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Recently, I borrowed a friend's CTK-5000 to copy some of its built in rhythms . This might be useful for anyone looking for additional rhythm collections for their CT-X About the Rhythms The CTK-5000, CTK-4000, and LK-270, all released in 2008/2009, are the last batch of Casio keyboards that carried rhythms from the past models like the WK-3800, CTK-900, and the earlier LK-series like LK-94TV Some of these rhythms are unique and cannot be found on newer CTK models. Some others are the oldest surviving rhythms from the 1990's CTK601 and CTK611 models with revamped sounds How I Do It? The CTK-5000, like many CTK and CDP models with AHL Sound Source, includes a built in rhythm editor. I copied the rhythms by running each one in the editor and saved them into the 10 User Rhythm slots. Once the ten slots has been used, I copied them into SD card as .AC7 rhythm files I repeat the same process until I collected all the necessary rhythms for this collection Edits & Tweaks Normally, I don't do much edits on this rhythm collection. But for the majority of the rhythms, I changed the drum sets into Standard Set 1, Standard Set 2, and Rock Set to make full use of CT-X's stereo sampled drums, and to make them sound different from the original I also modified the tones into GM Tones to ensure compatibility across all models. Further Notes I didn't copy all of the CTK-5000's preset rhythms; I skipped most rhythms in the WORLD, LATIN and PIANO RHYTHMS category as most of them appear identical in the CT-X presets. All the other categories are included from POP, ROCK, 8 BEAT/16BEAT, JAZZ, and EUROPEAN CTK-5000 collection.zip

Speaking of CLASSIC RHYTHMS this would be a good addition in a future standard keyboard and workstation lineup Take for example, "Chicago Blues", "Funk" and "Very-Funky" from the CTK 601. Imagine they made a comeback as a classic rhythm, with modernized sounds but remain faithful to the original arrangement

One thing I would love to see is the high-end / workstation refresh, as well as new lower end keyboards my possible speculations /predictions would be: 1. MZ-S family, divided into two different classes. 3-digit series (e.g. MZ-S500) to replace the CT-X5000/3000, and 4-digit series (e.g. MZ-S1100) as a successor of MZ-X300/S500 2. a revival of 76-key WK models, possibly a 76 key version of existing CT-S family 3. LK-S500/S550 to replace the S450, maybe a key lighted version of the existing CT-S500 plus traditional "song bank" tunes from the usual Standard Keyboards family (Twinkle Twinkle, Lightly Row, Long Long Ago, etc) 4. XW-S & XW App - If Casio decided to make a surprise comeback into the affordable synth market, this will be a good name for it. I predict the sound engine would be combining that of AiX and a renewed HPSS / HexLayer 5. This might be a bit too far in speculation , but it might be possible for Casio to bring back the portable digital drums to compete with the likes of Yamaha DD-75 or Alesis Compactkit 7. LD-S would be a decent name for this, and like the keyboards, it may be branded under the Casiotone name, and uses AiX sound engine 6. Like Brad said earlier, a PX-5S replacement is worth to wait. Of course, I don't expect all my predictions to come true (especially the XW or LD) , but I assume the MZ is highly possible, to meet the demands of developing countries (for ethnic music) . Remember how the MZ-X500 was loaded with lots of ethnic content? I expect the same thing happened in the next workstation

I would love to have preset rhythms of CTK-5000, CTK-6000 and CTK-7000 converted for use on CT-X series.

By custom sampling, I don't think that it could match the authenticity of the original tones.

I would love to see a 16-track recorder and 4-variation rhythms on the next CT-S. Just imagine a CT-X5000 in a compact Casiotone form factor, combined with the upgraded AiX engine and new rhythms

If you used to own a Casio keyboard powered by HL Sound Source (especially the LK-90 family) , I'm pretty sure you're familiar with the iconic 80's Fairlight CMI "ARR1" sample, in the form of "Synth Voice", "Voice Lead" and "Brightness" tones. I would love to see this sample back on the next generation Casio, maybe under the name "80's Synth Voice" Here's an example of the toneTetris GameBoy Intro - Fairlight Vox.aac

Does the CT-X3000/5000's built in metronome behaves the same as X700 in the recorder mode? I'm planning to get a CT-X3000 and curious about the workflow of the 16-tracj MIDI recorder

I expect a SA-80 in the future, preferably with 49 mini touch-response keys and better sounds (AiX, maybe)

A combination of CTK series (sliders, large screen, drawbar organ, CKF converter, and sampling), PX-series (AiR/MXi based piano samples) and CT-X5000 (AiX sound, world content, 30W speakers, and 4-variation rhythms) plus editable synth (whether it's HexLayer or a new one) is a perfect recipe for the next Casio arranger. The screen and interface of CTK-7200/6200/6000/7000/6250 is more intuitive than in X5000. If touch screen is not applicable, that kind of screen should return in newer models

Same here. The last Casio to have this port is MZ-X and PX-560/360

When I was very young, my parents gave me a Richard Clayderman CD and that was the beginning of my musical journey. My other influence is David Foster, Whitney Houston and Al Jarreau, particularly noting their use of electric piano sounds I'm a big fan of electric pianos

