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The Casio Privia PX-S5000BK is primarily designed for intermediate to advanced pianists who want to practice on an 88-key hammer-action keyboard while still having a compact, portable instrument. Its Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keyboard, white keys made of a spruce wood and resin composite, and a depth of just 232 mm make it a solid choice for serious playing at home, in the studio, or in a mobile setup. It is less suitable for pianists primarily seeking a wide range of sounds and arrangement features.

Highlights

• 88-key Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keyboard with white keys made of a wood-resin composite, suitable for regular practice of piano technique.
• Only 232 mm deep and weighing 11.5 kg, making it easier to set up in a room with limited depth and to move around compared to a cabinet piano.
• Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR sound engine with 192-note polyphony and resonance simulations to reproduce the key characteristics of an acoustic piano.
• Two headphone outputs and stereo line outputs, allowing you to practice quietly or connect the piano to an external amplifier.
• Includes the WU-BT10 adapter for receiving audio via Bluetooth and communicating via Bluetooth MIDI Low Energy with a compatible device.
• Built-in MIDI recording and audio recording to a USB flash drive, so you can review a practice session or save a performance.

Is the touch suitable for an experienced pianist?

The PX-S5000BK features the Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keyboard, which combines a physical hammer mechanism with Casio’s digital control. The white keys are made of a hybrid material combining spruce wood and resin, and the touch sensitivity can be adjusted to five levels.

This makes it better suited for a pianist who values touch response than for a user simply looking for a compact 88-key keyboard. The hammer response, the response when releasing the keys, and the string and pedal resonances can also be adjusted.

Is it compact enough for playing at home?

Measuring 1,322 mm wide, 232 mm deep, and 102 mm high (excluding accessories), the PX-S5000BK requires significantly less depth than a cabinet-style digital piano. Its weight of 11.5 kg also makes it suitable for occasional transport between home, rehearsal, and stage.

Two headphone jacks allow two people to each plug in their own headphones. The built-in speaker system features two 16 x 8 cm drivers powered by 8 W + 8 W, allowing you to play without immediately needing to add a pair of external speakers.

What can you do with the sounds and playing features?

The PX-S5000BK offers 23 tones and a maximum polyphony of 192 notes. The Layer and Split functions are used, respectively, to layer two tones or to assign different sounds to two zones of the keyboard.

The Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR sound engine is complemented by simulations of string resonance, the sustain pedal, action noise, and key release. Hall Simulator, reverb, surround, chorus, brilliance, and DSP effects are also available to tailor the sound to the playing context.

Can you record your work without a computer?

The built-in MIDI recorder has two tracks per song, with a total capacity of approximately 10,000 notes. It allows you to record two MIDI parts separately and play back your performance accurately directly from the piano.

To save a performance as an audio file, the recorder can store up to 99 songs of about 25 minutes each on a USB drive. A USB flash drive is therefore required to use this audio recording feature.

How does Bluetooth work?

The WU-BT10 wireless adapter is included with the PX-S5000BK. Bluetooth Audio is used to receive audio from a smartphone or tablet and play it through the piano’s speakers—for example, to play along with a backing track.

Bluetooth MIDI Low Energy transmits MIDI data to a compatible device or app, such as CASIO MUSIC SPACE. This MIDI connection should not be confused with wireless transmission of the piano’s sound to Bluetooth headphones.

What do you need for a more complete setup?

An SP-3 pedal, music stand, AC adapter, and the WU-BT10 are included, which is all you need to start playing right away. To access the forte, soft, and sostenuto pedal functions, as well as the half-pedal, you’ll need to add the SP-34 three-pedal unit, sold separately.

The LINE OUT L/MONO and R outputs allow you to connect the PX-S5000BK to powered speakers, a mixing console, or a PA system. It can also run on six AA alkaline batteries, with a rated battery life of approximately four hours, which can be useful when a power outlet is not available.