midisheetmusic.com/ Versions run on Windows or Android for tablets. Unlike Musecore, this also displays the score as it plays and tempo and a few other things are adjustable just as does Noteworthy. Simplest of the all the programs, I have not tried this with anything more complex than piano midi files with bass and treble clefs and it does a pretty decent job. Coda Finale, which was the standard for many years is now defunct and is being re-issued as another suite, but it is a paid program and I believe you must already own Finale, which was always pretty costly. Hope this helps.
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I found nothing on the Wayback archive, but persisting through some old user pages from seemingly defunct webpages, I found this... https://web.archive.org/web/20080304132424/http://music.casio.com/e/data_ex2/before.html#software2 I downloaded and installed IDES 1.0 and 2.0 which are specified for the WK3500 Casio. I have these up and running on a windows 10 laptop. surprising that IDES 1.0 looks very interesting-alot like IDES4.0-even has a sample mapper for 61 or 76 key versions of the these Casios. I don't have any of these anymore, but I can tell you, the IDES 4.0 worked perfectly with my old PX575, including software drawbars, the sample mapper/creator and the file save/load functions.
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I think you are referencing the "IDES" series that Casio has produced, several version of which are download links at the Main Casio website. which are labeled as data managers. https://support.casio.com/en/support/download.php?cid=008&pid=20 This article below describes which IDES program is designed for the older Casios, although I notice IDES 4.0 is not described there either. I don't see download links for any of those, might be at Casio International https://casiosupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360004429292--What-software-goes-with-which-keyboard If you need the data manager for the ZPI series, which includes I recall the WK3000, 3300 , 3800 the PX575 and possibly others, you will need what is labeled as "IDES 4.0" as this software was specifically designed for that series, I used this version many times with my older PX575. 1/2 hour later...I cannot even find the IDES 4.0 software online anymore, and this was probably the best software Casio ever made for any of their older models, and even some of the new ones. I will look through my archives of software, and upload it here as soon as I can. Which brings me to another idea. To Brad, Joe, Mike. Might it be a good idea to have a separate uploads section here specifically for items like this? This way, anybody who needs "obsolete" software, manuals-such as AlenK's excellent series for the XW Casios which are not specific tones/sounds or compositions already categorized very nicely here, could there be a specific category for such other items? I may have a link I already posted somewhere here for the IDES 4.0 software, but it is probably obsolete, a dead link. This way, I could upload the specific software package-I have both the IDES 4.0 and the extensive manual for it on several different computers but I don't think I can "attach" something like this to a post-and even if I did, might be hard to find over time. and if any other Casio musicians have the even older IDES 2.0, 3.0, and if Casio decides to take down their downloads, we would still have an archived repository right here. Bad idea, good idea?
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I'm suspicious..."Shrot Moovie"? What is that...AI doesn't know how to spell? I clicked on this, it shows nothing.Looking through many search engines, I find no reference to these. There is a wind controller called the AP-300, looks like a cheap copy of the other brands of wind controllers. No Celvianos. There is a GP-300 and 310 console models. No AP-2 pr 300.
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Your First Casio Keyboard Was / Is ?
