The Score Magazine - Archive May 2015 issue! | Page 18

Optimized to be pleasing for both you and your audience.
Designed with the live setting in mind, the XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer gives you plenty of
opportunity to create ear-pleasing sounds with its plethora of preset tones, as well as numerous
types of internal PCM and Synth waves. The slim, lightweight XW-P1 can run on batteries, allowing
you the freedom to perform on stage, wherever it is and whenever you need to.
Step Sequencer Arpeggiator and Phrase Sequencer
Providing everything from pulsing dance grooves to animated synth
textures and arpeggios, the Step Sequencer is the first of its kind. It
lets the user build and mix their performance on the fly. Sequences
can even be transposed live from the keyboard, providing a completely
interactive experience. The XW-P1's arpeggiator can create polyphonic synth gated patterns,
acoustic instrument emulations and is even fully programmable
allowing you to create your own unique sounds. An additional phrase
sequencer allows you to quickly capture any riff that you play on the
keyboard. The combination of the Step Sequencer, Arpeggiator and
Phrase Sequencer provides an endless array of sound possibilities.
Solo Synth
Utilizing Casio’s exclusive (HPSS) Hybrid Processing Sound Source, a
six oscillator monophonic solo synth is just one of the amazing sound
engines in the XW-P1. The solo synth has the power to deliver classic
analog sounds, with an aggressive edge unlike anything else. With
impressive modulation and control capabilities at your fingertips, the
solo synth is capable of a wide range of sounds and expressions.
Hex Layer
A HexLayer is a single sound comprised of up to 6 components, allowing
complex layers, splits and velocity switched sounds. The sliders on the
XW-P1 can be used to mix sounds on the fly to create evolving pads and
rich synth textures while key velocity can be used to create dynamic
velocity switched orchestral sounds and more.
Control
The XW-P1 has 4 realtime controller knobs, pitch bend and modulation
wheels, along with 9 sliders to provide control over internal sounds
and external devices. Through standard MIDI ports and with a class-
compliant USB port the keyboard can be used as a controller for other
instruments, including computer software and iPad® based software
applications. It also includes an audio input allowing you to monitor
an MP3 player, computer or other device without the need for a mixer.
Batteries
While the XW-P1 comes with a power supply it can also run on batteries,
providing a truly mobile music making experience. You can now create
music virtually anywhere.