DulceLabs.com Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks for the news Mike! A BIG part of my decision to purchase the Px5s is your participation in the forums. (Let your boss know!)... If you would have told me 3 months ago I would be dropping $1000 on a Casio I would have called you nuckin' futz! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area51recording Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I used my PX5s for the first time on a gig yesterday. It was a "jazz" gig at a tasting room for a local winery with my sons and a bass player friend. The PX sounded great (the piano in MONO no less) and everyone commented as such. I was a happy camper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I used my PX5s for the first time on a gig yesterday. It was a "jazz" gig at a tasting room for a local winery with my sons and a bass player friend. The PX sounded great (the piano in MONO no less) and everyone commented as such. I was a happy camper! What are you using for an amp? btw - Kraft emailed and said "You got the LAST one!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
area51recording Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I had an EON G2 set up (just 1 as it was a TINY venue) that I was running the keyboard, a flute mic and actually the bass thru with a DI. The thing I dig about the AP sounds is the decay is long enough to sound good on sustained stuff and the attack is not overly pronounced, which playing legato stuff much more workable for me than with other digital APs I've used in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 So mine will be here by end-of-business Thursday.. haven't been this excited since I orderd my D-50 back in the 80's! BTW - Full Compass has 4 left! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzjazz Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I just looked into the PX-5S availability here in Australia. Shocked to find out it's DOUBLE the USA price. I have no idea why, the units probably travel the same distance from point of manufacture to the USA as to Australia. Sure it's a smaller economy,but to be double seems like unnecessary price gouging to me. Disappointed. www.dazzjazz.com PhD in Jazz Organ Improvisation. BMus (Hons) Jazz Piano. my YouTube is Jazz Organ Bites 1961 A100.Leslie 45 & 122. MAG P-2 Organ. Kawai K300J. Yamaha CP4. Moog Matriarch. KIWI-8P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I don't know if Casio has a higher wholesale price for the Aussie market or these dealers are gouging (saw two places in Aus for #1999).. Maybe the price will come down for ya once the excitment is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJMoore Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hey everyone, just joined the forum to say thank you to all of who are contributing to this thread. Been following it for a week or so now and thought a thank you was in order. Just preordered a px5s about a week ago from zzounds. The rep there said that he has no clue when they may see some though.... I have a bad feeling that I maybe waiting a bit. If I somehow get one soon though, I`ll post some vids for you guys. Also, Mike, Casio needs to really give you a presidental suite for all the hard work you`ve put into this. Just from seeing/hearing how much you believe in this product made me realize how much your company listens to it`s consumer base. That`s the kind of company worth buying into. It was you and this board that capture yet another casio customer. So, I thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedMoreBass Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hey everyone, just joined the forum to say thank you to all of who are contributing to this thread. Been following it for a week or so now and thought a thank you was in order. Just preordered a px5s about a week ago from zzounds. The rep there said that he has no clue when they may see some though.... I have a bad feeling that I maybe waiting a bit. If I somehow get one soon though, I`ll post some vids for you guys. Also, Mike, Casio needs to really give you a presidental suite for all the hard work you`ve put into this. Just from seeing/hearing how much you believe in this product made me realize how much your company listens to it`s consumer base. That`s the kind of company worth buying into. It was you and this board that capture yet another casio customer. So, I thank you. You can always cancel the order and get it from someone who has it in stock. FullCompass has them: http://www.fullcompass.com/product/443610.html Here's one on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Casio-PX-5S-88-key-Keyboard-Workstation-/300893364483?pt=Keyboards_MIDI&hash=item460ea46103 Casio PX-5S...StudioLogic VMK 161 Organ Plus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 You may be waiting a couple more weeks - I am seeing some retailers expecting new stock in mid-May. I would take NMB advice - CXL and order somewhere else... And yes, Mike Martin has really done a great job presenting this board. One of the main reasons I decided to give Casio a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thanks guys, I really appreciate the kind words. I really love this product and the best part is we haven't even scratched the surface of its sounds yet. I'm traveling a lot right now...luckily this week I'm traveling with a PX-5S. In my "spare time" I'm finishing up the first of many videos. The first one is an overview video (long overdue), the rest of the upcoming videos will be short "how to's", feature and sound specific Obviously availability of the PX-5S is a little challenging right now but as they begin to be more readily available in stores hopefully the upcoming videos will give people a better understanding of the instrument when they approach it the first time. I don't think the PX-5S is difficult to use at all, but its DIFFERENT. Similar to some other products like the Jupiter 80's which has registrations - the PX-5S is always in its Stage Settings mode and that just takes one moment to get your head wrapped around. -Mike Martin Casio Mike Martin Photography Instagram Facebook The Big Picture Photography Forum on Music Player Network The opinions I post here are my own and do not represent the company I work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Looking forward to the seeing the videos and diving in. Already warned the Mrs. she is going to be a synth-Widow for a while. Will Thursday NEVER COME???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADino Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Im in South Florida, did a quik check at GC site...nearest available is in Nashville. Ship to store thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hey ADino - I'm in Central Florida- went looking all over Orlando last week and found nothing either.. had to order online. It's a good thing I didn't see that it was available in Nashville - I might have driven to get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedMoreBass Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Just got mine and have been playing around with it for about an hour. So far I'd say it's well worth the money. Excellent action!! There are several AP's that are very impressive. The EPs are not the best I've ever heard, but they are no slouch by any means. Several good organs, some not so good. The weight and size are wonderful!! Casio PX-5S...StudioLogic VMK 161 Organ Plus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thanks for the quick review, NMB! The action and AP's are the main reason for getting this board, everything else is icing on the cake! