Wow I love your in depth reviews and I am so glad I stumbled onto this one. I think I have decided to get this. Played it for 3 hours until I got kicked out of the store for closing time.
This is game changer like it or not peeps. For $1000 the sounds and tweaking abilities are endless. I'm thinking about getting one myself for church! $1000 is a great price. These are flying off the shelf btw cause everyone doesn't have the money to dish out.
Lovely looking keyboard this one.....good job Casio..............like that demo Kats at the start - very Stevie Wonderish....... Can't make my mind up about the piano on this keyboard from the demos.....people say it's good....for the money. That electric piano sound was really weird! Not like a Rhodes. The Wurli is good.
Great demo and overview. Thank you so much. Love the "Invention #13" jam over the classical phrase! I would like to invite everyone to our PX-5S Facebook Group - owners and non-owners are welcome! If RUclips doesn't show the URL below, just lookup on Facebook: Casio PX-5S Group facebook.com/groups/Casio.Px5s/
I’ve had a lot of pianos and keyboards stolen from over the years. I like Casio because it’s has the layering and classic instruments down pretty well like organs and pianos, basses and what have you. But it typically has kind of chintzy sounding orchestrations. Casio is more gadgety than say Yamaha. Yamaha has some better sound simulations that can be layered but less gadgetry in playing around with it. I really like the feel of the textured keys. This is worth it to have for just that. I use apps and amplification to get the sound to my preference. I can’t find a Casio out if the box that has bass treble midrange espérâtes sound controls which can make a huge difference, so I am strapped to apps as a resort because with all the gadgetry, they can’t figure out how to put it in the console. Maybe this has some midi draw bars which is great. I prefer a lush sound over all the kids stuff they call pro. I guess because it’s for performing live shows, but for that I’ve heard much better as a working performer. What’s great is one can program their presets for their shows and not skip a beat, but there are plenty of keyboards out there that do that without sounding cartoonish. Otherwise I love it
They made several legendary great synthesizers in the 80s. They actually have some experience with synthesizers. And their Privia line of digital pianos was always very good for the money, but they really stepped up their game recently.
Have to dismiss all the brand loyalist naysayers here. I have a Korg Kronos and M3 that are obviously superior to this Casio as far as internal sounds but this Casio would make a great midi controller, at much less cost than other offerings from Korg, Roland and Yamaha! Plus the internal sounds are more than competent and would make a great supplement to other keyboard rigs. Some of the ego-centric posters here need to take a vacation and look at the real world. Different strokes for different folks. But don't throw the baby out with the bathwater for the sake of brand-myopic blindness. Hell...the onboard USB midi music file player is almost worth the price of admission here for live playing scenarios!
+BGoldtone these are on par , or slightly better than anything korg had, or has to date for pure out sounds...get over the name, be honest, and listen to the true sounds......
how many sounds are on this keyboard compared to the other casios? ive been stuck with the same old casio sense 2002 or so so im in need of a new keyboard lol
those thumbs DOWN MUST BE either deaf or doesn't know what sounds are coming out of the PX5S with its features. Oh I have the PX5S at home of course after selling away my PX3.
Including the Roland A-88 88-key hammer action MIDI controller? I'm researching MIDI controllers this week as I need a replacement for my M-Audio Keystation Pro 88.
MikeRoePhonicsMusic I didn't try the A-88, since I wanted a self-contained instrument, but I tried several Roland piano's in the same price range as the PX5s (don't remember specific types though). As with any musical instrument, really the only way to make a choice is play them both, and anything you can. Technically though, the PX5-S should beat the A-88 (triple sensors, 14-bit instead of 8-bit velocity resolution).
Yes, the PX-5s beats the A88 - I've played both. The only thing you may want to mind is the texturing on the keys, it gives an ivory/ebony feel which is great for piano playing but idk how it is for playing other stuff in VSTs
Yash Chauhan Thanks! I just bought Spectrasonics Keyscape (a keyboard library VSTi) and take the action of a MIDI controller's keys very seriously as it's how you interact with the sounds.
Because this thing is dirt cheap but is acutally really good sounding, the only keyboard/synth producer that does price to value better is studiologic.
