Casio AP550BN
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Engage with the World of Classical Piano Music in Your Own Unique Way
Crafted to resonate with the intricate and nuanced expressions unique to the rich tradition of grand pianos, our digital pianos boast exceptional musical prowess. Merging advanced capabilities that cater to the elevated and delicate art of grand piano performance with a contemporary approach to enjoying music, we have created a fusion that expands the joy of playing and unveils a world of new possibilities for you and your piano. Through an unprecedented musical journey, rediscover the allure of the piano and the magic of music itself.
The AP-550 enables you to embracefully enjoy the expressive power and joy of playing techniques unique to grand pianos along with experiencing their rich heritage.
- Unlock the captivating richness and expressive prowess inherent to the grand piano with our advanced sound technology.
- Indulge in a diverse range of piano tones that fully capture the charm of a classical piano.
- A sound system that has been created to capture the natural resonance as if a grand piano were playing right in front of you.
- The keyboard features a hammer action mechanism using counterweights combined with digital control technology that's optimized specifically for CELVIANO, delivering excellent performance and usability.
- Carefully designed three-pedal system that enables delicate pedal work, capturing the subtleties of a grand piano.
- Discover a multitude of innovative features that allow you to rediscover the enchantment of playing the piano.
- Available in three stunning color variations all featuring beautiful wood grain: black wood, white wood, and rosewood finishes.
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"
Tone
- 26 built-in tones including two grand piano tones that let you embrace the essence of historical masterpieces passed down through the ages.
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."
- 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 hammer action mechanism features built-in counterweights, ensuring a smooth and stable playing experience even when using a light touch.
- Experience the optimal touch and responsive sound of an acoustic grand piano, thanks to the combination of mechanisms and digital control technology made specifically for the CELVIANO series.
- 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.
Pedals
- Optimized pedal shape and spacing based on a grand piano, and featuring a continuously variable damper pedal and a soft pedal that supports half-pedaling, enabling stable and delicate pedal control.
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.
"CASIO MUSIC SPACE" App
- 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"
Basic Information
Keyboard |
Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard CELVIANO Edition (Key material：hybrid of wood & resin) |
Number of Keys |
88 |
Touch Response |
5 sensitivity levels, off
|
Sound Source |
Multi Dimensional Morphing AiR |
Maximum Polyphony |
256 |
Number of Tones |
26 |
Songs |
・Built-in Songs: 60 ・Lesson Function: Part ON/OFF (Part Select: right hand, left hand, both hands) ・Song Expansion (User Songs): 10 songs (max.) Up to approximately 320 KB/song ・Demo Songs: 2
|
Recorder |
[Instant RePlayer] Data capacity: 270 sec. [MIDI Recorder] 2 tracks (1 system track ＋ 1 solo track), 1 song Real-time recording, playback [Audio Recorder] To USB memory: max. 99 songs, approximately 25 min/song |
Pedal |
・3 built-in pedals（included）：damper (continuously variable), soft (2 levels, off), sostenuto ・Half-Damper Pedal Operation: Yes |
Speaker |
・Size：12cm x 2 + 3.5cm x 2 ・Speaker system：2-channel/4-speaker |
Amplifiers |
20W+20W (maximum output)
|
Power Supply |
[AC Adaptor] AD-E24250LW |
Power Consumption |
20W |
Dimensions |
1,401 x 440 x 891 mm (w/o music stand)
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Weight |
49.5kg |
Color |
Bown |
Included Accessories |
Wireless MIDI & AUDIO Adaptor (WU-BT10), Music Stand, AC Adaptor (AD-E24250LW), Adjustable-height Piano Bench, Headphone Hook
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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), Surround (2 levels), off ・Chorus (4 levels, tone) ・Brilliance ・DSP (Preset for some tones) |
Layer/Split |
Yes
|
Octave Shift |
-2 octaves ~ 0 ~ +2 octaves
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Transpose |
-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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Scales |
Equal temperament + 16 variations
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Metronome |
Off, 1 to 9 beats; tempo range: 20 to 255 Tempo Marking Setting, Tap Tempo |
Audio Playback |
Yes |
Others
Top Board Open/Close |
Yes (1 level) |
Concert Play |
App：CASIO MUSIC SPACE |
Headphone mode |
Yes |
Duet Mode |
Yes |
Volume Sync EQ |
Yes |
Others |
・Visual Information Bar ・Touch button：6（Tone Select button：1） ・Slide-type keyboard cover ・Auto Power Off ・Auto Resume ・Operation Lock (ON / OFF / AUTO) |
Input / output Terminals
USB port |
Yes (Type-A, Type-B)
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Connector for 3-pedal unit |
Yes
|
PHONES/OUTPUT |
2: Stereo standard phone jack (TRS phone) |
Extended Functions
Connection to App |
Yes (CASIO MUSIC SPACE) with Piano Remote Controller |
MIDI |
Yes (Using the Wireless MIDI & Audio Adaptor or USB port B) |
Wireless Functionality |
・Included：Wireless MIDI & AUDIO Adaptor (WU-BT10） ・Bluetooth Audio Profile：A2DP, Codec：SBC ・Bluetooth MIDI Profile: GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth® Low Energy) |
- Nocturne Op.9-2
- Fantaisie-Impromptu Op.66
- Étude Op.10-3 "Chanson de l'adieu"
- Étude Op.10-5 "Black Keys"
- Étude Op.10-12 "Revolutionary"
- Étude Op.25-9 "Butterflies"
- Prélude Op.28-7
- Valse Op.64-1 "Petit Chien"
- Valse Op.64-2
- Moments Musicaux 3
- Impromptu Op.90-2
- Marche Militaire 1 (Duet)
- Frühlingslied [Lieder Ohne Worte Heft 5]
- Fröhlicher Landmann [Album für die Jugend]
- Von fremden Ländern und Menschen [Kinderszenen]
- Träumerei [Kinderszenen]
- Tambourin
- Menuet BWV Anh.114 [Clavierbüchlein der Anna Magdalena Bach]
- Inventio 1 BWV 772
- Inventio 8 BWV 779
- Inventio 13 BWV 784
- Praeludium 1 BWV 846 [Das Wohltemperierte Klavier 1]
- Le Coucou
- Gavotte
- Sonatina Op.36-1 1st Mov.
- Sonatine Op.20-1 1st Mov.
- Sonate K.545 1st Mov.
- Sonate K.331 3rd Mov. "Turkish March"
- Rondo K.485
- Für Elise
- Marcia alla Turca
- Sonate Op.13 "Pathëtique" 1st Mov.
- Sonate Op.13 "Pathëtique" 2nd Mov.
- Sonate Op.13 "Pathëtique" 3rd Mov.
- Sonate Op.27-2 "Moonlight" 1st Mov.
- Rhapsodie 2
- Waltz Op.39-15 (Duet)
- Liebesträume 3
- Blumenlied
- La Prière d'une Vierge
- Csikos Post
- Humoresque Op.101-7
- Melodie [Lyrische Stücke Heft 2]
- Sicilienne Op.78
- Berceuse [Dolly] (Duet)
- Arabesque 1
- La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin [Préludes]
- Passepied [Suite bergamasque]
- Gymnopédie 1
- Je Te Veux
- Salut d'Amour
- The Entertainer
- Maple Leaf Rag
- L'arabesque [25 Etüden Op.100]
- La Styrienne [25 Etüden Op.100]
- Ave Maria [25 Etüden Op.100]
- Le retour [25 Etüden Op.100]
- La chevaleresque [25 Etüden Op.100]
- No.13 [Études de Mécanisme Op.849]
- No.26 [Études de Mécanisme Op.849]