"World Pop" is a legend! 😉😉 Imagine if this rhythm is played on CT-X with new sounds, it would sound really awesome

I used to have LK-50 (released in 2001-02). Despite not a CTK model, it incorporates the exact same tones and rhythms as the CTK601/611, only lacking reverb The dance category rhythms is quite exciting. EuroBeat, Disco, GrovSoul and VeryFnky are my favorites. The only thing I despise about Casio's old rhythms is that most of these rhythms have crash cymbals in every 4 or 2 bars, which is quite annoying, and also some chord phrases which sounds quite excessive (for me, at least); one example of the latter is "Tango", listen the violins in both Normal and Variation

As far as I know, Yamaha keyboards seems to be the only ones that work fine with Go-Tek floppy emulators. For Casio, I remember that there is one for CTK-811EX

Nice one! Thanks for sharing these collections. Anyway, where I can find older CTK-series rhythms (especially with AHL sound source) to be used on the CT-X? I miss some of those rhythms on the CTK-5000/6000/7000 series and LK-270/280, most of which are absent in the CT-X

I'm looking forward for a CTK-6250 to accompany my X700. The 6200/6250 seems better in every aspect except the sounds More intuitive controls, 16 track sequencer, rhythm editor, mixer, and tone editor are the ones I'm looking for

I would actually like to see removable phone-style lithium ion (with the capacity of 10000mAh or more) in a keyboard

Подсветка активных клавиш в основном появляется на дорогих моделях, но сейчас она устаревает. В любом случае, CTK-6200 все же лучше CT-X3000 с точки зрения пользовательского интерфейса. Он более интуитивно понятен и прост в использовании. Я хочу, чтобы такой интерфейс вернулся на новые модели. Backlight active keys mostly appears on the higher end models, but now it is getting obsolete. Anyway, CTK-6200 is still better than CT-X3000 in terms of user interface. It's more intuitive and easier to use. I want this kind of interface to return on newer models.

Here are some great features from the past models that I miss on newer models, and expect them to return on upcoming models 1. Rhythm Editor on affordable models I think the most disappointing downside about CT-X700, CT-X800, CDP-S350 and CT-S400 is the lack of rhythm editors. Remember the CTK-4000 family? This was a killer feature back then 2. Sampling Casio keyboards got better sounds in the recent years, but it would be great if the SAMPLING feature from CTK-4000/WK-200 family is retained for CT-X and Casiotone models 3. "Voice" Drum Kit, a.k.a Drumset 9 This is an old, beatbox-like drum kit that makes an appearance on older Casio models featuring A² Sound Source, and well known for its use in the rhythm "JazzVoice" and song "LONG LONG AGO" in those models. Perhaps this was the predecessor of the Dance/SynthSet of newer models, since it was also used on some Techno rhythms 4. Built-in Pop Songs For copyright reasons, I don't think this would return on current models. Back then it was fun to listen and play-along to pop hits like "My Heart Will Go On", "Can You Feel The Love Tonight", "September", "Hard To Say I'm Sorry" and many others. Meanwhile, Japanese exclusive Casio keyboards such as the LK-512 (rebranded CT-X800 with lighted keys), has loads of Japanese pop songs with anime and video game soundtracks built in. 5. Old arrangements of "Air on G String", "The Nutcracker", "Aida Triumphal March" and "Bridal March" In the older models, these four songs are arranged in a more interesting pop style, while in the newer one it was redone with Baroque-classical type arrangement. Just my opinion 6. Funk 8 Beat, Mellow 8 Beat, Pop 1/2/3, Rock Ballad1, Slow 16Beat, DancePop, Discosoul, Latin Fusion and 16Beat Shuffle1/2 These are great rhythms from AHL generation models that is sadly missing on newer models 7 Drawbar Organ Back in 2018, I was expecting this to return on the CT-X5000's mixer function. But for now, it's no longer seen on other models. This was last seen on MZ-X500 and CTK-7200/6200 8. Touch Panel Control The good old touchscreen of PX-360, PX-560 and MZ-X. Makes everything easier and more intuitive 9. CTK-7000/6000 display interface If touch panel is not possible, this display can be a good alternative. Personally, I prefer the display interface of CTK-7000 series than the CT-X. Got any features you miss from Casio? Let me know in the comments

We really needs a new sample for the brush kit. Most Casio keyboards have been using the same brush drum samples since the AHL Sound Source era, only with an addition of brush toms in CTK-6000/7000 models

My first impression of this new S7000: -the new Brush Drums sounds promising, very realistic FINALLY! The Berlin Grand makes its debut on Privia. This is undoubtedly my favorite piano sound from Casio The electric pianos are superb, especially the "Greatest Love EP" (DX/FM E.Piano) that sounds very faithful to the real thing. I also love the improved Rhodes samples I really hope these new samples could be carried on for the CT-X5000/3000 successor (or any other Privia models)

No doubt, all Casio keybopards has the BEST GM sounds. GM sounds in Casio is actually the same sample as their panel equivalents. For example, GM Piano 1 is the same as Stage Piano on AiX models, or Stereo Piano on AHL/HL models

How about the rhythms? Is there any rhythm with same names but entirely different arrangement?