Casio AP-470 BK Celviano
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Casio
AP-470 BK Celviano
Product Info
Article Number:
433514
Brand:
Casio
Model:
AP-470 BK Celviano
Category:
General Digital Pianos
Price:
$1,065.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AP-470 is a solid, well-rounded digital piano – a great choice for intermediate players or those looking for a dependable instrument for home practice. It nails the basics with a surprisingly good key action and a pleasing piano sound, offering a good balance of features and affordability. It's a very capable instrument for serious hobbyists and students.
Product Description
- Casio AP-470 BK Celviano
- Digital Piano
- 88 Keys with scaled hammer action II (Tri-Sensor)
- Synthetic "ebony/ivory" keyboard
- 22 Sounds
- Multi-dimensional morphing AiR sound generation
- 256-Voice polyphony
- Audio recording/playback
- Split/layer function
- chorus
- Reverb simulator
- Brilliance
- Hammer response
- Damper resonance
- String Resonance
- Cabinet and key-off simulation
- 60 internal practice pieces
- Concert Play
- Transposer
- Metronome
- Duet mode
- Hinged cabinet
- 3 Pedals (half pedal function stepless)
- Connections: USB to Host
- USB to device
- 2 Headphone connections
- 2-Way 4" speakers: 2x 20 watts
- Dimensions incl. stand (W x D x H): 1417 x 427 x 861 mm
- Weight: 43.3 kg
- Colour: Black
- Incl. music stand
- headphone holder and power supply AD-E24250LW
PROS
- • Synthetic ebony/ivory keys offer a surprisingly realistic feel.
- • AiR sound engine delivers a rich, nuanced piano tone.
- • The hinged cabinet design keeps things sleek and compact.
- • Comprehensive features like key-off simulation add depth to the playing experience.
CONS
- • The speaker system, while decent, lacks the power for larger rooms.
- • Limited sound selection compared to higher-end digital pianos.
- • The cabinet, while attractive, is somewhat bulky and heavy to move.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Scaled Hammer Action II (Tri-Sensor)
Sounds
22
Polyphony
256-Voice
Speakers
2-Way 4in (2x 20 watts)
Connections
USB to Host, USB to Device, 2 Headphone Connections
Weight
43.3 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Scaled Hammer Action II feels reasonably authentic, offering good dynamic response, but lacks the subtle nuances of a truly high-end acoustic action.
While the AiR engine is quite good, it doesn’t quite reach the level of Yamaha’s flagship samples in terms of sheer detail and realism, but it’s very respectable for its class.
Yes, the USB to Host connection allows for straightforward integration with recording software, making it suitable for basic recording needs.
