From satturnsc2@yahoo.com Tue Jun 05 15:46:11 2012
Subject:Re: Casio XP1 Organ Sounds

There is a live clinic tonight at 8 EST from someone who knows this keyboard well: Mike Martin
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/casiomusicgear#events

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From: rmaccrea
To: CloneWheel@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 5, 2012 11:58 AM
Subject: [CWSG] Re: Casio XP1 Organ Sounds


 

Hola, Rafael!
I have a Casio two generation behind this one, a CTK691. I use it as a third manual with my VK88. I use the rhythms and instrument tones. I really like the breathy saxophones. You can also download free sounds and rhythms.
I am also part of a Casio discussion group and there was a discussion there about a harmonic beating issue between the Casio and the Ventilator. It goes away if only the 16', 8, 4, 2, and 1' drawbars are used. I believe the issue is the dischord between a 4' and 2-2/3' tone (or 8' and 5-1/3') that is emphasized by the more sterile tone generation in the keyboard.
The Casio has two sections, one is preset instrument tones including organs. The other is closer to a clonewheel with adjustable leslie, reverb, vibratos, etc. That section is still not as good as a more costly unit. My model has a very complicated user interface which was improved with the generation you asked about.
I sometimes play old latin music popular in the USA in the 60's and find the keyboard a most useful addition to my Roland VK88. (Girl from Ipanema) The sax is also very nice for blues.



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