Casio PX-5S Privia 88-Key Professional Digital Stage Piano

While the PX-5S Privia 88-Key Professional Digital Stage Piano may appear to be a traditional piano, it shatters expectations by redefining the capabilities of a stage piano. This lightweight, 24 lbs. instrument is a powerhouse of acoustic piano, vintage keyboard, and synth sounds, all packed into a sleek and elegant design that is as portable as it is professional.

The PX-5S Privia is not just a piano; it's a comprehensive musical tool equipped with powerful controller features and sequencing tools. At its core is Casio's proprietary AiR sound source, which delivers stunning realism, detail, and expression for grand piano sounds. The power of AiR has been expanded in the PX-5S to provide extraordinary fidelity and control over other instrument tones and effects, with a remarkable 256 notes of polyphony.

The PX-5S Privia goes beyond traditional piano sounds, offering a range of newly developed tones including classic electric piano, harpsichord, and clav sounds. These tones are enhanced with release samples, amplifier, and speaker simulations for an incredibly authentic musical experience.

As a four-zone controller, the PX-5S Privia provides serious control over your music. It features 4 knobs and 6 sliders, all of which are fully configurable to control internal sounds, effects parameters, or send continuous controllers to other gear. Each zone can control an internal sound, an external MIDI device, or both simultaneously.

The PX-5S Privia also introduces new sonic territory with its powerful Hex Layer tones, complete with real-time filters. It also features four programmable arpeggiators and multitrack phrase sequencing. To easily access the sounds you need for your performance, the PX-5S Privia includes Stage Settings, which configure up to 4 keyboard zones, knob/slider assignments, phrases, arpeggios, and effects settings.

The PX-5S Privia also offers expressive control with an array of physical controllers, including Pitch and Modulation wheels, 4 knobs, 6 sliders, and 2 footswitch inputs. These controllers are configured separately in each Stage Setting, allowing for precise and musical adjustments.

The PX-5S Privia is also equipped with Hex Layers, a single complex tone made up of six sample layers. These can be stacked, split, or velocity switched, providing a wealth of creative possibilities. Additionally, the PX-5S Privia includes two unique and highly configurable performance tools: a Phrase Sequencer and an Arpeggiator.

Despite its extensive features, the PX-5S Privia remains supremely portable and can even be powered by 8 standard AA batteries. It also offers "class compliant" USB connectivity, allowing it to be used with Mac or Windows computers without the need for downloading drivers. This also enables the PX-5S Privia to be used as a controller for the Apple iPad by using Apple's Camera Connection Kit.

In summary, the PX-5S Privia 88-Key Professional Digital Stage Piano is a versatile, powerful, and portable instrument that redefines what a stage piano can be. Whether you're a professional musician or an enthusiastic amateur, the PX-5S Privia offers an unparalleled musical experience.