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PRESS RELEASE
01. April 2009
Sound quality plus variety of features
At the 2009 Music Fair, CASIO presents convincing keyboard innovations In 2008 CASIO entered the market with its completely new keyboard generation. Eight instruments soon to seize the foremost positions in the beginner sector with their clear, brilliant sounds, as well as a number of intelligent functions. Quite typical for CASIO, the current models again boast a broad range of features far beyond the standard in this price bracket. The successful product concept sound quality plus variety of features clearly sets the pace in the market. With the 2009 Music Fair coming up, CASIO continues to pursue a consistent product policy, adding interesting innovations to the function range in order to make it yet more attractive. In the field of standard keyboards, three models are celebrating their premiere. In suit with the release date in spring, the preceding models (CTK-2000, LK-220, WK-200) have been thoroughly refurbished and now appear in a completely new colour design. Revised front labelling provides for even more clarity on the operating panels. And then there is an additional feature called Voice Pad, which in a useful manner extends the sampling feature added in autumn 2008: five sample pads (buttons on the operating panel) that can be used to play preset samples (voice samples such as YO and HEY, but also effects and sounds such as tambourine, gunshot etc.). Moreover, the audio and microphone inputs can be used to record own samples (up to 10 seconds maximum), which can also be played using the pads. Sporting these new functions, these three new keyboards will convince all beginners due to their variety of musical options. Most of all, the numerous lesson and entertainment features add to make CASIO keyboards the perfect beginner instruments. The sampling feature interacting with the new voice pads breaks the ground: CASIO instruments enhance creativity from the very beginning! Having fun while playing it is this product philosophy that appeals to the target group of the young and young at heart. CTK-2100
High quality piano sounds for a wide range of demandsJust like the current keyboard generation, the digital piano range is absolutely at the cutting edge of the present development. The instruments introduced in 2008 AP-200 and AP-400 from the CELVIANO series as well as compact ensemble piano CDP-200R complete the line-up in a meaningful manner. In all three product lines COMPACT, PRIVIA, CELVIANO aficionados of high-value piano sounds will find quite specific instruments for the most diverse requirements.As always, CASIO will be showing its current range of instruments in Hall 5.0, Midi. Here CASIO has its traditional space, where we make our contribution to the fair in aisle A, booth 48. The inviting fair booth with its images of typical clients presents an open invitation to visitors to play the instruments without apprehension, to collect information material and to ask for tips and advice. Whether he be seeking a compact piano, a standard or a key lighting keyboard, ensemble piano or high grade instrument here every keyboard enthusiast will find his own favourite model. Welcome to make the test! Good To KnowThe CASIO Europe Headquarters have relocated. Please update your contact data and note the following address:CASIO Europe GmbH Casio-Platz 1 D-22848 Norderstedt Germany What you should know about Casio: CASIO belongs to the world-leading companies producing electronic consumer articles. Following the principle of Creativity and Contribution the enterprise has been pursuing the development of products distinguished by their modern technology and innovative design language since its foundation in 1957. Today the wide CASIO product range entails watches, digital cameras, mobile phones, electronic dictionaries, computers, musical instruments, system equipment as well as electronic components lice for instance LCDs. All in all, more than 13,000 employees are employed with CASIO Computers CO. Ltd. the world around. Every year more than 100 million items are delivered, and in the April 2007 to March 2008 tax year the company registered net sales of Yen 623 billion (approx. US$ 5.95 billion). News and information regarding CASIO products are to be found on the Internet under www.casio-europe.com. For enquiries or further information please contact: Werbewerkstatt GmbH Friedensallee 27A D-22765 Hamburg Phone: +49 40 380 379 44 Fax: +49 40 380 379 40 eMail: presse.emi@werbewerkstattgmbh.de |