Opinion: We need a "true" successor to the PX-360 and CGP-700

[Pravito]

I have been wondering if we will ever get a successor to the PX-360 and CGP-700 in terms of features. These two are the only ones that have 16-track MIDI Recorder outside of Privia Pro and Hi-Grade Keyboard lineup, as well as the rhythm editor. Don't forget the Touch Panel screen. 

 

The current PX-S3000 and S3100 are so far great, but in my opinion, they didn't qualify enough as a successor to PX-360/CGP-700. While they contain AiX and AiR sounds in one package, they still lacked some features that makes PX-360 a great model, such as the 16-track MIDI recorder and the Touch Panel screen. PX-S3000 is more like a advanced successor to the PX-160, combined with CT-X sounds outside of piano. 

 

Share your opinions below, any criticism and suggestion are welcome

 

 

Edited September 1, 2022 by Pravito

[Jokeyman123]

Look at XW-Addict's recent post-some of us are waiting to see if Casio is going to release a new keyboard in the Privia line. What kept me away from the newest PX-S series and the 360 and CGP-only the PX560 could do that, and even with that, I still wouldn't mind seeing an update from this line of stage piano/workstation style Casios. I too like working with a built-in 17-track sequencer, use it all the time. I'll use software DAW's, have many but I guess I'm still a bit "old-skool" growing up with hardware keys, modules and analog controls. If the next Privia was designed a bit more like say, the new Kurzweil K2700/PC4 series, woo-hoo! Casio has the touchscreen, slider/organ/tonewheel concept already, AIX sound engine, great acoustic/electric piano simulations, good hammer-weighted actions, it could be done if they decided to.

[Pravito]

Yes, that's what I'm talking about, MIDI recorder can come in handy if you're too lazy to open up your laptop and work on DAW. I too like old-skool hardware stuff 

 

My ideas/concepts for the next Privia to succeed the PX-360 are the following:

 

-Same sound set as PX-S3000 (AiR piano + AiX non-piano sounds)

 

-Same preset rhythms as any other AiX based keyboards

 

-Return of the Touch Panel control, while keeping the compact slim design, maybe slightly wider to accomodate the screen.

 

-16 track recorder and rhythm editor with a minimum of 10 user songs and 10 user rhythms. More user slots will be better, such as 50

 

-Pattern Sequencer with SMF Import (not necessary, but for a digital piano, it's good to have this feature)

 

-Classic Casio Tones, like the one on CT-S1