It is...and will be forever, a "Casio". C'mon, one fingered chords with drums? That's 1980s shopping mall organ stuff. And look at the control layout: Almost half of the row of buttons have to do with start-stop-record-tracks, etc----stuff that has no place in live performing. This might be a huge step-up for Casio in terms of creatively emulating the touch and look of a real piano, plus giving us 88 keys in a reasonably lightweight case for gigging, but to compare this to proven professional boards from Kurzweil, Nord, even Yamaha's non-consumer level stuff is a stretch.
Damon McMahon Of course. I'd never make a judgment on a piece of equipment that I never played. I bought one of these about a month ago after being disappointed with Kurzweil's Artis SE stage piano. I've owned and/or played most of the last 10 years' worth of "professional" keyboards. The PX-5s was my first foray into a more "consumer level" keyboard, although the comments and reviews that preceded my purchase certainly leaned toward a glowing perception of this as being at least "semi professional" grade. My ownership lasted all of two weeks, during which time I diligently poured through every aspect of the board--every sound, every shape and adjustment parameter, even choice downloads from the Casio forum site for this board, and it continued to come up short as a truly professional board. To each his own, I suppose, but as a professional keyboardist for many years, I had so wanted the PX-5s to be one of my (2) main gigging boards. It just didn't cut it.
MotownRockinroller As you say, to each their own. At least you provided slightly more rounded reasonings for your opinions in your second post. I'm one of a big number of professional keyboardists choosing the PX5S as their main gigging board (both stage and studio use) in place of the "professional" keyboards you mention. And cuts it, very well. Yes, admittedly to the surprise and often delight of many previously dismissive professionals.
At this price point the Px5s is superior to any other stage piano on the market, even to date. I've played all of the big name $1,000 keyboards/stage pianos/workstations and this 1 beats them all. It's not meant to compete with the Montage, Krome or RD 2000. It's meant to compete with the MX88, Kross and Juno and it beats them hands down.
***** I'd have to agree, it looks like one of those el cheapo accompaniment keyboards I used to get growing up. It takes a complete master like this guy to make something more of it.
It's ugly in every sense! in the old days the CZ series was more "Pro" designed, starting the look.. perhaps, this is good piece of entertainment or a serious keyboard, but still, is very plastic and ugly... of course, this is my opinion, my taste.. nothing more. ;)
miguel rejas I remember the CZ series, there was a monster, CZ5000? that looked very impressive but the tiny little CZ101 was and still is a favourite of mine.
Good taste is missing in these days! :( Roland RD line is far superior to any Casio.. and I say "ANY" Motif is a CasioKiller!! and Nord & Kurzweil... simply cannot be compared to this keyboard. CLAPS to Casio.for the improvements! but still.. there´s a couple miles to run till catching up with the bigger leagues!
Sorry, but you should compare this not to the Motif, but rather to the MM series (which is motif-derived), and then this piano actually fares extremely well. It easily matches any Korg/Roland/Yamaha stage piano up to 1500USD/EUR at half the price. Not to mention, it just has an excellent keybed with awesome action! Tell me another 900USD/EUR range stage piano with such great synthesis potential (and great pianos to boot), with such an excellent keybed/action! You won't find any from the three "big brands"!
I appreciate your comment, and it is defenitely respetable, but I won't agree with you; though I will visit my Casio local dealer for playing it, I'd not change my boards for a Casio.. no way! and just to mention, key bed, the touch and how stiff the keys might be.. all of these are such personal appreciation or individual taste, thus, my kurz.piano feels so good to me.. better than any Korg or Yamaha.. it'd be comparable to Nord and stop counting.. but, as I said, I do respect your opinion and taste, hopefully, you'll return the courtesy.. greetings! ;)
miguel rejas I respect your opinion as long as it is formed in a fair manner. I'm just saying I don't appreciate prejudices, and I think all the negative sentiments towards Casio I've read are just that: prejudices. It really is that good. Though the Kurzweils you mentioned have also great price/performance ratios, and I of course agree: in the end it's what feels good to each one individually! I'm just saying, don't dismiss Casio just because of its reputation. They've done some truly great things in each of the categories they've dabbled in, besides all the cheap toy stuff - they had some legendary synths, they even had some really awesome digital cameras (Z750/Z850) during a time when Casio Ixus were still mediocre. I think being an "underdog" in musical instruments actually lets them create some really innovative stuff, at great price points.
