I've found that since the release of the Casio MZ-2000, my opinion of the Casio Corp. has changed completely.
When the MZ-2000 was released it really couldn't be ignored
It went up against the PSR-740, and in several areas had it beat hands down (my opinion of course).
Casio's image is changing--and for the good. While some may not like the limited poly on specific sounds, you can't just ignore the other obvious benefits of the Casio models.
A few good examples. The new PX-575R (that would in my opinion compete with the YPG-625), has a few things the Yamaha could greatly benefit from. The PX model gives the user the ability to edit the internal voices and store them--plus according to the specs they've improved upon the voice editing too, the PX has preset draw bars settings as well as user settings. The PX also lets you edit your 6 track recordings (after you've recorded them). The PX has the effects section from the WK's which is MILES (my opinion) ahead of the YPGS. Also the casio has "flash" memory for wav files. That's crazy! You can add wav samples to a Casio digital piano
I support the others too, but Casio has the negative history associated with the name (in keyboards that is), but since the release of the MZ-2000, and the newer WK models starting from the WK-3000--Casio has shown that they're capable of producing some great gear.
Their new WK line, and Privia models are very nice affordable (good sounding) units with great features (at very reasonable prices). What I like is that Casio adds new features be it sounds, styles, ect, but you see that price staying "very close" if not the same as the previous models
The new WK-8000 will sell for under $500 WOW!
Squeak
[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 07-18-2006).]
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