Casio Celviano AP-270 – Elegant and Expressive Digital Piano
The Casio AP-270 from the Celviano series is a digital piano designed to offer musicians an experience close to that of a real grand piano, while remaining accessible and versatile. Thanks to its realistic three-sensor keyboard, Morphing AiR sound technology, and numerous educational functions, it is the ideal instrument both for learning and for performing.
Keyboard
- 88-key keyboard with Tri-Sensor II scaled hammer action.
- 3 sensors to detect the speed and intensity of keystrokes.
- Simulated ebony and ivory keys: a slightly textured surface that prevents fingers from slipping and provides the feel of an acoustic piano.
- 3 levels of touch sensitivity: volume and tone vary depending on how hard you play.
- Hammer response: adjusts the reaction time of the hammer mechanism.
Sound
- Sound source: AiR (Acoustic & Intelligent Resonator) technology for a rich and realistic sound.
- 192-note polyphony: play complex pieces without sound dropouts, even when using the sustain pedal.
- 22 tones: including 2 legendary grand piano sounds and other instruments (organs, strings, harpsichords, etc.), ideal for varying styles.
- Damper resonance: creates a natural resonance effect when using the sustain pedal.
Effects
- Reverb (4 types): recreates the acoustics of a concert hall or a more intimate room.
- Chorus (4 types): adds depth to the sound.
- Brilliance: allows you to brighten or darken the tone.
- DSP (Digital Signal Processing): preset effects for certain tones.
Educational functions
- 60 built-in songs with lesson function (right hand, left hand, or both hands separately).
- Add up to 10 custom songs (up to 320 KB per song).
- Duet mode: ideal for playing together or for teaching.
Advanced functions
- Dual mode: layer two sounds.
- Split mode: divide the keyboard to assign different voices to each hand.
- Concert mode: accompany the pianist with 10 high-quality orchestral recordings.
- Transposition: -12 to +12 semitones.
- Octave shift: -2 to +2 octaves to adjust pitch without changing fingering.
- Fine tuning: 415.5 Hz to 465.9 Hz to adjust pitch to the cent of a semitone.
- Temperaments: Equal temperament + 16 variations for historical and stylistic tunings.
- Tuning control: ideal for playing with other instruments.
- Metronome: 1 to 9 beats, tempo 20 to 255.
- CASIO MUSIC SPACE app for learning and remote control.
Recording
- MIDI recorder: 2 tracks, 1 song, approx. 5,000 notes. Perfect for listening back and analyzing your playing.
Connectivity
- 2 headphone outputs: play in silence with a teacher or a friend.
- USB to Host: Type A. Connect to a computer or tablet to use music software or apps.
- Triple pedal input: damper (continuous and half-pedal), soft, sostenuto.
- Audio output: connect the piano to a PA system or external amplifier.
Amplification
- 2 speakers (12 cm each).
- Power: 8 W + 8 W.
Design and dimensions
- Dimensions: 1417 × 432 × 821 mm
- Weight: 36.6 kg
- Color: white
Power supply
- AC adapter AD-A12150LW (included).
- Power consumption: 18 W.
Included accessories
- Music stand
- Integrated 3-pedal unit (damper, soft, sostenuto, with half-pedal function)
- AC adapter (AD-A12150LW)