Joe Muscara

There are many of us who have successfully used the PX-S3000 as a MIDI controller both with a DAW and with other MIDI devices. That's what it's designed to do. Perhaps if you can provide more information about what you did and are trying to do, we can help you resolve your issues. Describe your setup, what you are connected to, what you are trying to do specifically, what DAW and platform, etc. I'm sure we have enough knowledge here to get you going.

I'm using Dark Mode 2 and I really like it, though I have one request. The red badge next to an unread thread in the thread list is very hard to see against the dark grey background. If it were a brighter red I think it would be easier.

Yes, that's him. He reviews products for a living. We all appreciate his work.

Isn't it funny? It used to be that when you bought an electronic keyboard, what you walked out of the store with is what you lived with. Now, people think that all sorts of features could be added via a firmware update, but they frankly have no idea if it's possible. Frankly, you have to know what a keyboard can and can't do when you buy it and not expect it do something more later. While I'm sorry that the OP's workflow doesn't work with the 560, I wouldn't expect their needs to be met by a firmware update especially this late in the game. The point of these forums is for users to help other users with these products. Yes, there are people from Casio USA that chime in here and monitor things, and the info gets to Casio HQ in Japan as well I'm sure. For us users, that should be considered a bonus, not a feature.

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I think the process you're looking for is this. Note that you need to be running Logic 10.5 or later. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211115

No, you won't. Neither will anyone else. 😂

Then it's still under warranty.

"Polarity" means positive and negative, the flow of electrons, etc. The direction of electrons has nothing to do with how pedals or switches work. As @Rod Tompkinsdescribed, the different types of pedals are whether they are normally open or closed. Pushing the pedal reverses that. Calling it polarity is a peeve among those of us who are pedants about things like this. Another one is "keybed." I can understand the error that started the use of polarity, but if you know about acoustic piano actions, keybed is something very specific. And there's already a word that can be used, "action." Anyway, I digress.

Thank you for not saying "polarity"! 😆😇

Actually, the PX-S1000 would have the same action and speaker system as the PX-S3000. The PX-560 has the same action as the PX-160, PX-360, CGP-700, and even the PX-860. I've rarely seen the PX-560 or PX-560 in any retail store, unfortunately. The speaker system of the PX-160, PX-360, and PX-560 are the same, but the CGP-700 has that speaker system in the keyboard body with an additional set of speakers in the stand. However, you can test the internal speakers only by going into the system settings and changing which speakers are on and off. The speaker systems of the two models are slightly different, but not significantly so. I would go so far as to say that without having them side by side, you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference despite the smaller design of the PX-S3000. On its own, it sounds really good. The PX-560 is considered as a "Pro" model and so has some features few other Casio models have including standard MIDI In/Out (5-pin MIDI) and 1/4" output jacks as well as 1/4" inputs. The PX-S3000 (and PX-S1000) do have 1/4" outputs as well. OTOH, the PX-S3000 does have an expression pedal input. While the PX-560 does have hex layer sounds, the PX-S3000 has excellent piano tones and programmability, and the Smart Scaled Hammer Action models each key, technology inherited from the Grand Hybrid pianos. In total it has 700 tones, and they all sound amazing. The PX-560 has great tones built in as well (I can't find the exact number at the moment but I know it's over 500), but this newer generation of tones in the latest Casio models are definitely a step above. And, you can use Bluetooth to play audio from a device through the PX-S3000 (and PX-S1000) to play along with or simply use your keyboard as a great sounding Bluetooth speaker. Also, the Chordana Play for Piano app is great, and gives you easy access to all the features of the keyboard. If you go back to that store and try the PX-S1000, you'll know if the action, speakers, and piano tone makes you happy. I bet it will.

I don't think any 61-key keyboards are fully weighted to simulate the feel of a real acoustic piano. Models like the CDP-S350 are. Some of us prefer the feel of fully weighted digital keyboards for piano playing to that of unweighted or semi-weighted keyboards that your Yamaha probably has. Do you ever get to play on a real acoustic piano, and if so, do you find it easier or more difficult than your keyboard?

That claim is garbage. Don't listen to it. Lots of us play either model (as Mike said, the actions are similar) and have zero problem with the actions. Both keyboards are great and have great sounds. The PX-S3000 has some more and better features as Mike described, but if you don't need those the CDP-S350 is a great choice as well. I don't think you can go wrong with either one unless some feature of the PX-S3000 is needed (such as polyphony or 1/4" outputs) and you get the CDP-S350 instead.

You should do the "backup all [your] user data" part anyway. Just in case. (That's not a knock against Casio, just a general statement about doing backups of your data. Things happen.)

I would assume that the new USB-C iPads Pro would work with the various class-complaint Casio models, but I think you're the first person to report having one here. I know I have used the Casio models with Lightning-based iOS devices for ages, using the USB-A to USB-B "printer" cable and the Apple USB-A to Lightning adapter. Have you tried using the USB-C port on your iPad Pro with anything else besides charging?

It depends on the model. More recent MacBook Pro models don't have any audio in ports, though older models do. You would have to see if it has that port on it. If it does, you could plug in directly using a combination of cables and adapters. Otherwise, you'll need an audio interface.

Not really. Like I said, I just play them and they both work well for me.

If you're familiar with the CT-X series, you'll recognize the same sounds and rhythms in the CDP-S350. I often describe it as a CT-X with 88 weighted keys. Those weighted keys are great, but they are different than Casio's previous generations of weighted actions. I have the PX-S3000 and the PX-5S, so I should be able to talk about the differences, but I can't because I just play both of them.

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Slight correction/clarification. There are a few other places you can find the CDP-S100 in the U. S., but they are all owned by GC such as MusiciansFriend.com and Music and Arts stores.

Sure it does. The PX-360 and CGP-700 are similar though generally lesser models. The PX-160 and PX-860 also came out around the same time, but they both lack the color touch screen and number of sounds and programmability. All five models have the same action, and all but the PX-860 can use the SP-33 3-pedal system (the PX-860 comes with the cabinet and three-pedal system as part of that).

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I didn't want to say something about it to appear to dispute Chander's expertise, but the fact is that the commonly used term "polarity" for sustain pedals is incorrect. As Jokeyman says, it's really whether the switch is normally open or normally closed. There are some manufacturers who make pedals that have a switch so if one position doesn't work for your keyboard, you can switch to the other one and that should do it.