The Casio XW-P1 Appreciation Video

This is just an appreciation video for the Casio XW-P1, which I decided to sell. Like a lot of Casio products, there is some really inventive and creative work that went into the synth that often goes unnoticed or underappreciated (by myself even). I bought it mostly as a cheap keyboard option for gigging with a "classic rock" band, and though I was curious about the sequencer, arpeggiator (which I don't mention in the video at all, unfortunately), and phrase sequencer, I had little reason to use any of those features, and therefore I didn't explore them so much. And that's unfortunate, because I think they are some of the stronger features on the synth, and would likely be appealing for someone wanting to get started with some DAW-less sequencing for not much money. I'm just more of a DAW-full kind of guy. Loose Timeline for the Video Intro - 03:08 The Step Sequencer - 11:30 The Phrase Sequencer - 16:16 The Drawbar Organ - 18:00 The Hex Layer Synth - 20:16 The Solo Synth - 22:58 Some Final Thoughts - 27:06 Bonus - Alt versions of ProckGnosis Theme with the XW-P1 - 28:22 For folks even more curious about the keyboard, I've copied Casio's specs on the XW-P1 below, though the formatting was mostly lost. Specifications Keyboard 61 standard-size keys Touch Response 2 types, off Maximum Polyphony 64 (1 to 32 for some tones) Tones • 620 preset, 310 user • Solo Synthesizer(monophonic) : 100 preset, 100 user • Hex Layer : 50 preset, 50 user • Drawbar Organ : 50 preset, 50 user • PCM Melody : 400 preset, 100 user • PCM Drum : 20 preset, 10 user Solo Synthesizer Tones Edit (monophonic) • Synth OSC1/ OSC2 Blocks : 311 Synth waves, filter, amp • PCM OSC1/ OSC2 Blocks : Oscillator(2,158 PCM waves*), Filter, amp*Including 308 Synth waves • External Input Sound Block : Pitch shifter, filter, amp • Noise Block : Noise generator, filter, amp • Total Block : Filter, Solo Synthesizer DSP • LFO Block 2 : Virtual controllers 8 Effects • Reverb: System reverb • Chorus: System chorus**Except when using DSP or Solo Synthesizer tones. • DSP: 100 preset, 100 user, 53 types (46 normal, 7 Solo Synthesizer) • Master Equalizer : 4 bands Performance Functions • Memories : 100 preset, 100 user • Zone : 4 (maximum) Step Sequencer • Sequence : 100 preset, 100 user • Maximum Steps : 16 • Number of Tracks : 8 monophonic, 1 polyphonic, 4 control • Patterns : 8 types per sequence • Chains : 100 user Phrase Sequencer • Phrase : 100 preset, 100 user • Track : 1 • Playback Mode : One-time, loop • Memory Capacity : 8 KB / user phrase, 128 KB / 100 user phrases • Other : Overdubbing Arpeggio 100 preset, 100 user Mixer 16 internal parts + externally input part Other Functions • Transpose : ±1 octave (–12 to 0 to +12 semitones) • Octave Shift : ±3 octaves • Tuning : A4 = 415.5 - 440.0 - 465.9 Hz MIDI 16 multi-timbre received, GM level 1 standard Wheels Bender, modulation Sliders 9 Assignable Knobs 4 Dial 1 Display LCD with backlight Demonstration Songs 3 SD Memory Card Slots • Supported Cards : SDHC memory card (32 GB max.) or SD memory card • Functions : SMF playback, audio file playback, file storage, file recall, file delete, card format Terminals • MIDI : MIDI IN / MIDI OUT / THRU • USB* : Type B USB cable (A-B type) required to use USB terminal for computer connection. • SUSTAIN / ASSIGNABLE : Standard jack (sustain, sostenuto, soft, start / stop etc.) • PHONES : Stereo standard jack • LINE OUT : Standard jack (L/MONO for each), standard jack (R) • INST IN : Mono standard jack • MIC IN : Mono standard jack • AUDIO IN : Stereo mini jack • DC IN : 9.5 V Power Supply • AC Adapter : AD-E95100L (included) • Batteries : 6 D-size alkaline batteries or zinc-carbon batteries • Battery Life : Approximately 35 hours (alkaline batteries, using headphones) Dimensions (W x D x H) 948 x 384 x 124 mm * Excluding music stand, and other projections Weight 5.4 kg (without batteries) EAN code 4971850314158