Casio XW-P1 61-Key Performance Synthesizer

Solo Synth Mode

Utilizes Casio's exclusive Hybrid Processing Sound Source (HPSS)

Monophonic lead instrument with a six oscillator design, which can be controlled in real time via four knobs and nine sliders

Two virtual analog oscillators, two PCM oscillators, and a noise oscillator are at your fingertips. You've also got a sixth oscillator, which is external; mic and line inputs on the back of the instrument can be harnessed to function as the audio source for this sixth oscillator. Simply plug your iPod, iPhone, iPad or other device into this input, and it adds to your sound. A dedicated spot on the right-hand side of the keyboard provides space for this external gear and is large enough to fit your iPad

9 sliders bring the different oscillators in and out of the sound, as well as offering control for other elements, such as the noise generator. Sliders truly give you a more interactive playing experience

Presets offer everything from bright leads to ripping basses, with deeply editable sounds you can customize to your taste

Hundreds of waveforms give you ample choices; you can even access those from Casio's original CZ synthesizers

Enjoy powerful tools, such as reverse key scaling on pitch, enabling you to have sounds or oscillators running in different directions

Envelopes galore: Pitch envelopes for each oscillator, plus a master for merged sound

Each oscillator also has an independent filter, with numerous options for filter types, as well as independent key tracking, portamento, dual LFO's and access to a master resonant filter

Numerous Sound Engines For The Performing Musician

400 fully editable PCM based sounds, including pianos, electric pianos, strings, brass, guitars, basses, drums, acoustic sounds mixed with synths, and a powerful drawbar organ

Employ orchestral combination patches with velocity switch sounds, allowing you to play a string instrument and, if you hit the keys with sufficient velocity, trigger more strings, timpani and brass to accompany you

A performance mode that enables you to produce 4 sounds simultaneously: A HexLayer, Solo Synth or drawbar organ for the first sound, with three other zones that can be populated by either internal or external sounds. Instant recall of effects, step sequences, arpeggiators and phrases

HexLayer

Dedicated polyphonic mode featuring 6 components that join forces to make one instrument

Stacked sounds can easily be turned into pads, and you can also blend the various elements using the 9 sliders

Dig into complex layering, splits and additional velocity switched sounds

Drawbar Organ

Grants you control of key percussion sounds and rotary speaker effects. Feel free to add vibrato or distortion to get the organ sound you want

13 Track Step Sequencer

Offering everything from pulsing dance beats to animated synth textures and arpeggios, this step sequencing tool is a true original

Boasts nine tracks for drums, basses, synths and chordal parts, as well as four controller tracks to add panning, filter changes and other animation to existing parts

Eight patterns comprise each sequence

You have the freedom to develop and mix your performances on the fly

You can even transpose sequences live directly from the keyboard, for a totally immersive and interactive experience

16 Step Programmable Arpeggiator

In addition to conventional arpeggio patterns, this tool is capable of producing polyphonic synth gated patterns and acoustic instrument emulations

Fully programmable, enabling you to create your own distinct sounds

Phrase Sequencer

For recording and playing back sounds

Gives you the power to quickly capture any riff you play on the keyboard and make it available on a front panel switch, or trigger and transpose it live from a range of notes on the keyboard

Additional Controls And Connectivity

Pitch bend and modulation wheels

Take advantage of the USB port for class compliant connection to Mac and Windows computers

Also has a MIDI port and 1/4" line outputs, in addition to the 1/4" mic and line inputs for the sixth oscillator and the 1/8" stereo mini-plug line input for connecting and monitoring an iPad or other device without a mixer

Power

Comes with a power supply and can also run on 6 D batteries