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ricok987 Member |
posted 07-15-2000 05:09 AM
   
Anyone have the Casio WK-1800 Keyoboard? Is it any good? IP: Logged |
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tommyde Junior Member |
posted 01-18-2001 01:56 AM
quote: I've used it on three live gigs, and it's very good for a $400 box. Sort of like a poor man's Triton ( I have one of those also, but don't like to use it on the party/mayhem circuit). The WK will write standard MIDI files on it's floppy drive, is setup for general MIDI playback so you can use it as a complete sequencer playback module w/speakers & amp, and it has a 76 note keyboard that is OK for driving other MIDI modules. Has lots of other auto-accompaniment stuff that is workable, especially since the data can be played into a pc sequencer and edited. The onboard sequencer is pretty lame, and is there mainly to serve as a recorder for the auto-performance mode, as well as be a great MIDI song playback unit. Most of the onboard sounds are usual GM quality (it's designed to be a GM box), with a usable piano, and an excellent acoustic bass patch. The onboard sounds can be programmed to sound much better (32 user patch locations), although the editing tools are limited. I like it, and recommend it as a great value for an all-in-one board. - tommyde ~ IP: Logged |
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tommyde Junior Member |
posted 02-10-2001 01:33 AM
quote: Oooops, I meant to say, "The WK will read standard MIDI files on it's floppy drive,". The WK1800 will not write SMFs. Casio dropped the MIDI ball on this one, a major flaw in any GM board, at any price. - tommyde ~ IP: Logged |
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CasioCloud9 Junior Member |
posted 02-19-2001 05:19 PM
I was wondering if any one of you know where to get an instrument definition for the Casio WK-1300, or how to set one up on Cakewalk. It's a pain in the butt and I've been looking everywhere. thanks in advance "CasioCloud9" IP: Logged |
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RW Member |
posted 02-23-2001 07:23 AM
I have a Casio WK1800 (sorry I know nothing of an instrument definition thing for a wk1300) anyways. I really didn't have much moeny at all but was really enthusiastic about getting into MIDI sequencing. I bought my wk1800 for 400 bucks and have been very pleased with it's functionality. I great training tool as well for someone learning the ropes about MIDI. As Tommyde pointed out you can not write SMF to the hard drive but... If you have PC ( I do) and a sequencer on it, you can easily playback the stored sequence in the Casio to record it on the PC's sequencer. It took me awhile to get this right. I finally found out about setting your recording sequencer to external MIDI clock mode... What a break through that was for me!!! Yay!! I really like the ease of use this GM box is and it's really helpful in laying down drum tracks to my PC's sequencer. I haven't gigged yet and am planning my first gig this october. I may not use it. I also recently purchased a FATAR sl880 which allows me to express myself and use the casio's sounds. I have a Yamaha MU90R on the way. I really hoping the piano will be usable!! Anyway, I really dig my Casio WK1800 and recommend it as a great and easy GM tool for the home studio! RW IP: Logged |
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