Realism, Expression and Dynamics:
The grand piano sounds in the PX-330 delivers an unprecedented level of realism and expression. Four dynamic layers of stereo piano samples are integrated with Casio’s proprietary Linear Morphing System, for a grand piano sound with seamless transitions and a superior dynamic range. For added realism, the PX-330 simulates the sound of the open strings when the dampers are raised by the pedal using Acoustic Resonance DSP. The PX-330 also has 128-note polyphony, enough horsepower for the most demanding musical passages and the ability to layer sounds and use the damper pedal without worry of dropped notes. The result is a grand piano experience that is unsurpassed at any price.
Truly Expressive Touch:
The Privia PX-330 features a new Tri-Sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard. Casio’s superior engineering has resulted in an authentic piano touch that captures every detail and nuance of your performance. This scaled hammer action provides the weight, feel and resistance of a piano without sacrificing the portability of the instrument.
Performance, Studio or Stage:
The superior keyboard action, piano sound and built-in USB MIDI interface make the PX-330 the perfect instrument to integrate into your studio. When you’re ready to take the PX-330 to a gig, the built-in registration memory allows you to instantly recall splits, layers and combinations of sounds. The PX-330 also has 1/4” outputs for great live sound from your amp or the house’s PA system.
16-track recorder, pitchbend wheel and much more:
While it’s easy to connect the PX-330 to your computer, you can easily create and compose music using internal 16 track recorder. Utilizing the PX-330’s 250 on-board sounds and 180 rhythms you can record up to 16 tracks. Accepting SD memory, you can save your songs and take them with you or load standard MIDI files that you’ve downloaded from the web. With these flexible tools you can capture moments of creativity and remember song ideas. It also works great as a practice tool. A built-in metronome and optional accompaniment mean you can practice in-time and later listen back to what you just played. A pitchbend wheel gives you full expression for 250 tones. You can even plug in other instruments or an MP3 player into the keyboard and hear it through the internal speakers and headphones.
Professional, Versatile and Portable Design
Whether you’re at home, working on a studio or out on stage, the PX-330 was created to tackle it all, making it a valuable investment. With its light weight, you can easily take the PX-330 from home, to rehearsals, to the gig and back with no worries. It connects effortlessly to your computer via USB and connects just as easily to a liv
Questions on The New Casio Privia PX-330 Digital Stage Piano (PX-330)
This is what I've been looking for for 15 years - an easily portable 88 weighted keyboard with, first and foremost, a great piano sound, a good action, plus a range of decent organ/clav/accordian sounds when you occasionally need them. For my use (rockin' boogie piano, solo or often within a band) the piano sound is top, easily beating my previous boards (roland rd300gx, rd300sx, korg sp100, sp200, technics) and others I've played at festivals (yamahas and kawais). Yes, it's a bit of a surprise to find that it's a "cheap and cheerful" casio, but heyho, I think that reputation is a now unwarranted millstone, and the decision to badge these as Privia rather than Casio is wise. I've had lots of comments "That sounds great, what is it?" with doubtful looks at the answer "Casio!", wondering if I'm joking:)
Areas for minor improvement for me would be a socket for a volume pedal and a bit more control over the sound, maybe a graphic eq, a switch to turn the speakers off ....also had difficulty buying a spare power supply for it, always like to carry a spare, had to adapt a generic one in the end.
All in all, I'm delighted with it, and....it's cheap! unbelievable. (Posted on 13/04/2010)
I stopped playing piano about 19 years ago straight after my Grade 8 exam and never really played again since. I wanted to start playing again in my 30s and I was looking for a digital piano that was very portable, sounded great and had a good feel and action when played.
I spent a number of weeks researching other pianos such at the Yamaha P85 - I couldn't justify the cost of the P155 - before I decided on the Casio. There were plenty of reasons why I went with the Casio. Firstly, it's very light. It only weighs 15kg so it's easy to move around from room to room and great for gigging (it has line outs, these aren't available on the P85). Secondly is the piano sound. It is really wonderful for a piano of this price - my neighbours love the sound of it! Casio made 4 samples and (so they say) these 'phase' between each other depending on how the key is played - although you can't tell it's doing this! When played softly, it sounds truly mesmerising. Thirdly, it has plenty of sounds to keep you occupied along with rhythms, auto accompaniments/chords, 12 track recording etc.
The build quality is OK. It's made from plastic, and if I'm honest, it's a little cheap - it marks easily but I don't think that's a problem. However, the weighted keys are an absolute dream and feel fantastic.
All in all, I'm very happy with my purchase and it's made me start playing the piano again after all these years. The service, advice and delivery from WMC was top notch and can't be faulted. Don't wait like I did, just get one! (Posted on 12/04/2010)
This is an ideal stage piano for accompaniment for congregational singing, which is what I use it for - reasonably light and portable, but also a very full and realistic sound, with good projection. Only downside - buttons are a bit hard to read, the instruction manual is detailed but incorrect when i attempted to follow its directions for layering tracks. (Posted on 01/03/2010)
I'm very pleased with this keyboard, which I use mainly for accompaniment for congregational singing in a Baptist church. The piano tones are excellent, and there's plenty of projection without the need for further amplification. I'm busy working my way through the instruction manual, and find a few of the instructions slightly confusing - the one telling you how to record tracks was actually incorrect. It would have been nice to have a gig bag included - I had to buy one separately. All in all - very satisfactory. (Posted on 28/02/2010)
The px 330 is a great stage piano. Casio have finally caught up with the big boys and have made a great piano. I am yet to play the other models but i am very pleased with this one.
I use it to gig twice a week and it hasn't let me down once.
My only complaint is that casio don't supply a gig bags for this model.
Anyway, I'm off to try and write some hits on my Joanna! (Posted on 10/02/2010)