Sound Technology
Unprecedented Natural Reproduction of the Rich Expressive Power and Resonance of an Acoustic Piano
Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source
The characteristics of CASIO’s newly developed Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR*Sound Source reflect thorough attention to detail in expressing the rich, resonating tones inherent to the piano. The capacity of the installed memory has been expanded to achieve a longer sampling duration and enhanced waveform data quality. The temporal changes in tone that create sound you would expect only from a piano, beginning with the initial sound and leading into a beautiful extension until the sound eventually vanishes, are reproduced naturally.
- AiR = Acoustic and Intelligent Resonator
Selection between 2 legendary grand piano sounds
The installed sounds of two world-renowned grand pianos are separately selectable, depending on the genre of the music being played and the performance environment.
A superior instrument for powerful, richly reverberating performances. It reproduces classic grand piano sounds across the range from soft, delicate tones to strong, powerful tones, depending on the weight of the keystrokes.
This is the right choice for bright, luxuriant performances. It makes its presence felt with crisp, straightforward sound, even when being played in a band. Its tonality is ideally suited to jazz and pop music.
Keyboard System
Natural Playing Feel Approaching That of a Grand Piano Firm Touch That Converts the Player’s Thoughts into Sound
Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II, with a grand piano’s unique sounding timing
The difference between the sound structures of a grand piano and a digital piano appears as a difference in timing, from the moment the instrument is played until the sound is audible. The new Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II responds by incorporating a system with three sensors that detect touches of the keys sequentially.
Simulated ebony and ivory keys with optimal fingertip fit for playing ease
The Simulated ebony and ivory keys offers the luxurious feel and texture as well as the smooth touch of a grand piano keyboard. The minutely detailed crimp surface finish inhibits finger slippage due to sweat and gives the sensation of a perfect fingertip fit, even when playing for extended periods.
An unprecedented evolution of the digital piano
Damper Resonance achieving a more naturally beautiful resonance than a pedal
The deep, beautiful resonance resulting from the use of a damper pedal is also reproduced naturally by a stereo resonance simulator installed on all 88 keys, an approach that differs from conventional simulated reproduction employing effect processing. The attention to detail goes so far as to simulate the resonance created by the lifting of the dampers themselves when the pedal is pressed.
Concert Play
High-quality audio data recordings of 10 live orchestra performances are installed. Pianists can play along with the recordings and enjoy the feeling of participating in a magnificent performance.
Versatile features
- 22 high-quality tones including stereo-sampled grand piano tones
- Digital Effects: Reverb (4 types), Chorus (4 types), Brilliance, DSP (preset for some tones)
- Connection to App (Chordana Play for Piano Special Site)
- Lesson feature using 60 Music Library songs plus 10 user loaded songs
- Duet Mode enabling two people to play in the same range
- MIDI Recorder: 2 tracks x 1 song, approximately 5,000 notes total
- GRAND PIANO 1 button, GRAND PIANO 2 button
- Slide-type keyboard cover
- Auto Power Off
| Keyboard |
88-key, Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II, Simulated ebony and ivory keys
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| Touch Response |
3 sensitivity levels, Off
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| Sound Source |
AiR Sound Source
Damper Resonance, Hammer Response, Damper Noise |
| Maximum Polyphony |
192
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| Tones |
22 built-in tones: Grand Piano 1 (Concert, Mellow, Bright), Grand Piano 2 (Concert, Mellow, Bright), Modern Piano, Rock Piano, Jazz Piano, Elec Piano 1, Elec Piano 2, FM E. Piano, 60`s E. Piano, Harpsichord, Vibraphone, Strings 1, Strings 2, Pipe Organ, Jazz Organ, Elec Organ 1, Elec Organ 2, BASS (LOWER)
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| Layer/Split |
Layer (Excluding bass tones), Split (Low-range bass tones only)
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| Digital Effects |
Reverb (4 types), Chorus (4 types), Brilliance (-3 to 0 to 3), DSP (built into some tones)
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| Built-in Songs |
10 (Concert Play), 60 (Music Library)
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| Song Expansion |
10 songs (max.) Up to approximately 90 KB/song
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| Lesson Function |
Part ON/OFF (Lesson part: Right hand/Left hand)
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| Metronome |
Beats: 0 to 9 (Tempo range: quarter note = 20 to 255)
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| MIDI Recorder |
2 tracks x 1 song, approximately 5,000 notes maximum, real-time recording/playback
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| Other Functions |
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| Key Transpose |
2 octaves (-12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones)
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| Tuning Control |
A4 = 415.5 Hz ~ 440.0 Hz ~ 465.9 Hz
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| Pedals |
3 pedals (damper, soft, sostenuto)
* damper = on/off |
| MIDI |
This product is not equipped with MIDI terminals. MIDI communication between the product and a computer is performed using the USB port.
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| Speakers |
12cm x 2
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| Amp Output |
8W + 8W
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| Input/Output Terminals |
* USB cable (A-B type) required to use USB terminal for computer connection. |
| Power Requirements |
AC adaptor: AD-A12150LW
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| Dimensions (W x D x H) |
1,417 x 432 x 821mm
(w/o music stand) |
| Weight |
36.6kg
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| Body Color/Finish |
AP-270BK: Black wood tone finish
AP-270WE: White wood tone finish AP-270BN: Oak tone finish |
| Included Accessories |
Piano Bench, AC Adaptor (AD-A12150LW), Music Stand
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