Casio CELVIANO AP-420 Datasheet

Brand: Casio

Model: CELVIANO AP-420

Category: MIDI keyboards

Type: Datasheet

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Electronic Musical Instruments

_DIGITAL PIANOS 2011_2012

411ENG-KAT-02

Keyboards_High Grade

Digital pianos

We love music.

We live music.

Electronics maker CASIO uses its tremendous creative energy to develop innovative products for

leisure, school and ofﬁce. Products that thrill, encourage learning and make businesses run more

smoothly. In short, products that enrich our lives and help society progress. The difference we can

make in this way is both our calling and our motivation.

CASIO sees itself as a driving force in the industry, helping shape the ﬂow of the market through

revolutionary developments. In the area of music instruments, for example, CASIO has introduced

advanced sound and functional properties into its introductory models, the kind of features that have

previously been the exclusive domain of high-end product lines.

We know from our own experience that making music with an instrument brings a unique personal

enrichment – a piece of “aural” quality of life and an expression of joy and creativity. Music is also

a universal, emotional language that links us together and bridges generations and cultures through-

out the world. We want to make this special experience available to as many people as possible –

with high-quality, affordable brand-name instruments from CASIO.

Content

CELVIANO Series Pages 04 to 11

PRIVIA Series Pages 12 to 21

COMPACT Series Pages 22 to 23

Technical Speciﬁcations Pages 24 to 25

The best sound

has many facets

www.celviano.eu

Digital pianos_CELVIANO

For more than 20 years CASIO has given its heart and soul to the dream of piano playing.

The ultimate goal: the perfect recreation of the inﬁnite possibilities for music expression

held within a real grand piano. Each new CELVIANO digital piano brings the sound one step

closer to authentic, makes the feel more realistic, and the design even more elegant.

The action of the keys and liveliness of the instrument have achieved levels to satisfy even

the greatest doubters. And then there is the wealth of modern playing.

The current CELVIANO series – AP-220, AP-420, AP-620 – reﬂects the state-of-the-art for

production of high-end digital pianos: the newly developed sound source – Linear Morphing

AiF – offers the entire spectrum of authentic grand piano tones from Pianissimo to

Fortissimo without abrupt changes to the sound during the transitions. The touch and note

replay behavior for the scaled hammer action keyboards has been improved. The new

“Tri-Sensor” concept makes even the most complex and demanding playing techniques

possible. Developing virtuosos. Virtuoso playing.

In the beginning

there was sound

Making the jump into the CELVIANO world has never been so full of expression and liveliness. The AP-220’s

advanced sampling technologies lend its 16 convincing AiF tones the ﬁnest nuances, while the scaled hammer

action keyboard possesses three sensors to measure even the ﬁnest keystroke movement. Yet we lavished just

as much attention to the instrument’s stylish design as we did to its luxurious sound characteristics.

Digital pianos_CELVIANO

• newLinearMorphingAiFsoundsource

• new3-sensorhammeraction

• new2x8wattspeakersystem

• 16tones

• USBterminal

AP-220

AP-220BK (black)

AP-220BN (brown)

From Pianissimo

to Fortissimo

The AP-420 brings together authentic piano sound with an extremely realistic touch, supplemented with a wealth

of modern functions like an SD memory card slot and Line out. That makes the CELVIANO the perfect learning

instrument for piano students ready to bring their skills to a broader public (2 x 20 watt speakers). The elegant

front console also lends the instrument a ﬁne visual look.

Digital pianos_CELVIANO

From Pianissimo

to Fortissimo

AP-420

• newLinearMorphingAiFsoundsource

• new3-sensorhammeraction

• Keyboardwithmatted“IvoryTouch”surface

• new2x20wattspeakersystem

• 16tones

• USBterminal,SDmemorycardslot,Lineout

AP-420BN (brown)

AP-420BK (black)

Welcome to the top

Brilliant sound, premium workmanship, outstanding design – these are the hallmarks of the top models in the

CELVIANO series. The AP-620 offers musicians extensive auto accompaniment options, yet even simple piano

pieces turn into something special. Hear the difference for yourself! Additional features of this modern high-end

piano: Registration presets, 16 track sequencer and a rhythm editor. The deep love for detail also resonates in

the ivory look and feel of the keyboard.

