Casio PX-800 Privia Digital Piano with Weighted Scaled Hammer Action Keys

by Casio

Product Features

• 162 tones^82 songs^Expanded song memory^SD card slot (for song storage)^USB/MIDI

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 60.8 x 18.3 x 16.3 inches ; 104 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 104 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000ODUFZS
• Item model number: CAS PX800
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,280 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #79 in Musical Instruments > Keyboards > Electronic Keyboards > Digital Pianos
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The PX-800 takes digital piano sound quality to a new level. Grand piano sound and feel in an elegant integrated stand with built-in SD card slot and expanded song memory. State of the art sampling engineering provides the most advanced acoustic piano sound in a digital piano. The stylish PX-800 is sure to fit in any décor.

The PX-800 takes digital piano sound quality to a new level. Click to enlarge.

88 full-size, weighted scaled hammer-action keys,

The stylish PX-800 is sure to fit in any décor.

Realistic Piano Sound and Feel
With stereo sampled pianos and an advanced filter that ensures notes change and decay naturally, along with 128-note polyphony so no notes are cut off, the PX-800 delivers a realistic and natural piano sound.

Touch-sensitive keys mean the sound source responds to how much pressure is applied to the keyboard, providing you with the means to shape and color your performances with everything from booming fortissimos to delicate pianissimos.

Finally, the custom wooden stand with damper and soft/sostenuto pedals gives you a more piano-like elegance, to suit any room in your home.

Powerful Audio
With a built-in, two-way 40-watt speaker system, the PX-800 delivers room-filling sound.

162 Built-In Tones
Pianos aren't the only sounds included. Find just the right sound with 162 built-in tones. You can layer two different tones (such as piano and strings) or split the keyboard down the middle for an ensemble approach.

On-Board Effects
Select from four reverb and four chorus effects to add depth and shimmer to your performance. The PX-800 also features an Acoustic Resonance effect, which reproduces the harmonic resonance within a grand piano.

In addition, each tone is preset with its own DSP effect, such as the rotary speaker effect on the drawbar organ tone.

Song Library
60 songs are included, along with 10 user songs. You can turn off the right or left hand part for easy learning.

Real-Time Recording
Record two tracks of performance for instant playback. You can record up to five songs, approximately 50,000 notes total.

The included SD card slot lets you add to that recording time.

Two Headphone Connections
The PX-800 features two headphone connections, ideal for the duet function.

Stereo Line Out
Connect to a PA system or studio equipment using the stereo line inputs.

What's in the Box
Privia PX-575 Keyboard, AC Adaptor, Music Stand, User's Manual

Product Description

The PX-800, releasing in March, is another brand new addition to the Privia line. The PX-800 is equipped with the new revolutionary tri-element AIF sound source (Acoustic and Intelligent Filtering system). Its 128-note polyphony allows notes to reverberate naturally without being cut off during high-speed passages, affording a more natural sound. The PX-800 carries a large 40 watt (20w per side) sound system to effectively recreate the sound of a Grand Piano. A custom wood stand and 3-pedal unit is included, giving the PX-800 a unique European design and elegant appearance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent digital piano!, August 10, 2008

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mmindavisca (California, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio PX-800 Privia Digital Piano with Weighted Scaled Hammer Action Keys (Electronics)

Casio PX800 Privia Digital Piano with Weighted Scaled Hammer Action Keys

My wife and I own a large Steinway grand piano and a small harpsichord in our living room. We bought this digital piano as a replacement of our old MIDI keyboard and for nighttime practice.

Casio PX800 has an excellent speaker set and a realistic keyboard. Although its tuning isn't perfect (like any acoustic piano and harpsichord), it produces a great sound. As a piano with a full size keyboard and three pedals, its footprint is surprisingly, and pleasantly, small.

Its USB-MIDI functionality is also fantastic and extremely easy to use. Thanks to ferland.francois, this Casio keyboard is now Mac compatible. (Casio supports Windows only.)

Not only does this piano function as a great stand-alone musical instrument with an ample set of features and realistic touch, but also it works as an excellent input device for Apple's GarageBand.

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Almost a real piano!, November 16, 2008

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Village_of_Bree "music major" (Redding, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio PX-800 Privia Digital Piano with Weighted Scaled Hammer Action Keys (Electronics)

I got the PX800 this summer and it is absolutely perfect for me! I am a music major with an emphasis in piano and I needed something small enough to practice on that would fit in my apartment and that felt and sounded as close to a real piano as I could possibly get. After much searching online and comparing many different models and brands, I finally found the PX800 and ordered it. The shipping only took a couple of weeks, and the set up wasn't too hard. (It is a good idea to have two people put it together.)

I am amazed at how much it sounds like a real piano! The speakers have a wonderful clean sound (although the sound comes from under the piano instead of the top). The keys are weighted and very touch-sensitive, allowing you to achieve the softest and loudest sounds as you play. The three pedals work just like the pedals on a normal piano, and although they are plastic they feel quite sturdy.

As for the features, there are a variety of different instrument sounds, including organ, electric piano, harpsichord, and strings, that are easily programmable by pushing a button on the side and then pressing a key that corresponds with each sound. There is also a built in metronome, a wonderful feature for a piano major like me as I am learning my music. And one of the most practical features, in my opinion, is the VOLUME CONTROL! (That way I can practice late at night without bothering the neighbors!) And there are many more features, including a slot to insert a memory card and transfer it to your computer.

It also adds a nice decorative touch to any room. I was a little concerned at how orange the wood looked in the picture and that it might clash with the dark wood furnishings that I already had, but it looks very nice! Also, I love the key cover that slides down to protect the keys!

All in all, this is a fabulous digital piano (for a great price) and one that I cannot say enough good things about! Perfect to fit in small spaces where a real piano can't! I am very happy with the decision that I made when I chose this piano! You won't be disappointed!!!

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!!! Looks and sounds beautiful!, June 17, 2008

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lunasera (CT, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Casio PX-800 Privia Digital Piano with Weighted Scaled Hammer Action Keys (Electronics)

I had been eying the PX-320, but I have no need to move it around and I really wanted something that was nicer looking in the house, without seeing all the cables etc. I prefer this to the 320 because of the 3 pedals, which work quite nicely, and ascetics of it. I had actually gone into the store thinking I was going to buy the Yamaha YDP-213, because of the console look, but saw the PX-800 and after playing both the choice was clear. I prefer the action of keys, sound, and speakers all above the Yamaha - and I like the look better. Plus because this is a newer model it has 128 polyphony, SD card, USB connections, and all the things I wanted in the 320. For me this was the perfect digital piano to have in the house, and it was easy to assemble, took about 1/2 hour by myself. I highly recommend it!