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PX-560M
WHEN YOUR MUSIC MATTERS
Introducing the Privia Pro PX-560 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-560 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-560 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.
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
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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