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So it helps folks here, I'm posting the same reply as Keyboard Corner. 🙂 Here’s my method for adjusting reverb level. I temporarily assign a knob, usually K3, to reverb level. Then I adjust the Lower, Upper1 and Upper2 reverb levels. There are buttons for selecting the Lower, Upper1 or Upper2 level. Then I assign K3 (or whatever) back to what it was. For non-organ tones, K3 is usually modulation — easy to remember. For organ with rotary DSP assigned, I think it usually is set to Brake, but I could be wrong. Come to think of it, this is my general method for making other tweaks, too, like EQ, attack time and so forth. It's a little cumbersome, but that seems to be the way of any keyboard with just a few front panel buttons and knobs. (The microKorg comes immediately to mind as another example.) All the best -- pj

Hi Brad -- I write settings down while I'm deconstructing things as a personal reference. I don't mind posting them so others can learn, too, without a lot of scrolling around. I did eventually upload the EP patch in a registration bank as part of my free banks: http://sandsoftwaresound.net/casio-ct-s1000v-free-registration-banks/ Sorry to send everyone to my site, but it is so much easier for me to upload updates there as patch development evolves. Also, two more deconstructed DSP chains at: http://sandsoftwaresound.net/ct-s1000v-tremolo-ep/ I'll have to experiment with those Amp Cab models as I didn't hear much tremolo my first time through. All the best -- pj

Hi -- Did an experiment this morning trying to get a mellow Rhodes EP with tremolo. I selected the StageE.Piano tone and configured Active DSP thusly: Drive --> Tone Control --> Amp Cab --> Tremolo -------------- -------------- ---------------- ---------------- Type: Crunch3 Low Freq: 400 Type: RD-MK2-PRE Rate: 82 Gain: 70 Low Gain: +3 Vari: 1 Depth: 120 Out Level: 70 Mid Freq: 2.5k Wet Level: 100 Waveform: Sine Wet Level: 127 Mid Gain: +5 Dry Level: 0 Wet Level: 70 Dry Level: 0 High Freq : 5k Bypass: OFF Dry Level: 60 Bypass: ON High Gain: 0 Bypass: OFF In Level: 127 Wet Level: 68 Dry Level: 0 Bypass: OFF The Drive stage is bypassed (disabled). The Tone Control dials up the mids. The Amp Cab is a Rhodes Mk2 model. Please feel free to play with these settings. My, my, there are a mess o'keyboard preamp models. Mike or anyone else, what is the meaning/difference between the TRM and non-TRM amp cab models? Hope my chart posts OK -- pj

Hi folks -- Thanks! Before retiring, I worked in software development and provided occasional direct support to customers. One thing I learned -- engineers tend to write very focused manuals, i.e., what some specific feature is and (maybe) a step-by-step for using/exercising the feature. But, manuals often lack the bigger picture about how features interact or how features are used in typical user scenarios. Fortunately we had some tech writers who "got it." Hey, hey, keep havin' fun -- pj

I tried the S1, compared it with the S1000V, bought the S1000V and never looked back. 🙂 All the S1 tones are available in the S500 and S1000V. I understand passing on the vocal synthesis in order to save a few bucks. The ability tweak and save sounds/effects alone is worth the extra cost of the S500, however. Just kind of essential to the synth experience... All the best -- pj

Hi -- I just gathered links to the CT-S1000V/'CT-S500 content on my site. Posted them to the Music Player forum, so all y'all get them, too. 🙂 Everything CT-S1000V applies to the CT-S500 except vocal synthesis. Hope this is a resource for all. At least six gigs with the CT, including Easter Sunday morning. Good instrument, that! All the best -- pj http://sandsoftwaresound.net/new-casio-portable-keyboards/ http://sandsoftwaresound.net/casio-ct-s1000v-first-impressions/ http://sandsoftwaresound.net/casio-ct-s1000v-observations/ http://sandsoftwaresound.net/casio-ct-s1000v-quick-tips/ http://sandsoftwaresound.net/casio-ct-s1000v-drawbar-organ-tones/ http://sandsoftwaresound.net/casio-ct-s1000v-about-them-effects/ http://sandsoftwaresound.net/casio-ct-s1000v-more-tips/ http://sandsoftwaresound.net/casio-ct-s1000v-master-eq/ http://sandsoftwaresound.net/casio-ct-s1000v-free-registration-banks/

