DISC Casio XW-G1 Groove Synthesizer

Full Description

Using the built-in 61-key keyboard, users can not only play the keyboard live while using rhythm patterns as backing tracks, but can also use the keyboard to call up features quickly while DJ-ing, giving them real-time control of the instrument?s cool club sounds.

The XW-G1 is a groove synthesizer equipped with a keyboard and loaded with the functions of the - various kinds of digital equipment used by club DJs, including the ability to create and play back a variety of rhythm patterns and musical phrases, all in a single unit. Users can enjoy playing an all-in-one instrument that enables control of cool sounds via sets of nine sliders, 16 Step Sequencer buttons and four assignable knobs arranged on the left side of the top panel.

Step Sequencer

Providing everything from pulsing dance grooves to animated synth textures and arpeggios, the Step Sequencer is the first of its kind. With nine tracks for drums, basses, synths and chordal parts, four controller tracks for adding panning, filter changes and other animation to existing parts and eight patterns make up each sequence; the user can build and mix their performance on the fly. Sequences can even transpose live from the keyboard, providing a completely interactive experience.

Solo Synth

Utilizing Casio?s exclusive (HPSS) Hybrid Processing Sound Source, a six oscillator monophonic solo synth is just one of the amazing sound engine in the XW-G1. The solo synth has the power to deliver classic analog sounds and sounds with an aggressive edge unlike anything else. Two virtual analog style oscillators, two PCM based oscillators, a noise oscillator and an external oscillator via mic and line inputs can be combined to make up a single solo synth tone. Each oscillator has an independent filter, envelopes, independent key tracking, portamento, two LFO?s and access to master resonant filter. With impressive modulation and control capabilities at your fingertips, the solo synth is capable of a wide range of sounds and expression.

Features/Specifications:

• Step Sequencer lets users create and play back a variety of rhythm patterns
  • 100 different rhythm patterns are available for playback in the preset sequences

  • Up to 100 original rhythm patterns can be recorded as user sequences

  • Users can improvise using the set of 16 buttons while playing back rhythm patterns

  • Multiple rhythm patterns - as many as 99 - can be connected in a sequence and played as loops using the Chains function

• Phrase Sequencer lets users create and play back musical phrases that spice up DJ performances
  • 100 musical phrases can be readily played back using the preset phrases

  • Up to 100 musical phrases spontaneously played on the keyboard can be stored in memory as user phrases

• Useful functions bring out the best in live performance
  • A multifunction keys enables users to assign essential functions for DJ performances to keys

  • 420 preset tones including Solo Synthesizer and PCM tones can be quickly accessed in keyboard performances

  • The Arpeggio function can automatically play arpeggios just by pressing keys

• Sample Looper digitally samples any sound, and allows overdubbing
  • Sounds performed on the synthesizer as well as sounds input from external source can be sampled and played back in loops of up to 19 seconds long, allowing overdubbing

  • Sampled sounds that are saved as user tones can be played in keyboard performances

• Excellent scalability for more performance enjoyment
  • Users can choose from a wide variety of preset tones or internal PCM and Synth waves to create sounds

  • Various input and output terminals enable connection of audio equipment and MIDI-compatible devices, such a DJ gear and musical instruments

  • Portable MIDI devices or audio equipment can be placed on the designated rubber holding space

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