Casio XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer

[mon8169]

If all the controls send midi data, it could be also a cheap midi controller with waterfall keys and build in sounds!!

Ramon

[Hanon_CTS]

If all the controls send midi data, it could be also a cheap midi controller with waterfall keys and build in sounds!!

Ramon

That's what I'm sayin'
For $500 you almost can't go wrong.
Casio published a fairly comprehensive MIDI implementation manual (111 pages)as a document separate from the user manual.
It appears as if just about all controls on the P1 send MIDI.
Specifically the drawbar sliders.

I'm waiting for a P1 to hit one of the local music shops to try before buying.

Cheers, Hanon

[Frantz]

I'm waiting for a P1 to hit one of the local music shops to try before buying.

Hi,

Give us the news plz !

[Hanon_CTS]

I'm waiting for a P1 to hit one of the local music shops to try before buying.

Hi,

Give us the news plz !

Looks like I'll divert my $500 to a Korg 01/W Pro X instead.
I'll still be interested in hearing from any members that acquire the Casio.
Cheers mates, Hanon

[Frantz]

good news this beast is not easy to find
is it in good condition ? (I don't imagine any owner could neglect that kb)
I find the price low, or is it me being not objective ? ( that kb made me dream 20 years ago, it was so expensive ~ 4000 € )

[Hanon_CTS]

good news this beast is not easy to find
is it in good condition ? (I don't imagine any owner could neglect that kb)
I find the price low, or is it me being not objective ? ( that kb made me dream 20 years ago, it was so expensive ~ 4000 € )

Hi Frantz,
I just lucked into it (not like finding one on trash day though)

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$500 and some minor work. (seemed low to me too)

It has some very minor cosmetic issues and needs a new backlight, but plays like a dream.
I've had the 01R/W for quite some time now. I may sell it now that I have the 88 key version.
Maybe when I sell the rack I'll have enough for the Casio XW-P1 (added so as not to go completely off topic)
Cheers, Hanon

[Frantz]

Yeah !!!! you got it already thank your for the pic

Quick : put another X stand under it

The backlight, like many of these korgs, maybe the only known weakness, the video is quite self explanatory at 2:15
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How do you find the keyboard's touch ?

[Hanon_CTS]

Yeah !!!! you got it already thank your for the pic

Quick : put another X stand under it

The backlight, like many of these korgs, maybe the only known weakness, the video is quite self explanatory at 2:15
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How do you find the keyboard's touch ?

Yeah, I hear ya
I certainly have plenty of them X stands
Thanks for the video
I've replaced plenty of EL backlights over the years.
First thing I did after cleaning the sliders and switches was to measure the inverter voltage to make sure that the foil was the issue not the inverter (that's the two main things that cause a backlight to fail).
I just ordered a new foil from a guy on e8ay.

As for the keyboard action. It's very familiar (I played an SG-1D for long time).
It's like running on the beach, the faster you try to go, the harder it is.
It's not what I would characterize as good, just better than my Kurzweil 250 (my only other 88 key hammer action keyboard)

I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the Casio when I realized that I just wasn't that happy with the K250's action and figured I'd get something with a little better action.

Cheers, Hanon