{"id":7521,"date":"2012-10-04T12:43:42","date_gmt":"2012-10-04T19:43:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/?p=7521"},"modified":"2012-10-04T12:50:57","modified_gmt":"2012-10-04T19:50:57","slug":"casio-introduces-limited-edition-xw-p1-performance-synthesizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/2012\/10\/casio-introduces-limited-edition-xw-p1-performance-synthesizer\/","title":{"rendered":"CASIO INTRODUCES LIMITED EDITION XW-P1 PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_7522\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/coyneclients.com\/casio\/xw-p1_smpr\/video\/DJENFERNOXGOLD5-WEB.mov\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7522\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7522\" title=\"casio-XW-P1\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/casio-XW-P1.jpg\" alt=\"CASIO INTRODUCES LIMITED EDITION XW-P1 PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER\" width=\"660\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/casio-XW-P1.jpg 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/casio-XW-P1-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">VIDEO DEMO - LIMITED EDITION XW-P1 PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER<\/p><\/div>\n<h1>CASIO INTRODUCES LIMITED EDITION XW-P1 PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER<\/h1>\n<p><strong>200 XW-P1GD UNITS AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE IN AN EXCLUSIVE GOLD FINISH<\/strong><br \/>\nCasio America, Inc. re-entered the professional synthesizer market this year with the launch of two products ideal for performing and recording artists \u2013 the XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer and the XW-G1 Groove Synthesizer. Based on the successful introduction of the XW series, Casio has teamed up with aNYthing, a streetwear\/lifestyle brand located in New York City, to create a limited edition XW-P1 synthesizer. Designed in a signature gold hue, only 200 XW-P1GD units will be available at Guitar Center and Musician\u2019s Friend.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_7523\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7523\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7523\" title=\"casio-XW-P1-2\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/casio-XW-P1-2.jpg\" alt=\"LIMITED EDITION XW-P1 PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER \" width=\"660\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/casio-XW-P1-2.jpg 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/casio-XW-P1-2-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7523\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LIMITED EDITION XW-P1 PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>QUICK FACTS<br \/>\nXW-P1GD:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>6 Oscillator Monophonic Solo Synthesizer<\/li>\n<li>HexLayer \u2013 A single sound made up of 6 components for gig ready splits and layers<\/li>\n<li>Drawbar Organ Mode with 9 sliders, adjustable rotary speaker, key click, vibrato and percussion<\/li>\n<li>400 fully editable PCM based sounds like stereo pianos, vintage electric pianos, strings, guitars, drums and more.<\/li>\n<li>Step Sequencer with 9 instrument tracks and 4 controller tracks<\/li>\n<li>16 step programmable Arpeggiator<\/li>\n<li>Phrase sequencer to record and playback your riffs<\/li>\n<li>Performance mode providing 4 internal or external instrument zones with instant recall of effects, Step Sequences, Arpeggiators and Phrases<\/li>\n<li>4 real-time controller knobs<\/li>\n<li>Pitch and Modulation Wheels<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc\u201d Mic and Line puts to process your voice or other instruments<\/li>\n<li>Stereo 1\/8\u201d line input to connect an MP3 player, laptop or tablet<\/li>\n<li>USB and MIDI ports<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc\u201d Line Outputs<\/li>\n<li>Included Power Supply<\/li>\n<li>Can operate on 6 D batteries<\/li>\n<li>MSRP: $799.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_7524\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7524\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7524\" title=\"casio-XW-P1-3\" src=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/casio-XW-P1-3.jpg\" alt=\"LIMITED EDITION XW-P1 PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER \" width=\"660\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/casio-XW-P1-3.jpg 660w, https:\/\/mmusicmag.com\/m\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/casio-XW-P1-3-300x151.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7524\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">LIMITED EDITION XW-P1 PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>QUOTES<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u201c As an artist, my shows have evolved from the days of controlling dance floors as a DJ. In the past it was all about playing records. Today It&#8217;s about pushing boundaries and putting on a performance. The Casio XW-P1 gives me control of a deep and wide set of sounds, giving me more tools to expand my live show. \u201d<\/em><br \/>\n\u2013 Enferno<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAs the epitome of innovation, value and quality, we hope our limited edition XW-P1 sparks some excitement and inspires young artists. Our collaboration with aNYthing represents a new direction for Casio in the musical instrument business. In the future, we plan on additional collaborations with both influential artists and unique companies that will further allow Casio to go beyond sound and enable musicians of varying levels to express themselves and enjoy music like never before.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n\u2013 Mike Martin, general manager of Casio\u2019s Electronic Musical Instrument Division<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe were honored to work with Casio on the design of the limited edition XW-P1. Music is a major part of our culture and everyday life \u2013 it sets the stage for how people behave, dress and interact. We hope our creativity and experience helps Casio to make some noise among one of our core audiences \u2013 the underground, performing artists.\u201d<\/em><br \/>\n\u2013 Kiernen Costello, CEO of aNYthing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CASIO INTRODUCES LIMITED EDITION XW-P1 PERFORMANCE SYNTHESIZER 200 XW-P1GD UNITS AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE IN AN EXCLUSIVE GOLD FINISH Casio America, Inc. re-entered the professional synthesizer market this year with the launch of two products ideal for performing and recording artists \u2013 the XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer and the XW-G1 Groove Synthesizer. 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