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Post by JamesP on Sept 15, 2015 10:05:48 GMT -5
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Post by jmuscara on Sept 16, 2015 6:11:44 GMT -5
I only skimmed it, but it doesn't seem bad. I know there are some recent models from Casio that I didn't see in my brief overview, the CDP-700 and the Celviano Grand Hybrids.
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Post by banjo on Sept 16, 2015 11:52:12 GMT -5
I have an earlier model Privia PX110 (I think- there's no name on it).
I can hear the samples repeating every three seconds or so on the lower notes. I was disappointed to find no "honky tonkin'" sound on it, but I found that by combining both grand piano sounds and engaging the chorus and reverb, it was sort of acceptable for that sound. I suspect that was the chorus effect because I read someplace years ago before the internet that bar room pianos derive their sound from having one string in each group detuned slightly. (Those in the know may well correct me here.)
I was hacked off because I'd heavily primed best beloved that I wanted a Yamaha, but the bottom-feeding salesperson foisted the Casio on her. Still, since I'm not a true piano player at all, I have to admit that it's a great machine, lacking only a pitch bend wheel, a USB port, and a sensibly sized 1/4" TS output socket (or even better a combo XLR / 1/4" socket). I reckon a mod is in order? So what's in a name then? Speak as you find and judge with your ears.
And "hi" to George, James, Jim and others that I recognise from "another place"!
Steve.
e&oe...
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Post by JamesP on Sept 16, 2015 14:15:55 GMT -5
Casio Privia PX-860BK This Casio looks nice: Specifications Keyboard 88-key, Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II (Simulated ebony and ivory keys) Touch Response 3 sensitivity levels, Off Sound Source Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Maximum Polyphony 256 Tones 18 built-in tones: Grand Piano (Concert, Modern, Classic, Mellow, Bright), Elec Piano1, Elec Piano2, FM E. Piano, 60's E. Piano, Harpsichord, Vibraphone, Strings 1, Strings 2, Pipe Organ, Jazz Organ, Elec Organ 1, Elec Organ 2, Bass(LOWER) Layer/Split Layer(Excluding bass tones), Split(Low-range bass tones only) Digital Effects Hall Simulator (4 types), chorus (4 types), brilliance(-3 to 0 to 3), DSP (Preset for some tones) Built-in Songs 10 Concert Play, 60 (Music Library) Song Expansion 10 songs (max.) Up to approximately 90 KB/song Lesson Function Part on/off (Lesson part: right hand/left hand) Metronome Beats: 0 to 9 (Tempo range: quarter note = 20 to 255) Recorder [MIDI Recorder] 2 tracks x 1 song, approximately 5,000 notes maximum, real-time recording/playback
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Post by jmuscara on Sept 17, 2015 7:41:56 GMT -5
Banjo, you might want to look at the PX-160, 360, 560, 860, depending on your budget and needs. Or the CDP-700. You won't hear looping on any of them, and most if not all will have a honky tonk piano. All the current Casios are really great, I promise.
I don't think the strings in barroom pianos were intentionally detuned to get that effect, they just weren't tuned and people played them anyway!
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Post by banjo on Sept 17, 2015 13:05:43 GMT -5
Guys, that Piano was a 50th birthday pressie 8 years ago. It's a keeper for sure and anyways, the stringed instruments that I'm more comfortable on are plucked and not whacked with a hammer!
e&oe...
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Post by jmuscara on Sept 19, 2015 7:45:46 GMT -5
Okay, that's cool. I thought you were looking for something new to replace it. Carry on...
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