Philistine Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I'm looking to upgrade my 11-year-old PX-310. I'm considering either the CGP-700 or PX-560. I like the "gee-whiz" semi-synth aspects of the 560--but I'm concerned that I'm not going to actually use them enough to warrant the extra $500 (with stand) over the CGP-700. I have my 310 hooked up to the computer and have a decent collection of VSTs that I hardly use. As it is, I use plain piano probably 90% of the time (internal sound mixed with Pianoteq), and other than that will either use a single layer or split, often internal sounds, occasionally VSTs. Either the 700 or the 560 looks like it will make layers/splits both easier and 2 sounds per layer, opposed to 1 on my 310, which I think I will use. I'm doubtful I'll use the editing of Hex Tones on a regular basis. While the sounds look cool, VSTs already give me more sounds than I can reasonably use anyway. I'm also not likely to edit (or use) auto-arrangements--I could probably count on 1 hand the times I used them on the 310. I like the idea of an expression pedal--but not sure it's a must-have. MIDI jack are nice, but not crucial. I do have concerns about the fact that there's only a 3.5mm audio-in on the 700 instead of two 1/4" jacks. I asked about that in the 700 forum--anyone know whether the sound will be degraded by using 2 1/4" monos out of my audio interface to a single 1/8" jack using a Y-cable? Main pluses of the CGP-700 are the speaker-stand and the price. Would like a little better sound than just internal speakers, but I don't really have a convenient place to put monitors. How much better is the piano sound on the 560 than the 700 with AIR? I have tried out the 700 at GC, and it's definitely a step up from the 310. (After 11 years, you'd hope so...) Haven't been able to find a 560 to try out. Convince me that I NEED the 560. Then come over to my house and convince my wife that I need it, too.... Thanks! --Philistine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 See my response in your other thread. Bottom line, the PX-560's piano is more realistic than the 700, but if you are using VSTs most of the time, does it matter> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philistine Posted August 6, 2016 Author Share Posted August 6, 2016 Thanks. It'll probably be a month or so before I'd be getting either one--so hopefully I can find a 560 (or 360, at least) to try. I keep going back and forth. Appreciate the input. --Philistine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philistine Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 So I ended up getting the 560. Got a great price on a floor model, with new stand and 3-pedal unit. Enjoying it very much so far. --Philistine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlenK Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Great. Let us know how you like the three-pedal unit. I will more than likely get one since I already have my 560 on the CS67 stand. (I was originally intending to MIDI it to my XW-P1 but when my wife saw it she wanted it in the family room, which then required purchase of the stand.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philistine Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 I like the 3-pedal unit. I had it on my 310, so I'm used to it. To me it's worth it both because of the half-damper (continuous in Pianoteq--I think) as well as it adds a bit of rigidity/stability to the stand. I find the sostenuto pedal useful when using layered/split tones like strings, etc. to sustain long notes while still being able to play new notes without overlap. Still have never used the soft pedal. I wish it were configurable as a generic midi controller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hello all Can you use the cs67 stand without the pedal board attached? ie can you still plug a portable sustain pedal in the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlenK Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Yes. All the ports on the back work as normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfields Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 Just note that in that case the sustain pedal will just be an on/off switch, it won't support half-pedal, unlike the sustain pedal that's part of the 3-pedal unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odanster Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 Philistine, now that you have had the keyboard for awhile could you please comment on the key action, is it noisy, what does it feel like compared to other pianos or keyboards you have tried? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanLaBudde Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 i dont find it noisy at all...unlike other casio non weighted action keybeds can be......but....it doesnt seem quite as "quick" ...but i'm just a newbie self taught type....the 560 is very solid feeling.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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