CELVIANO

AP-550BN

$3,799.00

Where self-paced musical exploration meets uncompromised piano quality

A modern take on the traditional cabinet piano, the AP-550 marries classic tones and sharp resonance with Bluetooth connectivity and authentic digital piano features in a timeless yet contemporary design.

Available now with 10 year warranty upon registration. 

10 year warranty

Basic Information
  • Amplifiers
    20W+20W (maximum output)
  • Demonstration Songs
    2
  • Dimensions
    1,401 x 440 x 891 mm (w/o music stand)
  • Included Accessories
    • Wireless MIDI & AUDIO Adaptor (WU-BT10),
    • Music Stand
    • AC Adaptor (AD-E24250LW),
    • Adjustable-height Piano Bench
    • Headphone Hook
  • Keyboard
    Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard CELVIANO Edition (Key material:hybrid of wood & resin)
  • Maximum Polyphony
    256
  • Number of Keys
    88
  • Number of Tones
    26
  • Pedal
    ・3 built-in pedals(included):damper (continuously variable), soft (2 levels, off), sostenuto
    ・Half-Damper Pedal Operation: Yes
  • Power Consumption
    20W
  • Power Supply
    [AC Adaptor]
    AD-E24250LW
  • Recorder
    [Instant RePlayer]
    Data capacity: 270 sec.
    [MIDI Recorder]
    2 tracks (1 system track ＋ 1 solo track), 1 song
    Real-time recording, playback
    [Audio Recorder]
    To USB memory: max. 99 songs, approximately 25 min/song
  • Songs
    ・Built-in Songs: 60
    ・Lesson Function: Part ON/OFF (Part Select: right hand, left hand, both hands)
    ・Song Expansion (User Songs): 10 songs (max.) Up to approximately 320 KB/song
    ・Demo Songs: 2
  • Sound Source
    Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR
  • Speaker
    ・Size:12cm x 2 + 3.5cm x 2
    ・Speaker system:2-channel/4-speaker
  • Touch Response
    5 sensitivity levels, off

Key Features
  • Acoustic Simulator
    ・88-Key Digital Scaling
    ・Hammer Response (4 levels, tone, off)
    ・Key Off Response (3 levels, tone)
    ・String Resonance (4 levels, tone, off)
    ・Damper Resonance (4 levels, tone, off)
    ・Key Action Noise (4 levels, tone, off)
    ・Damper Noise (4 levels, tone, off)
    ・Lid Simulator (4 levels, tone)
    ・Key Off Simulator
  • Audio Playback
    Yes
  • Effects
    ・Sound Mode: Hall Simulator (4 types) / Reverb (8 types), Surround (2 levels), off
    ・Chorus (4 levels, tone)
    ・Brilliance
    ・DSP (Preset for some tones)
  • Layer/Split
    Yes
  • Metronome
    Off, 1 to 9 beats; tempo range: 20 to 255
    Tempo Marking Setting, Tap Tempo
  • Octave Shift
    -2 octaves ~ 0 ~ +2 octaves
  • Scales
    Equal temperament + 16 variations
  • Transpose
    -12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones
  • Tuning Control
    A4 = 415.5 Hz ~ 440.0 Hz ~ 465.9 Hz

Other Details
  • Concert Play
    App (CASIO MUSIC SPACE)
  • Headphone Mode
    Yes
  • Duet Mode
    Yes
  • Others
    ・Visual Information Bar
    ・Touch button: 6 (Tone Select button:1)
    ・Slide-type keyboard cover
    ・Auto Power Off
    ・Auto Resume
    ・Operation Lock (ON / OFF / AUTO)
    ・Top Board Open/Close: Yes (1 level)
    ・Concert Play: App (CASIO MUSIC SPACE)
    ・Volume Sync EQ
  • Top Board Open/Close
    Yes (1 level)

Input / Output Terminals
  • Connector for 3-pedal unit
    Yes
  • PHONES/OUTPUT
    2: Stereo standard phone jack (TRS phone)
  • USB port
    Yes (Type-A, Type-B)

Extended Functions
  • Connection to App
    Yes (CASIO MUSIC SPACE) with Piano Remote Controller
  • MIDI
    Yes (Using the Wireless MIDI & Audio Adaptor or USB port B)
  • Wireless Functionality
    ・Included:Wireless MIDI & AUDIO Adaptor (WU-BT10)
    ・Bluetooth Audio Profile:A2DP, Codec:SBC
    ・Bluetooth MIDI Profile: GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth® Low Energy)