Jokeyman123 replied to Scottym's topic in General Casio Discussion
I came on later-don't have pictures, they're in some other part of the universe now but the CZ-101 was my first synth Casio when these first came to market, I think 1986-7? But I had already used more than one CT and MT in my music classroom before that. The 101 then led to the CZ-3000 which I spent hours programming and playing with my new EZ-CZ cartridges, and finally back then I added the amazing CZ-1. Tried out the VZ-1 when it first came out, but wasn't overly impressed. The CZ's were different and more unique sounding. The VZ-1 sounded like Casio was trying too hard to copy the DX-7, which already was getting tiring to listen to all over, so I never bought one. Seemed like everybody else did though. Still would like to see a Casio CZ revisited-with maybe a few slight additions, or maybe not! -
Take a look at this-see below link at least the beginning of his video although he isn't too clear about disassembly, with one exception...notice he needed to take the plastic panels underneath apart and although he is not clear about it-I am guessing these need to be removed-and are helping to keep the CTX from coming apart. There are similar plastic covers underneath my 560 and 350-that hide the very screws needed in order to get the top control panel apart. Check every recessed part underneath-even one screw you might miss will keep the CTX from separating due to its rigid, connected design. This post illustrates that the earlier CTK's and my XW-P1 have the same physical construction for the keys as this one does-and most times, the top metal screws holding the backs of the keys fastened can loosen, and cause the back of the key to clatter against the upper edge of the top panel. He also shows the other part that causes some to have trouble with inconsistent key contacts-the dreaded silicon rubber dual boot contacts which if even slightly contaminated inside, or lifting off the IC board a bit, will cause some nasty problems. If you have a 1) dead key 2) key not responding to velocity sensitivity correctly or 3) has no velocity sensitivity at all...chances are the problem is right there under in those boots. These IC boards seldom fail, unless you use hammer fists to play the keys, or your dog tries to make his own Tik-Tok video with your CTX!!!! Interesting how Casio uses their own dedicated ASICs chip for almost all the functions and that they are using carbon strips as resistors, never saw that before! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAcNjVdd25
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Have to be careful not to steal other's licensed music-one would have to pay to get permission depending on the song, and the copyright owner can refuse. Why most songs on these keyboards are "public domain". If you don't think the copyright holders aren't watching the Internet, their lawyers are. Especially if it is a major company like Casio, Yamaha Roland etc.
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No responses? Because I don't think there is a set "style" you will find to duplicate Chariots of Fire. Vangelis used very few repeating parts for creating this composition which means that one would have to play each part through to capture how he did it. The only repetition I can hear is the rhythmic part that fades from loud to soft, (I'm listening to it now as I write this) sounds like eighth notes using a filtered white noise sound. This is the only part I can hear that repeats regularly. You might have to create your own rhythm pattern-I think the CT-X must have a white noise tone you could try, I might be wrong. Keep in mind, during Vangelis time as a composer, much of his equipment was analog and he didn't rely on sequencers for loops as much as many do today. If you separate the parts of this, you can hear...he was playing longer thematic phrases and probably "through-composed" each track, meaning he played and recorded each track in real-time from beginning to end, and overdubbed the various parts for each track to put the entire piece together. I guess this post won't help you much, just some of my thoughts.....
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Action Regulation & Key Return Speed
Jokeyman123 replied to MannyKeen09's topic in Celviano Grand Hybrid Series
If any adjustments are possible, I would think an acoustic piano technician the only person capable of modifying the feel of this action-if you can find one-and based upon what I see (diagrams below at posted link) doesn't look easy if possible at all. The critical aspect comparing digitals to acoustic grands is not only the variations even with acoustic grands, but the fact that it must be almost impossible to duplicate the nuances created and experienced by a felt hammer hitting a physical string or strings, since the tone produced can even be (theoretically at least) varied based upon the player's physical makeup, although I've always been dubious of this. Could be-if you play anything by Lizst, then compare it to anything played by Mozart-maybe not a stylistically valid comparison-a case could be made that their approach to playing might sound different given the same piano, and same piece! I wish i could hear that. Recently listening to piano pieces by Eldar Djangirov, I thought it was Chick Corea as their touch and approach to playing must have been quite similar. I think Corea preferred acoustic Yamahas, not sure about Eldar. I have not played a GP Celviano so cannot speak from experience but have kept my PX560 and other digital pianos and have played grands specifically Steinways. Key repetition is such a huge debate on many user groups, and personal preference is hard to quantify. Fatar alone (OEM for many of the major digital pianos) has at least 4 variations of their 88-key piano action key assemblies, including a new escapement action. I have had trouble with carpal tunnel from years of playing digitals, I never experienced that on the Steinways, even after hours of playing. I do recall-repetition even with an 8 foot Steinway was not particularly fast due to its mass I suppose, and didn't feel quite as heavy as some digitals surprisingly but was definitely more capable of execution of repeated notes with finer nuance (softer dynamics) than any digital I've played, but no experience with the GP series. https://www.casio.com/us/electronic-musical-instruments/celviano/technology/ -
Hi Jokeyman, new user here. Tried sending you a private message but couldn't. I've seen from some posts that you've managed to fix some casios. I have an AP450 I'm trying to dismantle to get to the keys to fix some dropped keys and have hit a wall.. Was wondering if you could help out..?Â
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I wish there some better pictures. I can only guess-that in addition to the top panel being removed, there might be hidden screws holding the side panels together. It would be unfortunate if-upon assembly, parts that hold this sliding panel in place in their grooved slots-were glued together. It is possible. I like to think-for the sake of Casio service techs who would need to obtain complete access to the mechanicals-and electronics-this would not happen, but being a service tech myself-I have seen instances of seemingly impossible assemblies-not designed for the poor tech who might have to repair something-like our newer cars! I'll do some more searching. Youtube might have someone who posted a disassembly for this Casio or something similar. I sometimes have found solutions to problems by looking for something else, odd maybe but there you are.
