I've now got a Casio PX-S5000 (Page 2 of 2)

sigasa wrote:

groovy wrote:

Are you playing the PX-S5000 with its normal, factory default velocity and Pianoteq with normal 1:1 Mapping?

I haven't really delved into the velocity curves. I'm still playing using default on the Casio and an adjusted linear Ptq curve at the top end to reach 127 easier (0,1 to 100,127). Plays lovely with this.

Hope this is helpful groovy

Warmest regards,

Chris

hello Chris , congrats for your new piano .  Just a few  questions :

(1) have you adjusted the velocity curve , because you cannot achieve 127 no matter how you hit the key or have you flatten the  curve between 100 and 127 to reach maximum velocity easily ?

still working on velocity curves

(2) can you confirm that hi-res midi works  and doesn’t it work by default via cc#88 messages . When I read the midi implementation of the Psx5000 I can’t the cc related command . If if works , assuming there is no change in the standard velocity curve in pianoteq , how does the real hi res curve works when you select a non linear curve in pianoteq UI ? How are the intermediate velocities adjusted :  I would assume linearly , but it is not documented .

Yes, cc#88 by default. Not sure on second point regarding cc#88 response when curve adjusted.

(3) can you see the CC#88 messages in the PTQ midi window monitor ?

Oh yes, you select either auto detect or cc#88 and you'll see them in midi monitor window.
Cheers

sigasa wrote:

groovy wrote:

Are you playing the PX-S5000 with its normal, factory default velocity and Pianoteq with normal 1:1 Mapping?

I haven't really delved into the velocity curves. I'm still playing using default on the Casio and an adjusted linear Ptq curve at the top end to reach 127 easier (0,1 to 100,127). Plays lovely with this.

Hope this is helpful groovy

Warmest regards,

Chris

hello Chris , congrats for your new piano .  Just a few  questions :

(1) have you adjusted the velocity curve , because you cannot achieve 127 no matter how you hit the key or have you flatten the  curve between 100 and 127 to reach maximum velocity easily ?

(2) can you confirm that hi-res midi works  and doesn’t it work by default via cc#88 messages . When I read the midi implementation of the Psx5000 I can’t the cc related command . If if works , assuming there is no change in the standard velocity curve in pianoteq , how does the real hi res curve works when you select a non linear curve in pianoteq UI ? How are the intermediate velocities adjusted :  I would assume linearly , but it is not documented .

(3) can you see the CC#88 messages in the PTQ midi window monitor ?

Cheers

Panicking Ant wrote:

I use top end 100,127 with my PX-S5000 too.

I'm using the following at the minute...

Velocity = [1, 25, 127; 1, 35, 127]

I'll maybe work on the top end, but works very nice with PX-S 5000 default touch setting (medium).

Hope someone will try it.

Hope this helps,

Warmest regards,

Chris

larrycalame wrote:

I intend to get my hands on a 5000 from Guitar Center in a few weeks to compare them side by side.

I'm still thinking about whether I should upgrade from the PX-S1000 to the PX-S5000.

@larrycalame: As a PX-S1000 owner, have you ever had the opportunity to compare it in the Guitar Center with a PX-S5000?

Thank you Chris.

I have now ordered a PX-S5000, partly as a result of your advice. A dealer had a return that he offered with a 35% discount.

As a step up from the PX-S1000, I will report back here. :-)

sigasa wrote:

thowe wrote:

Thank you Chris.

I have now ordered a PX-S5000, partly as a result of your advice. A dealer had a return that he offered with a 35% discount.

As a step up from the PX-S1000, I will report back here. :-)

I look forward to hearing your thoughts,

Warmest regards,

Chris

I, too, am about to take delivery on a 5000 as a potential upgrade from the 1000. So I will also be chiming in with my take in a few days.

How are you finding the new 8.2 update now?

larrycalame wrote:

sigasa wrote:

REVIEW OF THE CASIO PX-S5000

I just wanted to say a great big thank you for my Casio PX-S5000 portable digital piano. I ordered it  yesterday afternoon. It arrived around noon today (Thursday June 29th). I have been playing it on and off this afternoon and evening and absolutely love the feel of he action, the fact that I can play very very softly and control it at these low velocities, and they way it integrates with Modartt's Pianoteq. Casio have put much thought and expertise into the three high end pianos and the action reflects this markedly. I studied piano tuning, maintenance and repair so I have some idea of how a piano should respond to touch. Casio have done a fantastic job. The action is in some ways reminiscent of the original Casio scaled hammer action in the old CDP range in that one can really feel the mechanics, but in the case of the PX-S5000, with more finesse. Also I love the feel of the key bottoming out. It is very definite without being noisy or painful. In this aspect it reminds me of the Roland FP80. And I was pleasantly surprised that the keys when playing toward the fallboard/felt are not as difficult to trigger there as I thought they would be given the short pivot length.

All in all, I'm very impressed with Casios's work. Well done Casio and thank you Anderton's.

Warmest regards,

Christopher Christopher Webber

Chris, I've been considering getting one of the newer Casios (5000, 6000, 7000). I currently use a Roland FP-90x at home for Pianoteq, and a Casio PX-S1000 for live performance. The Roland has better action and a built-in USB audio, so I don't need an audio interface to use Pianoteq. The Casio is lightweight and portable, but does not really lend itself to using Pianoteq, as it requires and external audio interface which is then plugged into the Casio's audio inputs. I'm wondering if the newer Casios might allow me to use Pianoteq directly, via USB audio.

From the Casio Instruments UK website:

"The Casio PX-S5000 is the newest addition to the incredible PX-S portable Privia piano range.

With a wealth of new technology inside, including Bluetooth Audio streaming, wireless MIDI, enhanced AiR Piano modelling and USB Audio recording, Casio have added even more to their popular ultra-portable piano..."