Casio intros two new stage pianos: PX-130 and PX-330
August 12, 2009
Rather quietly, with no obvious press release, Casio last week announced the latest in its line of Privia stage/studio digital pianos.
The PX-130 and PX-330 are relatively lightweight, portable block digital pianos featuring realistic grand piano sounds, a range of other voices, expressive touch thanks to the Tri-Sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard, plus built-in recorder and MIDI.
The full specifications for both models are below:
PX-130 technical specifications
| Keyboard | 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action | |
| Sound Source | 4 level stereo samples, Linear Morphing System | |
| Acoustic Resonance | Yes | |
| Polyphony (maximum) | 128 | |
| Tones | 16 | |
| Reverb | 4 types | |
| Chorus | 4 types | |
| Brilliance | -3 to +3 | |
| Layer (with variable balance) | Yes | |
| Split | Yes | |
| Duet Mode | Yes | |
| Metronome | 0,2,3,4,5,6 beats | |
| Transpose | -12 to +12 semi tones | |
| Tuning Control | A4=440Hz +99 cents | |
| Temperament(preset scale) | equal temperament + 16 scales | |
| Recorder | 1 Song, 2 Tracks | |
| Preset Songs | 60 | |
| USB Storage (utilizing PC) | Yes | |
| Speakers | (13cmx6cm) x2 | |
| Amplifier | 8W + 8W | |
| Terminals | ||
| USB to Host (USB MIDI) | Yes, supporting XP, Vista, Mac | |
| Damper (Sustain) | Yes | |
| Connector for SP32 (3 Pedal Unit) | Yes | |
| Headphones | Yes x 2 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC Adaptor | Yes(AD-A12150LW) | |
| Music Stand | Yes | |
| Pedal | Yes | |
| Score Book | Yes, SP-3 | |
| Dimensions and Weight | ||
| Unit size – W x D x H | 52.05” x 11.26” x 5.31” | |
| Unit weight in pounds | 24.7 lbs | |
| Boxed size – W x D x H | 57.48” x 14.53” x 8.35” | |
| Boxed weight | 33.52 lbs | |
| Optional Accessories | ||
| CS-67 | Stand for P-130/330 | |
| SP-32 | 3 Pedal unit providing Sustain, Soft and Sostenuto | |
PX-330 technical specifications
| Keyboard | 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action | |
| Sound Source | 4 level stereo samples, Linear Morphing System | |
| Acoustic Resonance | Yes | |
| Polyphony (maximum) | 128 | |
| Tones | 250 | |
| General MIDI Compatible | Level 1 | |
| Rhythms | 180 | |
| Auto-Accompaniment | Yes | |
| Reverb | 4 types | |
| Chorus | 4 types | |
| Brillianance | -3 to +3 | |
| Layer (with variable balance) | Yes | |
| Split (with variable split point) | Yes | |
| Registration Memory | Yes | |
| Duet Mode | Yes | |
| Pitch Bend Wheel | Yes | |
| Metronome | 0,2,3,4,5,6 beats | |
| Transpose | -12 to +12 semi tones | |
| Tuning Control | A4=440Hz +99 cents | |
| Temperament (preset scale) | equal temperament + 16 scales | |
| Recorder | 10 Songs, 16 Tracks | |
| USB Storage (utilizing PC) | Yes | |
| SD Memory Card Storage | Yes | |
| Display | 96×32 Back Light LCD | |
| Speakers | (13cmx6cm) x2 | |
| Amplifier | 8W + 8W | |
| Terminals | ||
| Line Out 1/4” | R, L/Mono | |
| Line Input 1/4” | R, L/Mono | |
| MIDI | IN, OUT | |
| USB to Host (USB MIDI) | Yes, supporting XP, Vista, Mac | |
| Damper (Sustain) | Yes | |
| Soft/Sostenuto | Yes | |
| Connector for SP32 (3 Pedal Unit) | Yes | |
| Headphones | Yes x 2 | |
| Accessories | ||
| AC Adaptor | Yes(AD-A12150LW) | |
| Music Stand | Yes | |
| Pedal | Yes, SP-3 | |
| Dimensions and Weight | ||
| Unit size – W x D x H | 52.05” x 11.26” x 5.31” | |
| Unit weight in pounds | 24.7 lbs | |
| Boxed size – W x D x H | 57.48” x 14.53” x 8.35” | |
| Boxed weight | 33.52 lbs | |
| Optional Accessories | ||
| CS-67 | Stand for P-130/330 | |
| SP-32 | 3 Pedal unit providing Sustain, Soft and Sostenuto | |
Popularity: 16% [?]
JR Hexaton Pro comes to iPhone: Jordan Rudess approved!
August 5, 2009
Developers continue to push the envelope for using the iPhone as a music creation device. JR Hexaton Pro is one of the latest rhythm generators/live performance apps available.
Pairing Amidio, makers of other hit iPhone apps such as Star Guitar and noise.io with legendary keyboard player Jordan Rudess (who demoed Yamaha’s Tenori-On last year) and you know you’re going to get something pretty special.
It’s pretty unique too, being the first drum machine / rhythm and loop generator built on a hexagonal playing surface. It also responds to the iPhone’s movements, making for some interesting live performance possibilities.
Amidio describes it:
“JR Hexatone Pro is something totally new. There’s nothing like it, it creates sonic textures based on absolutely unique principles. It can be called a 6-channel 6-directional step sequencer with variable step length and artificial intelligence of each channel. Given that you can easily load your custom samples, you can create anything, any kind of loops, for all music styles.
The best way to see what’s going on is to watch Jordan demo the app.
Alternatively, check out the factory presets here:
It’s available from the iTunes Store right now.
Popularity: 5% [?]