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MIDI Desinger XW is HERE!

It is finally here.
Casio XW: Solo Synth Controller is the official MIDI controller for the XW Solo Synth. This groundbreaking, six-oscillator, monophonic solo synth is an innovative, hybrid sound engine available in all Casio XW keyboards. Now, Total and direct control of the Solo Synth, both for live performance and sound creation, is just a touch away.

◎ Forget about edit menus! Over 500 controls access all Solo Synth parameters
◎ Live performance pages with XY controls for filtering and volume blending
◎ “Ganged controls” (supercontrols) allow for manipulating multiple parameters simultaneously
◎ Detail pages allow you to explore the world of possibilities offered by the XW’s six oscillators
◎ Global presets get you started: create your own presets and switch between them instantly
◎ Connect any way CoreMIDI can: use Wi-Fi or hardware such as the Line6 MIDI Mobilizer II, iRig, iConnect, and others

Want to customize further? Casio XW: Solo Synth Controller is built on MIDI Designer. Upgrade to MIDI Designer Pro to create your own pages, reorganize, and redesign to make your own XW layout. Then share it with the vibrant MIDI Designer Community.

Now available at the app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/midi-designer-xw-casio-xw/id723189543?mt=8

9 responses

  1. Wilson Zorn

    I wish you had an Android version!

    October 22, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    • CasioKeys

      The Android platform has some limitations when it comes to real-time MIDI, which is why you don’t see many music applications on that platform compared to the iPad.

      October 22, 2013 at 5:04 pm

      • Wilson Zorn

        In other words, you’re not going to do it, or you’re not sure yet?

        Regardless, laptops do not have such limitations…and not everybody is going to go get an iOS tablet simply for this functionality.

        October 24, 2013 at 7:44 pm

  2. Marc Gendron

    WOOOOOW!!!!

    October 24, 2013 at 6:56 pm

  3. CasioKeys

    Wilson, unless there is some dramatic change in the Android platform and based on my knowledge of the issues, I would not expect it. Also understand that this app is not made by Casio, we are utilizing the MIDI Designer Platform to create something specific for our products. If MIDI Designer is expanded to other platforms we’d love it.

    We have a Data Editor for Mac and PC already. This data editor does provide access to every parameter that the iPad offers and more. However the iPad application due to its touch screen is more than just an editor. It is a Performance tool that would be difficult to reproduce using a traditional computer and mouse.

    October 24, 2013 at 8:08 pm

    • Wilson Zorn

      Yes, I understand, and that’s why I think it’d be great if you made the same tool at least for laptops. Clearly, Windows, MacOS, and Linux are all capable of supporting touch screens and supporting MIDI response times adequately.

      Don’t get me wrong, I realize it’s just up to you as a private endeavor. I’m not suggesting you owe me, or anyone, anything whatsoever. It’s great you’ve done this; it just doesn’t, by itself, justify me buying an iOS tablet, so I’ll unlikely be a customer.

      October 24, 2013 at 8:12 pm

  4. Allen

    COOL BEANS !!!!

    November 5, 2013 at 12:46 pm

  5. Thank you Mr.Mike Martin!Your work is great and help us!

    December 30, 2013 at 4:34 am

  6. Dan Petch

    Can you let me know how to connect ipad via USB? I’m having trouble with getting my XW G1 to link up to my ipad and for them to recognise each other…

    February 6, 2014 at 12:43 pm

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