Casio AP270 BK Celviano Digital Piano Package
What We Think
Well, where do I start with this new addition to Casio’s Celvieno range of digital pianos , its fantastic. I certainly wouldn’t say it was a entry level digital piano. The quality of the action on this piano is a joy to play, with great control of dynamics and expression. The new “2” piano sounds are equally impressive, the “european” sound having great depth of tone for playing many of the great classical repertoire. It is a warm strong tone, really impressive. The second sound is a brighter more vibrant tone, lending it self to jazz and more modern pieces.
The Ap-270 also has Casio’s Concert play feature on, giving you many of the great classicals played by a symphony orchestra, which you can play along to with the music scores you get with the piano. The piano has a total of 22 tones, with built in reverb settings. You can also combine any two sounds and split the keyboard if you wish.
With a sliding key cover and the standard 3 pedals, headphone sockets for silent private practice, the Ap-270 is packed with some great features, and with great overall quality this is certainly better than some entry level models on the market and certainly with a serious look.
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Have the privilege of playing two Concert Grand piano sounds. Casio show their extensive attention to detail with their Acoustic and Intelligent Resonator technology. This AiR uses a long sampling time to make the rich, resonant tone you only find in a quality acoustic piano. Every dynamic nuance you would get with a fine concert grand is beautifully captured. You hear this on the AP 270's European and American grand piano tones which are sampled to perfection and ready for both classical and contemporary music styles.
Get a taste of playing with a world-class orchestra. With Concert Play and the Casio AP-270, you can experience this standard of music. Choose from 10 beautifully recorded classical melodies, and play the piano alongside the thrilling sound of a symphony orchestra. This is a great introduction to the orchestral music that we know and love and builds an appreciation of music that will last a lifetime.
Your piano comes with free access to the Casio Music Academy. You'll learn with hands-on videos, articles, and ten online interactive lessons designed by some of the UK's top educators. The Casio Music Academy is designed to give beginning pianists of all ages the best start in music. Get sophisticated teaching at the touch of a button. Visit the Casio Music Academy website for more details.
The Casio AP 270 features Casio's Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II keyboard. Thoughtfully designed to deliver the most natural and authentic playing experience, the AP 270 is meticulously engineered to recreate the weight, touch, and resistance of a grand piano.
The digital piano is made with simulated Ebony and Ivory textured keys, replicating the touch and playability of an acoustic grand piano. And thanks to the all-new tri-sensor system, you can accurately capture the tonal character of your performance with the AP 270. Casio's AP 270 allows you to perform with total depth, character, and strength.
Casio understands that technology plays a large part in education, and learning to play the piano is no exception! Now you can connect your smartphone or tablet to your piano via a USB cable to unlock a wealth of educational features. You can choose between the 60 included PDFs of sheet music on the Chordana Play for Piano app, or you can even add your own PDF files. When connected via USB, you can configure your single or triple pedal unit as a page-turner, enabling you to concentrate on the performance. You can even take lessons using the on-screen keyboard and track your progress using a scoring system!
The AP-270's award-winning AiR Sound Source includes two beautiful new stereo grand piano tones which comes alive with realistic damper resonance, simulating the entire body of the instrument, not just the strings. The AP-270 also features a stunning New York grand piano Tone, with a wide dynamic range suitable for many genres. In addition to pianos, the AP-270 features a variety of 19 instrument Tones, with the ability to layer and split them as needed. With a generous 192 notes of polyphony, even the most complex performances will sound perfectly natural.
The acclaimed Tri-Sensor II Scaled Hammer Action piano keys give you an incredibly realistic and natural feel. The simulated ebony and ivory textures complete the experience, combined with an innovative hammer action that is accurately scaled across the entire key range. Adjustable touch sensitivity allows customization to suit any playing style, and adjustable hammer response accurately reproduces the delay between when the key is struck and a note is produced.
The AP-270 includes a powerful stereo amplification system. The speakers are conveniently located for an optimal listening experience, and are crystal-clear across the entire audio spectrum. The AP-270's sleek design conceals the speakers from obvious view, preserving the natural aesthetic of a wooden instrument.
The AP-270 is not only ideal for practice and performance, but also for lesson environments. You can connect two sets of headphones using the ¼” jacks on the front panel, allowing quiet practice. Duet Mode splits the piano into two equal pitch ranges, allowing a student and teacher to sit at the same instrument.
The built-in Music Library contains 60 songs, with room for ten additional songs of your choice. You can also record your performances using the AP-270’s two-track MIDI recorder.
Thoughtfully designed to compliment any décor, the AP-270 is available in either a black, or walnut and includes a matching bench. Its compact, elegant cabinet with sliding key cover adds to the beauty of any room.
The AP-270 connects via class-compliant USB to any PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device, with no drivers or installations needed.
Specs
| AP270 | |
|---|---|
| Keyboard | 88 keys, Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard Ⅱ,3 sensitivity levels, |
| Tones | Sound Source : Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Polyphony (maximum) : 192 Number of Built-in Tones : 22 |
| Simulator | Hammer Response, Damper Resonance, Damper Noise - (ON / OFF) |
| Digital Effects | Hall Simulator / Reverb - 4 (Reverb), Chorus - 4, Brilliance - (-3 ~ 0 ~ 3), DSP - (Preset for some tones) |
| Songs | Concert Play - 10 songs, Controller - Start / Stop, Mode - Listen / Lesson / Play, Music Library - 60 Songs, Song Expansion (User Songs) - 10 songs (max.) Up to approximately 90 KB / song |
| Additional Features | Connection to app, Lesson Function - Part ON / OFF, Lesson Part Select - Right hand, Left hand, MIDI Recorder - 2 tracks, 1 song, Approximate Data Capacity - Approximately 5,000 notes total, Duet Mode, Octave Shift - ±2 octaves, Metronome - 0 to 9 beats; tempo range : 20 to 255, Pedals - 3 built-in pedals (damper, soft, sostenuto) |
| Key Transpose | 2 octaves (-12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones) |
| Tuning Control | A4 = 415.5 Hz ~ 440.0 Hz ~ 465.9 Hz |
| Number of Preset Temperaments | 17 |
| Others | ・GRAND PIANO 1 button ・GRAND PIANO 2 button ・Single plate keyboard cover ・Auto Power Off: Off after approx. 4 idle hours (default setting) |
| Connectivity and Storage | PHONES/OUTPUT, Connector for 3-Pedal Unit, USB TO HOST |
| Speakers Size | 12cm x 2 + 4cm x 2 |
| Speakers System | 2-Speaker |
| Amplifiers | 8 W + 8 W |
| Dimensions | 1,417mm×432mm×821mm |
| Weight | 36.6Kg |
| Included Accessories | AC Adaptor, Music Stand |
