Due to the power of the air sound source, px5s takes them several steps further. My favorite part of the casio xw p1 is the sequencer. It starts with layering 6 samples and a classic subtractive synth. Hex layers were originally introduced in the award winning xw p1 synthesizer. Basically you get a track for each pad and there are 4 selectable banks of 16 pads.
Designed with the live setting in mind, the xw p1 performance synthesizer gives you plenty of opportunity to create earpleasing sounds with its plethora of preset tones like the solo synthesizer, hex layer, and drawbar organ, as well as numerous types of internal pcm and synth waves. It has not a cz or vz synth and it is not based on pd or ipd synthesis. Reference specifications model xw p1 keyboard 61 standardsize keys touch response 2 types, off maximum polyphony 64 notes 1 to 32 for some tones tones 620 preset, 310 user solo synthesizer tones 100 preset, 100 user hex layer tones 50 preset, 50 user. One of the more interesting announcements from this years namm show was the introduction of the casio xw p1 performance synthesizer the xwp1 is designed to be a true performance synthesizer that allows users to create a wide array of sounds from many preset tones, including solo synthesizer, hex layer, and drawbar organ tones, as well as numerous types of internal. Equipped with modern, hybrid sound module generates unique sounds that encourage the creation of most of the original music. Providing screaming virtual analog monophonic leads and basses, drawbar organs, complex layers, stereo pianos, drums and more, the xw p1 has the sounds and realtime control the performing musician. Edit instrument data files created by the instrument or this software. It also provides the ability to back up any user data to your computer, so you can back things up without having to use an sd card.
Linear recording with xwp1 xw sequencing casio music. Xwp1 synthesizers electronic musical instruments casio. Making sounds or patches with the casio xwp1 data editor. Casio xwp1 61key synthesizer bundle w double x keyboard. Find great deals on ebay for casio xw g1 and casio xw p1. Beware, one of the faders knobs is missing, but its not broken see picture. Casios mike martin has just uploaded a set of hex layer and solo synth presets for you complete with pdf documentation. Very good condition, with german and english manual, and french adapter.
Xwpd1 trackformer electronic musical instruments casio. Apr 02, 2012 casio just released the mac and windows editor for the xwp1. Mike martin from casio visited sweetwater sound to give us a deep overview of the xw p1 performance synthesizer. The drum sounds are all new and different from the xwg1 plus it has the ability to load in samples similar to the. I know there is no measurebymeasure sequencer in the xw p1 but there must be a way to record longer phrases and multitrack aside from the 16step sequencer or phrase recorder. Casio xwp1 performance synthesizer casio encyclotronic. Xwg1 data editor for xwg1 is a music data management software that you can run on your computer to perform the following tasks. I would only recommend to intermediate and advanced producers however, as shes. Casio teclados i tutorial xw p1 i como utilizar o software.
If you have the ipad, may i suggest you download the ims20 app. Its surprisingly deep and im excited to get into effect sequencing and external source slicing. About after 30 years of silence in the synth field casio came back with 2 new synths. Casio obviously named, designed, and marketed this for its synth features. Jun 20, 2012 one of the more interesting announcements from this years namm show was the introduction of the casio xw p1 performance synthesizer the xwp1 is designed to be a true performance synthesizer that allows users to create a wide array of sounds from many preset tones, including solo synthesizer, hex layer, and drawbar organ tones, as well as numerous types of internal pcm and synth waves. The casio xwp1xwg1 hybrid hardware modification thread gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Casio xwp1 keyboard synthesizer the casio xwp1 is a 61 key performance synthesizer with casios exclusive hpss hybrid processing sound source.
Part 1 on using the step sequencer on the casio xwp1 and xwg1. The xw pd1 is an allinone machine that includes all the features essential for laying down tracks, such as a synthesizer, a sequencer, a sampler, effects, speaker and batteries. This tutorial covers the basics of the sequencer including assigning tones. A phrase sequencer is available for sound or user phrase presetting during a performance. Casio xwp1 performance synthesizer musicians friend. Reference specifications model xwp1 keyboard 61 standardsize keys touch response 2 types, off maximum polyphony 64 notes 1 to 32 for some tones tones 620 preset, 310 user solo synthesizer tones 100 preset, 100 user hex layer tones 50 preset, 50 user. But the xwp1 also makes a very practical stage pianoorgan. This software allows you to edit tones, performances and more using your computer.
