Casio PX-330 Review

If you are looking for a digital piano that has the real sounds of a grand piano in an affordable and lightweight unit, then the Casio Privia PX-330 may well be the keyboard that you are looking for. This is an extremely highly reviewed electronic keyboard that has all the features you could ever want and a sound that you just won’t find anywhere else.

 

What Does the Casio Privia PX-330 Have?

The Casio PX-330 is an 88-key weighted, scaled hammer action keyed keyboard with 128-note polyphony. It also has 250 tones (with both layer and split), and other features such as reverb and chorus (four kinds of both). The brilliance range is from -3 to 3, and it also features acoustic resonance.

 
Although you might think that this lightweight Casio Privia PX-330 keyboard is only designed for home use, nothing could be further from the truth. This instrument is sturdy enough for life on the road or for use in a studio. With its four dynamic layers of stereo piano samples, it really does give a grand piano sound that is unheard of in similarly priced products.

 

“There isn’t another keyboard that provides all of these features at this low of a price point.”

-          Ray, Amazon.com

 

Here’s a video hi-lighting the Casio PX-330:

 

Casio PX330 Spec Chart:

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General
Weight	36.2 lbs
Height	5-5/16 in.
Depth	11-1/4 in.
Width	52-1/16 in.
Main Features
# of Keys	88
Weighted Keys Weighted Keys: Weighted keys mimic the keys of an acoustic piano. They will be lighter on the lower notes, heavier on the higher ones
Touch Sensitivity Touch Sensitivity: Touch sensitivity means the harder or softer a key is pressed, the louder or softer the sound will be. Conversely, a piano with no sensitivity will have the same degree of loudness no matter how hard the keys are pressed.
Built-In Speakers Built-In Speakers: For pianos without speakers, either a pair of headphones must be used, or amplified speakers must be connected via the line-out jack	8W x 2
Polyphony Polyphony: The number of notes or sounds the piano can play simultaneously	128-notes
# of Voices # of Voices: Voices are the different types of pianos or other musical instruments (such as harp, organ, etc) that the piano can play	250
Reverb Effects Reverb Effects: Echo effects that can simulate playing the piano in different venues, such as a hall or an auditorium
Built-in Songs
Built-in Recorder Built-in Recorder: Does the device have built-in storage to save songs? If not, the piano can still save songs to a computer using either a MIDI or USB port
Metronome
Available Colors	Black
Connections
USB Port
MIDI Connector
Headphone Jack
Line-Out Jack
Accessories
Footswitch Included
Power Supply Included
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Home Recording

There was a time when you would need to spend a small fortune on a 16-track recorder, but the Casio PX-330 has it built right in. It comes with 180 built-in rhythms that allow you to record up to 16 individual tracks, and then you can save all of your work on SD memory and download them right to your computer.

The Casio PX330 comes with eight digital effects that include reverb and chorus, and it also has a duet function so that a teacher and student can work together at the same time. This is enhanced even further with the dual headphone capability.

 

“I really like this keyboard for practicing quietly and connecting to a computer.”

-          Penny, Amazon.com

Also known as the Casio Privia PX-330, the Casio PX-330 has support for the Casio SP32 three-pedal board unit which also adapts to the CS-67 wooden keyboard stand that is made just for this keyboard and is ideal for home use. There is also a full built-in feature system with 2 x 8 watts of power, and obviously it can be connected to a PA system by using some of the various line-in and line-out sources.

 

What Do You Get?

When you order this Casio piano online, you will get the keyboard, an AC adapter, a plastic music stand, and a full user’s manual that will show you how to use this keyboard. The piano measures 58” x 10” x 15” and weighs just 26 pounds – very lightweight for the amount of power and ability that this packs.

 

Is This the Keyboard for You?

Obviously, it can be difficult to find the right piano or keyboard for your individual type of use, but whether you are a working musician or you are just someone who likes to play with headphones on in their bedroom, you will find that all of the features, including the full 16-track onboard recording studio, really make this worth the price. It has remarkable tri-sensor hammer action, and there are few keyboards that can match the Casio PX330 for sound and quality.

If you are looking for an electronic piano for less than $1,000, then you will simply find no other that has more features than the Casio PX-330.

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