Digital pianos_CELVIANO

• newLinearMorphingAiFsoundsource

• new3-sensorhammeraction

• Keyboardwithmatted“IvoryTouch”surface

• new2x30wattspeakersystem

• 250tones/180rhythms

• USBterminal,SDmemorycardslot,Lineout

AP-620

AP-620BK (black)

You’ll be astonished at the wealth of sounds produced by the compact, stylish digital pianos in the PRIVIAseries.

Close your eyes and you’ll believe you’re sitting at a concert grand, even while you’re playing a light, portable

instrument featuring a modern design concept.

The latest generation of PRIVIA instruments once again takes cues for its sound and keyboard concept from

the best – that is, from a grand piano. When it comes to design, though, it deﬁnitely follows the beat of its own

drummer. The innovative design transforms the beauty of the classical piano into today’s modern residential

environments. The cultures of music and the home are combined harmoniously.

The new Linear Morphing AiF sound source is unprecedented in the compact digital piano class. That means

that the complex stereo samples for the new generation of PRIVIA now offer four instead of three

dynamic levels, with extremely ﬁne resolution of transitions. The spectrum from

piano to forte can now be played across all interim stages without any distortion. The

key action has also been made more natural. Three sensors provide a ﬁnely tuned

measurement of key movement, allowing for repeated playing of a note without having

to return the key completely to the unweighted position.

Also the CASIO CDPmodels boast top notch

sound and keyboard properties. Both models

feature high quality 48-note AHL sound

generation as well as scaled hammer action

keyboards. In addition they sport many time-

tested and innovative features known from the

other CASIO instrument series. To sum it up:

high brand quality at an astonishingly reasonable

price.

www.privia.eu

Perfect sound

takes form

Digital pianos_PRIVIA/COMPACT

PX-735WE (white)

CDP-120

Digital pianos_Functions PRIVIA Series

AiFsoundsource–Brilliant sound and

incredible power in expression

A very special highlight at the heart of the

instruments is the AiF sound source technology with

Linear Morphing: The innovative AiF tones produce

a ﬁ rst-class sound that is

perfectly suited to classical

piano pieces as well as other

genres. Complex stereo

recordings from a top-quality

grand piano (samples) with

four dynamic levels provide

a truly authentic sound and allow you to play across

a range of dynamics from pianissimo to fortissimo

without any tonal distortion or audible leaps. Just like

a high-quality acoustic instrument.

The AiF stereo piano samples are impressive

on many levels: Even when listening through

headphones, you can recognise a clearly deﬁ ned

overtone spectrum, excellent dynamic graduation and

an element of warmth that will delight beginners and

more advanced players alike.

Tri-sensorhammeraction–The latest

technology meets traditional piano feeling

The scaled hammer-action keyboard with 88 touch-

sensitive, weighted keys is based on the keyboard

of a grand piano and provides an authentic playing

experience. There are also three sensors instead of

the conventional two – this enables key movements

to be measured precisely. A note can be pressed

more than once without the key having to return

completely to its starting position. The “tri-sensor”

design enables even the most sophisticated of playing

techniques to be achieved.

PRIVIA Technology – make music with heart and passion

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Strong

Weak

Keyboard

touch

Sampling of

four optimum

key pressures

Smoothing

of breaks

Grand Piano timbre change

due to key pressure

Linear Morphing AIF timbre

change due to key pressure

Sensor 1

Sensor 3

Sensor 2

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Strong

Weak

Keyboard

touch

Sampling of

four optimum

key pressures

Smoothing

of breaks

Grand Piano timbre change

due to key pressure

Linear Morphing AIF timbre

change due to key pressure

Sensor 1

Sensor 3

Sensor 2

Easytoplay–Light, compact and portable

Just imagine if Mozart had been able to ﬁ t his piano

under his arm and play using a set of headphones ...

anytime, anywhere ... He would probably have been

able to compose and perform much, much more.

