Joe Muscara Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 16 hours ago, LarryK said: It's funny, I tried to sign up on the MusicPlayer site and I have yet to receive my email confirmation email. Maybe they found out I'm pre-ordering the S3000 and have blocked me! There is a lot of good discussion on that site about the 3000 and the 1000. The Casio guys hang out over there. There may be something going on with that. In conversations with Dave Bryce, the moderator, he said he had NOT received a number of messages that I sent to him. I'll drop him a note about this. On 2/14/2019 at 1:41 PM, AlenK said: When that video was posted at the the Keyboard Corner (one of the MusicPlayer.com forums) one sarcastic response was "Is the goal here to get to the point where we see only PX S3000 threads on the first page? We may all have to buy it just to reclaim some space." There have been a grand total of three threads on that forum concerning Casio's new Privia models; hardly enough to fill the first page. They are certainly justified for what is an exciting new line of products. But three threads concerning Casio products is apparently too many. Just another sign of Casio's uphill battle to get respect from professional keyboard players, who it must be said are not as important in the keyboard world as they seem to think they are. (Unless they are someone who is actually famous and can help sell keyboards by name recognition. No one who posts there appears to be that famous, or famous at all.) Way to be "histrionic" about one comment. Those threads should be put in the overall PX-S1000/PX-S3000 thread. It's just good netiquette, and it makes it easier for those searching for information later to find what they are looking for. Yeah, lots of the guys there are weekend warriors, cover band players, etc. but there are also guys who have or are playing with bands and recorded with artists like George Strait, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Heart. There was also the guy who played with A Fine Frenzy and Jason Bonham who used a Casio PX on the road. In fact, Mike has recruited a few Casio artists from that very forum. It's not perfect, but what is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlenK Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 4 hours ago, Joe Muscara said: Way to be "histrionic" about one comment. I am not normally histrionic. You can check my posting record. Regarding my later point about that, there are guys at that forum who go completely over the top more times than I think is healthy. It's almost always the regular posters who do it and Dave generally allows it. It's just not an atmosphere I enjoy. I read it from time to time only to see what is being said about certain keyboards. Other people obviously enjoy it. To each his own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 The off topic posts end here. Thank you. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooster Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Has this thread been closed? Is there anywhere in this Casio forum that is discussing the PX-S1000 and the PX-S3000? I'm all for on-topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 The thread is still open. Some of the comments were getting off topic. I'm all for more PX-S discussion as well. This has been the main thread for discussion about them. If you want to add anything here, you're welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryK Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Can anybody compare the key lengths of the new PX keyboards with the Kawai ES110? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokeyman123 Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 I think many of us are waiting until we actually have one before we speculate any further-there has been plenty of that already. I've been told these will hit the market in April. Until then...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheophilusCarter Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 40 minutes ago, LarryK said: Can anybody compare the key lengths of the new PX keyboards with the Kawai ES110? This post does just that, FWIW: http://forum.pianoworld.com/ubbthreads.php/topics/2817588/casio-privia-px-s1000-and-px-s3000.html#Post2817588 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 I think the best judgement of a keyboard, especially the action, is to play it. These will become more available in the next month or so, with the PX-S1000 probably arriving slightly ahead of the 3000. I'm personally waiting for PX-S3000 since it has more piano choices than the PX-S1000. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryK Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Look at this, a PX-S1000 recorded in the wild! She says she's had it for about a year. I looked her up in Wikipedia and she did piano studies at Boston University and she competed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryK Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Given my rudimentary keyboard skills, I think I'll be happy with the 3000. If I get to the point where I can rip through some Liszt, I'll think about getting something else. I prefer Bach, actually, but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 45 minutes ago, LarryK said: She says she's had it for about a year. I looked her up in Wikipedia and she did piano studies at Boston University and she competed. She's been using a PX-560 so I guess that's what she was talking about. She must be one of the first to get their new PX-S1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kybdsammer Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Here is another review of the PX-S1000 and PX-S3000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Please can I ask about the expression pedal on the s3000. Really looking forward to being able to control volume with a simple pedal. Any chance of being able to control the (upper) split zone without altering the (lower) zone (still need keyboard velocity on the lower zone if possible)? Thanks Peter (PS I am also having trouble signing up to musicplayer forum - no confirmation email) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryK Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Peter H said: Please can I ask about the expression pedal on the s3000. Really looking forward to being able to control volume with a simple pedal. Any chance of being able to control the (upper) split zone without altering the (lower) zone (still need keyboard velocity on the lower zone if possible)? Thanks Peter (PS I am also having trouble signing up to musicplayer forum - no confirmation email) I just wrote them at nbmforums@newbaymail.com to report that I have not received a confirmation email even though it says my registration was successful. I have tried twice. I checked my spam folder but I did not find the email in there. Update: My email to their Contact Us email address, shown above, just bounced back saying Host Unknown. That could be part of the problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 3 hours ago, Peter H said: Please can I ask about the expression pedal on the s3000. Really looking forward to being able to control volume with a simple pedal. Any chance of being able to control the (upper) split zone without altering the (lower) zone (still need keyboard velocity on the lower zone if possible)? This is something we would need the manuals to answer. Hopefully they'll be released in next week or two. