Casio AP-200 88-Key Digital Piano

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Experience the rich resonance of a fine grand piano with the AP-200 from Casio.

The Casio AP-200 provides all the rich resonance of a fine grand piano. Beautifully rich resonance provides an amazing range of expression. A Tri-element AIF Sound Source incorporating very fine stereo sampling of an acoustic grand piano for sounds that are warm and natural, from the instant they start to sound right up until they decay. The Tri-element system in the Casio AP-200 uses three different samples taken in each range for accurate reproduction of the different timbres for various keyboard pressures. The original AIF system captures every nuance of keyboard play to put powerful tools of expression at your fingertips. The result is notes of virtually the same richness and clarity as those produced by an acoustic grand.

Casio AP-200 features:


128-note polyphony
128-note polyphony provides plenty of margin for high-speed passages and for performances that require intensive damper pedal operations.

Acoustic Resonance System
Using the damper pedal adds acoustic resonance, which is similar to that produced by the vibration of strings in a grand piano.

Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard for authentic grand piano feel
A spring-less hammer system that is similar to the one used by grand pianos provides a keyboard touch that is naturally firm. Lower notes play relatively heavier than higher notes, just like the keys on a grand piano. Everything about the Privia is designed and built to produce true concert grand piano sound and feel.

Two Grand Piano buttons
Classic, Modern

Duet read more Mode
Duet mode allows two people to play within the same range. In the Duet Mode, the left (soft) pedal functions as a damper pedal for the left-side keyboard.

Recorder
Music Library [ Song List ]
The Music Library includes a choice of 60 tunes for lessons and listening enjoyment. (A score book is included*.)

* Due to copyright restrictions, some tunes are not included in the score book.

Right or left hand part off function for lesson play
You can turn off the left hand part or right part during playback of a Music Library tune, and play along with the remaining part.

Casio AP-200 Digital Effects:

Reverb (4 types), Chorus (4 types), Brilliance, DSP (preset for some tones)

Operation Lock Function
Operation Lock Function protects against unintentional button operations.

Power Supply: AD-12 AC Adaptor (Included)
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88 Keys with Touch Response - (3 sensitivity levels, off)

128-note polyphony (maximum)

11 Tones Including two stereo-sampled grand piano tones

Layer/Split

Digital Effects:
Reverb (4 types), Chorus (4 types),
Brilliance, DSP (preset for some tones)

Metronome

Recorder: 2 tracks, 1 song, approximately 5,000 notes, real-time recording

Key transpose

Tuning Control

Pedals: 3 (damper, soft, sostenuto)

Terminals: headphones x 2, MIDI IN/OUT

Speakers: 12cm x 2 (amplifier: 8W + 8W)

Size (WxDxH): 1,395 x 432 x 838mm

Weight: 37.5 kg

Comes with AC adaptor (AD-12), score book, and music stand

Power Supply: AD-12 AC Adaptor (Included)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-435-7732
Web: https://world.casio.com/support/

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted March 20, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com

"Great value for the money"

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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I'm hoping that this piano will bring me back to a level where it would be reasonable to invest in a great acoustic piano, but I anticipate that that will take several years, and I hope this little guy will last for the long haul.
Sound
It sounds pretty good -- you can tell it's not an acoustic grand, but it's pretty nice. I'm just taking piano up again after many, many years, so I don't require perfection, but I did hear some real duds when I was shopping around; this piano's sound compares favorably with others in the price range.
Features
For my purpose (re-learning piano), all I want is decent piano sound and touch, and it's got that. Not a lot of other sounds of bells/whistles, but that's ok -- particularly for the price.
Ease of Use
Plays like a piano...
Quality
It's not beautiful -- it's pretty clearly particle board, but it has a decent dark finish so you might not know it from a distance. When put together, it feels sturdy. The keyboard quality seems fine, and the pedals are metal, so aside from the sort-of cheap look of the stand, it's fine.
Value
I got this for $640 "blemished" but only the box appears to have suffered any insult. For the price, I'm thrilled.
Manufacturer Support
Nothing's come up yet.
The Wow Factor
This piano is not about sex appeal, but it's appealing in the sense that it's cheap, basic, and sounds good!

Musical Background:

hobbyist

Musical Style:

classical
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