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In case anyone is interested, I created a couple of videos to show how you can set up and use MidiStage with a keyboard. I used a computer browser to create the setup file, copied the file to an iPad, then connected the iPad to my Casio CT-S1 as a simple example. It takes a bit of effort to do, but it has worked well for me in live settings. The first video shows how to create and save a setup file with user presets in MidiStage: The second video shows how you could use it in a live setting. By the way, I used a different .json file than the one I created in the first video. This is just to show how it is connected and some of the capabilities (please ignore my sloppy playing):

@torydebra Thanks for creating the app. I just tried in on my Android phone and it works! Simple but nice to be able to do a quick split of the keyboard and sounds.

I think the MidiStage link is working again. At least when I click on https://midistage.com/ today it shows the MidiStage page, and I am able to use it on my iPad using the WEB MIDI Browser app with the CT-S1. Be sure to read the "A welcome message and quick intro" at the bottom to learn how to set it up. I think a variety of Casio (+ some others) custom voices (CT-S1, PX-S1000, PX-S3000, CT-S1000V, etc.) are included. If I turn off local control (Function F#2), then I can hear and layer the MIDI IN sound generator sounds including drums. Note this is different from the sounds you hear when local control is on. The great thing is you can layer the local control sounds (turn on local control with Function F#2) WITH the MidiStage secondary MIDI IN generator sounds to get what I call super layers. With MidiStage you can adjust the levels of each of the secondary MIDI IN sounds so you can balance to your liking. Thanks again Reg for creating this resource for the community. In the below snapshot, if you click on the upper right then you can pick the custom voices from the pick list.

I have had my PX-S3000 for over 4 years now and still use it as my main instrument at home and at church with the worship team. I've received many compliments on the piano sound quality, portability, and sleekness of the design. At home I use it as a standalone instrument and a midi controller with my DAW and various VSTs. The only issue I had was repairing a keybed noise issue a few years ago that was fixed under warranty and has never been a problem since. With some good headphones, I can still play for hours totally immersed and inspired by the piano sounds (especially one's I've tweaked for my liking). I have also used it for several outdoor events using only batteries - no external power needed and so convenient and portable to have a full-sized weighted keyboard. I understand and respect varying opinions as everyone has different use cases and sound preferences, but for me it is still excellent and my go-to keyboard.

@Robbbb, If you click on any of Reg MidiStage's demo links you get the message: iOS (loading file only): Use Web MIDI Browser from the App Store. I use the Web MIDI browser app with my iPad to access my CT-S1 sounds with MidiStage and works great. I posted a while back that I use it for my worship sets. I normally set up and save my MidiStage preset file using Chrome browser on my desktop computer then I copy the .json file to my iPad and load file from MidiStage in the Web MIDI browser on my iPad. I connect to CT-S1 with Lightning to USB adapter connected to a USB to micro USB cable.

I have had the same intermittent problem too, and so far the speakers have always eventually worked again after inserting and removing a headphone connector. Sometimes it takes a couple tries.

I know you can change tones, but I am not sure if detune is available via MIDI. Based on the CT-S1 MIDI Implementation Chart near the end of the manual, it does not seem System Common-->Tune can be transmitted or recognized (X for both in the chart). Have any other CT-S1 users been able to access controls to detune via MIDI? https://support.casio.com/en/manual/manualfile.php?cid=008023005

No, it does not add additional reverb/chorus. In your example, when you turn it all the way to the left, you will have adjusted it to zero. You should be able to hear this if you experiment. I will use an example using registrations. Say I saved a guitar registration with reverb at 50 and chorus at 25. No matter what the two knobs on the left are set at, when you recall the registration the sound will play with reverb at 50 and chorus at 25. This will hold true until you move any of the knobs. Once you move any knob (either the reverb or chorus), it will then set the reverb or chorus to the level percentage of the knob. I hope that makes sense. This is how it works on my keyboard. I should also say that I am not sure if adjusting any of the freeze settings would change this behavior. Hopefully I understood your question correctly, but if not, please respond back. Thanks.

It is my understanding all the tones on the CT-S1 are included on the CT-S1000V. I love the default standard piano tone on the CT-S1 and am considering getting the CT-S1000V but want to be sure the same standard piano tone is on the CT-S1000V. However, I read some comments on this YouTube video that claimed the default piano tone on the CT-S1 was different or not present(?) in the CT-S1000V. I am not sure if this is true or an error by the people who posted. Can anyone confirm? Thank you.

Many thanks to @Reg MidiStage for developing this, sharing it with us, and working with us to add new instruments. This is one of the reasons why I love this forum.

Check out this thread: You may want to try MidiStage. Casio Forum Member Reg MidiStage created MidiStage web-based app that I have used with the CT-S1 to select CT-S1 sounds and GM sounds with the ability to layer them too. I used MidiStage with my iPad and CT-S1 the other day for a small group worship time and was able to create layered presets for each song (some with four sounds at once including a mix of CT-S1 and GM sounds, some with keyboard splits, and one for keyboard drums). I just set up the presets and pressed the desired preset for each song. My iPad is wired directly to my CT-S1 (I use a USB to Lightning adapter too). Be sure to click on his link and read the welcome message and quick intro on how to set it up. I needed to load an app on my iPad to get it to work.

I don't think this is possible on the Casio PX-S3000 alone. I tried a couple of ways and was not able to do it. You probably need two devices like you mentioned.

@Reg MidiStage I just sent you the file for the Casio PX-S3000. If you have time to add that would be great. By the way, I used MidiStage with my iPad and CT-S1 the other day for a small group worship time and was able to create layered presets for each song (some with four sounds at once including a mix of CT-S1 and GM sounds, some with keyboard splits, and one for keyboard drums). I just set up the presets and pressed the desired preset for each song. Thank you again for creating this and sharing it with us.

@Piano Tone: It is a little tough to hear the layered voice from your video, but I think the note is actually sounding. I tested on mine and seems to be working as expected. I boosted the layered string sound compared to the piano main sound and played the A note over and over, and I can hear the strings over piano with sustain pedal depressed. 20211009_182955.mp4

This is great! Thanks Reg MidiStage for creating this. Would it be possible to add the PX-560, PX-S3000, and CT-S1? I'd love to try it on these keyboards. I sent you the CT-S1 file and will work on the others when I have time. Thank you.