CASIO AP-710 BK Celviano

An unprecedented evolution of the digital piano

AiR Grand Sound Source

More natural sustain for more beautiful chord resonance. More sensitive expressiveness for pianissimo sounds, especially when playing extremely softly.

*AiR = Acoustic & Intelligent Resonator



Three Legendary Pianos

The storied tradition of the piano, an instrument with a long history going back to the 1700s, lives on today in three superb pianos. CASIO exhaustively researched and analyzed the tonal characteristics of these three full concert grand pianos, made in Berlin, Hamburg, and Vienna. We drew upon the full range of our digital technologies to express the tone color of these grand pianos in the AiR Grand Sound Source. It is now possible to enjoy to the fullest the magnificent sound of these historic pianos, beloved by Liszt, Debussy, and other musical giants, in a single digital piano.

Berlin Grand sound was developed in collaboration with C. Bechstein.

When speaking of the C. Bechstein piano, Claude Debussy declared, “Piano music should only be written for the Bechstein.” This history of C. Bechstein pianos begins with the company’s founding by Carl Bechstein in Berlin in 1853. Now, Casio has joined in collaboration with this renowned piano maker to develop the “Berlin Grand” tone, a balanced, elegant sound with a clearly defined shape. To create its exquisite clarity of tone and vibrancy, we analyzed the tone color of the ultimate C. Bechstein masterpiece, the D282. The resulting sound, which meets with the approval of even C. Bechstein master piano maker Werner Albrecht, has been incorporated into the CELVIANO AP-710 as “Berlin Grand.”

Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II, with a grand piano’s unique sounding timing

The difference between the sound structures of a grand piano and a digital piano appears as a difference in timing, from the moment the instrument is played until the sound is audible. The Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II responds by incorporating a system with three sensors that detect touches of the keys sequentially.

Simulated ebony and ivory keys with optimal fingertip fit for playing ease

The simulated ebony and ivory keys offer the luxurious feel and texture as well as the smooth touch of a grand piano keyboard. The minutely detailed crimp surface finish inhibits finger slippage due to sweat and gives the sensation of a perfect fingertip fit, even when playing for extended periods.
Lid Simulator* reproducing the sound effects resulting from an open lid

The sound volume and quality change when the lid on a grand piano is raised or lowered. The Lid Simulator reproduces the same acoustic effects for enhanced enjoyment with a digital piano. The acoustic effects of opening and closing the lid are simulated in fine detail. The piano sound you are seeking a

Features:

• Audio Recording (44.1 kHz WAV Format / up to approximately 25 min. per song)
• 18 high-quality tones including stereo-sampled grand piano tones
• Digital effects: hall simulator (6 types x 4 positions), chorus (4 types), brilliance, DSP (preset for some tones)
• Lesson feature using 60 Music Library songs plus 10 user loaded songs
• Duet Mode enabling two people to play in the same range
• Recorder: 2 tracks x 1 song, approximately 5,000 notes
• 8 tone select buttons for instant access
• USB flash drive port
• Adjustable-height piano bench included
• LINE IN/OUT jacks (L/MONO, R for each)
• AUTO POWER OFF

Specifications:

• Number of Keys: 88
• Keyboard: Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard ?
• Maximum Polyphony: 256
• Number of Tones: 26
• Built-in Songs: 60
• Pedal: 3 built-in pedals (damper, soft, sostenuto)
• Amplifiers: 30 W + 30 W
• Included Accessories: AC Adaptor (AD-E24500LW), Music Stand, Piano Bench, Score Book, Headphone Hook