I love his enthusiasm for this keyboard, but it’s his musicianship that is mind-blowing! Damn, I wish I could play like that!
Nice to see Casio get some love here. I feel like this is a very underrated brand. But us poor folks could afford Casio.
Great demo of the Casio PX5S from the allways brilliant Katsunori UJIIE!!!
It's Crazy Fun to watch Mr. UJIIE play the keyboard. I'm hooked !
The electric pianos and clavs on this thing are amazing. This is a total stealth keyboard, insane value for money.
Wow I love your in depth reviews and I am so glad I stumbled onto this one. I think I have decided to get this. Played it for 3 hours until I got kicked out of the store for closing time.
Love you're reviews and you're playing! Excited to get my new PX-560 soon and explore all it can do!
Great playing and thorough demo, thanks for putting it together.
This is game changer like it or not
peeps. For $1000 the sounds and tweaking abilities are endless.
I'm thinking about getting one myself for church! $1000 is a great price. These are flying off the shelf btw cause everyone doesn't have the money to dish out.
me too..
here in brazil it cost US$2000!!!
Fabio de Oliveira Vasconcelos Santos order one from the US
guylandry1992 it doesnt works, whe this board pass the border the local taxes will cover this price...
that sucks.
Please Casio, we want a New PX5S Black Edition.
Wow!!! I never knew Casio still can make quality keyboards...
Very awesome Stage Piano in not much price!!! Thank you Ujiie!!!
Lovely looking keyboard this one.....good job Casio..............like that demo Kats at the start - very Stevie Wonderish.......
Can't make my mind up about the piano on this keyboard from the demos.....people say it's good....for the money.
That electric piano sound was really weird! Not like a Rhodes. The Wurli is good.
Good stage piano, Thanks for video :)
I love your videos! You are an excellent musician and really know how to extract the features out of the units you review.
man you do the best demos
Where is the review for the Privia PX-360
Its a good looking rig!
+Glenn Wilcox I have one and don't like how it looks.
I sure like how it plays and sounds, though.
privia PX 360 and 560 MUST have those real time knobs and sliders.
Great demo and overview. Thank you so much. Love the "Invention #13" jam over the classical phrase! I would like to invite everyone to our PX-5S Facebook Group - owners and non-owners are welcome! If RUclips doesn't show the URL below, just lookup on Facebook: Casio PX-5S Group facebook.com/groups/Casio.Px5s/
I’ve had a lot of pianos and keyboards stolen from over the years. I like Casio because it’s has the layering and classic instruments down pretty well like organs and pianos, basses and what have you. But it typically has kind of chintzy sounding orchestrations.
Casio is more gadgety than say Yamaha. Yamaha has some better sound simulations that can be layered but less gadgetry in playing around with it. I really like the feel of the textured keys. This is worth it to have for just that. I use apps and amplification to get the sound to my preference. I can’t find a Casio out if the box that has bass treble midrange espérâtes sound controls which can make a huge difference, so I am strapped to apps as a resort because with all the gadgetry, they can’t figure out how to put it in the console. Maybe this has some midi draw bars which is great. I prefer a lush sound over all the kids stuff they call pro. I guess because it’s for performing live shows, but for that I’ve heard much better as a working performer. What’s great is one can program their presets for their shows and not skip a beat, but there are plenty of keyboards out there that do that without sounding cartoonish. Otherwise I love it
This guys is nice !
wow, never saw an actual good keyboard from casio
They made several legendary great synthesizers in the 80s. They actually have some experience with synthesizers.
And their Privia line of digital pianos was always very good for the money, but they really stepped up their game recently.
Nice Demo. Can the fx be switched off on a patch to patch basis? I would like to use an external Leslie effect.
Thanks for Review this your playing is incredible :)
筐体のカラーに合わせて鍵盤のフェルトも青なんですね。青いフェルトのピアノって初めて見ました。
Great demo.
Where is the review for the Privia PX-560??
Hermoso!!!!!! Bonito piano
Have to dismiss all the brand loyalist naysayers here. I have a Korg Kronos and M3 that are obviously superior to this Casio as far as internal sounds but this Casio would make a great midi controller, at much less cost than other offerings from Korg, Roland and Yamaha! Plus the internal sounds are more than competent and would make a great supplement to other keyboard rigs.
