Casio MZ-X300 unboxing and demonstration

[@chinmayshah7278]

Thank you for providing such valuable information. It appears that this keyboard is good for now, and since I am not a beginner, I have three keyboards in mind. Can you help me select one? 1. Casio MZ-x300 2. Casio PX - 360 3. Casio WK - 7600

[@kimthompson5871]

Looks like a nice keyboard but you’re right . Looks like you’d have to really edit those sounds to get any really good ones for a band setting .

[@gearfacts]

Absolutely. Looking over this video now (4 years later) I'm amazed at how little Casio delivered for such a high price tag.

[@fijielectrical8323]

The sound effects are in ctx 700

[@gearfacts]

In some ways I thought the CTX700 actually sounded better. The advantage with the MZX300 is that you can shape the sounds and hopefully make them a bit more interesting. I'll do a video about that :) GF

[@GungKrisna12]

@@gearfacts so the MZX has some kind of synthesizer feature?

[@darrygswa]

The sounds coming from Casio's XW series are much fuller & sounds better than Mz X series Keyboards.

[@gearfacts]

Good point, I think the XW models were quite a lot livelier and more exciting. Gearfacts

[@BuickGeek24]

And the "vintage" sound category has the same sort of 8 bit drums that the casio SK-1 has

[@gearfacts]

Totally!

[@BuickGeek24]

@@gearfacts But how did they sample the individual drums, rather than just having the drum beats as a loop?

[@Randeema]

Just upgraded from my (used) Casio XW-P1 to a (open box/demo) Casio MZ-X500 now being shipped, so I’m excited to explore the MZ. Tons of features, synthesis, effects, editing, more tones & rhythm options, plus I can create my own rhythms. Sampler, sequencer, arpeggio, pads, quality speakers & ext inputs closed the deal for me. More features than Roland or Korg workstations costing $1,000 more. Only drawback so far is the color! I prefer the elegant black tone of the Casio MZ-X300 to the blue MZ-X500 (I know, pretty shallow). Clearly they’re different keyboards - do you prefer the Casio MZ-X500 over this MZ-X300? More pads & creative options? Let me know. Great demo, by the way. As always!

[@gearfacts]

Thanks Randy, I'm glad you liked the video. They're very similar keyboards really, it's just a simple case of 500 being 200 more than 300, if you know what I mean. The features are similar, the MX500 just has more sounds and more sample pads so you have more versatility for performing and creating. They're both a little tricky to operate but I've also made a video about updating the firmware and I believe Casio are making ongoing improvements. All the best!

[@Randeema]

Gearfacts - the seller claims this (open box) MZ-X500 has all the newest updates & warranty, plus everything included in the box, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed. Since it’s Dec 2020, I hope this means he updated to the latest Casio firmware, as he’s had it just a few months. As for ease of use, from demos & reviews here it seems much easier to navigate & create sounds with than most comparable & more pricey Yamaha/Roland/Korg workstation/arranger synths I’ve tried that require far more menu diving & patience. With its large touchscreen menu it looks easier than even the Casio XW-P1 I recently gave up on. I’m hoping to find more tutorials online... Cheers to you!

[@gearfacts]

@@Randeema Good luck, hope it’s awesome :)

[@jabneelbovasofficial]

Is this model is still available!?

[@gearfacts]

Only second hand, and it’s very hard to find

[@what-k-2623]

Saludo, quería ver cómo reproducir MIDIS con el teclado.

[@BuickGeek24]

Okay, I suspect this also uses the AiX sound source as well

[@gearfacts]

Yeah maybe. I'm sure the AiX goodness is there, but you have to work a little harder with this model. I think I'll persevere with it. I have a tendency to abandon synths too quickly, and I think this one deserves a chance! GF

[@BuickGeek24]

@@gearfacts And some sounds are probably AHL too

[@maximagmhondafan8892]

BuickGeek24 no this uses the MXi sound source. That and the AiX sounds *way* better than AHL.

[@normansiddek]

how about key velocity? does this keyboard has it?

[@gearfacts]

Yes :) Gearfacts

[@bruunm1975]

Cool review mate!!! Let's get some Hammond B3 filth happening next time we meet ;)

[@gearfacts]

Definitely, it's strong on those kinds of features. Maybe you could show me some ideas next time :) Glynn

[@bruunm1975]

@@gearfacts yeah nope.... I am white keys triad man only...

[@FIXTREME]

Some of those sounds remind me of my Ctk551😂 Some remind me of the Fz1 (The dance piano especially sounds like Fz1 2nd piano default,) and some sound new and great👍

[@gearfacts]

Yep, it's got a lot going for it. Way superior speakers :) #gearfacts

[@New_Zealand_Music]

I originally had lots of questions but you've answered them all in your conclusion video very sad that is synthesizer that appeared interesting, is it initially was fairly expensive seems inexplicable. I know there's no comparison but they certainly have fallen a long way since the cz- 3000 cz-5000. They just keep going up in price obviously not realistic style arranger though. Anyway thanks for the demo I'm going to finish watching your conclusion now.

[@gearfacts]

It has all the features and in theory it should be great ....but it just left me stone cold... no personality whatsoever. I'd sooner go for a Casio Ct-x (if you like casio) or if your budget goes far enough, to a second hand Roland, Korg or Yamaha workstation. I was disappointed in the Mz-x in the end. #gearfacts

[@bestrickie2]

There an MZ-X500 you might be aware of.

[@gearfacts]

Yep I reviewed that one too. Could’ve have been great but yet again Casio put together a very bad user interface!

[@sahilhiramanlakhraj7508]

These 40watts speaker's sounds great

[@gearfacts]

Yes!

[@kimthompson5871]

The Rhythms sound good though

[@gearfacts]

Yes, they do. I'm finding myself TRYING to like this keyboard ...I'll keep trying and do a follow up video

[@samruddhitribhuvan9364]

Hao mani price

[@gearfacts]

I think I got this one for about $AU500

[@johnduffy7108]

Minted...

[@robertgreen3658]

Korg is king

[@_jackoneill_]

A Toy. Plastic sounds like all Casios.

[@gearfacts]

What board do you play?