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all your own. There are three realtime control knobs, as well
as a modulation wheel, all of which can be controlling up
to two assignable parameters at once. With great-sounding
filters, responsive envelopes, and extensive modulation, the
PX-560M can be a sonic playground as well as a performance
instrument.
TAKE THE STAGE
The PX-560M is designed to perform, and to make you sound
your best. You’ll be delighted at how lightweight it is (just
over 26 pounds), and how easily you can integrate it into
your live setup. Its 1/4" outputs 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-560M 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
BRING THE BAND
Going beyond the traditional definition of a stage piano,
the PX-560M 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 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-560M 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
The PX-560M 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-560M great for
lessons or practice.
PLAYS NICE WITH OTHERS
Like all Privias, the PX-560M 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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