Casio India launches 4 new CT-X Series
keyboards with new AiX Sound Source
CT-X9000IN
CT-8000IN
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asio India Co. Pvt. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of
electronic musical instruments, has launched its
brand-new CT-X series of portable keyboards.
The new CT-X8000IN, CT-X9000IN & CT-X870IN have
been specially designed for India with a lot of regional
feedback taken into account while developing this
keyboards to fulfil India specific re quirements.
- Indian Folk & Regional Keyboard players using
the keyboard for performances in Bhajans, Festival
performances, Bollywood/Entertainment Performances.
- Academic learning in schools &
institutions, musical examinations.
- Keyboard players looking for western tones
& performance oriented keyboards.
All models feature the new AiX Sound Source*1 leveraging
expertise that Casio accumulated in developing sound
sources for its digital pianos. The AiX Sound Source allows
the CT-X keyboards to faithfully reproduce the appealing
sound of acoustic instruments such as guitars, drums,
basses, brass, wind instruments, string ensembles and
more. Also, The economical pricing of the CT-X series
is bound to help high grade students and performers, in
making the right keyboards for their needs affordable.
Main Features of the CT-X9000IN and CT-X8000IN
• The user can customize tones to taste using 100 DSP effects
that combine various algorithms, three system effects
(reverb, chorus, and delay) and 10 equalizer presets.
• Wide Range of Tones and Rhythm Patterns (800
tones and 250 rhythms) Supports application from
composition, to arranging, to live performance. The
keyboards contain 43 Indian Tones and 39 Indian
Rhythms for regional musical applications.
• Registration Function for Instant Recall of Performance
Setups. The Registration function enables the user to save
up to 128 keyboard setups including tones and rhythms.
The user can instantly switch between complex playing
CT-X870IN
CT-X700
patterns and tone/rhythm setups without configuring them
every time, enabling versatile and seamless performance.
• The keyboards provide a variety of features for composing
and arranging. The Phrase Recorder allows users to record
a musical phrase that can be instantly triggered using any
of the four pads. The mixer can handle 42 different parts and
the 17-track MIDI sequencer can save up to 10 original songs.
• An assignable jack can be used with either a footswitch
or expression pedal. Also provided are an audio input
jack for connecting external audio equipment, and a class-
compliant USB port for connecting to a computer. An
additional USB port supports memory devices to easily
save and load data created on the CT-X9000IN/X8000IN.
• Expanded Registration function and four phrase
pads, together with direct access buttons for Tap
Tempo, Transpose, and Octave switching making the
keyboards suitable for stage and live performances,
as well as music schools and music classrooms.
Main Features of the CT-X870IN and CT-X700
• Wide Range of Tones and Rhythm Patterns (600
tones and 195 rhythms) supports applications from
composition, to arranging, to live performance. The
keyboards contain 21 Indian Tones and 26 Indian
Rhythms for regional musical applications.
• Registration Function for Instant Recall of Performance
Setups. The Registration function enables the user to save
up to 32 keyboard setups including tones and rhythms.
The user can instantly switch between complex playing
patterns and tone/rhythm setups without configuring them
every time, enabling versatile and seamless performance.
• The CT-X870IN/X700 keyboards provide a port for
a sustain pedal, an audio input jack for connecting
external audio equipment, and a USB port for connecting
to a computer. In addition, the CT-X870IN features an
additional USB port which supports memory devices, plus
a Pitch Bend Wheel for recreating various instrument
gestures. The keyboards also come with a 6-track MIDI
sequencer with room for up to five original songs.
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