Description
Casio AP-550 Celviano Digital Piano
The Casio Celviano AP-550 marries classic tones and sharp resonance with Bluetooth connectivity and authentic digital piano features in a timeless yet contemporary design. This modern take on the traditional cabinet piano is ideal for developing skills, particularly in the Classical genre. The Celviano AP-550 boasts acoustic-like design and Casio quality with natural and realistic acoustics.
Product Features
Sound Source
- Striving to create the natural and rich resonance unique to grand pianos with the “Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source”
- Explore the expressive nuances and seamless changes in tone based on your playing velocity and the passage of time with our “Multi-Dimensional Morphing Technology.
- Dive deep into the intricacies of a grand piano’s resonance with our meticulously crafted “String Resonance System”
- Experience the authenticity of a grand piano with our “Mechanical Sound System,” that simulates various mechanical sounds.
- Toggle between four levels of tonal variation that corresponds to the opening and closing of the grand piano lid with the “Lid Simulator”
- Prevent the degradation of the original waveform quality, achieving beautiful and expressive grand piano tones that are generated from a vast array of waveform variations with the “Lossless Audio Compression”
Acoustics
- Equipped with a 2-channel 4-speaker sound system that helps create the natural resonance that makes you feel as if a grand piano were right in front.
- The ”Volume Sync Equalizer” allows for balanced sound across all frequencies even when playing the piano at a reduced volume, ideal for home practice during the evening or any quiet moments.
- Customize your piano experience to suit your style with the “Sound Mode” function, which adds various effects to the sound output from the acoustic system.
- Experience a natural and expansive sound when using headphones with the specially tuned “Headphone Mode.”
Playability
- The ”Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard CELVIANO Edition” combines the hammer action mechanism of a grand piano with digital control technology, offering expressive playability with varied touch sensations based on the playing style and range.
- The white keys are made with a hybrid material of spruce wood and resin, similar to those used in grand pianos, ensuring a natural feel and a luxurious finish.
- You have precise control not just during key presses but also by adjusting the key release speed, allowing you to delicately control the timing of dampening and nuances in resonance.
Visual Information Bar
- Incorporating a ”Visual Information Bar” on the front panel, allows for visual confirmation of playing velocity, pedal operation, tempo, and beat through light indicators.
Instant RePlayer
- With continuous recording that covers up to 270 seconds previously, the “Instant RePlayer” allows you to revisit your performance anytime without worrying about actively recording.
Wireless MIDI & Audio Adaptor
- Utilize the included “Wireless MIDI & Audio Adaptor (WU-BT10)” to wirelessly connect with your smart device, enabling audio playback through the instrument’s sound system and MIDI data communication.
App “CASIO MUSIC SPACE”
- Explore a variety of features that expand the graphical editing of the instrument’s functions and enhance your piano experience through the dedicated app “CASIO MUSIC SPACE”
KEY FEATURES:
Acoustic Simulator:
- 88-Key Digital Scaling
- Hammer Response (4 levels, tone, off)
- Key Off Response (3 levels, tone)
- String Resonance (4 levels, tone, off)
- Damper Resonance (4 levels, tone, off)
- Key Action Noise (4 levels, tone, off)
- Damper Noise (4 levels, tone, off)
- Lid Simulator (4 levels, tone)
- Key Off Simulator
Effects:
- Sound Mode: Hall Simulator (4 types) / Reverb (8 types) / tone, Surround (2 levels), off
- Chorus (4 levels, tone)
- Brilliance
- DSP (Preset for some tones)
Layer/Split:
- Yes
Octave Shift:
- -2 octaves ~ 0 ~ +2 octaves
Transpose:
- -12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones
Tuning Control:
- A4 = 415.5 Hz ~ 440.0 Hz ~ 465.9 Hz
Scales:
- Equal temperament + 16 variations
Metronome:
- Off
- 1 to 9 beats
- Tempo range: 20 to 255
- Tempo Marking Setting
- Tap Tempo
Audio Playback:
- Yes
Grand Piano Tones:
- Two grand piano tone that let you embrace the essence of historical masterpieces passed down through the ages
Headphone Mode:
- Yes
Duet Mode:
- Yes
Other Features:
- Top Board Open/Close
- Headphone Mode
- Concert Play
- Volume Sync EQ
- Slide-type keyboard cover
- Visual Information Bar
- Touch button：6（Tone Select button：1）
- Slide-type keyboard cover
- Auto Power Off
- Auto Resume
- Operation Lock (ON / OFF / AUTO)
USB Port:
- Yes (Type-A, Type-B)
PEDAL:
- 3 built-in pedals – damper (continuously variable), soft (2 levels, off), sostenuto
- Half-Damper Pedal Operation
Connector For 3-Pedal Unit:
- Yes
PHONES/OUTPUT:
- 2: Stereo standard phone jack (TRS phone)
5 Year Warranty
Every Casio AP-550 Celviano Digital Piano purchased from authorised Australian retailer PIPERS Wollongong is backed by a 5 year warranty.
