GRAND HYBRID PIANO
CELVIANO
GP-400BK
GRAND HYBRID PIANO
New Elegant Design , Wooden Keys , and Three Historic Grand Piano Sounds
The new GP-400BK comes with the three historically popular grand piano sounds featured in the GP-500BP and GP-300BK , as well as the same reliable key response and supple playing comfort . New with the GP-400BK is the design , which boasts a curved rear panel and thicker side panels and legs to capture the bold and refined image one expects of a high-quality piano . The height from the keyboard to the music stand has also been made the same as a conventional grand piano , for an experience even more like that of playing a grand piano . In addition , Casio used a black wood grain finish for the entire piano to give it a dignified look . All of these design features come together in this latest elegant model in the CELVIANO Grand Hybrid lineup .
Main Features of the GP-400BK
Thoroughly refined sound and reverberation reminiscent of a grand piano
The AiR Grand Sound Source reproduces the same beautiful sound and rich reverberation as a grand piano : Multi-dimensional Morphing smoothly transforms sound waves , and realizes tonal changes based on both time passage and intensity . Even during a gradual crescendo from pianissimo to fortissimo , the technology allows even and natural tonal changes .
Moreover , the String Resonance System , designed to deliver the string resonance of a grand piano , controls the amount and combination of resonance according to the playing situation .
By producing reverberation that fits each of the 88 keys , the technology enables natural and comfortable performance .
By combining these two technologies , the new model offers the sounds of three grand piano styles . The Berlin Grand is known for its elegant clear sound and reverberation that gives each performance rich melodic color , while the Hamburg Grand delivers gorgeous power and strength with a lot of string resonance . The Vienna Grand provides calm bass with a solid feeling along with soft and beautiful sound .
Natural Grand Hammer Action Keyboard enables even more delicate expression : The GP-400BK features keys is made from highquality spruce , which is also used in grand piano keyboards . The
keys are also finished in the same way as on a grand piano . Since this makes them more familiar to the pianist , fingers are less likely to slip or fatigue . The new model also boasts a new unique action mechanism that delivers the right hammer movement , which has a big impact on the playing response of a grand piano . The mechanism conveys delicate finger nuances more accurately , and enables dynamic touch to translate directly into expressive power .
Grand Acoustic System generates a space of three-dimensional sound : Casio has developed a Grand Acoustic System that faithfully represents the sound of a grand piano as it emanates from above and below the soundboard . Through careful positioning of six speakers and the creation of sound pathways , the system delivers threedimensional sound with tonal elongation , expansion and depth .
Special playing experiences made possible by a digital piano
Scene feature enables pieces to be played with the optimal sound : The Scene feature consists of 15 preset types for different composers such as Chopin and Liszt , as well as musical genres such as jazz and easy listening . The presets combine the best optimal tones , reverberation , and effects for the type of piece being played . Users can also create and save their own presets .
Concert Play offers an experience like playing with an orchestra : The spectacular sound of a live orchestra is recorded in a high-quality digital format . By playing the piano together with the recorded orchestra , users can enjoy the feeling of performing at an orchestral concert . The technology can also be used in practice , as it allows the tempo to be slowed , and also features rewind , fast forward , and repeat playback of A-B sections .
Hall Simulator provides the experience of performing in a special venue such as a concert hall : The Hall Simulator allows the pianist to enjoy the immersive sound found in different types of venues such as an Amsterdam church , or a classical concert hall in Berlin . Also , the GP-400BK enables users to switch between the Player ' s Position , which provides a sense of playing a real grand piano , and three types of Listener ' s Positions , which gives the pianist the effect of listening to the performance from the audience .
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