Some of the ego-centric posters here need to take a vacation and look at the real world. Different strokes for different folks. But don't throw the baby out with the bathwater for the sake of brand-myopic blindness. Hell...the onboard USB midi music file player is almost worth the price of admission here for live playing scenarios!
+BGoldtone these are on par , or slightly better than anything korg had, or has to date for pure out sounds...get over the name, be honest, and listen to the true sounds......
Please re-read my post. I was defending this Casio not bashing it.
BGoldtone I think double dee was defending your post.
ピアノの低音弦が右から、高音弦が左から聞こえるなぁ。
接続のL/R間違ってるのかな？それとも元々こういうパンニングなのかな。
very good man!!!
I wish this came in a 61key version.
não tem igual e único!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Underrated brand but i love it... the price in my region same with roland and korg so... i hate it too..
Very impressing! Which presets are you using for the synth lead? Didn't find any preset like this in my PX5-S?
I have this one
Richard Stevens how's yours holding up?
how many sounds are on this keyboard compared to the other casios? ive been stuck with the same old casio sense 2002 or so so im in need of a new keyboard lol
Zzounds financing no credit play now pay later
I'll trade you my rare vintage Casio CTK-551 for this. ;)
awwww, sweet.
oh there was a wav file playing same time Sensei was playing - it was on that Sony USB thumbstick. Also, there are external speakers.
Juniper Chew Wau, the PHRASE function is kind of cool to play with.
Juniper Chew And battery-powered all the way.
those thumbs DOWN MUST BE either deaf or doesn't know what sounds are coming out of the PX5S with its features. Oh I have the PX5S at home of course after selling away my PX3.
please what is name music?
Caramba esse japa está em todas!!! Estou vendo a hora que vou precisar ir ao banheiro e vou encontrar ele sentado na minha privada...
when I think of these keyboards I laugh..but they stepping it up...almost make me want to buy it.....almost
+cHEVY WILLIAMS The quality of the keys easily beats anything Roland, Yamaha or Korg has put out under a $1000.
Including the Roland A-88 88-key hammer action MIDI controller? I'm researching MIDI controllers this week as I need a replacement for my M-Audio Keystation Pro 88.
MikeRoePhonicsMusic I didn't try the A-88, since I wanted a self-contained instrument, but I tried several Roland piano's in the same price range as the PX5s (don't remember specific types though). As with any musical instrument, really the only way to make a choice is play them both, and anything you can. Technically though, the PX5-S should beat the A-88 (triple sensors, 14-bit instead of 8-bit velocity resolution).
Yes, the PX-5s beats the A88 - I've played both. The only thing you may want to mind is the texturing on the keys, it gives an ivory/ebony feel which is great for piano playing but idk how it is for playing other stuff in VSTs
Yash Chauhan
Thanks! I just bought Spectrasonics Keyscape (a keyboard library VSTi) and take the action of a MIDI controller's keys very seriously as it's how you interact with the sounds.
Does it have on board speakers?
No it doesn't.
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LOL YES
すごく良い音。
しかしパネルデザインと商品名がいまひとつか…。
ぜひヒットして欲しい。
氏家さん凄すぎ
px-560m 360m review plz,,,
I think they stick to making watches.....
cooool
px5s is a great and powerful stagepiano with awful user interface.
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( ﾟдﾟ)欲しいですね
Why would anybody buy a Casio? All the other manufacturers are way better. Ex.. Yamaha.. Roland.. korg .. Nord..
Because this thing is dirt cheap but is acutally really good sounding, the only keyboard/synth producer that does price to value better is studiologic.
It's beats all of those brands hands down at this price point.
どんなメーカーのシンセだろうと出力される音がどれも同じでは意味が無い…。
It is...and will be forever, a "Casio". C'mon, one fingered chords with drums? That's 1980s shopping mall organ stuff. And look at the control layout: Almost half of the row of buttons have to do with start-stop-record-tracks, etc----stuff that has no place in live performing. This might be a huge step-up for Casio in terms of creatively emulating the touch and look of a real piano, plus giving us 88 keys in a reasonably lightweight case for gigging, but to compare this to proven professional boards from Kurzweil, Nord, even Yamaha's non-consumer level stuff is a stretch.
