CASIO XW-G1K7
The XW-G1 is a groove synthesizer equipped with a keyboard and loaded with the functions of the various kinds of digital equipment used by club DJs, including the ability to create and play back a variety of rhythm patterns and musical phrases, all in a single unit. Users can enjoy playing an all-in-one instrument that enables control of cool sounds via sets of nine sliders, 16 Step Sequencer buttons and four assignable knobs arranged on the left side of the top panel.
Step Sequencer lets users create and play back a variety of rhythm patterns
■ 100 different rhythm patterns are available for playback in the preset sequences
■ Up to 100 original rhythm patterns can be recorded as user sequences
■ Users can improvise using the set of 16 buttons while playing back rhythm patterns
■ Multiple rhythm patterns—as many as 99—can be connected in a sequence and played as loops using the Chains function
Phrase Sequencer lets users create and play back musical phrases that spice up DJ performances
■ 100 musical phrases can be readily played back using the preset phrases
■ Up to 100 musical phrases spontaneously played on the keyboard can be stored in memory as user phrases
Useful functions bring out the best in live performance
■ A multifunction keys enables users to assign essential functions for DJ performances to keys
■ 420 preset tones including Solo Synthesizer and PCM tones can be quickly accessed in keyboard performances
■ The Arpeggio function can automatically play arpeggios just by pressing keys
Sample Looper digitally samples any sound, and allows overdubbing
■ Sounds performed on the synthesizer as well as sounds input from external source can be sampled and played back in loops of up to 19 seconds long, allowing overdubbing
■ Sampled sounds that are saved as user tones can be played in keyboard performances
Excellent scalability for more performance enjoyment
■ Users can choose from a wide variety of preset tones or internal PCM and Synth waves to create sounds
■ Various input and output terminals enable connection of audio equipment and MIDI-compatible devices, such a DJ gear and musical instruments
■ Portable MIDI devices or audio equipment can be placed on the designated rubber holding space
Step Sequencer lets users create and play back a variety of rhythm patterns
■ 100 different rhythm patterns are available for playback in the preset sequences
■ Up to 100 original rhythm patterns can be recorded as user sequences
■ Users can improvise using the set of 16 buttons while playing back rhythm patterns
■ Multiple rhythm patterns—as many as 99—can be connected in a sequence and played as loops using the Chains function
Phrase Sequencer lets users create and play back musical phrases that spice up DJ performances
■ 100 musical phrases can be readily played back using the preset phrases
■ Up to 100 musical phrases spontaneously played on the keyboard can be stored in memory as user phrases
Useful functions bring out the best in live performance
■ A multifunction keys enables users to assign essential functions for DJ performances to keys
■ 420 preset tones including Solo Synthesizer and PCM tones can be quickly accessed in keyboard performances
■ The Arpeggio function can automatically play arpeggios just by pressing keys
Sample Looper digitally samples any sound, and allows overdubbing
■ Sounds performed on the synthesizer as well as sounds input from external source can be sampled and played back in loops of up to 19 seconds long, allowing overdubbing
■ Sampled sounds that are saved as user tones can be played in keyboard performances
Excellent scalability for more performance enjoyment
■ Users can choose from a wide variety of preset tones or internal PCM and Synth waves to create sounds
■ Various input and output terminals enable connection of audio equipment and MIDI-compatible devices, such a DJ gear and musical instruments
■ Portable MIDI devices or audio equipment can be placed on the designated rubber holding space
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