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There is no such capability in either model.

The XW's DSP chorus effect does have a "type" parameter with mono, stereo and "tri" options (probably a triangle modulating wave rather than sine, although one would hope that tri means three modulators!). There is also a global stereo chorus effect that you can use in place of a DSP effect (it's one or the other). But none of these sound to my ears like a multi-chorus.

Agreed that the sound of a multi-chorus is heavenly.

Ah, thanks for the clarification.

After inquiring on the Privia forum, it seems like knob one is actually assigned to Hex Layer detune.

The effect sounds very nice for a simple detuning of parts, but if this is true, then maybe the XW-P1 is a better option for me.

I do like the sampling option in the G1.

Well if what you're asking related to if the G1 can do that? seeing the question posted in the G1 thread. The PX5S is in a totally different league but you can have chorus effect on Tone's and control the level of Rate and Depth even changing the level of reverb if that what you want. Its also possible to program you're own dsp effect. If you want the chorus the PX5S have you shouldn't look no more and go for that its much more advanced cause you would set yourself in quiet a pickle if trying to emulate it on the XW. 

I missed that - there are options to code your own DSP algorithms within the XW-G1?

Hi, I posted this same question in the G1 forum, but given that XW-P1 also shares the Hex Layer configuration with the Privia models, it is probably a more appropriate question here.

So, first off, as a prospective buyer I happened across this video:

I think this is one of Mike Martin's Privia Pro patches(?).

But, I have a question.

Upon viewing the video, it becomes obvious that the major contributing element to this sound is the chorus effect being modified with knob one.

And given that it sounds *alot* like a multi chorus effect, I am reasonably(?) assuming that this is not a generic chorus effect, but rather a specific multi chorus algorithm available only to the Privia Pro PX-5S.

If that is the case, then it is a shame, as it is precisely the kind of sound that I(and many others) would be looking to recreate with one of the XW models.

So, is there any chance that this is just a generic chorus algorithm common to the XW models as well?

If not, is there any chance of Casio porting over the multi chorus algorithm(I'm sure we would be willing to trade off some DSP power elsewhere, for being given the option to use it)?

Given that the XWs don't have a unison function, and the fact that stacked oscillators will never sound as good as unison, a multi chorus effect like this would the next best thing(in fact, the chorus in this video actually sounds better than the unison function integrated into a lot of synths).

And trust me, an external chorus or vst is NOT an easy solution, as a chorus of this quality is RARE(I have looked, and even Korg's  MDE-X Polysix Ensemble FX, and assorted Chorus effects don't come close) - the only chorus that sounds close is Roland's Hexa-chorus. 

In short, I really like this chorus, but not enough to buy a Privia Pro just for the sake of the chorus(the large keybed, and piano oriented theme is not what I am looking for - I am partial to either of the XW models).

Any suggestions?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r_xSxAvu3c

I am assuming that the effect being controlled by knob one is the multi chorus effect, specific only to the Privia Pro PX-5S?

Can anyone confirm that?

Or is there any chance that this is just the generic chorus effect(common to the XW models as well)?

Thanks.

First off, as a prospective buyer, I happened across this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8r_xSxAvu3c

I think this is one of Mike Martin's Privia Pro patches(?).

But, I have a question.

Upon viewing the video, it becomes obvious that the major contributing element to this sound is the chorus effect being modified with knob one.

And given that it sounds *alot* like a multi chorus effect, I am reasonably(?) assuming that this is not a generic chorus effect, but rather a specific multi chorus algorithm available only to the Privia Pro PX-5S.

If that is the case, then it is a shame, as it is precisely the kind of sound that I(and many others) would be looking to recreate with one of the XW models.

So, is there any chance that this is just a generic chorus algorithm common to the XW models as well?

If not, is there any chance of Casio porting over the multi chorus algorithm(I'm sure we would be willing to  trade off some DSP power elsewhere, for being given the option to use it)?

Given that the XWs don't have a unison function, and the fact that stacked oscillators will never sound as good as unison, a multi chorus effect like this would the next best thing(in fact, the chorus in this video actually sounds better than the unison function integrated into a lot of synths).

And trust me, an external chorus or vst is NOT an easy solution, as a chorus of this quality is RARE(I have looked, and even Korg's  MDE-X Polysix Ensemble FX, and assorted Chorus effects don't come close) - the only chorus that sounds close is Roland's Hexa-chorus. 

In short, I really like this chorus, but not enough to buy a Privia Pro just for the sake of the chorus(the large keybed, and piano oriented theme is not what I am looking for - I am partial to either of the XW models).

Any suggestions?