Casio AP-270 BK Celviano
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Casio
AP-270 BK Celviano
Product Info
Article Number:
420253
Brand:
Casio
Model:
AP-270 BK Celviano
Category:
General Digital Pianos
Price:
$812.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AP-270 is a solid entry-level digital piano – it’s a great choice for beginners or those needing a compact, all-in-one instrument. The key action is surprisingly good for the price point, and the AiR sound engine provides a usable piano voice, though it won't fool a seasoned pianist. It's perfect for home practice and lessons, offering a good balance of features and affordability.
Product Description
- Casio AP-270 BK Celviano
- Digital Piano
- 88 Keys with Scaled Hammer Mechanism II (Tri-Sensor) with ivory touch keyboard in ebony and ivory finish
- 22 Sounds
- Multi-dimensional AiR sound generation
- 192-Voice polyphony
- Split
- Layer
- Duet function
- Chorus
- Reverb
- Brilliance
- Hammer response
- Damper resonance
- Concert play
- 60 Internal practice pieces
- Transposer
- Metronome
- 3 Pedals
- Keyboard cover
- 2 Headphone connections
- USB connection
- Speakers: 2 x 8 watts
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1417 x 432 x 821 mm
- Weight: 36.6 kg
- Colour: Black matte
- Includes music desk and power supply (AD-A12150LW)
PROS
- • Scaled Hammer Action II feels surprisingly responsive for the price
- • AiR sound engine delivers a decent, warm acoustic piano tone
- • Ebony and ivory key finish adds a touch of premium feel
- • Duet function is genuinely useful for teaching or ensemble playing
CONS
- • Speaker volume is adequate, but lacks headroom for larger spaces
- • Limited sound selection compared to more expensive digital pianos
- • Plastic internal construction feels less robust than higher-end instruments
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Scaled Hammer Mechanism II (Tri-Sensor)
Sounds
22 (primarily acoustic piano sounds with some electric piano and organ options)
Polyphony
192-Voice
Speakers
2 x 8 watts (approximately 75dB max output)
Connections
USB to Host, Dual Headphone Jacks, Pedal Jacks
Weight
36.6 kg (approximately 80.7 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Scaled Hammer Action II is a commendable effort but lacks the nuanced dynamic range and subtle feel of Yamaha’s GrandTouch or similar premium actions. It’s a good starting point, though.
The sounds are pre-programmed and not directly customizable. While USB connectivity exists, it's primarily for MIDI data and song playback, not loading new sound samples.
Yes, the hammer response feature does add a subtle but noticeable immediacy to the key response, making it feel a bit more responsive and natural when playing faster passages.
