Casio AP-300 BK

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Casio AP-300 BK

Casio

AP-300 BK

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 601200
Brand: Casio
Model: AP-300 BK
Price: $1,318.90

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The AP-300 BK is a respectable entry-level digital piano, offering a good balance of features and playability. It's ideal for students or beginners wanting a weighted action and basic recording capabilities without a premium price tag. The action is surprisingly responsive for the cost, making it a great starting point for learning piano.

Product Description

  • Casio AP-300 BK
  • Digital Piano
  • 88 Weighted keys with hammer action (Smart Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard)
  • 19 sounds
  • Dual/Layer & Split
  • Duett
  • 192 Voice polyphonic
  • MIDI recording
  • Audio recording (on USB memory)
  • Audio playback
  • Effects: Hall simulator (4 types)
  • reverb (4 types)
  • chorus (4 levels)
  • brilliance
  • Functions: Octave shift
  • transpose
  • scales
  • metronome
  • Compatible with CASIO MUSIC SPACE app
  • USB-to-host
  • USB-to-Device
  • Headphone output: 2x 6.3mm stereo jack
  • 3-Fold pedal unit
  • Speaker system: 2 x 20W
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1401 x 440 x 869 mm (without music stand)
  • Weight: 47.1 kg
  • Colour: Black

*Delivery contents:*, AP-300, WU-BT10 MIDI-/Audio-Adapter, Music Stand, Power supply (AD-E24250LW), Headphone hook

PROS
  • • Solid, weighted action offers a surprisingly realistic piano feel.
  • • The Smart Scaled Hammer Action keyboard provides a dynamic response.
  • • Decent speaker system delivers a full, usable sound for practice.
  • • Built-in recording features are convenient for tracking progress.
CONS
  • • Sound engine, while adequate, lacks the nuanced depth of higher-end models.
  • • The plastic casing, while sturdy, doesn't exude a premium feel.
  • • Limited sound selection compared to competitors in the same price bracket.

Product Video

Key Features

Keys 88
Key Action Smart Scaled Hammer Action (Weighted, Hammer Action)
Sounds 19
Polyphony 192 Voice
Speakers 2 x 20W
Connections USB-to-Host, USB-to-Device, Dual Headphone Jacks, MIDI
Weight 47.1 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Smart Scaled Hammer Action is a step above basic weighted actions, but doesn't have the subtlety or heavier feel of higher-end acoustic piano simulations.
Yes, the USB-to-Host functionality makes connecting to a computer for MIDI and audio recording straightforward, though you'll need to install the necessary drivers.
While the built-in speakers are adequate for practice, for performance, an external amplification system would significantly improve the overall sound projection and quality.

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