This software is provided as is, and casio makes no express warranty concerning the softwares ability to operate properly or to be free of defects, or concerning the correction of defects in the future, or the suitability of the software functions for any particular purpose. The casio xwp1 is a powerful six oscillator monophonic solo synth that is ready to gig. Amazing synth the xwp1, which has been created for live performances, provides a range of fantastic sounds. They even have a good list of items for a xw p1 software update coming in late april which will add some additional features. Put simply, the xwp1 is capable of producing sounds in a range of different ways, namely as a pcm synth with a generous onboard library of stock sounds, as a drawbar organ, as a solo synth and as a player of casios own hex layers, of which more shortly. The casio xw p1 performance synthesizer in depth demo. This is the full, professional version for ipad and iphoneipod touch. Take advantage of stateoftheart features to mix and dj music or create video mashups using songs and videos from your device libraries.
The casio xw p1 has a 6 oscillator monophonic solo synth on it that creates some amazing tones effortlessly. Casio teclados i tutorial xw p1 i como utilizar o software editor. The xwj1 is an allinone vj dj controller for mixing music and videos using the djay app for itunes and the vjay video mixing app from algoriddim gmbh. A quick tutorial on using the phrase sequencer on the casio xw series synthesizers. Press the setting button to display the setting screen. Requires downloading of dedicated application software and media. On the other side its always fun to be weird and use the thing that everyone sold a long time ago. The editor software for this keyboard seems overly complicated and confusing.
There are 400 pcm preset sounds onboard, with space for 100 user programs of your making. On your xwp1 instrument, press the power button to turn on the instrument. This software is provided as is, and casio makes no express warranty concerning the software s ability to operate properly or to be free of defects, or concerning the correction of defects in the future, or the suitability of the software functions for any particular purpose. The xwp1s step sequencer offers parallel tracks, nine of them for notes and four. Keyboard 61 standardsize keys touch response 2 types, off maximum polyphony 64 1 to 32 for.
Casio just released the mac and windows editor for the xwp1. In this video we are looking at the casio xwp1 synth, and making a patch sound with the software. Check out the xwp1 faq for details about how to use the sequencer for creating longer more linear sounding musical arrangements. Without any training, i had beats kicking and bassline bumping. I got into learning ableton and realized that the sequencing and performance aspect of the xw werent as.
Patch changing is simple, editing parts is a breeze, and learning the more indepth in and outs takes no more than 15 minutes. Casios newest trackformer xwpd1 groove center is an allinone remix and beat production center, with a unique circular design. The casio xwp1 has a 6 oscillator monophonic solo synth on it that creates some amazing tones effortlessly. Jul 28, 2015 casio teclados i tutorial xw p1 i como utilizar o software editor. My test the test is in polish, but there is much audio samples. Electronic musical instruments downloads support casio. Sequences can even transpose live from the keyboard, providing a. Reset casio xwp1 synthesizer its been over twenty years since casio has made a synthesizer for the pro market, but at namm 2012 they announced the xwp1 and xwg1, two competitivelypriced, yet very capable keyboards that have a lot to offer.
Jan 25, 2012 heres an indepth look, by daniel fisher, at the new casio xwp1 performance synthesizer from the 2012 namm show the casio xwg1 is a groove synthesizer equipped with a keyboard and designed to offer the various kinds of digital equipment used by club djs, including the ability to create and play back a variety of rhythm patterns and musical phrases. Hi dudes, this is my first post and my first post here on the forums, ive been producing music for the past 19 years since i was 15 using a mega st, amiga 5001200, octamed sountrackers, playstations music 2000, to pc based sequencers, ive been a propellerheads reason user since. Amazing synth the xw p1, which has been created for live performances, provides a range of fantastic sounds. We test the limited gold edition of casios performance synth. The xwp1 does not have a linear sequencer as in a typical software or keyboard multitrack sequencerthe wk series does. Last it appears that the xwp1 editor is on target for the very end of the month. Depending on what you want, theres probably a better option for it than the casio.
