Product Review - Casio Privia PX-130 88-Key Digital Stage Piano
The word that comes to mind when considering the Privia PX-130 is versatile. This digital piano is proficient in mimicking the sound and feel of an acoustic grand, but it also boasts portability and functionality as a computer controller keyboard.
Like other digital pianos from Casio, the PX-130 has the Tri-Sensor 88-key scaled action keyboard. With scaled action, the lower keys have a heavier touch while the higher keys are more sensitive to lighter playing, just like on an acoustic piano. Under each key are three sensors. A lot of digital pianos only have two of these sensors. The good thing about having tri-sensor technology is that you can play one note rapidly without that key having to return to it's starting position to sound again. This mimics the action of acoustic pianos. This is critical if you need to play rapid tremolo or trill sections.
The Privia series also uses Casio's AiF Linear Morphing System to ensure smooth transitions across a range of dynamics, from pianissimo to fortissimo. The technology works by taking stereo samplings of four optimal key pressures from a top-quality grand piano, and then using linear morphing to provide a complete range of dynamics based how much pressure is placed on the digital piano key.
The PX-130 can be connected to a stand and three-pedal block, which is not as bulky as digital pianos that come with full cabinets, but still provides an authentic piano set-up.
Where the PX-130 differs from other Casio digital pianos is in its portability and functionality as a computer controller keyboard. It weighs under 25 pounds and retains a sleek and compact design even with its full-sized keyboard. It would be a nice fit for anyone who needs an easily transportable instrument for stage performances. The PX-130 has a built-in USB/MIDI interface (USB type 2), so it would be the perfect keyboard controller for musicians using music software like Finale.
Other feature of the PX-130:
-128-note polyphony
-16 voices
-Sound Effects (layer, split, 4 reverbs, 4 choruses, and acoustic resonance)
-transpose (-12 to +12)
-Metronome
-Recorder (1 song, 2 tracks)
-60 built-in songs
-Flash ROM (save songs to and from computer through MIDI)
The dimensions of the PX-130 are (W x D x H) 52.05” x 11.26” x 5.31”, and it weighs 24.7 lbs.
If you are a beginner, and/or are looking for an acoustic piano replacement, make sure you also get the Casio CS-67 Keyboard Stand and the Casio SP32 Pedal Board so you have the complete piano set-up. The Privia is a great portable instrument, and a quality workstation for advanced users looking to delve into music software on their computer.
Like other digital pianos from Casio, the PX-130 has the Tri-Sensor 88-key scaled action keyboard. With scaled action, the lower keys have a heavier touch while the higher keys are more sensitive to lighter playing, just like on an acoustic piano. Under each key are three sensors. A lot of digital pianos only have two of these sensors. The good thing about having tri-sensor technology is that you can play one note rapidly without that key having to return to it's starting position to sound again. This mimics the action of acoustic pianos. This is critical if you need to play rapid tremolo or trill sections.
The Privia series also uses Casio's AiF Linear Morphing System to ensure smooth transitions across a range of dynamics, from pianissimo to fortissimo. The technology works by taking stereo samplings of four optimal key pressures from a top-quality grand piano, and then using linear morphing to provide a complete range of dynamics based how much pressure is placed on the digital piano key.
The PX-130 can be connected to a stand and three-pedal block, which is not as bulky as digital pianos that come with full cabinets, but still provides an authentic piano set-up.
Where the PX-130 differs from other Casio digital pianos is in its portability and functionality as a computer controller keyboard. It weighs under 25 pounds and retains a sleek and compact design even with its full-sized keyboard. It would be a nice fit for anyone who needs an easily transportable instrument for stage performances. The PX-130 has a built-in USB/MIDI interface (USB type 2), so it would be the perfect keyboard controller for musicians using music software like Finale.
Other feature of the PX-130:
-128-note polyphony
-16 voices
-Sound Effects (layer, split, 4 reverbs, 4 choruses, and acoustic resonance)
-transpose (-12 to +12)
-Metronome
-Recorder (1 song, 2 tracks)
-60 built-in songs
-Flash ROM (save songs to and from computer through MIDI)
The dimensions of the PX-130 are (W x D x H) 52.05” x 11.26” x 5.31”, and it weighs 24.7 lbs.
If you are a beginner, and/or are looking for an acoustic piano replacement, make sure you also get the Casio CS-67 Keyboard Stand and the Casio SP32 Pedal Board so you have the complete piano set-up. The Privia is a great portable instrument, and a quality workstation for advanced users looking to delve into music software on their computer.
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