Casio WK-6600 - Workstation Keyboard with Sequencer and Mixer
The WK-6600+ from Casio is a 76-key, touch-sensitive workstation keyboard that provides seven-hundred tones organized by category, and features a seventeen-track sequencer, a thirty-two-channel mixer, DSP effects, and USB MIDI connectivity. Each of the voices can be edited with control over filters, envelopes and more and audio can be recorded to SDHC cards with everything played back via built-in amplifier and speakers.
A total of 210 preset rhythms are available with full accompaniment built in. A rhythm editor allows for combining instrument parts from multiple rhythms, turn individual instrument parts on or off, and adjust volume, pan, reverb, and other parameters to create original rhythms. The sequencer allows for editing performances and turning out professional sounding tracks. The resulting song file can be saved to an SDHC card or saved as an audio recording.
76 piano-type key workstation keyboard
Features:
700 tones
Seventeen-track sequencer supports recording of up to five songs and a total of approximately 12,000 notes
Sequencer editing tools include event insert, event delete, event copy, quantize, a locator feature for selecting the range of notes to be edited, and more
Step recording
Music presets provide one-touch access to auto accompaniment, tone, reverb, and other settings that are configured in accordance with representative chord progressions
The 305 music presets provide an easy way to configure the keyboard for a wide variety of different musical styles
Completed recordings can be converted to SMF (Standard MIDI File) format and stored to an SD memory card
Thirty-two-channel mixer with button operation for individual simultaneous adjustment of volume, pan, reverb send, and other parameters
Sound input from an external source via the microphone input can also be adjusted in the mixer
210 preset rhythms with full accompaniment built in - combine instrument parts from multiple built-in rhythms, turn individual instrument parts on or off, and adjust volume, pan, reverb, and other parameters to create original rhythms
Extensive set of DSP effects including reverb (10 types), chorus (5 types), and DSP (100 types using 46 effect types including delay, phaser, flanger, wah, rotary, and more)
Equalizer incorporates five selectable frequency characteristics, including "Bright" for a lively sound emphasizing the treble range and "Powerful" with emphasis on the volume
Easily create splits, layers or both simultaneously
Store the current setup, including tone, rhythm, and other settings for instant recall on stage with thirty-two registration slots available
Tone Editor allows for adjusting attack time, release time, cut off, vibrato, reverb, chorus, DSP, and other parameters
150 different arpeggiato types, including playing arpeggios from a fingered chord, guitar phrases, and more
6W + 6W high-output, bass reflex 2-way, 4-speaker system delivers rich sound - the speakers can be used as monitoring speakers during performances and music creation sessions
Display shows the currently selected tone name and rhythm name, along with other information
Class compliant USB connectivity allows the keyboard to be used with Mac or Windows computers without the need to download drivers
Specifications:
Keyboard: 76 Piano-style keys
2 Sensitivity levels and off
Polyphony: 48 voices maximum
Multitimbral: Layer and split
Synthesis Method: AHL Tri-element
Presets: Factory: 700
User: 10
One Touch: Yes
Music Presets: 305
Music User Presets: 50
Registrations: 4 sets x 8 banks
Accompaniment Styles: Auto Accompaniment: CASIO Chord, fingered 1 / 2 / 3, full range
Number of Preset Rhythms: 210
Number of User Rhythms: 10
Accompaniment Volume Control
One Touch Preset
Rhythm Editor
Sequencer: Real-time recording, playback
5 Songs
17 Tracks
Memory capacity approximately 12,000 notes total for 5 songs
SMF Player: Format 0/1
1-Song repeat
192 KB or less capacity
Effects: Reverb: 10 Types
Chorus: 5 Types
EQ Settings: 5 Sets
DSP: 100 Preset/100 User
Tuning: A4=415.5 - 440.0 - 465.9 Hz
Scale fine tune
17 Preset scales
Metronome: Beats per Measure: 0, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Tempo Range: 30 to 255 BPM
Tap tempo
Other Functions: Auto Harmonize: 12 presets
Arpeggiator: 150 types
Transpose: +/-1 octave (-12/0/+12)
32-Channel mixer
Tone editor
Controllers: 1 x Pitch bend wheel
1 x Operation dial
Transport controls (start/stop, intro, normal/fill-in, variation/fill-in, synchro/editing)
General MIDI 16-Channel multi-timbre received, GM level 1
Inputs/Outputs: Microphone (Dynamic) In: 1 x 1/4" TS
Audio In: 1 x 1/8" TRS stereo mini
Line Out: 2 x 1/4" TS
Headphone: 1 x 1/4" TRS
Sustain Pedal: 1 x 1/4" TS
USB: 1 x USB Type B
Memory Card: Supported
SD or SDHC card up to 32 GB capacity
Computer Connectivity:
Windows XP (SP2 or Later 32-bit), Vista (32-bit), Windows 7 (32-/64-bit)
Mac OS: OS X 10.5.x, 10.6.x, 10.7.x
Display: 5.1 x 1.7" (130 x 43 mm) LCD with backlight (72 x 31 full dot)
Amplifier: 6W + 6W
Speakers: 2 x 4.7" (119 mm)
2 x 1.2" (30 mm) bass reflex
Power Requirements: 120V AC, 60 Hz for included 12V DC adapter
6 x D cell batteries (optional)
Dimensions (WxDxH): 45.7 x 15.2 x 5.8" (1161 x 386 x 147 mm)
Weight: 15.9 lb (7.2 kg)
Package Weight : 24.84 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 49.0 x 18.5 x 7.25"
