Casio AP-250

Casio AP-250 Celviano Digital Piano

The Celviano line of pianos has been refined for those who demand an authentic grand piano experience. The new AP-250's traditional design houses new stereo grand piano sounds and redesigned keyboard action. Utilizing a new tri-sensor spring-less 88 note scaled hammer action, every nuance and detail of your performance is captured. A new 4 layer stereo grand piano sound delivers a natural, expressive and dynamic piano experience.

The AP-250 features a total of 16 built-in tones, with the ability to layer two sounds or split the keyboard to allow a bass sound in the left hand. It has a built-in library of 60 songs that can be practiced at any tempo utilizing the dual headphone outputs or the internal speaker system. With 128 notes of polyphony, USB MIDI, Duet Mode and more, Celviano's advanced technology and sound will make the AP-250 the perfect addition to any home.

Features :

• 18 high-quality tones including stereo-sampled grand piano tones
• Digital effects: reverb (4 types), chorus (4 types), brilliance, DSP (preset for some tones)
• Lesson feature using 60 Music Library songs plus 10 user loaded songs
• Duet Mode enabling two people to play in the same range
• Recorder: 2 tracks x 1 song, approximately 5,000 notes
• Two grand piano buttons and an elec pianobutton for instant access
• Slide-type keyboard cover
• Auto Power Off

PIANO SOUND

The grand piano sounds in the AP-250 deliver an unprecedented level of realism and expression. Four dynamic levels of stereo piano samples are integrated with Casio's proprietary Linear Morphing System, for a grand piano sound with seamless transitions and a superior dynamic range. For added realism, the AP-250 simulates the sound of open strings when the dampers are raised by the pedal using Acoustic Resonance DSP.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

To complete the piano experience, the AP-250 features128 notes of polyphony, enough horsepower to the most demanding musical passages and the ability to layer sounds and use the damper pedal without worry of dropped notes. In addition the AP-250 can connect effortlessly to your computer via USB without the need to install drivers.

POWERED BY AIR

Casio's new AiR technology, redefines the Celviano digital piano experience with richer and more genuine sounds. The AiR sound source enables the new Celviano models to deliver first-class realism and detail by providing damper resonance, which enhances the sounds of the dampers lifting off the strings when pushing on the sustain petal. Casio's AiR technology also compensates for the speed at which hammers strike strings at different velocities and key ranges, imperative for those who crave the authentic sounds and feel of a traditional grand piano.

USB MIDI

Casio continues the tradition of providing "class compliant" USB connectivity on Celviano digital pianos. This allows Celviano to be used with Mac or Windows computers without the need to download drivers. Class Compliant USB MIDI also allows Celviano digital pianos to be used as a controller for the Apple iPad by using Apple's Camera Connection Kit.