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A GRAND REVOLUTION POWERFUL FEATURES
The new PX-350MBK represents a significant step in the
continuing evolution of the Privia digital piano line. A
combination of a new keyboard action and a powerful new
sound engine provide a new level of detail, nuance and
expression for a superior grand piano experience in the
lightweight and stylish design that Privia is known for. The PX-350MBK has a total of 250 instrument tones built-
in. Strings, organs, electric pianos, brass, drums, bass and
more and with the PX-350MBK’s registration capability you
can store your favorite splits and layers for live performance
use. The PX-350MBK also has 180 drum patterns with full
auto accompaniment and a 17 track recorder for composing
your own songs. Ready for the stage or studio, the PX-350 has
¼” audio outputs so you can easily connect the PX-350MBK
to recording and sound reinforcement equipment. The
optional CS-67BK puts the PX-350MBK at the proper height
but can easily be removed so you can take the 25 pound
digital piano to the gig. The optional SP-33 pedal system
provides the same 3 pedal functionality as a grand piano.
PIANO SOUND
The award winning grand piano sound in Privia has been
dramatically improved. The new PX-350MBK utilizes more
than three times the memory of the previous generation
for a more natural piano tone. In addition, Casio's new
proprietary sound source "AiR" (Acoustic and intelligent
Resonator) provides unmatched realism and detail. This
engine provides seamless dynamics for a remarkably
expressive and powerful performance. For further realism
a new Damper Resonance simulator provides the rich sound
of the strings when the sustain pedal is used.
KEY ACTION
The new PX-350MBK also features a new redesigned 88 note
Tri-sensor scaled hammer action keyboard. This new action
features new simulated Ebony and Ivory textured keys for a
incredible feel and it's three sensors capture the dynamics
of a performance with unparalleled speed and accuracy. To
further enhance the experience, the action and the sound
engine take into consideration the speed at which different
sized hammers move inside acoustic grand relative to
velocity the keys are pressed, this timing nuance provides
the ultimate key to sound experience.
USB MIDI
Casio continues the tradition or providing "class compliant"
USB connectivity on Privia digital pianos. This allows
Privia to be used with Mac or Windows computers without
the need for downloading drivers. Class Compliant USB
MIDI also allows Privia digital pianos can also be used as
a controller the Apple iPad simply with the use of Apple's
Camera Connection Kit.
AIR SOUND SOURCE
To reproduce the sound of the finest
acoustic grand pianos, the new
Privia series features Casio’s proprietary AiR (Acoustic
and intelligent Resonator) processor. Accessing more than
three times the memory of the previous generation, the AiR
processor utilizes grand piano samples recorded at four
dynamics sampling to deliver grand piano sounds with long
natural decays and remarkable expression. To further the
grand piano experience, AiR adds realism by simulating the
sound of the open strings when the dampers are raised by
the pedal.
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