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A versatile synth designed to spice up DJ performances.
The XW-G1 Groove Synthesizer has 61-standard-size keys and all the functions a club DJ could
need; all in one slim, streamlined unit. It provides an interactive step sequencer and a sample
looper for digitally capturing performance patterns and external instruments.
Solo Synth
Rotating Knobs
The XW-G1 utilizes Casio's exclusive (HPSS) Hybrid Processing Sound Source, a
six oscillator monophonic solo synth that is just one of its amazing sound engines.
The solo synth has the power to deliver classic analog sounds and 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 expression.
Parameter Setting
Step Sequencer
Arpeggiator and Phrase Sequencer
In addition to typical arpeggio patterns, the XW-G1'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.
Step Sequencer
Providing everything from pulsing dance grooves to animated synth textures and
arpeggios, the XW-G1's Step Sequencer is the first of its kind. With nine tracks
for drums, basses, synths and chordal parts, four controller tracks for adding
panning, filter changes and other animation to existing parts and eight patterns
make up each sequence, the user can build and mix their performance on the fly.
Sliders
Control
The XW-G1 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.