Product Description


Casio Privia PX-780 88-Key Digital Piano


From the Manufacturer


Casio PX780 Privia Digital Home Piano, Black


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Casio PX780 Privia Digital Home Piano Key Features:


88 Note Scaled Hammer-Action Keyboard


AiR Sound Source


Ebony and Ivory Feel Keys


Hammer Response and String Resonance Simulation


A GRAND REVOLUTION


The new PX-780 represents a significant step in the continuing evolution of the Privia digital piano line. A combination of a new keyboard action and a powerful new sound engine provide a new level of detail, nuance and expression for a superior grand piano experience in the lightweight and stylish design that Privia is known for.


PIANO SOUND


The award winning grand piano sound in Privia has been dramatically improved. The new PX-780 utilizes more than three times the memory of the previous generation for a more natural piano tone. In addition, Casio's new proprietary sound source "AiR" (Acoustic and intelligent Resonator) provides unmatched realism and detail. This engine provides seamless dynamics for a remarkably expressive and powerful performance. For further realism a new Damper Resonance simulator provides the rich sound of the strings when the sustain pedal is used.


KEY ACTION


The new PX-780 also features a new redesigned 88 note Tri-sensor scaled hammer action keyboard. This new action features new simulated Ebony and Ivory textured keys for a incredible feel and it's three sensors capture the dynamics of a performance with unparalleled speed and accuracy. To further enhance the experience, the action and the sound engine take into consideration the speed at which different sized hammers move inside acoustic grand relative to velocity the keys are pressed, this timing nuance provides the ultimate key to sound experience.


POWERFUL FEATURES


The PX-780 has a total of 250 instrument tones built-in. Strings, organs, electric pianos, brass, drums, bass and more and with the PX-780’s registration capability you can store your favorite splits and layers for live performance use. The PX-780 also has 180 drum patterns with full auto accompaniment and a 17 track recorder for composing your own songs. Ready for the stage or studio, the PX-780 has ¼” audio outputs so you can easily connect the PX-780 to recording and sound reinforcement equipment.


USB MIDI


Casio continues the tradition or providing "class compliant" USB connectivity on Privia digital pianos. This allows Privia to be used with Mac or Windows computers without the need for downloading drivers. Class Compliant USB MIDI also allows Privia digital pianos can also be used as a controller the Apple iPad simply with the use of Apple's Camera Connection Kit.


AIR SOUND SOURCE


To reproduce the sound of the finest acoustic grand pianos, the new Privia series features Casio’s proprietary AiR (Acoustic and intelligent Resonator) processor. Accessing more than three times the memory of the previous generation, the AiR processor utilizes grand piano samples recorded at four dynamics sampling to deliver grand piano sounds with long natural decays and remarkable expression. To further the grand piano experience, AiR adds realism by simulating the sound of the open strings when the dampers are raised by the pedal.


Specifications


Specifications PX-780 Keyboard 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action


Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II


3 sensitivity levels, off


Stabilizer Sound Source AiR (Acoustic & intelligent Resonator)


"Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source" Polyphony (maximum) 128 Tones 250 Built-in tones, 6 direct tones,Duet Mode, Layer, Split, Octave Shift Simulator Hammer Response, Damper Resonance Digital Reverb 4 Effects Chorus 4


Brillance -3 ~ 0 ~ 3


DSP Auto Harmonize Yes Key Transpose 25 steps (-12 semitones ~ 0 ~ 12 semitones) Tuning Control A4 = 415.5Hz ~ 440.0Hz ~ 465.9Hz Rhythms 180 Built in


10 User Rhythms


8 Number of direct rhythms select buttons


One Touch Preset Rhythm Editor Yes Music Library 10 User Songs


Capacity (Approx. 3.2MB (Approx. 320KB/song)) Demo Songs 6 Metronome Yes Tempo Setting 20 ~ 255BPM Music Presetting Tapping function, 300 built-in presets, 50 user presets, Editing Parameters Registration Memory Recorder 96 (4 areas x 24 bank), Real time Rec, Punch IN/OUT, 17 tr Pedals Included : SP-3 Display LCD with backlight Pitch Bend Wheel Yes Terminals USB (to host)


USB (to device)


Pedal 2 (Damper)


Connector for 3-Pedal Unit


MIDI IN/OUT


PHONES / OUTPUT 2 (Stereo Standard)


LINE IN


LINE OUT Speakers (5.1" x 2.4") x2


Tweeter 2.0" x 2 Amplifier 20W 20W Power Supply AC Adapter : AD-A12150 Auto Power Off Yes Power Consumption 18 W Damper (Sustain) Yes Included Score Stand Accessories Ac Adapter AC Adaptor Yes(AD-A12150) Music Stand CS-67P Unit size - W x D x H 53.43 x 11.77 x 32.80 inch Unit weight in pounds 69.45 lbs


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