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CT-X9000IN patterns and tone/rhythm setups without configuring them every time, enabling versatile and seamless performance. • Composing and Arranging Features Help Bring Ideas to Life. In addition to configuring and saving tones and rhythms to suit the user, the keyboards provide a variety of features for composing and arranging. The Phrase Recorder allows users to record a musical phrase that can be instantly triggered using any of the four pads. The mixer can handle 42 different parts and the 17-track MIDI sequencer can save up to 10 original songs. • Accessory Jacks and Ports for Performing, Composing, and Arranging. An assignable jack can be used with either a footswitch or expression pedal. Also provided are an audio input jack for connecting external audio equipment, and a class-compliant USB port for connecting to a computer. An additional USB port supports memory devices to easily save and load data created on the CT-X9000IN/X8000IN. • Friendly User Interface Offers a Wide Range of Applications. The keyboards provide an expanded Registration function and four phrase pads, together with direct access buttons for Tap Tempo, Transpose, and Octave switching making the keyboards suitable for stage and live performances, as well as music schools and music classrooms. • Sophisticated Styling Matches the Advanced Specifications. The powerful speakers are embellished with distinctive red highlights, giving the keyboards a stylish, iconic look. The CT-X9000IN is distinguished by a grey metallic finish that adds to the sophisticated styling. CT-X8000IN Main Features of the CT-X870IN and CT-X700 • AiX Sound Source Reproduces the Appealing Sound of Acoustic Instruments. The keyboards provide high-quality tones across every category of instrument, faithfully reproducing subtle nuances and gestures specific to each type of sound. • Wide Range of Tones and Rhythm Patterns Supports Diverse Musical Genres. An extensive library of 600 tones and 195 rhythms supports diverse musical genres, and applications from composition, to arranging, to live performance. The keyboards contain 21 Indian Tones and 26 Indian Rhythms for diverse regional musical applications. • Registration Function for Instant Recall of Performance Setups. The Registration function enables the user to save up to 32 keyboard setups including tones and rhythms. The user can instantly switch between complex playing patterns and tone/rhythm setups without configuring them every time, enabling versatile and seamless performance. • Accessory Jacks, Ports and Functions for Performing, Composing, and Arranging. The CT-X870IN/X700 keyboards provide a port for a sustain pedal, an audio input jack for connecting external audio equipment, and a USB port for connecting to a computer. In addition, the CT-X870IN features an additional USB port which supports memory devices, plus a Pitch Bend Wheel for recreating various instrument gestures. The keyboards also come with a 6-track MIDI sequencer with room for up to five original songs. • To learn more about Casio's full portfolio of electronic musical instruments, please visit www.Casio.co.in • *1 Acoustic Intelligent multi-eXpression (AiX) Sound Source CT-X700IN The CT-X870IN Score Magazine highonscore.com 45