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Casio Celviano AP-250, AP-450, AP-650 digital pianos [NAMM13]

Casio has unveiled the latest three models in its Celviano series of digital pianos.

With over three times the waveform memory available in previous models, plus Casio’s Acoustic and Intelligent Resonator (AIR), the AP-250, AP-450 and AP-650 digital pianos are worth taking a look at. (Compare all three models)

Their cabinetry has been modernised and come complete with a piano bench, stand and three pedals. They feature 88 keys using Casio’s Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action system with simulated ebony and ivory textured keys.

The AP-450 and AP-650 can record 44.1kHz quality audio of a performance directly to a USB memory stick.

The AP-250, will be available in black or brown for an MSRP of $1399.99; the AP-450 will be available in black or brown for an MSRP of $1699.99; and the AP-650 will be available in black only for an MSRP of $1999.99.

Casio Celviano AP-250 Specifications

Casio Celviano AP-250BK
Casio Celviano AP-250BK

Keyboard: 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action, Tri-Sensor keys:
Touch Response: 3 Sensitivity levels / Off
Sound Source: AiR (Acoustic & intelligent Resonator)
” Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source ”
Acoustic Resonance: Yes
Polyphony (max): 128
Tones: 18
Reverb: 4 types
Chorus: 4 types
Brilliance: -3 ~ 0 ~ +3
Layer/Split: Yes
Registration Memory: –
Duet Mode: Yes
Preset Songs: 60
Metronome: Yes
Transpose: 25 steps (-12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones)
Tuning Control: A4 = 415.5Hz ~ 440.0Hz ~ 465.9Hz
Recorder: 2 Tracks / 1 Song
USB Storage (to PC): Yes
Speakers: 4.7” x 2”
Amplifier: 8W + 8W
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Terminals:
USB: Yes
Pedals: Built-in 3 pedals
Half-Damper pedal Operation
Headphone Hook: –
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Accessories:
AC Adaptor: Yes
Pedals (Half-Damper pedal Operation): Yes
Bench: Yes
Music Stand: Yes
Score Book: Yes
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Dimensions and Weight:
Unit size w/stand: 54.2″ x 17.0″ x 33.1″ (w/o score stand)
Unit weight w/stand: 87.1 lbs.
Boxed size: 58.7” (W) x 22.6” D) x 19.5” (H)
Boxed weight: 125.7 lbs.

Casio Celviano AP-450 Specifications

Casio Celviano AP-450BK
Casio Celviano AP-450BK

Keyboard: 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action, Tri-Sensor keys, Ivory Touch
Touch Response: 3 Sensitivity levels / Off
Sound Source: AiR (Acoustic & intelligent Resonator)
” Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source ”
Acoustic Resonance: Yes
Polyphony (max): 256
Tones: 18
Reverb: 4 types
Chorus: 4 types
Brilliance: -3 ~ 0 ~ +3
Layer/Split: Yes
Registration Memory: Yes
Duet Mode: Yes
Preset Songs: 60
Metronome: Yes
Transpose: 25 steps (-12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones)
Tuning Control: A4 = 415.5Hz ~ 440.0Hz ~ 465.9Hz
Temperament:
Recorder: 2 Tracks / 1 Song
USB Storage (to PC): Yes
Speakers: 4.7″ x 2 / 2.0″ x 2
Amplifier: 20W + 20W
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Terminals:
Line Out: Yes
USB: Yes
Pedals: Built-in 3 pedals
Headphone Hook: Yes
AC Adaptor: Yes
Pedals (Half-Damper pedal Operation): Yes
Bench: Yes (height adjustable)
Music Stand: Yes
Score Book: Yes
:
Dimensions and Weight:
Unit size w/stand: 54.2″ x 16.8″ x 33.1″ (w/o score stand):
Unit weight w/stand: 89.3 lbs.
Boxed size: 58.7″ x 22.6″ x 22.0″
Boxed weight: 137.8 lbs

Casio Celviano AP-650 Specifications

Casio Celviano AP-650MBK
Casio Celviano AP-650MBK

Keyboard: 88 keys, weighted scaled hammer action, Tri-Sensor keys, Ivory Touch
Touch Response: 3 Sensitivity levels / Off
Sound Source: AiR (Acoustic & intelligent Resonator)
” Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source ”
Acoustic Resonance: Yes:
Polyphony (max): 256
Tones: 250
General MIDI Compatible: Yes
Rhythms/Auto-Accompaniment: 180
Reverb: 4 types
Chorus: 4 types
Brilliance: -3 ~ 0 ~ +3
Layer/Split: Yes
Registration Memory: Yes
Duet Mode: Yes
Preset Songs: 60
Metronome: Yes
Transpose: 25 steps (-12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones)
Tuning Control: A4 = 415.5Hz ~ 440.0Hz ~ 465.9Hz
Temperament:
Recorder: 17 Tracks / 5 Songs
USB Storage (to PC): Yes
Display: LCD with backlight
Speakers: 6.3″ x 2 / 2.0″ x 2
Amplifier: 30W + 30W
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Terminals:
Line Out: Yes
Line In: Yes
MIDI: Yes
USB: : Yes
Pedals: Built-in 3 pedals
Headphone Hook: Yes
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Included Accessories:
AC Adaptor: Yes
Half-Damper pedal Operation: Yes (seamless recognition)
Bench: : Yes (height adjustable)
Music Stand: Yes
Score Book: Yes
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Dimensions and Weight:
Unit size w/stand: 54.2″ x 16.8″ x 35.9″ (w/o score stand)
Unit weight w/stand: 110.7 lbs
Boxed size: 58.7″ x 22.6″ x 24.9″
Boxed weight: 164.2 lbs

Compare all three models.