Casio PX-350 Privia Digital Stage Piano (88-Key)

There's only one problem with the Casio PX-350 Privia Digital Piano: next to this lightweight, 25-pound professional stage piano, that $8,000 uber-workstation you've had your eye on might not look as good. With 250 supremely usable tones, the PX-350 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 PX-350's incarnation of Casio's sound engine -- called the Acoustic and intelligent Resonator (AiR) -- features the most impressive realism yet, rivaling the sounds of keyboards costing thousands of dollars more. The AiR uses three times the memory of the Privia's previous generation, resulting in an acoustic piano sound with the spatial depth and harmonic complexity of a true concert grand piano. The PX-350 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 PX-350's sound is matched beautifully by its 88-key, Tri-Sensor, Scaled Hammer-Action keyboard, with keys that feel and play like a real acoustic grand piano's. They translate every nuance of your playing into dynamic, responsive, musical Privia tones. All of the keyboard's realistic tones are reproduced in full, detailed fidelity thanks to the built-in twin 8-watt speakers.

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-350 is loaded with 250 different tones, including premium organs, electric pianos, orchestral samples, and an extensive selection of world percussion. A smooth pitch wheel controller adds to the playability of instruments like the harmonica and guitar. And as you'd expect from a pro-level instrument, you can split sounds across the keyboard for playing multiple parts simultaneously, or layer them to create rich polyphonic textures. Play a walking acoustic bass line with your left hand, and chords or lead flourishes with your right. And connect your PX-350 to the venue's sound system via its 1/4" outputs -- or use its 5-pin or USB MIDI I/O to connect it to external MIDI modules.

17-Track Recording for Composition and Songwriting

The Privia PX-350's usefulness doesn't end at live performance. It makes an invaluable tool for the budding songwriter or composer, thanks to its 17-track sequencer and ability to save MIDI files on USB storage, plus CD-quality WAV audio recording capabilities. The keyboard comes pre-loaded with 180 backing rhythms and intelligent accompaniment phrases, as if you brought your own supporting players with you. You can create pop tunes, classically-inspired movements, or soundtrack scores, and then save the MIDI files to your USB drive so you can 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 your USB storage and play them back. It's a great way to pick apart a MIDI composition that you find online.

Features:

- 88 weighted, scaled hammer-action keys
- Keyboard's keys feel like real ebony and ivory
- Realistic piano sounds from AiR (Acoustic and intelligent Resonator)
- 128 note polyphony
- 250 tones (with layer and split)
- 4 types of Reverb, 4 types of Chorus, Brilliance, Acoustic Resonance
- Pitch Bend Wheel
- Built in metronome
- Duet mode, for two simultaneous players
- 180 rhythms for built in accompaniment
- 17 Track, 5 Song Recorder
- USB MIDI and storage

Power Supply: AD-A12150 AC-adapter (Included) zZounds is an authorized dealer of Casio products.

