Casio WX-P1 synthesizer

[Grahamdwc]

Link : Casio Music Gear

Casio XW-P1 official information

The XW-P1 is a true performance synthesizer that allows users to create a wide array of sounds from many preset tones, including Solo Synthesizer, Hex Layer, and Drawbar Organ tones, as well as numerous types of internal PCM and Synth waves. The unit is also loaded with a full range of functions that are useful for live performances. Weighing only 5.4 kilograms and with a slimly designed body, the XW-P1 can be powered with dry cell batteries, making it possible to be played in a wide range of live settings—from the stage to the street.

Wide selection of preset tones ensures quick access in performances

100 Solo Synthesizer presets can reproduce vintage analog synthesizer sounds
50 Hex Layer presets layer as many as six tones for ensemble sounds
50 Drawbar Organ presets can reproduce traditional Drawbar Organ sounds
A total of 420 PCM Melody and PCM Drum presets have been produced from samples of various instrument sounds including pianos, guitars, and drums
Special features make it easy for discerning performers to create sounds

A total of 311 internal Synth waves reproduce vintage analog synthesizer sounds
A total of 2,158 PCM waves are built in, including wave data from the CZ series, Casio's best-selling digital synthesizers of the 1980s
Users can create integrated sounds by layering analog synthesizer waves and PCM waves
Users can produce original Hex Layer sounds by combining as many as six preset tones
Users can create their own Drawbar Organ sounds by using the nine sliders
Variety of functions useful for live performances

Users can assign performance setups for up to four designated keyboard zones by using the Performance function
The Phrase Sequencer lets users create and play back musical phrases to enhance their performances
The Step Sequencer allows users to create and play back a variety of rhythm patterns
The Arpeggio function can automatically play arpeggios just by pressing keys
Useful features for applications ranging from performance to music production

SMF data or audio data saved on an SD card can be played back while playing the keyboard
MIDI devices, microphones, audio players, and other equipment can be connected using the various input and output terminals
Portable audio equipment or MIDI devices can be placed on the designated rubber holding space

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[Grahamdwc]

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[DuckBeak]

something about the mention of batteries always makes me shudder for some reason but it is looking very promising for hardware in recent times. Let us hope that success, competition and innovation returns to electronic music gear once more.

[projektk]

i want this, mainly because hardware synths are expensive (somewhat) and i just want one for fun, not for serious production. Good place for me to start I am guessing.

[djshire]

Originally Posted by projektk

i want this, mainly because hardware synths are expensive (somewhat) and i just want one for fun, not for serious production. Good place for me to start I am guessing.

If want a good hardware synth to start on, and learn synthesis, get a Roland Gaia.

[Grahamdwc]

[Alexfrbc]

So no synthesizer, pure rompler it seems. What a shame.

[d1rtynyc]

Originally Posted by djshire

If want a good hardware synth to start on, and learn synthesis, get a Roland Gaia.

That is a great synth to learn with.

It has the basic subtractive set up for super easy visual understanding (like the SH101 which I learned on) and it can go much deeper too. That said it also is a beast soundwise.

Great for a stage synth too.

[CasimirsBlake]

Originally Posted by projektk

i want this, mainly because hardware synths are expensive (somewhat) and i just want one for fun, not for serious production. Good place for me to start I am guessing.

The sounds are pretty decent, to my ears. Quite like the leads, and the organ. GS may scoff, but for performing musicians on a budget this does look VERY much a viable option. Not hearing a lot of traditional Casio cheese here, at all.

Not interested personally, but it's a good start for "Casio Professional". Now, where are the new Phase Distortion synths, Casio!?

[Dave Polich]

I heard it at NAMM yesterday.

Sounds fantastic. Seriously. And kind of distinct, like it's evolved from the
CZ phase distortion synthesis (it isn't phase distortion synthesis, by the way,
but let me be clear - it IS a virtual analog synthesizer integrated with sample playback). Sample playback cannot do things like hard sync or continuous waveforms, and this thing was slamming both of those kinds of sounds out like nobody's business.

There are some CZ waveforms in the sample wavetable, so you'll have those available.

According to Mike Martin, who was doing the demonstration, the synthesis for the WXP-1 is much more evolved than phase distortion.

[wakestyle]

Originally Posted by Dave Polich

I heard it at NAMM yesterday.

Sounds fantastic. Seriously. And kind of distinct, like it's evolved from the
CZ phase distortion synthesis (it isn't phase distortion synthesis, by the way,
but let me be clear - it IS a virtual analog synthesizer integrated with sample playback). Sample playback cannot do things like hard sync or continuous waveforms, and this thing was slamming both of those kinds of sounds out like nobody's business.

There are some CZ waveforms in the sample wavetable, so you'll have those available.

According to Mike Martin, who was doing the demonstration, the synthesis for the WXP-1 is much more evolved than phase distortion.

the one with the actual sampler sounds pretty cool too! Nice Vid!

[Grahamdwc]

[cresshead]

sonicstate video of it being demo'd

WNAMM12: Casio WX-P1 Up Close, We take a look at the new machine (Video) -Sonicstate.com

[elwoodblues1969]

This Sonic State demo on the XW-P1 is the most comprehensive video out there and by far,the most convincing & revealing.
After seeing this vid,I can't imagine anyone having justification for slamming this synth,as it's a f**king monster for $500!

The only real drawback of this synth,is that the A/D converters have a sample rate of 42kHz with 10 bit resolution(but it's still kick-*ss for the price).