This is not only a synthsequencer for beginners, its also a musthave for the. The xwp1 looks like a fun machine, but nothing more. It works as a sequencer, synthesizer and sampler and allows producers to easily build rhythms and and compose melodies quickly. The xw incorporates casios newly developed hybrid processing sound. Casio xwp1 performance synthesizer demo sweetwater. Mike martin from casio visited sweetwater sound to give us a deep overview of the xwp1 performance synthesizer. If you can not find info under midi in the list, the firmware version of the instrument is less than 1. It also includes the waveforms from the original casio cz series of synthesizers. Casio breaks the price barrier for virtualanalog synthesis with the powerful xwp1. Dream, create and play your perfect midi controller with midi designer pro. But the xw p1 also makes a very practical stage pianoorgan.
The casio xwp1 is a synthesizer that is more designed for live use, but can be used in a studio or at home for playing and practicing with. Mike shows off a lot of sounds, the ability to mix oscillators on the fly, and some awesome sequencing and arpeggiation capabilities. The xw j1 is an allinone vj dj controller for mixing music and videos using the djay app for itunes and the vjay video mixing app from algoriddim gmbh. They even have a good list of items for a xwp1 software update coming in late april which will add some additional features. It also has excellent controllers like pads, knobs, sliders and more. The xwpd1 is an allinone machine that includes all the features essential for laying down tracks, such as a synthesizer, a sequencer, a sampler, effects, speaker and batteries. Decked out with a 61key keyboard, this synth is ready to rock on stage. Want some of those presets that casio has used in demo videos. It tries a little too hard at times but the xwp1 rewards your patience with. You need to download this update software and install it on the instrument. Heres an indepth look, by daniel fisher, at the new casio xwp1 performance synthesizer from the 2012 namm show the casio xwg1 is a groove synthesizer equipped with a keyboard and designed to offer the various kinds of digital equipment used by club djs, including the ability to create and play back a variety of rhythm patterns and musical phrases.
The step sequencer itself on the xwpd1 is 64 tracks. Eowave domino is a discrete monophonic analogue synthesizer with a vco in the tradition of ms20 and tb303. Providing screaming virtual analog monophonic leads and basses, drawbar organs, complex layers, stereo pianos, drums and more, the xwp1 has the sounds and realtime control the performing musician. The xw p1 looks like a fun machine, but nothing more. Edit parameters of instrument data on your computer. Trackformer studiodata editor for xw pd1 is a music data management software that you can run on your computer to perform the following tasks. Keyboard 61 standardsize keys touch response 2 types, off maximum polyphony 64 1 to 32 for some tones tones 420 preset, 220 user so read more. Last it appears that the xw p1 editor is on target for the very end of the month.
The casio xwp1xwg1 hybrid hardware modification thread. Hex layers derived from the successful casio xwp1 synthesizer allow you to dynamically overlay up to six sounds for atmospheric synth effects or complex orchestra simulations. Casio says a future version will allow for undoredo commands while editing. Find great deals on ebay for casio xwg1 and casio xwp1. Midi mobilizer and irig are midi interfaces for the iphone. Casio xw p1 keyboard synthesizer the casio xw p1 is a 61 key performance synthesizer with casio s exclusive hpss hybrid processing sound source.
Xwp1 data editor for xwp1 is a music data management software that you can run on your computer to perform the following tasks. The revolution of studio one nodal sequencing presonus. Even if you dont like its sound i do, the step sequencing is terrifically fun and inspiring to use. The solo synth has the power to deliver classic analog sounds and sounds with an aggressive edge unlike anything else. It was released at the same time as the casio xwg1. Trackformer studiodata editor for xwpd1 is a music data management software that you can run on your computer to perform the following tasks. Check out the xw p1 faq for details about how to use the sequencer for creating longer more linear sounding musical arrangements.
Sonicstate video of the casio xwp1 casio announce the xw synthesizer series. Mdp2 midi designer pro 2 is the next generation of midi designer pro, which took the musicmaking world by storm when it launched in 2012. The pedal inputs on the px5s also autodetect the polarity of the footswitch, allowing virtually any brand of footswitch to be used. Casio xwp1 bstock performance synthesizer music store. Dec 14, 2012 put simply, the xw p1 is capable of producing sounds in a range of different ways, namely as a pcm synth with a generous onboard library of stock sounds, as a drawbar organ, as a solo synth and as a player of casio s own hex layers, of which more shortly. I got into learning ableton and realized that the sequencing and performance aspect of the xw werent as needed andor compelling as learning ableton was. The xw p1 does not have a linear sequencer as in a typical software or keyboard multitrack sequencerthe wk series does. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I can see the appeal as a light all in one board, particularly if you are unactive atm.