The organs are also excellent, as are the Clavs and the vibes.įor those with virtual or hardware instruments, the PX-3 presents another capability: an 88-key weighted-action MIDI controller. The electric pianos are excellent, with 11 very usable patches. They have a clarity that works well in an amplified environment. There are two classic acoustic piano presets, which are very realistic and well balanced across the range. The keys are full sized and comfortably weighted.
If you’re getting the appropriate dynamic and timbral response, the piano will feel good, and this is what will allow a portable keyboard to satisfy the acoustic pianist. More specifically, touch is intimately linked to the sound one gets when engaging the keys in various ways. The Privia PX-3’s touch feels quite comfortable for those used to playing an acoustic piano.
The Casio Privia PX-3 is a strong contender in the race to resolve these conflicting demands. These last two have tended to be mutually exclusive, until now. The Holy Grail of stage pianos is the ideal combination of a great-sounding acoustic piano, a full weighted keyboard, and a unit light enough for one person to carry and set up.
