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01. November 2006

The best of both worlds
New PRIVIA PX-410R brings together natural companions.

It`s all over now with those excruciating decisions for this or that. Now you can have your cake and eat it. Because the new top model in the PRIVIA series, PX-410R combines the best of two worlds. This new ensemble piano by CASIO melds the best features of the successful compact pianos with the many advantages featured in top-notch keyboard series WK. These characteristics are unified to produce a multifunctional instrument to thrill experienced and aspiring pianists alike.

Both in the range of high-value digital pianos and in the field of semiprofessional keyboards, CASIO today commands an acknowledment competence for sound, technology and design. All this science is now condensed in new PRIVIA PX-410R, with whicgh the Japanese manifacturer impressively proves his know-how. The best from the world of PRIVIA meets the merits of top keyboard series WK: Here a fantastic grand piano sound with finesses such as „Acoustic Resonance“ (simulated string resonances), there an incredible range of sounds (670 tones + 224 user) and an auto-accompaniment with more than 160 rhythms from practically every genre. Ann extended damper function, which even simulates a half trodden pedal authentically (optional) meets Internet expansion via IDES (Internet Data Expansion System) including the newest storage and transmission technology (SD cardslot and USB port/MIDI).

In addition, PX-410R features an 88-key keybaord with scaled hammer mechanics and offers registration and mixer functions plus DSP effects for flexible use on stage.

In spite of this showbag of functions, compact PX-410R weighs some measly portable 16.7 kg (28 kg incl. Stand) and will also satisfy high visual expectations with its noble design.

Thanks to these numerous features, new PRIVIA PX-410R is the right instrument for two target groups: On one hand, PX-410R is the perfect companion for the whole family. Young and old, beginners and experts – all enthusiastic home pianists, who want more than just a piano, are perfectly catered for with PX-410R. After all, the flexible instrument offers additional keyboard, synthesizer and organ functions (drawbars). The 3-lever pedal and the stylish stand with its dark wood look are further arguments for PX-410R as a compact ensemble piano for use at home. On the other hand, it is directed towards musicians who are looking for a functional stage piano with a maximum of sound and setting options. Individual set-ups can for instance comfortably be accessed during live performances via the registration memory (8 banks with 4 cells). Via IDES, the digital ensemble can be fed with further sounds and styles free of charge.

The new top model in the PRIVIA series is available from November 2006 and will hit the market Germany-wide with a recommended retail price of 899,- Euros at authorised CASIO music partners.

Technical Specifications

high-quality ZPI stereo piano (tri-element, with 3-fold velocity switch)
32-voice polyphony
670 tones +224 user
160 rhythms +16 user
160 one-touch presets + 16 user
split/layer
242 digital effects
record feature (5 songs, 6 tracks)
SD card slot
registration memory (8 banks with 4 memory cells)
pitch bend wheel
metronome
transpose and tune
IDES software compatible (version 4.0)
terminals: microphone input (with echo), 2 headphones, max. 3 pedals, USB-Midi
4 loudspeakers (2 times 16x8 cm, oval; 2 times 5 cm ø), 2x8 Watt (bass reflex)
size (w x d x h): 1344 x 349 x 789 mm
weight: 16.7 kg (28 kg with stand)

Facts about CASIO:

CASIO belongs to the internationally leading manufacturers in the segment of electronic consumer items. Following a policy of „Creativity and Contribution“, the enterprise has since its foundation in 1957 been concentrating upon the development of products, which excel through cutting edge technology and innovative design statements. Presently, the broad CASIO product range encompasses chronographs, digital cameras, mobile telephones, electronic dictionaries, calculators, musical instruments, system equipment as well as electronic components such as LCD’s. Overall more than 10,000 employees are working for the CASIO Computer Co. ltd. world-wide. Every year more than 100 million items are delivered, and in the tax year April 2004 to March 2005 alone, the company raked in net sales of 559 billion Yen (approx. 5.224 billion US Dollars). News and product information from CASIO can be retrieved on the Internet from www.casio-europe.com.

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