Casio AP500 88-Key Digital Piano
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88 full-size weighted scaled hammer action keys. 60 watt sound system.
Overview
The Casio AP500 matches beautiful decor sure to fit in any room in your home, and a Line in/out feature for professional use. Get the sound of an acoustic piano in a stylish space saving design. Includes two powerful 30W speakers, Song memory, SD card slot and USB for connection to the internet.
The AP-500 includes 88 Full-Size Weighted Scaled Hammer Action Keys, AIF Sound Source, 128-Note Polyphony, Touch Sensitive, 164 Tones, General MIDI, 74 built-in songs.
A new AIF Sound Source delivers all the sound quality and playability of a fine grand piano. High-precision stereo sampling of a grand piano combines with an original new filter system to produce sounds that modulate naturally from the moment a key is pressed until the note decays. A Tri-element system uses three different waveforms of each note, which makes it possible to produce realistic sounds in response to different key pressures. In addition, an original AIF Sound Source system communicates each delicate nuance to the sound source so everything from pianissimos to fortissimos is reproduced with the same richness of expression as an acoustic grand.
Features
Advanced Casio exclusive AIF sound chip
AIF (Acoustic & Intelligent Filtering System) Sound Source
Precision, large-volume sampling of waveform data combines with the latest in waveform processing technology to produce natural, amazingly realistic grand piano and other acoustic musical instrument sounds.
128 polyphony
Notes reverberate naturally without being… read more cut off during high-speed passages and pieces that require intensive damper pedal operations. It also provides plenty of playability for four-hand duets as well.
Tri-element for piano tones
Three separate samples of a grand piano are employed for strong, light, and medium keyboard pressure. The result is an amazing range of expression for a digital piano.
Acoustic resonance
An acoustic resonance system reproduces the resonant effect of a grand piano damper pedal for more realistic piano performances
2-way speaker system
4-speaker 2-way sound system for crear, rich, powerful output
Powerful 30W + 30W amp
LED display
SMF tunes are easily extended by USB / SD card
You can store up to 10 songs you have downloaded with your computer as songs 61 through 70 of the Music Library and practice along with them as they play, just as you do with the built-in songs. You also can use the CASIO SMF conversion software (SMF Converter) to convert SMF data files you have purchased or created, and transfer them to the digital piano's Music Library.
Special Features
Lesson Function
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.
Song Sequencer
5 songs x 2 track song memory
MIDI 16-channel multi-timbre
This music data exchange standard for hardware and software makes it possible to interconnect General MIDI devices, even if they are of different brands. read less
The AP-500 includes 88 Full-Size Weighted Scaled Hammer Action Keys, AIF Sound Source, 128-Note Polyphony, Touch Sensitive, 164 Tones, General MIDI, 74 built-in songs.
A new AIF Sound Source delivers all the sound quality and playability of a fine grand piano. High-precision stereo sampling of a grand piano combines with an original new filter system to produce sounds that modulate naturally from the moment a key is pressed until the note decays. A Tri-element system uses three different waveforms of each note, which makes it possible to produce realistic sounds in response to different key pressures. In addition, an original AIF Sound Source system communicates each delicate nuance to the sound source so everything from pianissimos to fortissimos is reproduced with the same richness of expression as an acoustic grand.
Features
Advanced Casio exclusive AIF sound chip
AIF (Acoustic & Intelligent Filtering System) Sound Source
Precision, large-volume sampling of waveform data combines with the latest in waveform processing technology to produce natural, amazingly realistic grand piano and other acoustic musical instrument sounds.
128 polyphony
Notes reverberate naturally without being… read more cut off during high-speed passages and pieces that require intensive damper pedal operations. It also provides plenty of playability for four-hand duets as well.
Tri-element for piano tones
Three separate samples of a grand piano are employed for strong, light, and medium keyboard pressure. The result is an amazing range of expression for a digital piano.
Acoustic resonance
An acoustic resonance system reproduces the resonant effect of a grand piano damper pedal for more realistic piano performances
2-way speaker system
4-speaker 2-way sound system for crear, rich, powerful output
Powerful 30W + 30W amp
LED display
SMF tunes are easily extended by USB / SD card
You can store up to 10 songs you have downloaded with your computer as songs 61 through 70 of the Music Library and practice along with them as they play, just as you do with the built-in songs. You also can use the CASIO SMF conversion software (SMF Converter) to convert SMF data files you have purchased or created, and transfer them to the digital piano's Music Library.
Special Features
Lesson Function
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.
