For Harold and a few others.

I’ve been pretty happy with the PX560 as a home player...for me, definitely a step up from the DGX650 . Also, the 560 has midi and other connections the DGX 650 does not. Unlike the DGX650, this Casio is designed to be a gigging keyboard also light enough to haul around.

The 560 has 200 plus rhythms(styles) in 13 categories. In general, the rhythms are good but have only two variations. I’ve found at least one to two rhythms in each category that would be very useable at a gig.

Regarding tones(voices), the pianos, electric pianos, organs, woodwind, some brasses are quite good and would work at a gig. Many other categories of tones(such as guitars)are just not realistic at all without further tweaking.

One pleasant surprise is the Casio Music Forum. There are a number of forum members that are putting their created rhythms and tones for downloading on this. The forum is very active with info about the 560.

There is a sister forum for the PX5S, very active, and much of this info also applies to the 560.

In short, the 560 is very upgradeable in rhythms and tones.

The on-board speakers are very good and the 560 must have a good sound engine as my PA’s sound great hooked up to the 560.

The 560 won’t take the place of my Genos for gigs but is for me, for now, a fun home
keyboard. That said, the 560 does have the potential to be used at a gig.

It’s a lot of keyboard for $1,200 and if you look around, can be purchased for significantly less $$$.

Just thought I would share.

Thank You!...Thanks for the evaluation. All the reviews are very good. The u-tube reviews are excellent also, example Piano man chuck and Retail Stores reviews and Demos. You have fantastic gear so I respect your opinion on Sounds...Question is the Transpose easy and fast to use?...Also is the Hammer action keybed on the lighter, Middle or Heavy Level Touch? If You would like to PM Me privately I could use some Information on Best Price Location...Sincerely harold123

Wondering if the keys have any wiggle in them sideways?

Haven’t tried to wiggle them sideways.

😊

The wiggle test..That is the first thing I do...then stick my finger under the keys too it's a good indicator of what your getting
& quality build. You get what you pay for ..

good luck

Interesting. Might try it.

I don't know about this particular keyboard, but I've played keyboards with that type of keybed. Some even make an extra click noise. It gets worse overtime. Just horrible!

Lengthy, more in-depth review

https://azpianonews.blogspot.com/2016/01...ano-Privia.html

Thank You for the Review Information....It covers so much on the Keyboard. Harold

If concerned about the keybed, you can always purchase something like this.

http://kawaius.com/product/mp11/

Problem is you’ll pay two to three times as much as the 560 and will be missing many of the features of the 560. 😊

I did read in one article that Casio uses the Fatar 100 keybed. Don’t know if that’s true or not.

We what ever is more important to the player a Great feeling Keybed or a few features..you always get what you pay for.

It depends on what kind of player you are and what kind of keys you like. I don't play weighted piano keys and they would be a deal-breaker for me. But that's what a lot of people equate with "better keys".

Seems 88 key stage pianos are popular among musicians who gig. We have always had some type of piano to play for home enjoyment.

Turns out, for us, the 560 fits the home entertainment needs and is also a possibility for a gigging board someday.

To bad that the 560 does not have the much better style engine of the MZ-x500... nor the much better sounds for arranger styles of the latest keyboard range from Casio

Casio needs to combine the px-5s(laso the daw integration), CTx sound engine, MZ-x interface, xwg synth engine.... with an 88 key with aftertouch .. making it the perfect 88 key for gigging..

Bachus,

Good points.

What you’re suggesting might run a bit more than what I paid for the 560, and in the end, the 560, for us is a home entertainment keyboard...WITH THE POTENTIAL ...to be a gigging keyboard.

Also, if I intended to use a weighted keybed(simulated or otherwise) for gigging, I think I would be fine with 61 - 73/76 Keys keyboard...less size and weight.

It’s been a while since I played my Genos. That said, I’m beginning to think I do prefer a keybed similar to the 560 over my Genos keybed. This isn’t a criticism of my Genos keybed...but it is different.

Nearest analogy I can provide is that, for most of my life, I’ve been an acoustic string player; guitar, mandolin and banjo....to include upright bass.

I own electric guitars but never felt as connected to them as I do to my acoustic instruments.

Maybe it’s the same deal with keyboard beds?

CTX sound engine?

https://youtu.be/s5ht5ZWAyZI

Offcourse it will be more expensive..
And a tidy bit heavier too, for the added build quallity..

I guess it would cost 50 % more then the 560..
maybe even double
But thats still less then half the price of a genos or nord stage..


But i have come to the conclusion that there is only one way to get the best of both worlds 88 key/piano and arranger in a single instrument... and thats the upcomming cvp 809..

And else... combine a top 88 key stage piano or workstation with a ketron sd90 module..

Sorry to hear the genos didnt work out for your needs....can you still return your new genos or is it past warranty time to return it?..or sell it instead?

I hope you get what you really enjoy playing..good luck

Donnie is thinking GENOS......Harold

No way no how... Sorry

My Genos didn’t work out?

No, for gigging the Genos is the best. That said, I have become impressed with the 560, especially for the $$$.

There is the chance that I could use the 560 for an instrumental gig or playing with others.

But I can see how my posts would give the impression.

Makes sense.