The PX-560 is the latest edition to Casio’s Privia Pro line. Featuring many of the
sound design elements of the award winning PX-5S, the PX-560 adds new tones,
user-programmable rhythms, built-in speakers, all centered around an amazing,
easy-to-use 5.3” Color Touch Interface.
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, 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
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
BRING THE BAND
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
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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