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Casio | XW-PD1

Description

The XW-PD1 is an all-in-one machine that includes all the features essential for laying down tracks, such as a synthesizer, a sequencer, a sampler, effects, speaker and batteries. It also has excellent controllers like pads, knobs, sliders and more. This machine is easy to use, and you'll be intuitively operating its extensive functions to make and perform music in no time with nothing else necessary.

Crisp, Pro Sounds

You need a wide variety of sounds if you're going to make dance music. That's why the XW-PD1 is fully equipped with the hottest sounds arranged by professional musicians and DJs/producers.

Sequence Loops with Ease

With rotating lights, the new sequence step keys allow you to check the rhythm at a glance. Grooving to the music with and eye on the rhythm pattern, you can easily create your own original beats and produce unique tracks just by tapping out rhythms on the pads. Then, all you have to do is lay melodies and bass lines over the top!

Transform your creations with powerful effects

The XW-PD1 comes with 200 different effects to dramatically transform your sounds. Intuitively arrange music to your taste by, for example, emphasizing hooks or inserting floor-pounding drops. Control the music however you want.

Remix your favorite tracks

Connect the XW-PD1 to a smartphone or digital audio player via a mixing console and mix or remix your favorite tracks. Apply effects to manipulate songs freely and sample your favorite parts to insert into other songs, giving new life to your favorite music. In addition, the XW-PD1 lets you jam simply by connecting a keyboard or other electronic instruments.
BrandCasio
ModelXW-PD1
DeviceSynth
TypeDesktop
Engine TypeDigital
EnginePCM, Sampel
Voices (max)36
Multitimbral36
Oscillators2
Engine DetailedPCM samples
Sampler12 bit, 42 kHz, Loop, One Shot (Phrase), Multi-Sample Sampling Notes: + Long mode: 4 x 9 seconds + Short mode: 32 x 0-3 seconds
FXReverb, Stereo Imager, Maximizer
MemoryROM: 365. RAM: 32
Sequencer16 Steps, 4 Banks, 16 Measures, 8 Patterns, 4 Groups
Keys16
Key typePads
VelocityY
AftertouchN
AudioStereo I-O
MidiI-O, USB
Produced:2015
Legend: Obvious Y: Yes, N: No, N/A: Not Applicable
VCO Voltage Controlled Oscillator DCO Digital Controlled Oscillator
LFO Low Frequency Oscillator Sub Sub Oscillator
VCF Voltage Controlled Filter VCA Voltage Controlled Amplifier
Velocity As with a piano, the harder you hit a key, the louder the sound, unlike most organs which always produce the same loudness no matter how hard you hit a key. Aftertouch Pressing a key after you activated it. Channel Aftertouch, no matter which key, it will send a Channel message. Poly Aftertouch, sends the pressure per key instead of the whole channel.
Values for OSC, LFO, Filter, Envelope are per voice unless stated otherwise.

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