Casio AP-270 WE Celviano
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Casio
AP-270 WE Celviano
Product Info
Article Number:
420257
Brand:
Casio
Model:
AP-270 WE Celviano
Category:
General Digital Pianos
Price:
$856.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AP-270 WE is a solid entry into the Celviano range. It offers a surprisingly good playing experience for the price, especially for beginners or those wanting a compact, attractive digital piano for home practice. It's a great option for students and hobbyists who want a realistic feel and decent sound without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Casio AP-270 WE 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: White matte
- Includes music desk and power supply (AD-A12150LW)
PROS
- • Scaled Hammer Action II provides surprisingly realistic key feel.
- • AiR sound engine delivers a respectable, warm acoustic piano tone.
- • Ebony and ivory key finish adds a touch of premium aesthetics.
- • Comprehensive feature set including duet mode and concert play is useful.
CONS
- • Speakers are adequate but lack the power for larger rooms or performance.
- • Polyphony, while decent, can exhibit dropouts with complex layered sounds.
- • The matte white finish, while attractive, can be prone to fingerprints.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Scaled Hammer Mechanism II (Tri-Sensor)
Sounds
22
Polyphony
192-Voice
Speakers
2 x 8 watts
Connections
USB, 2 x headphone jacks, 3 pedal connectivity
Weight
36.6 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Scaled Hammer Action II is a step below the more advanced Grand Hybrid systems, lacking the same level of nuanced response, but still provides a believable piano feel for most players.
Yes, the AiR engine offers a more dynamic and resonant piano tone compared to Casio’s previous generations, with improved realism and subtle nuances.
Absolutely, the duet function allows two players to use different octaves or sounds, ideal for lessons; latency is minimal and shouldn't be an issue for most teaching scenarios.
