Great features,
performance and price.
You not only get a piano,
you get a pianist as well
because you can play midi
files downloaded from the
internet and saved on the
SD card (up to 2 gb).
As reviewd by a pianist.
PIANO SOUND
The grand piano sounds in the AP-650 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-650 simulates
the sound of open strings when the dampers are raised by the pedal using Acoustic
Resonance DSP.
EBONY AND IVORY TEXTURED KEYS
The new AP-650 features a new Tri-Sensor 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard.
Casio's superior engineering has resulted in an authentic piano touch that captures
every detail and nuance of your performance. This scaled hammer action provides
the weight, feel and resistance of a grand piano without the need for tuning or regular
maintenance of an acoustic instrument.
ENSEMBLE FEATURES
The AP-650 features a total of 250 built-in tones and 180 rhythms with full
accompaniment. Utilizing the LCD display, layer sounds, rhythms and splits can
be instantly recalled. The AP-650 also has a 16 track recorder and songs along with
General MIDI compatibility; you can compose your own music and load and save
songs to a USB thumb drive. The AP-650 has dual headphone outputs to practice
quietly the powerful 30W per side speaker system will resonate throughout your
home.
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
To complete the piano experience, the AP-650 features 256 notes of polyphony, enough
horsepower to the most demanding musical passages and the ability to layer sound
and use the damper pedal without worry of dropped notes. Celviano's Duet Mode
allows student and teacher to practice at the keyboard simultaneously and the AP-
650 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 or providing "class compliant" USB connectivity on
Celviano digital pianos. This allows Celviano to be used with Mac or Windows
computers without the need for downloading drivers. Class Compliant USB MIDI
also allows Celviano digital pianos can also be used as a controller the Apple iPad
simply with the use of Apple's Camera Connection Kit.
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