Casio WK3000 76-Key GM Keyboard
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76-Key keyboard. MIDI files downloadable from internet. Smart Media storage. NOT compatible with Yamaha sustain pedals.
Overview
Casio WK3000 76-Key GM Keyboard with Power Supply
This new professional quality touch sensitive keyboards features SmartMedia Data Storage; Internet Data Expansion System that lets you configure the keyboard to your specific needs using waveform and other data; an advanced ZPI sound source, drawbar organ, stereo piano and more. The ZPI sound source has been enhanced to produce tones of amazing quality and clarity. It has twice the data capacity of previous designs, which makes it possible to provide 566 onboard preset tones. Of these, 300 are 'Advanced Tones', including stereo-sampled piano tones, which harness the full power of the ZPI sound source to create a totally new musical experience. Another great feature of the WK-3000 is the drawbar organ function that provides realistic reproduction of rich drawbar organ sounds. The digital drawbars even allow you to create your own original sounds. The WK-3000 features 76 full-size keys, is touch sensitive (with on/off), is 32-note polyphonic and MIDI compatible. The WK-3000 contains several features and functions that are exclusive to Casio including: drawbar organ, digital equalizer (10 types, 4 brands), SmartMedia, registration memory (4 x 8 bank), synthesizer, modulation switch, mixer and an assignable pedal jack.
Features:
SmartMedia to save/load various internal data such as song memory
SONG MEMORY function with 6 tracks/5 songs, real time or editable step recording
Musical information system (Backlit LCD) displays selections… read more and status of tone, rhythm, song, volume, melody off and tempo
On screen keyboard, music staff and finger icons display notes and chords played and metronome icon indicates the beat
Mixer function allows control over each MIDI channel and accompaniment part
MIDI in/out jack; 16 channel multi timbral (GM level 1 compatible)
Registration memory (4 sets x 8 banks)
Transpose and Tuning control
Assignable pedal jack (sustain, soft, sostenuto, rhythm start/stop)
1/4 in. lineout/headphone jack; 6W + 6W output
Bass reflex speaker system with 4 speakers plus 2 ports for added bass response
Pitch bend wheel and modulation wheel (WK-3000 has modulation switch)
Operates on D batteries or optional AC power adaptor
Internet data expansion system lets you download new sounds (including sound wave), patterns, songs and keyboard settings over MIDI from casiosongs.com
Flash ROM to expand sounds, rhythms and to download songs from the internet
SMF player to play the songs downloaded from the internet read less
This new professional quality touch sensitive keyboards features SmartMedia Data Storage; Internet Data Expansion System that lets you configure the keyboard to your specific needs using waveform and other data; an advanced ZPI sound source, drawbar organ, stereo piano and more. The ZPI sound source has been enhanced to produce tones of amazing quality and clarity. It has twice the data capacity of previous designs, which makes it possible to provide 566 onboard preset tones. Of these, 300 are 'Advanced Tones', including stereo-sampled piano tones, which harness the full power of the ZPI sound source to create a totally new musical experience. Another great feature of the WK-3000 is the drawbar organ function that provides realistic reproduction of rich drawbar organ sounds. The digital drawbars even allow you to create your own original sounds. The WK-3000 features 76 full-size keys, is touch sensitive (with on/off), is 32-note polyphonic and MIDI compatible. The WK-3000 contains several features and functions that are exclusive to Casio including: drawbar organ, digital equalizer (10 types, 4 brands), SmartMedia, registration memory (4 x 8 bank), synthesizer, modulation switch, mixer and an assignable pedal jack.
Features:
SmartMedia to save/load various internal data such as song memory
SONG MEMORY function with 6 tracks/5 songs, real time or editable step recording
Musical information system (Backlit LCD) displays selections… read more and status of tone, rhythm, song, volume, melody off and tempo
On screen keyboard, music staff and finger icons display notes and chords played and metronome icon indicates the beat
Mixer function allows control over each MIDI channel and accompaniment part
MIDI in/out jack; 16 channel multi timbral (GM level 1 compatible)
Registration memory (4 sets x 8 banks)
Transpose and Tuning control
Assignable pedal jack (sustain, soft, sostenuto, rhythm start/stop)
1/4 in. lineout/headphone jack; 6W + 6W output
Bass reflex speaker system with 4 speakers plus 2 ports for added bass response
Pitch bend wheel and modulation wheel (WK-3000 has modulation switch)
Operates on D batteries or optional AC power adaptor
Internet data expansion system lets you download new sounds (including sound wave), patterns, songs and keyboard settings over MIDI from casiosongs.com
Flash ROM to expand sounds, rhythms and to download songs from the internet
SMF player to play the songs downloaded from the internet read less
Specs
Keyboard:
76 full size keys
Touch sensitive (with on/off)
32-note polyphonic
General MIDI
Sound/Effects:
790 tones: 566 preset tones (300 Advanced tones)*
128 GM tones, 72 various, 16 drum sets, 50 drawbar organs) plus 224 user programmable tones (100 user tone, 20 user tone plus wave, 4 drum set plus wave, 100 user drawbar)
Piano setting switch to get instant access of stereo piano sound
Synthesizer function lets you create and store your own sounds
232 digital effects: 100 DSP, 200 user effects, 16 reverb, 16 chorus
Digital equalizer
Split/layer
*Advanced tone: panel sounds featuring bigger wave memory, velocity and strong DSP units.