Built-in Songs
  • Built-in Songs
    Nocturne Op.9-2
    Fantaisie-Impromptu Op.66
    Étude Op.10-3 "Chanson de l'adieu"
    Étude Op.10-5 "Black Keys"
    Étude Op.10-12 "Revolutionary"
    Étude Op.25-9 "Butterflies"
    Prélude Op.28-7
    Valse Op.64-1 "Petit Chien"
    Valse Op.64-2
    Moments Musicaux 3
    Impromptu Op.90-2
    Marche Militaire 1 (Duet)
    Frühlingslied [Lieder Ohne Worte Heft 5]
    Fröhlicher Landmann [Album für die Jugend]
    Von fremden Ländern und Menschen [Kinderszenen]
    Träumerei [Kinderszenen]
    Tambourin
    Menuet BWV Anh.114 [Clavierbüchlein der Anna Magdalena Bach]
    Inventio 1 BWV 772
    Inventio 8 BWV 779
    Inventio 13 BWV 784
    Praeludium 1 BWV 846 [Das Wohltemperierte Klavier 1]
    Le Coucou
    Gavotte
    Sonatina Op.36-1 1st Mov.
    Sonatine Op.20-1 1st Mov.
    Sonate K.545 1st Mov.
    Sonate K.331 3rd Mov. "Turkish March"
    Rondo K.485
    Für Elise
    Marcia alla Turca
    Sonate Op.13 "Pathëtique" 1st Mov.
    Sonate Op.13 "Pathëtique" 2nd Mov.
    Sonate Op.13 "Pathëtique" 3rd Mov.
    Sonate Op.27-2 "Moonlight" 1st Mov.
    Rhapsodie 2
    Waltz Op.39-15 (Duet)
    Liebesträume 3
    Blumenlied
    La Prière d'une Vierge
    Csikos Post
    Humoresque Op.101-7
    Melodie [Lyrische Stücke Heft 2]
    Sicilienne Op.78
    Berceuse [Dolly] (Duet)
    Arabesque 1
    La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin [Préludes]
    Passepied [Suite bergamasque]
    Gymnopédie 1
    Je Te Veux
    Salut d'Amour
    The Entertainer
    Maple Leaf Rag
    L'arabesque [25 Etüden Op.100]
    La Styrienne [25 Etüden Op.100]
    Ave Maria [25 Etüden Op.100]
    Le retour [25 Etüden Op.100]
    La chevaleresque [25 Etüden Op.100]
    No.13 [Études de Mécanisme Op.849]
    No.26 [Études de Mécanisme Op.849]
Manuals & Guides
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Sound Source

  • Striving to create the natural and rich resonance unique to grand pianos with the "Multi-Dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source"
  • Explore the expressive nuances and seamless changes in tone based on your playing velocity and the passage of time with our "Multi-Dimensional Morphing Technology.
  • Dive deep into the intricacies of a grand piano's resonance with our meticulously crafted "String Resonance System"
  • Experience the authenticity of a grand piano with our "Mechanical Sound System," that simulates various mechanical sounds.
  • Toggle between four levels of tonal variation that corresponds to the opening and closing of the grand piano lid with the "Lid Simulator"
  • Prevent the degradation of the original waveform quality, achieving beautiful and expressive grand piano tones that are generated from a vast array of waveform variations with the "Lossless Audio Compression"

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Tone & Acoustics

Tone

  • 26 built-in tones including two grand piano tones that let you embrace the essence of historical masterpieces passed down through the ages.

Acoustics

  • Equipped with a 2-channel 4-speaker sound system that helps create the natural resonance that makes you feel as if a grand piano were right in front. 
  • The ”Volume Sync Equaliser” allows for balanced sound across all frequencies even when playing the piano at a reduced volume, ideal for home practice during the evening or any quiet moments.
  • Customise your piano experience to suit your style with the "Sound Mode" function, which adds various effects to the sound output from the acoustic system.
  • Experience a natural and expansive sound when using headphones with the specially tuned "Headphone Mode."

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Playability

Keyboard

  • The ”Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard CELVIANO Edition” combines the hammer action mechanism of a grand piano with digital control technology, offering expressive playability with varied touch sensations based on the playing style and range.
  • The hammer action mechanism features built-in counterweights, ensuring a smooth and stable playing experience even when using a light touch.
  • Experience the optimal touch and responsive sound of an acoustic grand piano, thanks to the combination of mechanisms and digital control technology made specifically for the CELVIANO series.
  • The white keys are made with a hybrid material of spruce wood and resin, similar to those used in grand pianos, ensuring a natural feel and a luxurious finish.
  • You have precise control not just during key presses but also by adjusting the key release speed, allowing you to delicately control the timing of dampening and nuances in resonance.

Pedals

  • Optimised pedal shape and spacing based on a grand piano, and featuring a continuously variable damper pedal and a soft pedal that supports half-pedalling, enabling stable and delicate pedal control.

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Experience

Visual Information Bar

  • Incorporating a ”Visual Information Bar” on the front panel, allows for visual confirmation of playing velocity, pedal operation, tempo, and beat through light indicators.

Instant RePlayer

  • With continuous recording that covers up to 270 seconds previously, the "Instant RePlayer" allows you to revisit your performance anytime without worrying about actively recording.

Wireless MIDI & Audio Adaptor

  • Utilize the included "Wireless MIDI & Audio Adaptor (WU-BT10)" to wirelessly connect with your smart device, enabling audio playback through the instrument's sound system and MIDI data communication.

"CASIO MUSIC SPACE" App

  • Explore a variety of features that expand the graphical editing of the instrument's functions and enhance your piano experience through the dedicated app "CASIO MUSIC SPACE"

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