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#204155 - 07/16/06 07:04 AM
Casio IS competing against Yamahas YPG--and new DGX line!
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WOW! Casio ABSOLUTELY has a direct contender to the Yamaha YPG, and the newer Yamaha DGX series--(there are newer DGX models called the DGX-520, and DGX-620). Casio's new Privia PX-575R is a "head on contender" to the YPG-625. When you inlarge the picture you'll see that this new Privia shares (much) of the WK layout, and functions--even 6 track recording, drawbars, voice editing, and so on. Here's a link. Scroll to the bottom. http://www.casio.com/news/content/36B69A74-C16D-4FC7-BCA3-D0C2E1C2191D/ If the new WK-8000 model doesn't have weighted keys it will compete directly against the new Yamaha DGX-520, and DGX 620. Here's the new DGX models: http://yamaha.com/yamahavgn/CDA/List/ModelSeriesListLE/0,,CTID%253D205200%2526 CNTYP%253D,00.html Squeak [This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 07-16-2006).]
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#204157 - 07/16/06 07:31 AM
Re: Casio IS competing against Yamahas YPG--and new DGX line!
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Either way..., Casio needs to be given a pat on the pack with these new models--and Yamaha a pat on their backs as well. Sure the Casio's have 32 note poly (a bit limited), but last time I check the entire DGX line and the YPG's have 32 note poly as well. What will really set a definitive line between the Casio's and Yamaha's (in my opinion) is if Casio included midi in/out jacks on the WK-8000, and Privia 575R. The 575R already has a few ups on the YPG. The 575R will allow voice editing, if the 6 track recorder is identical to the WK's it will allow post song editing, and the new Privia even has the WK drawbars I already told the wife, to expect me to clear a space in the living room for the Privia 575R. I'm willing to bet the Privia model will sell for less than the YPG or right at the same price Squeak [This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 07-16-2006).] [This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 07-16-2006).]
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#204161 - 07/16/06 09:42 AM
Re: Casio IS competing against Yamahas YPG--and new DGX line!
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Yeah I agree that their past does haunt them a bit, but Casio has (since the release of the MZ-2000) up their game quite a bit. It's not going to happen overnight, but Casio "is" changing their (not so well known) reputation. They're doing this by releasing models worthy of competition with Yamaha and the likes. If they continue to do this, Casio can change that negative image. Who knows maybe we'll see a new MZ model down the line. Funny thing is more people own Casio's and just don't admit it I wouldn't be ashamed of sporting a WK-3800, or 8000, or PX 575R. Squeak [This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 07-16-2006).]
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