Casio PX575R
88-Key Digital Piano with Stand 
"I would give you excellent marks. You were very helpful through the long process of getting and returning the Roland keyboard and then finally getting the PX575R, which we are really enjoying. My boys (age 8 and 12) and I have a band and we've used the keyboard on two successful gigs! During a break at one gig, my son and I took turns soloing (him on guitar and me on "sax") over the keyboard backing us up with a rhythm and chord combo. A big hit. The UPS shipment got here ahead of schedule and in perfect condition." - Bruce, NY The PX5757R replaces the PX555
The PX-575R with 88 full size hammer action keys combines real piano feel and beautiful tone with Auto-accompaniment and a host of other useful features and functions. With 670 preset tones plus an additional 224 user tones, 166 preset rhythms plus an additional 16 user rhythms, it's the perfect choice for everything ranging from home use to professional applications. Powerful 2-way bass reflex speakers provide high-quality professional level sound. The PX-575R can also be connected to your computer via USB and also includes an SD card slot.
The elegantly stylish design of the PX-575R gives it an appearance that is similar to that of a fine piece of audio equipment. Compact and lightweight, the PX-575R can be used in either a stand-alone tabletop configuration or on a stand. This versatility means the PX-575R fits right in just about anywhere, from the living room to the bedroom, den, or music room.
All units are equipped with Internet Data Expansion Systems allowing users to customize preset tunes by downloading them from www.casiosongs.com or other musical downloading sites. For this purpose, users can also look for a USB terminal and direct PC connection through USB cable, and an SD card slot.
Main Features
620 Tones include Rich Advanced Tones
A total of 400 Advanced Tones are programmed with DSP tones to make them richer and more powerful. Advanced tones like Stereo Piano and Tremolo Electric Piano enhance the Piano and Electric Piano tones to create a totally new sound.
50 Drawbar Organ Tones
In addition to the 620 standard tones, the keyboard also includes 50 realistic drawbar organ tones. Drawbar organ tones can be controlled using nine digital drawbars. You can also select percussion or key click, and even edit the parameters of preset tone and save up to 100 original tones in user tone memory.
Flash Memory
Built-in Flash memory lets you expand your selection of tones and rhythms by downloading data from the CASIO MUSIC SITE, or by the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the keyboard. You can also store up to 200 SMF format music files for playback.
Piano Setting Button
The press of a button optimizes the keyboard setup for piano play.
166 Preset Rhythms + 16 User Rhythms
A selection of 166 rhythms includes accompaniments for everything from rock to pops and jazz.
You can also transfer accompaniment data from your computer and store up to 16 of them as user rhythms in keyboard memory.
Auto Accompaniment
Simply play a chord and the corresponding rhythm, bass and chord parts play automatically. One-touch Preset instantly recalls the most suitable tone and tempo settings to match the rhythm you are using.
Big, Information-packed Display
A big built-in display shows chord names, tempo setting, keyboard information, staff notation of notes played and more for full support of all your keyboard play. A built-in backlight keeps the display easy to read, even in total darkness.
Song Memory
Record up to six parts in memory, along with their tone, volume, pan position, and other parameters for later playback. Realistic ensemble play can also be created using the Auto Accompaniment function.
Synthesizer Mode
Edit built-in sounds to produce your own original creations. Up to 120 of your own sounds can be stored in memory for recall, just like the built-in tones.
General MIDI compatibility
The General MIDI tones of this keyboard let you connect to a personal computer to enjoy "desktop music" capabilities. This keyboard can be used as a desktop music input device or sound source, and it's just the thing for playback of commercially available pre-recorded General MIDI music software.
Powerful effects
A collection of powerful effects, such as DSP, reverb, chorus, and more, give you total control over the type of sound you want. You can change the parameters of an effect to create your own, original effects. A 4-band equalizer is also included.
USB Port
A USB port provides quick and easy connection to a computer.*
*Note that you will need a commercially available USB cable (A-B type) to connect to a computer using the USB port.
Mixer
You can specify tone, volume, pan position, and other parameters for each built-in Auto Accompaniment part. You can also control the same parameters for each channel during MIDI input.
Registration Memory
Digital piano setups can be stored in memory for later recall and instant settings whenever you need them. Up to 32 setups (4 setups x 8 banks) can be stored in registration memory.
SD Memory Card Slot
A built-in SD memory card slot helps to simplify transfer of data from a computer and lets you store volumes of data for later recall when you need it. You can also load a card with a standard MIDI file (SMF) and play it back on the digital piano.
Suggested Learning - eMedia Intermediate Piano/Keyboard Method Vol. 2. eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method Volume 2 offers everything you need to take your playing to the next level. Vadim Ghin, M.A., who has taught at the renowned Juilliard School of Music, guides you with video demonstrations of techniques and practical advice that will elevate your playing to a new standard.
- eMedia Beginner Piano/Keyboard Method Vol.1. eMedia Piano and Keyboard Method CD-ROM offers everything you need to learn how to play. Over 300 step-by-step lessons start from basics such as hand position, rhythm and playing on black keys, and move on to music notation, sight reading, scales and much more!
Suggested MIDI Interfaces - makemusic PrintMusic! NOTATION PAK (MIDI). This notation package includes everything you need to start composing and writing music with your digital piano. Perform a composition and watch the notes appear on the staff as you play! Includes PrintMusic software from the makers of Finale, and a Yamaha UX16 MIDI interface.
Suggested Piano/Keyboard Instruction: All - HL: Play Piano Today! Book/Cd/DVD. Teach yourself to play piano with this self instruction method from Hal-Leonard. This instruction package includes a CD, a 48 page instruction book, and a DVD offering a complete guide to the basics of piano playing. Add this instruction pack to your digital piano or keyboard and let the learning begin!
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