Sounds good to me! My drawbar organ set-ups have vib/cho assigned to a Knob 2 and BRAKE assigned to Knob 3. Sometimes I want C3, sometimes I don't. 🙂 Not a Vent, but I eventually want to try the CT-S1000V with a Lester K (already on hand). -- pj

Hi Patrick -- Part of the issue is how the knob and jack names are stamped into the plastic rather than painted in a contrasting (white) color. After double checking jack function and positions with a flash light (!), I labelled the jacks with half-inch white vinyl letters. I usually have only a few seconds to set up before my church gig and don't have time for troubleshooting an errant connection. Same problem with other keyboards, too, so it's not a particular slam on Casio. All the best -- pj

Hi -- Followed the directions in the user guide and set up an expression pedal (FC-7) with a CT-S1000V. No prob. The user guide lists pedal1/pedal2 info as saved in both MY SETUP and registrations. However, the pedal type data (switch, expression, calibration, etc.) does not appear to be saved in either MYSETUP or registrations. This behavior seems contrary to the user guide. Now, I'm OK with this behavior. 😃 I always want the CT set up for the expression pedal. Seems like a clarification is needed, -- maybe the user guide as to what specifically is stored concerning the footswitch and expression pedal inputs? Thanks! Great instrument and havin' fun -- pj

Just tried changing portamento before digging in for the afternoon ("Saw Lead 1" patch). Everything can be saved to a registration. As Brad mentioned, you can turn portamento on and off, and can change portamento time. It's also possible to assign portamento on/off to a button in the instrument display. (It replaces the sustain function "SUS".) When assigned that way, one can temporarily enable portamento by pressing and holding the button. It took me a few minutes to understand the interaction between the various parameter values, but it does work and doesn't require too much digging around in the menu system. Hope this helps -- pj

Just read Chas' long reply. Thanks. Thought of another issue -- currency fluctuations and hedging. I haven't read Casio's annual report, but Yamaha suffered losses due to currency fluctuations and raised prices in response. Tough business decisions in a global marketplace. All the best -- pj

Hi Casiokid -- Could you maybe add a little more information? I connected my CT-S1000V to a Windows PC running MIDI-OX. The cable connects the CT-S1000V's USB micro To HOST port to the PC. MIDI-OX displays MIDI messages from the CT-S1000V including note ON/OFF. Perhaps you have something different in mind? All the best -- pj

The MIDI implementation manuals are now available, too. CT-S500 https://support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/008/CTS500_midiimplementation_EN.pdf CT-S1000V https://support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/008/CTS1000V_midiimplementation_EN.pdf

Hi Chas -- Your comment resonated with me. Sorry that I didn't cross-link/quote your comment in the other thread. (I'm still learning this forum interface.) The CT-S500/-S1000V challenge the Yamaha MX as well as the E-series. The MX streets at $770USB, making the S500 (in particular) a bargain. All the best -- pj

Hi all -- I agree. Chas made a comment in a different thread that rang true: "They are NOT Arranger keyboards, nor are they Workstations. They are a line of keyboards that hark back to the vintage Casiotones of the 80s". Amen. As to the rhythms, it's almost as if Casio marketing buried auto-accompaniment as to not offend the never-arranger crowd. The launch event even positioned the in-built speakers as convenient "courtesy speakers". To me, the CT-S1000V feels like a low- to mid-range synth with (limited) patch "quick edit." I view the rhythms like the "arpeggios" in the MOX/MOXF synths. They're nice to have around. The five button section switching reminds me of playing MOX arpeggios using its soft buttons. As to krunchr's points, the CT-S1000V cannot edit rhythms or do many of things that one can do with an arranger keyboard. Yep, you must assign a parameter to a knob in order to change the parameter value. This means more button presses. It's as cumbersome as the microKorg XL+ with its three knobs. System effect parameters are nowhere to be found; it's presets only. This latter limitation is a bit of a bummer as I like to sort out Room 1 vs. Room 2 vs. Room 3 etc. by making a table of parameter values and comparing. Hope this helps -- pj P.S. Just want to drop a compliment about the keyboard feel. After playing it for a while, it handles synth, e.piano and organ pretty well.