The fullness of sound that unfolds from the compact

and stylish digital pianos is amazing! You could almost

believe that you are sitting at a grand piano – while

in actual fact it is a light, portable instrument with

a modern design. In comparison to the acoustic

piano, however, it has a whole host of beneﬁ ts:

PRIVIA digital pianos are compact and never need

to be tuned; the volume is adjustable; there are two

headphone connections and a host of convenient

functions.

With all these impressive features, it is almost

impossible to believe that the PRIVIA models weigh in

at between just 11 kg and 34 kg. And thanks to their

compact size, they can be quickly and easily stored

away in the smallest of apartments. Indeed, anyone

who assumes them to be budget pianos, even from

a technical point of view, is mistaken.

Design–A modern interpretation

of the piano’s beauty

Bigger on the inside than it is on the outside:

With the PRIVIA models, CASIO presents a range

of externally compact and light digital pianos that

dwarf even the largest models with their impressive

range of features. As far as the sound and keyboard

concept are concerned, PRIVIA digital pianos are

based on the best – the grand piano – but in terms

of outward design, it chooses to do its own thing.

The minimalistic, stylish and modern design is

a striking point of contrast to the extraordinary

range of sounds.

PRIVIA Technology – make music with heart and passion

An expressive sound and a keyboard that captures repeated keystrokes so ﬁnely that even quick passages sound

absolutely convincing – the PRIVIA PX-135 motivates its players to hone their skills to the ﬁnest. This introductory

model to the PRIVIA series weighs only 11.2 kg (without stand), making it easy to transport, yet also requires

only a few steps to mount onto its classy looking piano stand (optional) – your toughest decision will be between

the jet black or pure white versions.

Full sound in

black or white

Digital pianos_PRIVIA

• newLinearMorphing

 AiFsoundsource

• newhammeraction

 with3sensors

• newspeakersystem

 (2x8watt)

• 18tones

• USBterminal

PX-135

PX-135BK (black)

Images show optional accessoires (stand CS-67BK/WE, 3 pedals SP-32).

PX-135WE (white)

The PRIVIA PX-330 combines the properties that musicians treasure

up on the stage or in the studio: 250 outstanding tones (including GM

sounds), 180 stirring rhythms, 8 excellent digital effects and a wide

range of connectivity options, including stereo line in and line out. As

an extra bonus there is a 16 track sequencer for recording your own

compositions.

• newLinearMorphingAiFsoundsource

• new3-sensorhammeraction

• LCD,SDmemorycardslot,registrationmemory(setups)

• 250tones/180rhythms

• USB,StandardMidi,Linein/out,PitchBendWheel

Successful

Appearance

PX-330

PX-330BK (black)

Images show optional accessoires (stand CS-67BK, 3 pedals SP-32).

Plenty of room

for inspiration

A ﬁne instrument, full of sound. The PRIVIA PX-735 is notable for its integrated piano stand and high-quality metal

3-pedal unit, yet will turn heads for its surround sound that emanates out quite naturally in all three dimensions.

Experience this extraordinary wealth of sound for yourself and dive into your own individual playing. And once your

session is done, one simple push closes the keyboard cover. A sensitive instrument down to the last detail.

Digital pianos_PRIVIA

PX-735BK (black)

• newLinearMorphingAiFsoundsource

• new3-sensorhammeraction

• new2x8wattspeakersystem

• 18tones

• USBterminal

PX-735

PX-735BN (brown)

PX-735WE (white)

Pure piano

pleasure presumed

The PRIVIA PX-830 is focused on pure piano playing. That starts with the reﬁned matt keys (ivory touch) with

a pleasing playing action. The hammer and repeating action on the keys is just as luxurious as the 128-tone

AiF sound source with Linear Morphing for dynamic sound behavior. The minimalist design provides a perfect

counterpoint to the extraordinary wealth of sound.

Digital pianos_PRIVIA

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