Casio PX-330 88 Key Digital Stage Piano with Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action
Casio Privia PX330 88 Key Digital Stage Piano; Unprecedented sound quality and performance in a sleek package that is supremely portable. Featuring all new grand piano samples and a new Tri Sensor 88 note scaled hammer action keyboard and weighing only 26 lbs., the Casio Privia PX330 is versatile enough for any home, studio or stage. Casio Privia PX330 Features: 88 weighted, scaled hammer-action keys 128 note polyphony 250 tones (with layer and split) Reverb (4 types), Chorus (4 types), Brilliance (-3 to 0 to 3), Acoustic Resonance Pitch Bend Wheel Built in metronome Duet mode, for two simultaneous players 180 rhythms for built in accompaniment 16 Track, 5 Song Recorder Accepts SD memory up to 2GB Realism, Expression and Dynamics The grand piano sounds in the PX330 delivers an unprecedented level of realism and expression. Four dynamic layers of stereo piano samples are integrated with Casios proprietary Linear Morphing System, for a grand piano sound with seamless transitions and a superior dynamic range. For added realism, the PX330 simulates the sound of the open strings when the dampers are raised by the pedal using Acoustic Resonance DSP. The PX330 also has 128 note polyphony, enough horsepower for the most demanding musical passages and the ability to layer sounds and use the damper pedal without worry of dropped notes. The result is a grand piano experience that is unsurpassed at any price. Truly Expressive Touch The Privia PX330 features a new Tri Sensor 88 note scaled hammer action keyboard. Casios superior engineering has resulted in an authentic piano touch that captures every detail and nuance of your performance. This scaled hammer action provides the weight
This review is for the Casio Privia PX330:
Overall I really like this keyboard for practicing quietly at night and for connecting to a computer. I’ve been playing it for about a month. Here are my thoughts so far:
Key Touch Sensitivity:
The Casio web site advertisement states: “authentic piano touch that captures every detail and nuance of your performance”. If that is your expectation, you will probably be disappointed with this keyboard. I have compared the Casio with two pianos that I play regularly (a Yamaha Baby Grand and a Spinet) and the Casio falls short of both pianos in this area. The Casio keys feel harder to press and do not have the volume/pressure sensitivity or dynamic range of the real pianos.
On the up side I will say that the Casio keyboard touch feels much better than other electronic keyboards I have tried in this price range and it also does a decent job of changing the volume depending upon how hard you press the keys.
Sound:
The keyboard sound using my own headphones (Sony MDR-V6) is great. The on-board speakers are ok, but sound a bit muffled on some of the piano styles. (Fortunately you can buy external speakers and connect them to this keyboard.)
Construction.
The keyboard is fairly light weight and not too hard to move around (although I’d wish it had carrying handles). The plastic music stand (included) and parts of the keyboard appear a bit on the thin side.
The keys visually look large, but I can’t really explain why. I measured the entire width of all the keys and it is a match to my real piano.
Connectivity:
I’ve used the USB connection to my computer with no problems (Windows XP).
Functions:
Tons of functionality. The ones I’ve tried work well. Selecting some of functions can be a bit confusing though (pressing combinations of buttons, etc.), so I find myself going back to the manual to look up how to select them.
Misc:
- It comes with a nice printed manual.
- The sustain function using the included pedal does not seem to carry out the piano tone long enough, although it does vary depending upon what type of sound you have selected. (I don’t know if the sustain length is a function of the pedal or the keyboard.)
Also note that there is a very nice Casio video showing this keyboard on YouTube. Search for “Casio Privia PX130 Preview”. The video review is done with the Casio PX-130 which I think is the same keyboard as the 330 one with a few less functions.
Conclusion:
If you are looking to duplicate the sound/feel of a real piano, this is probably not the right keyboard for you. If you’re looking for a really nice digital piano with touch sensitivity and lots fun features, then this is a nice choice.
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