Casio PX-330 Privia Digital Piano

zZounds' Take on Casio PX-330 Privia Digital Piano

As far as we see it, there's only one problem with the Casio PX-330 Privia Digital Piano: Next to this lean, mean, professional stage piano, that $8,000 uber-workstation you've had your eye on might not look so good. With 250 supremely usable tones, the PX-330 offers far more than portability for a great price. It's a deserving heir to the Privia line, and a proud addition to your gigging arsenal.

Privia Piano Sounds, Emphasis On Piano

When you see the name "Privia," you know something special is in store. The latest incarnation of Casio's Privia sound engine features the most impressive realism yet, rivaling the best sounds of keyboards costing thousands of dollars more. Quad-layer stereo dynamics and the Linear Morphing System result in an acoustic piano sound with the spatial depth and harmonic complexity of a true concert grand piano. The PX-330 adds sympathetic string resonance -- the sound of un-played, un-dampened strings reverberating sympathetically with played notes -- for a reconstructed piano tone that's far more than an imitation. The 128 notes of polyphony ensure there's never a dropped tone, so feel free to play with as much simplicity or complexity as your gig demands. The expressiveness of the keyboard's sound is matched beautifully by its 88-key, Tri-Sensor, Scaled Hammer-Action keyboard, with keys that feel and play uncannily like a real acoustic grand piano's. They translate every nuance of your playing into dynamic, responsive, musical Privia tones.

Pro Features For Band And Solo Gigs

To be a worthy gigging instrument, a digital stage piano needs to do more than deliver a stunning piano sound. That's why the PX-330 is loaded with 250 different tones, including premium organs, electric pianos, orchestral samples, and an extensive selection of world percussion. A smooth and satisfying pitch wheel controller adds to the playability of instruments like harmonica and guitar. The 250 sounds can be split across the keyboard for playing multiple parts simultaneously, or layered for creating rich polyphonic textures. Use the split function to play a walking acoustic bass line with your left hand, and chords or lead flourishes with your right. The keyboard also comes pre-loaded with 180 backing rhythms and intelligent accompaniment phrases, as if you brought your own supporting players and they all fit into this 25-pound piano.

Sixteen-Track Recording For Composition And Songwriting

The Privia PX-330's usefulness don't end at live performance. It makes a fantastic practice piano (with its built-in speakers and headphone outputs) and DAW input (plug-and-play via USB), and it makes an invaluable tool for the budding songwriter or composer, thanks to its sixteen-track sequencer and ability to save MIDI files on SD Card storage media. Use any of the PX-330's 250 tones to create pop tunes, classically-inspired movements, or soundtrack scores, then save the MIDI files to SD and share them with bandmates, clients, or teachers, or upload them to your computer for advanced production. MIDI sharing works the other way around, too. Download MIDI files to SD and play them back. It's a great way to pick apart a MIDI composition that you find online.

Working musicians make a hard-earned living. zZounds and Casio help you get more for your money with the PX-330 Privia. Read the happy customer feedback and you'll know: you don't have to spend thousands to get a truly gig-worthy digital stage piano.

Manufacturer's Description for Casio PX-330 Privia Digital Piano

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 PX-330 is versatile enough for any home, studio or stage.

Features

- 88 weighted, scaled hammer-action keys
- 128 note polyphony
- 250 tones (with layer and split)
- Reverb (4 types), Chorus (4 types), Brilliance, 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 PX-330 delivers an unprecedented level of realism and expression. Four dynamic layers of stereo piano samples are integrated with Casio's proprietary Linear Morphing System, for a grand piano sound with seamless transitions and a superior dynamic range. For added realism, it simulates the sound of the open strings when the dampers are raised by the pedal using Acoustic Resonance DSP. It 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 PX-330 features a new Tri Sensor 88 note scaled hammer action keyboard. Casio's 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, feel and resistance of a piano without sacrificing the portability of the instrument.

