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Casio XW-PD1 Trackformer Groove Center

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Casio XW-PD1 Trackformer Groove Center

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Specifications

Product features

Connector for external foot pedal
No
Number of analogue input channels
1
Number of analogue output channels
1
Headphone output
Yes
Built-in speaker
Yes
MIDI controller
Yes
Standalone
Yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
2,8 kg
Dimensions
44,0 x 30,0 x 27,0 cm

Product specifications

  • groovebox
  • pads: 16 (backlit)
  • knobs: 4
  • faders: 2
  • sequence step keys: 16 (backlit)
  • buttons: 15
  • MIDI controller mode
  • auto power off (saves energy after a period of inactivity)
  • speaker: 2 watts, 6 cm
  • power supply: adapter (included) or 6 AA batteries (not included)
  • dimensions: 345 x 232 x 67 mm
  • weight : 1.15 kg (batteries not included)
  • colour: red/black

Sound generator:

  • monophonic synthesizer (100 presets)
  • PCM melody (250 presets)
  • PCM drum (15 presets)

Step sequencer:

  • presets: 100
  • user presets: 50
  • pads control the synthesizer, melody, drums and user samples
  • pads control specifically: sound, note, effect, phrase sequence and user sample
  • steps: 16
  • banks: 4
  • measures: 16
  • patterns: 8
  • groups: 4

Phrase sequencer:

  • presets: 100
  • user presets: 100

Additional functions sequencer:

  • solo
  • mute
  • key shift: -24 .. +24
  • swing
  • velocity-sensitivity of the pads is adjustable
  • retrigger: 13 types
  • tempo: 60 - 200 BPM
  • tap tempo
  • built-in demos: 3

Sampler:

  • user samples: 36
  • divided in 4 long samples (up to 9 seconds) and 32 short samples (up to 3 seconds)
  • sample signal quality: 42 kHz, 16 bits, mono

Effects:

  • pad effects: 200 presets, 100 user presets
  • master effects: reverb, stereo imager (3 types), maximizer
  • master equalizer: 4 bands
  • audio slicer

Connectors:

  • headphone connector: 3.5mm stereo
  • line in: 3.5mm stereo
  • mic in: 6.3mm mono
  • line out: RCA stereo (2x mono)
  • USB type B
  • adapter connector: DC 9.5 V

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Specifications

Product features

Connector for external foot pedal
No
Number of analogue input channels
1
Number of analogue output channels
1
Headphone output
Yes
Built-in speaker
Yes
MIDI controller
Yes
Standalone
Yes

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
2,8 kg
Dimensions
44,0 x 30,0 x 27,0 cm

Product specifications

  • groovebox
  • pads: 16 (backlit)
  • knobs: 4
  • faders: 2
  • sequence step keys: 16 (backlit)
  • buttons: 15
  • MIDI controller mode
  • auto power off (saves energy after a period of inactivity)
  • speaker: 2 watts, 6 cm
  • power supply: adapter (included) or 6 AA batteries (not included)
  • dimensions: 345 x 232 x 67 mm
  • weight : 1.15 kg (batteries not included)
  • colour: red/black

Sound generator:

  • monophonic synthesizer (100 presets)
  • PCM melody (250 presets)
  • PCM drum (15 presets)

Step sequencer:

  • presets: 100
  • user presets: 50
  • pads control the synthesizer, melody, drums and user samples
  • pads control specifically: sound, note, effect, phrase sequence and user sample
  • steps: 16
  • banks: 4
  • measures: 16
  • patterns: 8
  • groups: 4

Phrase sequencer:

  • presets: 100
  • user presets: 100

Additional functions sequencer:

  • solo
  • mute
  • key shift: -24 .. +24
  • swing
  • velocity-sensitivity of the pads is adjustable
  • retrigger: 13 types
  • tempo: 60 - 200 BPM
  • tap tempo
  • built-in demos: 3

Sampler:

  • user samples: 36
  • divided in 4 long samples (up to 9 seconds) and 32 short samples (up to 3 seconds)
  • sample signal quality: 42 kHz, 16 bits, mono

Effects:

  • pad effects: 200 presets, 100 user presets
  • master effects: reverb, stereo imager (3 types), maximizer
  • master equalizer: 4 bands
  • audio slicer

Connectors:

  • headphone connector: 3.5mm stereo
  • line in: 3.5mm stereo
  • mic in: 6.3mm mono
  • line out: RCA stereo (2x mono)
  • USB type B
  • adapter connector: DC 9.5 V
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Product information

Product no: 9000-0015-5959

General

With the XW-PD1 Trackformer Groove Center, Casio has issued a one-of-a-kind groove machine. Its appearance is quite spacey - if you know your space operas, it might put you in mind of a certain spacecraft. Looks aren't everything, however, so this Casio groovebox also packs the necessary functions and features to become a cult classic. In essence, it combines the characteristics of a synthesizer, a sequencer, a sampler and an effects unit, offering a real all-in-one production package. The letters XW refer to the XW-P1 performance synthesizer, an earlier Casio release that the XW-PD1 is closely related to.

Possibilities of the Casio XW-PD1 Trackformer Groove Center

The Trackformer wasn't developed for Vivaldi aficionados, that much is evident - this groovebox's sounds are perfect for creating dance music. At the centre of the XW-PD1, you'll find sixteen backlit pads surrounded by a ring of sixteen backlit buttons, which represent the steps of a traditional step sequencer. The sixteen pads at the centre can be used to create your own grooves. Throw in a bass line and a melody and you almost have a full-fledged track! All you have to do now is add some finishing touches with the Trackformer's effects.

Mobile applications

With the XW-PD1, Casio caters to the need for mobile devices - you can take this groovebox with you wherever you go. The Trackformer comes with built-in speakers and also has a headphone connector. Six AA batteries keep the XW-PD1 powered for up to five hours, but if you're working at home you can also use the included power adapter. If you connect your smartphone to the Trackformer, you can play back music and apply the Casio groovebox's effects to your favourite tracks. While you're working with this all-in-one remix beat machine, the possibilities are virtually endless. The force is strong with this one!

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4 / 5

Casio XW-PD1 Trackformer Groove Center

De Casio XW PD-1 was me totaal onbekend voordat ik het op deze site tegenkwam. Door de grote diversiteit van het toestel en de lage aankoop prijs leek het me een leuk hebbeding om eens uit te testen. Wat me voornamelijk aansprak was de manier hoe Casio het toestel probeert aan de man te brengen, door het als een remix toestel voor te stellen. Ik ben nog maar pas gestart mezelf alle functies aan te leren en al snel raak je helemaal in de ban van het toestel. Je kan er werkelijk vanalles met doen. Zo zit er een sequencer in, een synth, een sampler en een effector. Enkel nog maar alle samples (of loops) een beluisteren ben je uren zoet mee. Het gaat echt ver qua standaard geluiden. Elke toets heeft ook meerdere functies, waardoor ik vermoed dat het aanleren wel even tijd in beslag zal nemen maar dat zie ik juist als een lekkere uitdaging. Persoonlijk denk ik dat je voor de meer ervaren mensen betere (en duurdere) toestellen bestaan, maar voor de noob is dit zeker en vast een must-have. Ik zie mezelf hier nog uren, weken, maanden, jaren plezier aan te beleven. Bedankt Bas shop, voor de snelle levering en de uitstekende klantenservice.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

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