- Keyboard: Number of keys and sensors; 88 keys / 3 sensors per key
- Hammer Action: Scaled Hammer Action
- Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II
- Key surface finish: White Keys: ivory feel Black Keys: ebony feel
- Stabilizer: Yes
- Touch Sensitivity: 3 sensitivity levels, off
- Sound Source: AiR (Acoustic & intelligent Resonator)
- Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source
- Max. Polyphony: 128
- Tones: Number of Built-in Tones; 250
- Number of direct tone select buttons: 6
- Duet Mode: Yes
- Layer: Yes
- Split: Yes
- Octave Shift: Yes
- Simulator: Hammer Response; Yes (Preset for piano tones)
- Damper Resonance: Yes (Preset for piano tones)
- Digital: Reverb; 4
- Effects: Chorus; 4
- Brilliance: 3 ~ 0 ~ +3
- DSP: Yes (Preset for some tones)
- Auto Harmonize: Yes
- Key Transpose: 25 steps (-12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones)
- Tuning Control: A4 = 415.5Hz ~ 440.0Hz ~ 465.9Hz
- Rhythms: Number of Built-in Rhythms; 180
- User Rhythms: 10
- Number of direct rhythms select buttons: 8
- One Touch Preset: Yes
- Rhythm Editor: Yes
- Music Library: User Songs; 10
- Capacity for User Songs: Approx. 3.2MB (Approx. 320KB/song)
- Demo Songs: 6
- Metronome: Yes
- Tempo Setting: 20 ~ 255BPM
- Tapping Function: Yes
- Music Preset: Number of built-in presets; 300 (including chord progressions)
- User presets: 50
- Editing Parameters: Yes
- Registration: Yes
- Memory: Number of setups; 96 (4 areas x 24 banks)
- Recorder: Real Time Rec, Punch IN/OUT
- Number of Tracks/Songs: 17 Tracks, 5 songs
- Audio Recording/Playback: Yes (44.1kHz WAV Format / max. 25 min. )
- Pedals: Included : SP-3 Optional : SP-33
- Half-Damper pedal Operation: Yes (with optional SP-33)
- Display: LCD with backlight
- Pitch Bend Wheel: Yes
- Terminals: USB (to host); Yes
- USB (to device): Yes
- Pedal: 2 (Damper, Soft/Sostenuto)
- Connector for 3-Pedal Unit: Yes
- MIDI IN/OUT: Yes
- PHONES / OUTPUT: 2 (Stereo Standard)
- LINE IN: Yes
- LINE OUT: Yes
- Speakers: (13 cm x 6 cm) x 2
- Tweeter: 5 cm x 2
- Amplifiers: 8 W + 8 W
- Power Source: DC 12 V
- Power Supply: AC Adapter : AD-A12150
- Auto Power Off: Yes
- Power Consumption: 18-W
- Included: Score Stand; Yes
- Accessories: Pedal; Yes (SP-3)
- AC Adapter: Yes
- Color Variations: Black (BK) White (WE)
- Compatible Stand: CS-67
- Optional 3-Pedal Unit: SP-33
- Unit Size & Weight: Dimensions; 1,322 x 286 x 135 mm (w/o score stand)
- with optional CS67 stand: 1,322 x 286 x 760 mm
- Weight: 11.5kg (w/o score stand)
- with optional stand: 21.0kg

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Black

Shipping Weight: 35 lbs

Shipping Dimensions: 58 x 15 x 8 in

Black, with CS-67 Stand

Shipping Weight: 63 lbs

Product Description

The Casio PX-350 represents a significant step in the continuing evolution of the Privia digital piano line. A combination of updated keyboard action and a more powerful sound engine provide a level of detail, nuance and expression for a superior grand piano experience in the lightweight and stylish design that the Casio Privia line is known for.

Piano Sound

The award-winning grand piano sound in the Privia line has been dramatically improved. The PX-350 utilizes more than three times the memory of the previous generation for a more natural piano tone. In addition, Casio's proprietary sound source "AiR" (Acoustic and intelligent Resonator) provides unmatched realism and detail. This engine provides seamless dynamics for a remarkably expressive and powerful performance. For further realism, a Damper Resonance simulator provides the rich sound of the strings when the sustain pedal is used.

Key Action

The PX-350 also features a redesigned 88-note Tri-sensor scaled hammer action keyboard. The updated action features simulated Ebony and Ivory textured keys for a incredible feel and its three sensors capture the dynamics of a performance with unparalleled speed and accuracy. To further enhance the experience, the action and sound engine take into consideration the speed at which different sized hammers move inside an acoustic grand relative to the velocity the keys are pressed. This timing nuance provides the ultimate key to sound experience.

Powerful Features

The PX-350 has a total of 250 instrument tones built in. Strings, organs, electric pianos, brass, drums, bass and more -- and with the PX-350's registration capability, you can store your favorite splits and layers for live performance use. The PX-350 also has 180 drum patterns with full auto accompaniment and a 17 track recorder for composing your own songs. Ready for the stage or studio, the PX-350 has 1/4" audio outputs so you can easily connect the PX-350 to recording and sound reinforcement equipment.

The optional CS-67 puts the PX-350 at the proper height but can easily be removed so you can take the 25 pound digital piano to the gig. The optional SP-33 pedal system provides the same 3-pedal functionality as a grand piano.

NOTE: Power supply is included.