Casio Launches New Privia PX-160 Digital Piano

DOVER, N.J., June 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc. is proud to introduce the latest addition to its well-known Privia line of digital pianos – the PX-160. The new Privia digital piano features amazing new tones and enhanced performance capabilities, all in a refreshed design.

"At Casio, our goal is to provide first-class electronic musical instruments that help guide both beginners and professionals to musical success," said Stephen Schmidt, Vice President of Casio's Electronic Musical Instrument Division. "We believe the Privia PX-160 achieves that goal as it is the most portable fully-weighted action digital piano on the market and offers a wide variety of advanced technological functions that music lovers want."

As the successor to the popular Privia PX-150, this 88-key digital piano has an elegant style and includes a redesigned dual 8W speaker system. The speaker system is open to the front, but also ported to the back, which provides remarkable sound projected towards the audience. The Privia PX-160 even features left and right 1/4" audio outputs, which makes it easy for musicians to connect to other devices for external amplification or recording purposes.

Casio's Privia PX-160 comes equipped with Casio's acclaimed AiR technology, which redefines the digital piano experience with more of an expressive and powerful performance quality. The new multi-dimensional AiR sound generation included in the PX-160 features the sound of a 9-foot concert grand at four dynamic levels. The Privia PX-160 also provides newly developed string ensemble and electric piano tones derived from Casio's award winning PX-5S stage piano. In addition, the PX-160 utilizes Casio's remarkable Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II keyboard which features simulated ebony and ivory-textured keys for an incredible feel.

Other enhancements of the Privia PX-160 include the following:

• Dual headphone jacks on the front panel of the keyboard
• 128 notes of polyphony
• 18 authentic piano tones
• Split and layer capability
• Duet mode
• USB port
• Two-track recorder

Casio's new Privia PX-160 is available now at music dealers nationwide for an MRSP of $499.99. To learn more about Casio's line of Privia digital pianos and full portfolio of electronic musical instruments, please visit www.CasioMusicGear.com.

About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casiousa.com.

About Privia
Casio's Privia line of digital pianos redefines the digital piano category with unprecedented sound quality and performance features in stylish, elegant designs that are supremely portable. Featuring superb grand piano sounds and a new Tri-Sensor 88 note scaled hammer action keyboard and some models weighing only 25 lbs., Casio's Privia digital pianos are versatile enough for any home, studio, or stage. The award winning grand piano sound in Privia has been dramatically improved and now utilizes more than three times the memory of the previous generation for a more natural piano tone. In addition, Casio's new proprietary sound source "AiR" (Acoustic and intelligent Resonator) provides unmatched realism, detail and seamless dynamics for a remarkably expressive and powerful performance. For additional information on Casio's Privia digital pianos, please visit www.CasioMusicGear.com.

SOURCE Casio America, Inc.