fun and easy. You’ll find yourself experimenting with new ideas,
new sounds, and new ways of creating music.
THE KEYS TO SUCCESS
The PX-560 features Casio's renowned Tri-Sensor Scaled
Hammer Action II keyboard, which accurately reproduces the
touch and response of a concert grand piano, despite the PX-560’s
light overall weight. As on a real concert grand, the keys are
heavier in the lower register, and lighter up top. Your fingertips
will immediately feel the ebony and ivory textured keys, which
not only feel more realistic, but also give your hands a positive
grip to keep your playing on point.
sostenuto, and damper pedals, fixed in place for an accurate
piano performance. The built-in speaker system has more than
enough power to entertain at home. If you connect your favorite
music player to its 1/8" stereo audio input, it even becomes a
high-quality music dock.
5.3" COLOR TOUCH INTERFACE
BRING THE BAND
THE PIANO
In an instrument like the PX-560, the all-important piano
sound must be as rewarding as the keys themselves. Casio’s
Multi-Dimensional AiR (Acoustic and Intelligent Resonator)
Sound Source delivers some of the best piano sounds you’ve
ever heard. Its Linear Morphing technology creates smooth
transitions between the softer and louder sounds. Damper
Resonance gives you the deep feeling of the piano’s soundboard
interacting with the strings. String Resonance models the
harmonic relationships between vibrating strings. Hammer
Response mimics the time between pressing the key and the
hammer striking the strings. Key Off Simulation gives you
control of a note’s decay by how quickly the key is released.
And with a massive 256 notes of polyphony, you won’t have to
worry about dropped notes, even while all of these incredible
details are being recreated. These specifications are impressive,
certainly, but what’s most important is that they combine to
form the perfect and complete experience of playing a 9-foot
concert grand piano.
A SOUND DESIGN FOR SOUND DESIGNERS
Under the hood, the PX-560 is not just a highly capable stage
piano, but a full-fledged synthesizer. Unlike most other synths,
going deep into sound design is as easy as touching the display.
The PX-560 features Casio’s Hex Layer technology, borrowed
from the flagship Privia Pro PX-5S. This means you can create
massive splits and layers, with four zones and a total of 14 layers
at once. What’s more, you can edit these Tones to sculpt them
into something new and all your own. There are three realtime
control knobs, as well as a modulation wheel, all of which can
be controlling up to two assignable parameters at once. With
great-sounding filters, responsive envelopes, and extensive
modulation, the PX-560 can be a sonic playground as well as a
performance instrument.
TAKE THE STAGE
The PX-560 is designed to perform, and to make you sound
your best. You’ll be delighted at how lightweight it is (just over
26 pounds), and how easily you can integrate it into your live
setup. Its 1/4" outputs and inputs give you great connectivity for
PA systems and multi-keyboard rigs, and its dual pedal inputs
can be configured to accept an expression pedal, damper pedal,
or footswitches.
HOMEWARD BOUND
In addition to fitting just about any commercially-available
keyboard stand, the PX-560 fits neatly in Casio’s optional CS-67P
wooden stand, making a stylish musical statement in any home.
Add the optional SP-33 3-pedal unit to experience realistic soft,
Going beyond the traditional definition of a stage piano, the
PX-560 includes 550 Tones, covering a huge variety of musical
instruments and genres. There are dynamic and expressive
guitars, basses, strings, drums, and much more, enhanced
by powerful onboard DSP effects. The 220 onboard Rhythms
allow multiple instruments to follow your playing, creating a
backing band that plays in the style of your choice. In addition
to exploring the built-in Rhythms, you can even assemble 30
customized User Rhythms by combining basslines, drum beats,
and other elements. You can also create 100 of your own Music
Presets, which encompass a Rhythm, Tones, effects, and built-in
chord progressions.
A BUILT-IN STUDIO
When the muse speaks, you owe it to yourself to capture your
idea. You don’t want to miss the chance to record your creation.
The PX-560 gives you two ways to make sure your work is
preserved. There is a 17-track MIDI recorder with editing
features, and a USB audio recorder that creates an audio file
directly onto a USB stick. You can create the sounds you want to
play, record and edit MIDI songs with them, then add external
instruments via the audio inputs, and capture the whole mix to
share with the world.
TOOLS FOR SCHOOL
The PX-560 includes features that are especially beneficial for
private lessons and music labs. Duet mode splits the keyboard
into two equal pitch ranges, letting two people (i.e. teacher and
student) play side by side on a single instrument. Classroom
mode adds the ability to send each side to an individual audio
output, making it compatible with the most popular third party
piano lab systems. Two front panel-mounted headphone jacks
also make the PX-560 great for lessons or practice.
PLAYS NICE WITH OTHERS
Like all Privias, the PX-560 has a class-compliant USB port
which connects to a PC, Mac, or iOS device with no drivers
needed. Easily control your favorite music software, without
any extra setup.
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