Song Sequencer
5 songs x 2 track song memory
MIDI 16-channel multi-timbre
This music data exchange standard for hardware and software makes it possible to interconnect General MIDI devices, even if they are of different brands. read less
Specs
Specifications
28-note polyphony (maximum)
Key transpose
Tuning Control
Pedals: 3 (soft, sostenuto, damper)
Terminals: headphones x 2, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, USB port, line out x 2 (L/MONO, R), line in x 2 (L/MONO, R)
Speakers: 16cm x 2, 5cm x 2 (amplifier: 30W + 30W)
Slide type keyboard cover
Comes with score book, music stand, headphones hook, and CD-ROM (USB driver and SMF converter)*
Dimensions (WxHxD of Digital Piano and Stand): 54 7/16 x 34 7/16 x 18 10/16 in. (138.1 x 87.4 x 47.3 cm)
Power Requirements: 120V
Power Consumption: 78W
Weight (Digital Piano and Stand): Approximately 116.8 lbs. (53.0 kg)
*Supported Operating Systems
USB driver: Windows(R) 98 / 98SE / Me / 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP Professional (Mac OS not supported.)
SMF Converter: Windows(R) 98SE / Me / XP Home Edition / XP Professional (Mac OS not supported.)
28-note polyphony (maximum)
Key transpose
Tuning Control
Pedals: 3 (soft, sostenuto, damper)
Terminals: headphones x 2, MIDI IN/OUT/THRU, USB port, line out x 2 (L/MONO, R), line in x 2 (L/MONO, R)
Speakers: 16cm x 2, 5cm x 2 (amplifier: 30W + 30W)
Slide type keyboard cover
Comes with score book, music stand, headphones hook, and CD-ROM (USB driver and SMF converter)*
Dimensions (WxHxD of Digital Piano and Stand): 54 7/16 x 34 7/16 x 18 10/16 in. (138.1 x 87.4 x 47.3 cm)
Power Requirements: 120V
Power Consumption: 78W
Weight (Digital Piano and Stand): Approximately 116.8 lbs. (53.0 kg)
*Supported Operating Systems
USB driver: Windows(R) 98 / 98SE / Me / 2000 Professional / XP Home Edition / XP Professional (Mac OS not supported.)
SMF Converter: Windows(R) 98SE / Me / XP Home Edition / XP Professional (Mac OS not supported.)
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-435-7732
Web: https://world.casio.com/support/
Phone: 800-435-7732
Web: https://world.casio.com/support/
Reviews
Submitted February 15, 2008
"Very nice piano, best value among all"
I was hesitant to buy this piano because I could not find any reviews online, and I could never try it out in a retail store. Furthermore, it's a Casio, not a Roland or a Yamaha. But I'm very happy with it, and I recommend it to anyone who can't afford a much more expensive piano.
Sound
Obviously you will never get a true concert piano sound out of a digital, but this unit is pretty good. I would still say other digitals starting in the $4-5k range sound better, but not that much better.
Features
I do not care much for the features, and I think it has more than I will ever need.
Ease of Use
The manual is short, and it does not need to be any longer. The buttons and the layout make sense - this is not a complicated product. Easy to assemble, but you will need 2 people for that.
Quality
The finish is flawless, no loose parts or cosmetic blemishes. The parts you need to assemble fit nicely. Only on the keyboard I see a tiny little bit of misalignment when the music sheet rest is closed down, and the distances between the keys vary a bit. But these are very minor and barely noticable.
Value
I wanted an inexpensive digital piano, but not a cheap one. I compared the ap45 with the ydp223 side-by-side, and the feel was the same, whereas the ap45's sound was far superior to the ydp223's. That convinced me about the casio, and I do not… read more regret getting the more expensive one. For anything under $2-3-4k this is the best you can get.
Manufacturer Support
No problems yet, although I did just get it only a couple days ago.
The Wow Factor
My only problem with this piano is the way it looks. The shape just seems to be a little bit odd. Also I wish it came in different colors. (Darker, preferably). But the quality/price ratio makes up for it plenty.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock, Classical read less
Sound
Obviously you will never get a true concert piano sound out of a digital, but this unit is pretty good. I would still say other digitals starting in the $4-5k range sound better, but not that much better.
Features
I do not care much for the features, and I think it has more than I will ever need.
Ease of Use
The manual is short, and it does not need to be any longer. The buttons and the layout make sense - this is not a complicated product. Easy to assemble, but you will need 2 people for that.
Quality
The finish is flawless, no loose parts or cosmetic blemishes. The parts you need to assemble fit nicely. Only on the keyboard I see a tiny little bit of misalignment when the music sheet rest is closed down, and the distances between the keys vary a bit. But these are very minor and barely noticable.
Value
I wanted an inexpensive digital piano, but not a cheap one. I compared the ap45 with the ydp223 side-by-side, and the feel was the same, whereas the ap45's sound was far superior to the ydp223's. That convinced me about the casio, and I do not… read more regret getting the more expensive one. For anything under $2-3-4k this is the best you can get.
Manufacturer Support
No problems yet, although I did just get it only a couple days ago.
The Wow Factor
My only problem with this piano is the way it looks. The shape just seems to be a little bit odd. Also I wish it came in different colors. (Darker, preferably). But the quality/price ratio makes up for it plenty.
Musical Background:
Hobbyist
Musical Style:
Rock, Classical read less
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