CASIO launches the brilliant
AP-470 in India
T
he Casio AP-470 is a significant step forward from the
previous AP-460, with improvements to the feel of the
keys, the quality of sound and the cabinet design. If
what you are after is a quality digital piano at a fantastic
value for money, then the Casio AP-470 is the answer.
The AP-470 features two stunning grand piano sounds, using
Casio's AiR Sound Source to deliver incredible piano realism
and highlight the complex harmonic relationships within
the instrument. natural than ever before and enjoyable to play. The 88 ebony
and ivory-feel keys provide both authentic feel and superior
dynamic expression. The physical top lid on these digital
pianos can be opened and closed, allowing users to adjust
the acoustics of the piano and enjoy a more expansive sound
while playing. The AP-470 also has the "half-damper" feature
allowing for a variable amount of pedal sustain depending
upon how far down you press the damper-sustain pedal like
similar to the way real pianos do it.
POWERHOUSE! PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE
Available are 22 tones including electric pianos, organs, and
other essential instruments. It has a key transpose function,
touch response control for hard, normal, of soft, octave shift
for instrument sounds, brilliance control to apply brighter
or mellower tone to the piano sounds, a digital metronome
with tempo & time signature control, layer & splitting any
two sounds, chorus effect to add to electric piano sounds to
give them more body and presence, relative volume control
between layers or splits. The speaker system in the AP-470 is
housed in an elegant cabinet, and is designed to complement
any space. The AP-470 also has a 2-track MIDI recorder allowing for
independent recording of left and right hand for practicing
songs and then playing them back one hand at a time. With
Duet Mode and dual headphone jacks, you can take lessons
or practice at any time, and the built-in two-track MIDI and
USB audio recorders are ready to capture your inspiration
whenever it may arise. The best feature for me though was
USB Audio recording, which means you can record your
performance straight to USB memory stick as digital audio,
ready to share with friends and family. This also enables you
to connect to the free Chordana Play for Piano app to control
every function of the piano and interact with your favorite
MIDI files.
IT’S A NATURAL!
The AP-470 is a pleasure to play and has full 256-note
(maximum) polyphony piano processing power so notes don't
drop out when playing many notes at one time. With a fast
action, 3-sensor responsive hammer weighted & graded key
action, overall the Casio key action in the AP-470 is more
If you’re looking for a very satisfying piano experience from
beginner level all the way up to advanced playing levels the
AP-470 is definitely worth the price of admission.
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