Casio India launches 4 new
CT-X Series keyboards with
new AiX Sound Source
Casio India Co. Pvt. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments,
has launched its brand-new CT-X series of portable keyboards. The launch of this
Series marks a historic moment in Casio’s tradition of introducing new products based
on real-world feedback from Indian customers in order to grow the market.
The new CT-X8000IN, CT-X9000IN & CT-X870IN have been
specially designed for India and have advanced specifications
for advanced beginners to serious performers and players.
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. drive for music playback, phrase pads, expression pedal inputs
as well as more powerful speaker systems suitable for all grade
music examination & powerful performance. The CT-X8000IN
has a 6W+6W speaker system and the CT-X9000IN has an
incredible 15W+15W high-output amplifier delivering powerful
sound output for rehearsal or performance applications.
"The CT-X series represents an unprecedented level of sound
quality for Casio which is a direct result of the new AiX
processor," said Mr. Kulbhushan Seth, Vice President of Casio
India Co. Pvt. Ltd. "We at Casio India have always worked
towards developing the market and following our philosophy
of creativity and contribution, strive towards developing
such great products with high quality features which further
expand the market. 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." • CT-X870IN - MRP: Rs. 12,995
Furthermore, these new keyboards have been introduced as
perfect tools to grow overall Indian music market, as lot of
regional feedback has been taken in account while developing
this keyboards to fulfil following India specific requirements:
- Indian Folk & Regional Keyboard players using
the keyboard for performances in Jagrans,
Bhajans, Kathas/Kirtans, Festival performances,
Bollywood/Entertainment Performances.
- Academic learning in schools & institutions, musical
examinations (all musical grade examinations).
- Keyboard players looking for western tones
& performance oriented keyboards.
The CT-X series provides high-performance Digital Signal
Processor (DSP) effects that combine various algorithms to
realize the perfect effect for each instrument sound. The CT-
X700 and CT-X870IN's stunning instrument tones are perfect
for beginners or advanced players that need an affordable and
portable instrument while the CT-X8000IN and CT-X9000IN
provide additional rhythms, tones, DSP editing features, USB
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Price:
• CT-X700 - MRP: Rs. 10,495
• CT-X8000IN - MRP: Rs. 17,995
• CT-X9000IN - MRP: Rs. 21,995
These keyboards are now available at all leading music
dealers nationwide and www.casioindiashop.com.
Main Features of the CT-X9000IN and CT-X8000IN
• AiX Sound Source Reproduces the Natural Sound of Acoustic
Instruments The keyboards provide high-quality tones
across every category of instrument, faithfully reproducing
subtle nuances and gestures specific to each type of sound.
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 presents.
• Wide Range of Tones and Rhythm Patterns Support Diverse
Musical Genres. An extensive library of 800 tones and 250
rhythms supports diverse musical genres, and applications
from composition, to arranging, to live performance.
The keyboards contain 43 Indian Tones and 39 Indian
Rhythms for diverse regional musical applications.
• New Speaker System Delivers Powerful Sound.
The keyboards feature large-magnet bass reflex
speakers and a 15W+15W high-output amplifier
(maximum output of CT-X9000IN model) to deliver
powerful sounds for home or performance use.
• 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