The PX-560M is the latest edition to line . Featuring many of the sound design elements of the award winning PX-5S , the PX-560M adds new tones , userprogrammable rhythms , built-in speakers , all centered around an amazing , easy-to-use 5.3 ” Color Touch Interface .
ABOUT THE KEYBOARD :
Introducing the Privia Pro PX-560M Digital Piano , a stage piano unlike any other . From the first look at its striking blue case , you ’ ll know it ’ s different . It boasts some of Casio ’ s most impressive sonic technology , in an easy-to-use instrument that sounds every bit as great as it looks . For the piano player who wants to go deeper , the PX-560M delivers a comprehensive set of features that will take your music further than ever .
TOUCH YOUR MUSIC
Front and center is Casio ’ s new Color Touch Interface . Its bright , 5.3 " display is clear and easy to read , and the interface is inspiring yet simple . You ’ ll see familiar graphics to help you select instruments and functions , making exploring the PX-560M 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-560M 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-560M ’ 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 .
THE PIANO
In an instrument like the PX-560M , 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-560M 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-560M 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
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