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something else that just occurred to me. The portable Privias, specifically my 560 and 350-all use long screws buried under protective plastic panels for each one-that are responsible for holding the upper control panels in place. I could remove every visible screw around the perimeters of the bottom panel-sides, back front underneath-and the top panels will still not lift off at all. I don't know if this helps as I'm sure you would have noticed screws underneath if there are any. I've also had to use extra-length electricians screwdrivers to unscrew almost invisible screws holding some other keyboards together-especially those constructed with particle board which often use small L-shaped metal brackets. there may be screws inside the side panels of the AP that need to be removed to get the lid free. I've unfortunately had the experience specifically with 1-2 older Generalmusics and my Alesis Fusions where it is literally impossible to take the "dog-ear" end caps apart unless I completely disassembled the frame! Why I am a little nuts, and don't do this professionally anymore. But I digress. I, as a madman did it anyway. Look at this, not exactly like yours, but might be close. I don't see the routed-out slots on this one though.
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Singing Beagle playing a Casio SA-76!
Jokeyman123 replied to Chas's topic in General Casio Discussion
Is he a product specialist, or a marketing rep? Was this at NAMM? Maybe next year. Also noted-he looks ready to do some bass pedal riffs with his hind paws. I have worked with some singers that don't have his range....- 1 reply
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This needs a bit clearer description of what is happening, at least for me. I'm not understanding this too well. Which is the first finger on your right hand? is it your pointer, pinky, thumb, or is it the first finger you land on when you played a chord, it is very difficult to play a chord in perfect balance, one finger can hit one of the notes in the chord a millisecond faster unless your techniques is excellent. When you describe the "eighth note from your first finger"-do you mean to say you are playing a chord with 8 notes simultaneously which means you are playing a full 2-handed chord, unless you have 8 fingers on your one hand, which although probably rare, is possible i suppose. 😛 Or do you mean you are playing an eighth note (1/8 rather 1/4, 1/16 etc.) My other interpretation of this-but is not likely. If you are playing many notes and holding the sustain pedal, the CTX (and many others) will run out of the ability to play more than a specific number of notes, and your last note could be cut off. I say this is not likely because the CTX's are capable of playing I think up to 64 notes simultaneously before any are cut off-this would include auto-accompaniment, layered tones or multiple tones being triggered with the internal or an external sequencer and phrases. Alot would have to be going on for notes to be cut off like this. So if you can re-describe what is happening in another way, the CTX can be a very complex but fun instrument once you get past the basic playing of tones and arrangements/auto accompaniments. I have PX's, have had CTK's and many other, Casios are always a little bit different than many other brands but always seem to be pretty innovative, why I hang around here alot!
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If the batteries won't work, I was going to suggest checking the solder pads on the internal power jack IC board-that is where it gets its power-and the batteries are (usually) wired directly to that same power board. But if batteries don't power it up...might still be something at the solder joints of the power jack, one miniscule crack and there will be no power at all, and if the power jack is shorting-it could also prevent current from the battery supply from working. Without a schematic, just my guess but i have repaired several dead keyboards/modules that had bad solder joints at that exact location. I usually needed a strong magnifier to detect these-and even a small flexing of the jack can break one of these solder joints. There is also a possibility-if the mainboard is dead, but you would probably see at least the LCD's lighting up even if this were true. Check the jack.
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Trouble connecting px-160 to windows 10 laptop through MIDI
Jokeyman123 replied to milky_way's topic in Privia x50 x60 Series
Follow Brad's advice. Don't concern yourself with 64 vs. 32 bit Windows. That's not the problem. I'm probably confusing the issue. if your software installed and is running, you don't need to be concerned, it will make no difference for this problem.