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Martin Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Stick with the Stage Settings at first: Rhodes - end with 1. So they are #0-1, 1-1, 2-1 and so on. Wurly 0-2,1-2, 2-2...etc. -Mike Martin Casio Mike Martin Photography Instagram Facebook The Big Picture Photography Forum on Music Player Network The opinions I post here are my own and do not represent the company I work for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADino Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hey Keyz, I prefer to try one. Hows Orlando? Drove thru there last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedMoreBass Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Stick with the Stage Settings at first: Rhodes - end with 1. So they are #0-1, 1-1, 2-1 and so on. Wurly 0-2,1-2, 2-2...etc. Thanks Mike! That's what I've been doing. There are a few areas that are stronger than others, but overall very nice. A couple of the AP's remind me of my Galaxy Vintage D. The more I'm digging around in the Stage Settings the more I'm liking it. Casio PX-5S...StudioLogic VMK 161 Organ Plus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hey Keyz, I prefer to try one. Hows Orlando? Drove thru there last week. Orlando will be MUCH better on Thursday! Will GC send one to your store without you having to commit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeedMoreBass Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Mike, This is a first class instrument you have here in the PX-5S. I'm impressed. Congratulations!! Casio PX-5S...StudioLogic VMK 161 Organ Plus... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miden Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 90 pages for a Casio keyboard - the mind boggles!! They have come a long way since the first wally boxes hey!! There is no luck - luck is simply the confluence of circumstance and co-incidence... Time is the final arbiter for all things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoManChuck Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 90 pages for a Casio keyboard - the mind boggles!! They have come a long way since the first wally boxes hey!! They sure have! And they've been around a long time too! Back in the day, I was ecstatic to have a Casio, 49-key battery-operated keyboard as an alternative to going to parties with no piano around. That's all changed now. Along with my arsenal which includes Kronos and Nord, I also have the PX-330 and the PX-350. I take the 350 to every gig with no regrets. Easy on the back (low weight), great action + sound, and always reliable. Looking forward to trying out the PX-5s!!! PianoManChuck Authorized reseller: Casio, Dexibell, Kurzweil, Nord, iLoud, Viscount Keyboard Reviews + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Muscara Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 And the PX-5S runs on batteries, too! "I'm so crazy, I don't know this is impossible! Hoo hoo!" - Daffy Duck "The good news is that once you start piano you never have to worry about getting laid again. More time to practice!" - MOI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoManChuck Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 That's one of its greatest features! We've come way more than "full circle" PianoManChuck Authorized reseller: Casio, Dexibell, Kurzweil, Nord, iLoud, Viscount Keyboard Reviews + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 That's one of its greatest features! We've come way more than "full circle" I bought the Roland battery operated amp so I can take full advantage of this feature! Camping will NEVER be the same again! http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/reckb/cabinet/brand_r/r9_kc110_2.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielJMoore Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hey everyone, just joined the forum to say thank you to all of who are contributing to this thread. Been following it for a week or so now and thought a thank you was in order. Just preordered a px5s about a week ago from zzounds. The rep there said that he has no clue when they may see some though.... I have a bad feeling that I maybe waiting a bit. If I somehow get one soon though, I`ll post some vids for you guys. Also, Mike, Casio needs to really give you a presidental suite for all the hard work you`ve put into this. Just from seeing/hearing how much you believe in this product made me realize how much your company listens to it`s consumer base. That`s the kind of company worth buying into. It was you and this board that capture yet another casio customer. So, I thank you. You can always cancel the order and get it from someone who has it in stock. FullCompass has them: http://www.fullcompass.com/product/443610.html Here's one on eBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Casio-PX-5S-88-key-Keyboard-Workstation-/300893364483?pt=Keyboards_MIDI&hash=item460ea46103 Afraid that I cannot, bit of a budget problem atm, going through zzounds for their payment plans. It`ll be worth the wait... just so anxious lol. Thanks Mike, looking very much forward to the videos. Where will they be uploaded? Youtube? With a board like the 5s, it`s un-comprehensivly powerful in the fact of how much it can actually do with the hex layers alone. It`s gonna be a long time from now before each possible combination of sounds will be explored to their fullest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 With a board like the 5s, it`s un-comprehensivly powerful in the fact of how much it can actually do with the hex layers alone. It`s gonna be a long time from now before each possible combination of sounds will be explored to their fullest. Yup - this IS NOT your father's Casio! I was blown away by the "On the Run" demo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekewaka Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 The more I use my PX-5S, the more I realize that I need to sit down and explore more layer programming, it's like having this huge treasure underneath to be explored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PianoManChuck Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 That's one of its greatest features! We've come way more than "full circle" I bought the Roland battery operated amp so I can take full advantage of this feature! Camping will NEVER be the same again! http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/reckb/cabinet/brand_r/r9_kc110_2.jpg Yup! The KC-110 stereo keyboard amp with 20 Watts of power (30 when plugged into AC). I took this and the Roland Lucina (battery-operated keytar) to a few outdoor get-togethers. Now, everyone (including me) will be blown away when they see a full 88-key board and amp being played in the middle of the woods. Now THAT's what I call versatility, and the FIRST of its kind!! PianoManChuck Authorized reseller: Casio, Dexibell, Kurzweil, Nord, iLoud, Viscount Keyboard Reviews + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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