Have you actually played one?!? Spent time with one?
Damon McMahon
Of course. I'd never make a judgment on a piece of equipment that I never played. I bought one of these about a month ago after being disappointed with Kurzweil's Artis SE stage piano. I've owned and/or played most of the last 10 years' worth of "professional" keyboards. The PX-5s was my first foray into a more "consumer level" keyboard, although the comments and reviews that preceded my purchase certainly leaned toward a glowing perception of this as being at least "semi professional" grade. My ownership lasted all of two weeks, during which time I diligently poured through every aspect of the board--every sound, every shape and adjustment parameter, even choice downloads from the Casio forum site for this board, and it continued to come up short as a truly professional board. To each his own, I suppose, but as a professional keyboardist for many years, I had so wanted the PX-5s to be one of my (2) main gigging boards. It just didn't cut it.
MotownRockinroller As you say, to each their own. At least you provided slightly more rounded reasonings for your opinions in your second post.
I'm one of a big number of professional keyboardists choosing the PX5S as their main gigging board (both stage and studio use) in place of the "professional" keyboards you mention. And cuts it, very well. Yes, admittedly to the surprise and often delight of many previously dismissive professionals.
Damon McMahon 'Glad it works for you. Just didn't do it for me.
At this price point the Px5s is superior to any other stage piano on the market, even to date. I've played all of the big name $1,000 keyboards/stage pianos/workstations and this 1 beats them all. It's not meant to compete with the Montage, Krome or RD 2000. It's meant to compete with the MX88, Kross and Juno and it beats them hands down.
Nice piano toy.
*****
I'd have to agree, it looks like one of those el cheapo accompaniment keyboards I used to get growing up. It takes a complete master like this guy to make something more of it.
It's ugly in every sense! in the old days the CZ series was more "Pro" designed, starting the look.. perhaps, this is good piece of entertainment or a serious keyboard, but still, is very plastic and ugly... of course, this is my opinion, my taste.. nothing more. ;)
miguel rejas I remember the CZ series, there was a monster, CZ5000? that looked very impressive but the tiny little CZ101 was and still is a favourite of mine.
Yes CZ5000! the biggest! and the micro CZ101/105 ;)
For $1000 I think Casio have definitely outdone themselves...
Good taste is missing in these days! :( Roland RD line is far superior to any Casio.. and I say "ANY" Motif is a CasioKiller!! and Nord & Kurzweil... simply cannot be compared to this keyboard. CLAPS to Casio.for the improvements! but still.. there´s a couple miles to run till catching up with the bigger leagues!
Sorry, but you should compare this not to the Motif, but rather to the MM series (which is motif-derived), and then this piano actually fares extremely well. It easily matches any Korg/Roland/Yamaha stage piano up to 1500USD/EUR at half the price. Not to mention, it just has an excellent keybed with awesome action!
Tell me another 900USD/EUR range stage piano with such great synthesis potential (and great pianos to boot), with such an excellent keybed/action! You won't find any from the three "big brands"!
Kurzweil sp4-8, sp5, pc3le...
I appreciate your comment, and it is defenitely respetable, but I won't agree with you; though I will visit my Casio local dealer for playing it, I'd not change my boards for a Casio.. no way! and just to mention, key bed, the touch and how stiff the keys might be.. all of these are such personal appreciation or individual taste, thus, my kurz.piano feels so good to me.. better than any Korg or Yamaha.. it'd be comparable to Nord and stop counting.. but, as I said, I do respect your opinion and taste, hopefully, you'll return the courtesy.. greetings! ;)
miguel rejas I respect your opinion as long as it is formed in a fair manner. I'm just saying I don't appreciate prejudices, and I think all the negative sentiments towards Casio I've read are just that: prejudices. It really is that good. Though the Kurzweils you mentioned have also great price/performance ratios, and I of course agree: in the end it's what feels good to each one individually!
I'm just saying, don't dismiss Casio just because of its reputation. They've done some truly great things in each of the categories they've dabbled in, besides all the cheap toy stuff - they had some legendary synths, they even had some really awesome digital cameras (Z750/Z850) during a time when Casio Ixus were still mediocre. I think being an "underdog" in musical instruments actually lets them create some really innovative stuff, at great price points.
I agree ;)