Casio Celviano AP-550 WE White satin

Keyboard

The Casio Celviano AP-550 uses the Smart Hybrid Hammer Action keyboard that allows for highly expressive playing. The white keys are made of a hybrid material of spruce and resin. There is a natural relief of ivory in the key surface. The black keys have a black finish that feels like ebony. Finally, all 88 keys of the keyboard are individually weighted. All this ensures that the playing feel of a real acoustic grand piano is recreated in a very realistic and authentic way.

Sound and samples

Thanks to the advanced Multi-Dimensional Morphing Air sound source with expanded memory, the AP-550's piano sounds are enriched with additional detail, depth and resonance. Casio's multi-dimensional morphing technology ensures smooth, natural transitions in sound volume depending on the force with which the keys are struck. As with the better digital pianos on the market, you can fully personalize the sound through built-in resonance functions, simulated mechanical sounds and the Key Off Simulator.

The AP-550 features a new speaker system with four speakers for a rich and full sound. The main speakers face downward, with frontal tweeters placed at a 45-degree angle to create a wider sound field. In addition, the piano has reflective acoustic panels on the inside to further disperse the sound. In addition, the lid of the piano can be opened to enhance the piano's resonance and bring out the dynamic and lifelike character of the instrument

The AP-550 features 2 concert grand pianos samples. In addition, there are another 26 built-in samples including e-pianos, harpsichords, organs, strings and much more. You can additionally combine or divide 2 sounds or the keyboard's treble and bass.

Bluetooth and Casio Music Space App

The AP-550 comes with Casio's WU-BT10 Bluetooth adapter, giving the piano both Bluetooth Audio and MIDI capabilities. Bluetooth lets you stream audio from your mobile device directly to the piano's surround sound system. You can also connect to numerous creative music apps . In addition, you can use the Bluetooth feature to communicate with the Casio Music Space App, which allows you to control the piano through your smart device's touchscreen. The app also has numerous educational and interactive features for (beginning pianists) such as the Piano Roll function, Score Viewer and Live Concert Simulator.

Additional features

The AP-550 features a visual information bar that can be used as a metronome or respond to your piano playing and/or pedal use. Through the settings it is possible to adjust the brightness of the bar or even disable the function completely.

With the AP-550's Instant Replayer function, you can effortlessly record your playing as you play. With a recording time of up to 270 seconds, this feature allows you to capture your performance in real time. If the recording time is exceeded, it automatically overwrites the previous recording, allowing you to easily analyze your practice progress.