Casio AP-550 WE
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Casio
AP-550 WE
Product Info
Article Number:
585048
Brand:
Casio
Model:
AP-550 WE
Category:
General Digital Pianos
Price:
$1,593.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AP-550 WE is a seriously impressive offering from Casio. It’s a great choice for intermediate to advanced players seeking a realistic piano experience without the premium price tag, especially those who appreciate a warmer, more nuanced acoustic piano sound. The collaboration with C. Bechstein really shines through in the overall feel and tone.
Product Description
- Casio AP-550 WE
- Digital Piano
- 88 Weighted keys with hammer action (Smart Hybrid Hammer Action
- hybrid material made of spruce wood and plastic)
- 26 Sounds with Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR sound engine
- Layer: Split
- Duet-Mode
- Transpose
- Songs: 60 (Music Library)
- 2 (Demo)
- 256-Voice polyphony
- Visual Information Bar
- MIDI Play/Recording
- Audio-Play/Recording (to USB)
- Effects: 4x Hall simulator
- 8x reverb
- 2x levels surround
- Compatible with the CASIO Music Space app
- instrument developed in collaboration with C. Bechstein
- Bluetooth MIDI & Audio (per WU-BT10)
- 2 Headphone/line outputs: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- USB to Host
- USB to Device
- 3-Way pedal unit (damper
- sostenuto
- soft)
- Speaker system 2 x 20 W
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 1401 x 440 x 891 mm
- Weight: 49.5 kg
- Colour: White
- Includes WU-BT10
- sheet music stand
- power supply unit (AD-E24250LW)
PROS
- • Smart Hybrid Hammer Action offers surprisingly realistic key feel.
- • AIr sound engine delivers a warm, nuanced tone, notably improved over previous Casio models.
- • The 3-way pedal unit adds expressive control for advanced playing techniques.
- • Collaboration with C. Bechstein lends a touch of prestige and refined sound.
CONS
- • The spruce wood/plastic hybrid action, while good, isn’t a match for all-wood grand piano actions.
- • The built-in speaker system, while decent, may lack power for larger rooms or performance settings.
- • Limited sound selection compared to some higher-end digital pianos.
Product Video
Key Features
Keys
88
Key Action
Smart Hybrid Hammer Action (spruce wood/plastic composite)
Sounds
26 (including acoustic piano, electric piano, strings, organ)
Polyphony
256-Voice
Speakers
2 x 20W (integrated amplifier)
Connections
USB to Host, USB to Device, 2x 6.3mm Line Outputs, Bluetooth MIDI/Audio
Weight
49.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Smart Hybrid Hammer Action feels more responsive and nuanced than typical weighted actions, but it lacks the subtle variations and depth of feel found in higher-end, fully wooden actions.
Absolutely; the AIr engine provides a significantly richer and more dynamic sound with improved realism, particularly in the piano tones, and it’s a big step up from previous Casio offerings.
Yes, the USB to Host and USB to Device connections make integration with DAWs and recording interfaces straightforward, offering flexible options for both MIDI and audio recording.
