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#190510 - 12/06/05 12:04 PM
Re: HI...What's wrong with CASIO ?
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Registered: 10/08/00
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Nothing wrong with Casio. The Casio Corp has made a huge jump with the newer WK models. The WK line is nothing like their older models (with exception to the MZ-2000).
They have newer more up to date samples. Not to mention some very good sounding ones at that. Plus they even have some of their own signature voices such as the Velo Tenor and Velo Alto Saxes.
When you consider all the features on the WK models from the WK-3000 up and then look at the price I think it really speaks for itself. The only reason I went with the WK-3500 myself and dropped the PSR-550 was because of the changes Casio made, and that they used the MZ-2000 soundset (used to own that board too).
Just because they're sold at Sams and so on doesn't make them bad keyboards. Also keep in mind that the Casio WK-3000 and up will allow you to download WAV samples into the board. The newer WK's have twice the memory too for storing WAV's. That alone is a very unique feature for Casio considering no keyboard in the price range with these features offers that.
Squeak
[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 12-06-2005).]
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#190516 - 12/06/05 01:50 PM
Re: HI...What's wrong with CASIO ?
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Registered: 10/08/00
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I don't agree. True at high volume levels the Casio may distort just a tad, but at normal playing levels I think the Casio blows the lid off the speaker system of the DGX series. Way better quality woofers with MUCH and I mean MUCH more bass. Plus the tweeters are considerably better as well. I've played the entire DGX line and I feel the speakers are quite weak.
Squeak
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#190517 - 12/06/05 02:46 PM
Re: HI...What's wrong with CASIO ?
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Registered: 09/30/04
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I don't think that Casio directly competes with the other brands that are more often discussed here. I think they have produced certain models (like the WK-3500) that sound great, with very good functionality (midi, L/R outputs, media card storage, etc). Because of the useful components and the good sound (produced from 32-note polyphony yet!) people tend to start A/B comparing with more expensive models with 128-note polyphony (plus other miscellaneous goodies) and respect for what Casio has accomplished, and at such a great price, goes right out the window, Not Fair, I say! I have a lot of respect for Casio and what they have been able to produce for the money. Claudiu, that tape is silver duct tape which you can get at any hardware, kmart, etc. But the lettering in the names CASIO and CLAUDIU are pretty close. If I were you, I'd take the keyboard to the local auto/body shop and have them do some light sanding and get your own name etched into it. The Claudiu 3500
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