Performance, Studio or Stage
The superior keyboard action, piano sound and built in USB MIDI interface make the PX-330 the perfect instrument to integrate into your studio. When you're ready to take it to a gig, the built in registration memory allows you to instantly recall splits, layers and combinations of sounds. It also has 1/4 inch outputs for great live sound from your amp or the house's PA system.

16 track recorder, pitchbend wheel and much more
While it's easy to connect the PX-330 to your computer, you can easily create and compose music using internal 16 track recorder. Utilizing the 250 onboard sounds and 180 rhythms you can record up to 16 tracks. Accepting SD memory, you can save your songs and take them with you or load standard MIDI files that you've downloaded from the web. With these flexible tools you can capture moments of creativity and remember song ideas. It also works great as a practice tool. A built in metronome and optional accompaniment mean you can practice in time and later listen back to what you just played. A pitchbend wheel gives you full expression for 250 tones. You can even plug in other instruments or an MP3 player into the keyboard and hear it through the internal speakers and headphones.

Professional, Versatile and Portable Design
Whether you're at home, working on a studio or out on stage, the PX-330 was created to tackle it all, making it a valuable investment. With its light weight, you can easily take it from home, to rehearsals, to the gig and back with no worries. It connects effortlessly to your computer via USB and connects just as easily to a live mixer for use on stage. It's now the indisputable leader in the digital piano arena.

About the CS67 Stand and Optional SP32 Pedalboard
Keyboardists know that one of the keys to quality practice and playing is comfort. Designed to fit both the PX130 and PX-330 keyboards, Casio's CS67 keyboard stand is just the tool to get your keyboard to the right height for playing. Don't just use any old desk or surface, the dark wood grain of the CS67 is a perfect compliment to the look of these keyboards. Novice players will have an easier time learning their scales and modes when your keyboard is set to an effective playing height.

The Casio SP32 pedalboard adds those extra piano dynamics you want for your Privia Digital Piano. The 3 three pedal system adds an extended damper function in that it simulates a pedal that has been pressed down half way. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Casio products.

Specifications
- Keyboard: 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action
- Sound Source: 4 level stereo samples, Linear Morphing System
- Acoustic Resonance: Yes
- Polyphony (maximum): 128
- Tones: 250
- General MIDI Compatible: Level 1
- Rhythms: 180
- Auto Accompaniment: Yes
- Reverb: 4 types
- Chorus: 4 types
- Brilliance: -3 to +3
- Layer (with variable balance): Yes
- Split (with variable split point): Yes
- Registration Memory: Yes
- Duet Mode: Yes
- Pitch Bend Wheel: Yes
- Metronome: 0,2,3,4,5,6 beats
- Transpose: -12 to +12 semi tones
- Tuning Control: A4=440Hz +99 cents
- Temperament (preset scale): equal temperament + 16 scales
- Recorder: 10 Songs, 16 Tracks
- USB Storage (utilizing PC): Yes
- SD Memory Card Storage: Yes
- Display: 96x32 Back Light LCD
- Speakers: 13cmx6cm (x2)
- Amplifier: 8W + 8W
- Line Out: 1/4 inch R, L/Mono
- Line Input: 1/4 inch R, L/Mono
- MIDI: IN, OUT
- USB to Host (USB MIDI): Yes, supporting XP, Vista, Mac
- Damper (Sustain): Yes
- Soft/Sostenuto: Yes
- Connector for SP32 (3 Pedal Unit): Yes
- Headphones: Yes x 2
- AC Adaptor: Yes (AD-A12150LW)
- Music Stand: Yes
- Pedal: Yes, SP3
- Unit size (W x D x H): 52.05 x 11.26 x 5.31 in.
- Unit weight: 24.7 lbs.
- Boxed size (W x D x H): 57.48 x 14.53 x 8.35 in.
- Boxed weight: 33.52 bs.

Power Supply: AD-A12150LW (Included)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Base Item

Shipping Weight: 36 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 58 x 15 x 10 in

with CS67 Stand

Shipping Weight: 61 lbs