Rhythms:
140 rhythm patterns including 20 piano patterns and 16 user rhythms
156 one touch tone presets
Casio Chord/Fingered Chord auto-accompaniment systems
Auto harmonize
Physical:
Dimensions (W x D x H): 43 1/4 x 16 11/16 x 6 9/16 in.
Weight: 20.9 lbs.
76 full size keys
Touch sensitive (with on/off)
32-note polyphonic
General MIDI
Sound/Effects:
790 tones: 566 preset tones (300 Advanced tones)*
128 GM tones, 72 various, 16 drum sets, 50 drawbar organs) plus 224 user programmable tones (100 user tone, 20 user tone plus wave, 4 drum set plus wave, 100 user drawbar)
Piano setting switch to get instant access of stereo piano sound
Synthesizer function lets you create and store your own sounds
232 digital effects: 100 DSP, 200 user effects, 16 reverb, 16 chorus
Digital equalizer
Split/layer
*Advanced tone: panel sounds featuring bigger wave memory, velocity and strong DSP units.
Rhythms:
140 rhythm patterns including 20 piano patterns and 16 user rhythms
156 one touch tone presets
Casio Chord/Fingered Chord auto-accompaniment systems
Auto harmonize
Physical:
Dimensions (W x D x H): 43 1/4 x 16 11/16 x 6 9/16 in.
Weight: 20.9 lbs.
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-435-7732
Web: https://world.casio.com/support/
Phone: 800-435-7732
Web: https://world.casio.com/support/
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
(256 ratings)
Submitted June 9, 2005 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Great sounds, unbeatable features, great price, great keyboard - buy it and you won't be sorry."
This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful.
I'll play this for as long as it lasts and will give it to my son when he's old enough. For a midi controler and home keyboard to enjoy and do some songwriting and amateur recording, it works great. For these purposes, it will be fine for years to come.
Sound
For the price the sound is fantastic. Keep in mind that it's a $300 keyboard and is not comparable to a $3000 keyboard. But, the sound will blow you away when you play it. The onboard speakers are by far the best I've heard in a portable keyboard.
Features
The features are definitely the best of any keyboard in this price range. The synthesizer feature is awesome and is not found in any other product like this. The smart media is very useful.
Quality
The only drawback to this keyboard is the construction of it's housing. It's too "plasticy" for my tastes. Similar priced Yamahas are made much better. Key action on Casio is adequate, not fantastic, but plenty good enough for me. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for the road.
Value
Fantastic for the money - I'm very satisfied
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to deal with company support
The Wow Factor
I would give this keyboard mediocre "sex appeal" by it's appearance and feel. There's nothing wrong with it, it plays very well. The modulation button and pitch bend wheel are definitely… read more pluses. However, the color and plastic construction don't do much for me. Similar priced Yamaha's look less "cheap", but the Casio plays just as well. Sound and feature-wise, the Casio definitlely makes me lust for it - that's why I bought it even though I don't like it's appearance.
Musical Background:
former active musician, now hobbyist
Musical Style:
instrumental dance read less
Sound
For the price the sound is fantastic. Keep in mind that it's a $300 keyboard and is not comparable to a $3000 keyboard. But, the sound will blow you away when you play it. The onboard speakers are by far the best I've heard in a portable keyboard.
Features
The features are definitely the best of any keyboard in this price range. The synthesizer feature is awesome and is not found in any other product like this. The smart media is very useful.
Quality
The only drawback to this keyboard is the construction of it's housing. It's too "plasticy" for my tastes. Similar priced Yamahas are made much better. Key action on Casio is adequate, not fantastic, but plenty good enough for me. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for the road.
Value
Fantastic for the money - I'm very satisfied
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to deal with company support
The Wow Factor
I would give this keyboard mediocre "sex appeal" by it's appearance and feel. There's nothing wrong with it, it plays very well. The modulation button and pitch bend wheel are definitely… read more pluses. However, the color and plastic construction don't do much for me. Similar priced Yamaha's look less "cheap", but the Casio plays just as well. Sound and feature-wise, the Casio definitlely makes me lust for it - that's why I bought it even though I don't like it's appearance.
Musical Background:
former active musician, now hobbyist
Musical Style:
instrumental dance read less
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