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07.02.2013

CASIO UNVEILS PROFESSIONAL STAGE PIANO AT WINTER NAMM 2013
Privia Pro PX-5S features expanded AiR sound engine and advanced controller features

Norderstedt, February 6, 2013. As a leader in the electronic musical instrument space, Casio is pleased to introduce a new game-changing digital piano to its popular Privia line – the Privia Pro PX-5S. The new PX-5S represents the first electronic piano in Casio's Privia Pro series, a sub-category aimed for professional stage musicians and was exhibited in Casio's booth during Winter NAMM at the Anaheim Convention Center, January 24-27, 2013.

The newly developed Privia Pro PX-5S is a genuine stage piano, advanced MIDI controller and performance workstation packed with functions that set it apart from other digital pianos. Equipped with Casio's new proprietary sound source, "AiR" (Acoustic and intelligent Resonator), the PX-5S delivers acoustic piano sounds with unmatched realism and detail. The power of AiR is also applied to an all new set of authentic vintage electric piano sounds and clavinets that is paired by a powerful new effects engine giving the PX-5S an arsenal of both acoustic and electric piano sounds.

In addition the PX-5S features a large assortment of fully programmable sounds, including Hex Layer tones derived from the award winning XW-P1 synthesizer. Hex Layers can produce evocative synth sounds as well as complex acoustic and orchestral simulations.

The PX-5S is a stage piano like no other. In a remarkable 24 pound package it is also a four-zone performance controller, complete with 4 assignable knobs, 6 assignable sliders, 2 pedal inputs, pitch and modulation wheels. 4 independent and programmable arpeggiators allow the PX-5S to expand in to sonic territory by creating an array of animated textures. An 8 track phrase sequencer allows the performer to record sequences and riffs which can be triggered and transposed on the fly, allowing for unheard of performances by a single musician.
Casio's PX-5S even provides the ability to record a 44.1kHz .wav file directly to a USB thumb drive so that rehearsals, performances and moments of inspiration can be easily captured and shared.

The european market entry as well as the price are not fixed at this time.

Main Specifications

Keyboard

 

88 keys, Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II,
Simulated ebony and ivory keys

Touch Sensitivity

3 sensitivity levels, off

High Resolution Velocity

16,256 Steps

Key Off Velocity

Yes

Hammer Response

Yes

Sound Source

 

Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source*1

Maximum Polyphony

256

Melody Tones

Acoustic Piano

20 preset, 20 user

Keyboard Instrument(including Electric Piano)

30 preset, 20 user

Hex Layer

50 preset, 50 user

Organ

30 preset, 20 user

Strings / Brass

70 preset, 20 user

Guitar / Bass

40 preset, 20 user

Synth / Various

80 preset, 50 user

Drum Sets

20 preset, 20 user

System Effects

String Resonance

Yes

Damper Resonance

Yes

Delay

Yes

Reverb

4 types

Chorus

4 types

Master Effects

Master Equalizer

4 bands

Compressor

Yes

DSP

4 lines, 20 types

Stage Settings

Memories

100 user

Zone

4 (maximum)

Phrase
Sequencer

Phrase

1,000

Songs

10

Playback Mode

One-time, loop

Memory Capacity

One phrase up to 8 KB (approximately 1,600 notes); 1,000 phrases totaling a maximum of 1 MB

Other

Overdubbing, Note-Quantize

Demonstration-only Songs

4 songs

Audio Recording / Playback

Max. 100 songs, approx. 25 min/song

 

Format

44.1 kHz stereo WAV format

SMF playback

Yes

Mixer

16 channel + 1 channel (external input)

Other
Functions

Transpose

±1 octaves (-12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones)

Octave Shift

± 3 octaves

Tuning

A4 = 415.5 - 440.0 - 465.9 Hz

Scale Function

Temperaments: 17 preset

Stretch Tuning

8 types

Arpeggios

100 preset, 100 user

Operation Lock

Yes

Controllers

 

4 knobs, 6 sliders, bender wheel, modulation wheel, 2 pedal jacks

Envelope Response Pedal

Yes

Full-dot LCD Display with Backlight

Yes

MIDI

16 multi-timbre received, GM level 1 standard

Connectivity
and
Storage

AUDIO IN (Stereo Mini Jack)

Yes

PHONES (Stereo Standard Jack)

2

LINE OUT (Standard Jack)

2 (L/MONO, R)

LINE IN (Standard Jack)

2 (L/MONO, R)

USB Host Port

Yes

USB Flash Drive Port

Yes

MIDI

MIDI In, MIDI Out/Thru

Pedal

2 (Assignable)

Power Supply

 

2-way

Batteries

AA-size zinc-carbon batteries or alkaline batteries

Battery Life

Approximately 3 hours
(alkaline batteries, using the headphones)

AC Adaptor

12V 1.5A

Size

 

1,322 x 286 x 135 mm (not including protruding parts)

With Optional Stand

1,322 × 286 × 760 mm (without corner brackets)

Weight

 

11.1 kg (without optional stand, batteries)

With Optional Stand

21.1 kg (without batteries)

Included Accessories

AC Adaptor, Pedal (SP-3)

*1: Available only for Grand Piano and Electric Piano tones. AiR Sound Source is used for other tones.



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