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 On 2/20/2019 at 8:25 AM, LarryK said: On 2/20/2019 at 5:33 AM, Peter H said: (PS I am also having trouble signing up to musicplayer forum - no confirmation email) I just wrote them at nbmforums@newbaymail.com to report that I have not received a confirmation email even though it says my registration was successful. I have tried twice. I checked my spam folder but I did not find the email in there. Update: My email to their Contact Us email address, shown above, just bounced back saying Host Unknown. That could be part of the problem. [Sorry for continuing the OT, Brad.] I've contacted KC forum moderator Dave Bryce about this, and he said he'd contact the system administrator. I know that Dave has not received some emails the system was supposed to send him, so it's likely the same problem. If either or both of you wish to discuss this further, please PM me. Back on topic - I watched that "Liszt" video and it was great, as was the Better Music review. Though there's possibly one issue with the Better Music review. When he's talking about the PX-S1000, they show a shot of the ports on the back, and there's one for Expression Pedal. When they show the ports on the PX-S3000, it's the same ones. I'm pretty sure the PX-S1000 does not have an expression pedal port, both according to CasioMusicGear.com and Casio-intl.com. They seemed to have used the same shot for both. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Another new video from NAMM Kristian is playing backing tracks from his iPhone which is connected to the keyboard through Bluetooth. The tracks are: 0:00 - Mr. W 2:29 - Perception 4:43 - Seven's Blues For more information on the PX-S3000 visit: http://www.casiomusicgear.com For more information on Kristian Terzić visit: http://www.kristianterzic.com 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jokeyman123 Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Good video Joe! I have a few backing tracks in ckf I've uploaded here-that are similar style-wise-older fusion style which seems to still be popular with keyboard players apaprently! also a midi file I've had for years of a Micheal Brecker arrangement. Makes me happy to see musicians still playing and appreciating these types of arrangements. So much good music has developed in my lifetime, I tended towards jazz from the beginning since I started playing before all the British rock, progressive and blues-based groups developed. Nice to see some be-bop playing here too. and I thought I was "old-hat" with this stuff. Looks like a contender for a good additional or replacement Casio. Will keep my eyes (and ears) open for product availability. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryK Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 The manuals for the 1000 are up! https://support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/008/PXS1000_usersguide_B_EN.pdf https://support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/008/PXS1000_usersguide_A_EN.pdf https://support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/008/PXS1000_connectionguide_A_EN.pdf https://support.casio.com/storage/en/manual/pdf/EN/008/PXS1000_keyboardfunctionlist_A_EN.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 The manuals are not up on the Casio support worldwide site. Where did you find these links? I'd prefer to see links to the download pages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryK Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Brad Saucier said: The manuals are not up on the Casio support worldwide site. Where did you find these links? I'd prefer to see links to the download pages. I would not consider these as "published" manuals until they are one of Casio's websites. Somebody posted them on the PianoWorld forum. I think that support pages on Casio's website have not been updated to reach them yet but the files are on the Casio website, as you can see by looking at the urls. Somebody else said no Midi over Bluetooth, did we expect differently? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Yes, we have known for a while that Bluetooth is for audio in only. I would guess that Bluetooth audio support was spurred by a trend of cell phone manufacturers moving away from including headphone jacks in their products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike71 Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 49 minutes ago, Brad Saucier said: Yes, we have known for a while that Bluetooth is for audio in only. I would guess that Bluetooth audio support was spurred by a trend of cell phone manufacturers moving away from including headphone jacks in their products. I think also adding a BT audio input is a cheap thing to do, because you need only to add the signal on the analogue output getting them from a BT audio IC receiver. https://www.elecfreaks.com/estore/portable-wireless-bluetooth-audio-receiver-board.html As you can see they are cheap, for 15$ you get a nice PCB with also two usb connector, an sdcard slot ad five buttons. BT midi is more complex because either the CPU has to read two midi in sources, one from USB and the other from BT-midi or one has to add an external microcontrollet that muxes the two midi streams. Now that I am thinking about is if Casio design an adapter to convert BT-MIDI and DIN-MIDI for their existin keyboards it will sell some, and with the price point of Kenton gear there is some room for improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Saucier Posted February 25, 2019 Author Share Posted February 25, 2019 Here is the PX-S1000 manual download page.... https://support.casio.com/en/manual/manualfile.php?cid=008021001 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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