The 300 version doesn't have the hex layer ability, also there's only 4 performance pads,as opposed to the 500's 16 pads...if you're not into editing the sounds with the hex layer...the 300 looks a good buy

Where is a player going to get more styles when needed for the MZ x500 etc,..and I'm sure you will.

I also heard in the end of the first demo above that you can also IMPORT Midi file Songs to create NEW styles, ....is this the same feature as in the KORG Pa4x?

The MZ-X can import yamaha style files as wel as convert midi files to styles... I dont think however this is the same feature as the pa4x... I think the midi files need to be specifically created with sepperate parts...


Time will tell, but i dont think this Casio key will suffer from having to few styles available..


Lets hope the XG/GM sounds and effects are of high enough quallity to warrant acceptable style quallity.....

Importing styles, smf is one thing but how do they sound CONVERTED is the big question,......Although a very interesting concept at this low price point I think much more needs to be seen and heard about the Casio MZ x500 to get a better understanding of what it can actually do and sound. Hope to see many more demos of the features operations..