smithh Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 New to forum, and very intrigued by the PX 5S. Something about the sounds draws me to this instrument. May I ask ... some people say that the quality of a piano can be somewhat judged by the size of the sample. Can Casio share any details of the sample itself in the PX 5S, e.g. what piano was sampled, from what positions, number of samples across keyboard, for each velocity range, length of samples (sustain), etc. What size ROM? Apology is this is a somewhat naive question, but I've not seen this aspect discussed elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User 29303 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 the size for the ROM Waves is about 128MB including all Waves...but i tell you a piano is not only made from the wave size but also from the DSP controlling it and the A.I.R is adding a lotof the natural feeling oif a real piano to the samples so best is to try out a PX5 at you local store... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2k Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 so best is to try out a PX5 at you local store... and be aware it's very editable and their are a number of tweaked versions available for download on the forum including ones offer a narrower dynamic range. For some players, the dynamic response may seem too wide or difficult to control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 New to forum, and very intrigued by the PX 5S. Something about the sounds draws me to this instrument. May I ask ... some people say that the quality of a piano can be somewhat judged by the size of the sample. Can Casio share any details of the sample itself in the PX 5S, e.g. what piano was sampled, from what positions, number of samples across keyboard, for each velocity range, length of samples (sustain), etc. What size ROM? Apology is this is a somewhat naive question, but I've not seen this aspect discussed elsewhere. Size isn't everything. The PX-5S compares very favorably to the Ravencroft VST which uses 35 gb, while the PX-5S uses no where near that amount of memory. That is the magic of the Casio engineering, their custom LSI chips and digital signal processing. I will also say: as great as the PX-5S sounds in online demos, it sounds SO much better when you are playing it live.If you have the chance to play it in a music store, bring your own (quality) headphones or ask to borrow a pair so you can experience the true sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithh Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 the size for the ROM Waves is about 128MB including all Waves...but i tell you a piano is not only made from the wave size but also from the DSP controlling it and the A.I.R is adding a lotof the natural feeling oif a real piano to the samples so best is to try out a PX5 at you local store... I managed to find one at a store and played it for about 2 hours. It is impressive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickzjamm Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 The PX-5S AP is made for the stage... cuts through the mix beautifully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaci Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 This video shows the power of technology to generate sounds of CASIO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I managed to find one at a store and played it for about 2 hours. It is impressive. Glad you were able to test one out. Also, there is a whole new "best of soundset" (free download in this site's download area) that many are using to replace the default presets that are currently installed. As impressive as the original set is, the new one really takes it to the next level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User 29303 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 i can tell you i did a lot of new Pianos and they where downloaded often ,,so it is impresive playing the PX5 but more to programm it you can tweak the Piano the way you like it..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc2k Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 you certainly did. I was just looking at the list of them yesterday as I want to download and play with everything everyone has taken the time to upload and you've certainly uploaded tonnes of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebonivor Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Mau Van's contribution to the Downloads is truly remarkable and greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User 29303 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 thanx....i just try to do my best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smithh Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Glad you were able to test one out. Also, there is a whole new "best of soundset" (free download in this site's download area) that many are using to replace the default presets that are currently installed. As impressive as the original set is, the new one really takes it to the next level. I've kind of fallen in love with the sound of this instrument and am seriously considering buying one. But I worry about: - the white case getting dirty- whether the buttons will stand up to repeated use- the quality of the knobs and sliders In short - this is a totally intriguing instrument - but I worry about build quality. From the community's experience with this and other Casio gear, do I need to worry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 From the community's experience with this and other Casio gear, do I need to worry?No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User 29303 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 well i own a Korg all in Metal , hard Buttons, Sliders and the buttons need´s WB40 every 3 weeks...so take it enjoy it play it ....sell it life is to short to worry,. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Collingsworth Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I too am curious as to what pianos were used for the samples. I asked sometime ago, but never got an answer (proprietary secret?). Part of my understanding of the quality of the sounds is due to the 6x over-sampling, where many top brands are only 4x. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable can explain this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I too am curious as to what pianos were used for the samples. I asked sometime ago, but never got an answer (proprietary secret?) My favorite Halloween costume is Frankenstein. Way back when I was a kid, I wore it every year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Collingsworth Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 My favorite Halloween costume is Frankenstein. Way back when I was a kid, I wore it every year. What about Bosen, he was into dorf erotica... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Display Name Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I've kind of fallen in love with the sound of this instrument and am seriously considering buying one. But I worry about: - the white case getting dirty- whether the buttons will stand up to repeated use- the quality of the knobs and sliders In short - this is a totally intriguing instrument - but I worry about build quality. From the community's experience with this and other Casio gear, do I need to worry?I've had mine for about a year and a half and play it quite a bit. No issues with any of the concerns you listed.For the dirt issue: If you think about it, ALL keyboards have white plastic keys. That being the area that gets the most use, dirt doesn't seem to be a problem on any of my keyboards. If you do happen to get a smudge, just wipe with a slightly damp cloth dipped in some mild dish soap solution. As far as the build quality, Casio knows how to put things together and make them last. There are a ton of Casio keyboards from the 80s still ticking today. In the UK, you will either get a 2 or 3 year warranty on the PX-5S (sorry I don't know exactly which one), Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User 29303 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 YA MA HA Mom say wash it wipe it clean it .....a lot and it wil rest for ever ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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