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Sound Technology

Unprecedented Natural Reproduction of the Rich Expressive Power and Resonance of an Acoustic Piano

Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source

The characteristics of CASIO’s newly developed Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR* Sound Source reflect thorough attention to detail in expressing the rich, resonating tones inherent to the piano. The capacity of the installed memory has been expanded to achieve a longer sampling duration and enhanced waveform data quality. The temporal changes in tone that create sound you would expect only from a piano, beginning with the initial sound and leading into a beautiful extension until the sound eventually vanishes, are reproduced naturally.

Keyboard System

Natural Playing Feel Approaching That of a Grand Piano Firm Touch That Converts the Player’s Thoughts into Sound

Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II, with a grand piano’s unique sounding timing

The difference between the sound structures of a grand piano and a digital piano appears as a difference in timing, from the moment the instrument is played until the sound is audible. The new Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II responds by incorporating a system with three sensors that detect touches of the keys sequentially. learn more

Simulated ebony and ivory keys with optimal fingertip fit for playing ease

The Simulated ebony and ivory keys offers the luxurious feel and texture as well as the smooth touch of a grand piano keyboard. The minutely detailed crimp surface finish inhibits finger slippage due to sweat and gives the sensation of a perfect fingertip fit, even when playing for extended periods.

Lid Simulator* reproducing the sound effects resulting from an open lid

The sound volume and quality change when the lid on a grand piano is raised or lowered. The Lid Simulator reproduces the same acoustic effects for enhanced enjoyment with a digital piano. The acoustic effects of opening and closing the lid are simulated in fine detail. The piano sound you are seeking as you play is always available for your enjoyment by selecting the degree to which the lid is raised or lowered.

* The Lid Simulator setting value remains unchanged, regardless of whether the lid on the piano body is open or closed.

An unprecedented evolution of the digital piano

String Resonance resonator achieving deep, rich resonance with 88 keys

The sound produced by an acoustic piano is not only the sound associated with the keys that are struck. Other strings with frequencies closely associated with those producing the sounds resonate as well, adding their sound to give the music a uniquely rich resonance. In ordinary digital pianos, this string resonance effect is reproduced virtually with strings. The Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR sound source takes a different approach, however, by adopting a “string resonance” system incorporating a stereo resonance simulator for all 88 keys. The resonance of the 88 keys is reproduced completely and naturally. The resonance realized by playing a single tone is differentiated from that realized by playing a chord to reproduce the resulting variations in resonance in a natural manner. This even enables players to achieve varying resonances, controlling them at will by the strength of their touch, and thus to realize performances with the unique expressiveness of an acoustic piano.

Key Off Simulator reproducing tonal variations resulting from finger release

The lengths of the reverberations and expressions a piano produces vary depending on the speed at which players release their fingers after touching the keys. The new keyboard system incorporates a Key Off Simulator that reproduces these nuances resulting from key release naturally. Authentic reverberations that feel just like those of a grand piano are expressed as a result.

Key Off Simulator reproducing tonal variations resulting from finger release

Damper Resonance *1 achieving a more naturally beautiful resonance than a pedal

The deep, beautiful resonance resulting from the use of a damper pedal is also reproduced naturally by a stereo resonance simulator installed on all 88 keys, an approach that differs from conventional simulated reproduction employing effect processing. The attention to detail goes so far as to simulate the resonance created by the lifting of the dampers themselves when the pedal is pressed. 　 A continuously variable system has been adopted for the damper pedal, moreover, reproducing even the subtle changes in reverberation that occur in response to the delicate pressure exerted by partial pedal operation. This enables players to employ pedal operation to achieve gracefully expressive performances.

Hall Simulator

The Hall Simulator function simulates the differing acoustic characteristics of world-famous concert halls, from pure reverberation with outstanding tonal transparency to free-spirited, dazzling reverberation. An advanced equalizing system assures the pianist’s full enjoyment of vital piano sound.

Specifications

Keyboard 88-key, Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II, Simulated ebony and ivory keys

Touch Response 3 sensitivity levels, Off

Sound Source AiR Sound Source

String Resonance, Damper Resonance, Damper Noise, Hammer Response, Lid Simulator, Key Off Simulator

Maximum Polyphony 256

Tones 18 built-in tones: Grand Piano (Concert, Modern, Classic, Mellow, Bright), Elec Piano1, Elec Piano2, FM E. Piano, 60’s E. Piano, Harpsichord, Vibraphone, Strings 1, Strings 2, Pipe Organ, Jazz Organ, Elec Organ 1, Elec Organ 2, Bass (LOWER)

Layer/Split Layer(Excluding bass tones), Split(Low-range bass tones only)

Digital Effects Hall Simulator (4 types), chorus (4 types), brilliance(-3 to 0 to 3), DSP (built into some tones)

Built-in Songs 10 (Concert Play), 60 (Music Library) songs

Song Expansion 10 songs (max.) Up to approximately 90 KB/song

Lesson Function Part on/off (Lesson part: right hand/left hand)

Metronome Beats: 0 to 9 (Tempo range: quarter note = 20 to 255)

Recorder [MIDI Recorder] 2 tracks x 1 song, approximately 5,000 notes maximum, real-time recording/playback

[Audio Recording] 44.1 kHz WAV Format / up to approximately 25 min. per song

Other Functions Grand piano button x 2 (Concert, Modern), ELEC PIANO button

Duet function

Octave shift: ±2 octaves

Panel lock

Slide-type keyboard cover

Key Transpose 2 octaves (-12 to +12 semitones)

Tuning Control A4 = 415.5 Hz – 440.0 Hz – 465.9 Hz

Pedals 3 pedals (damper, soft, sostenuto)

* damper = seamless operation

MIDI This product is not equipped with MIDI terminals. MIDI communication between the product and a computer is performed using the USB port.

Speakers 12cm x 2 + 5cm x 2 (2-way 4 speakers)

Amp Output 20W + 20W

Input/Output Terminals Headphones (standard stereo jack) x 2

LINE OUT (L/MONO, R)

USB: type A, type B

External power (24V DC)

* USB cable (A-B type) required to use USB terminal for computer connection.

Power Requirements AC adaptor: AD-E24250LW

Dimensions (W x D x H) 1,377 x 427 x 840mm

(Top board closed.)

(w/o music stand, corner brackets)

Weight 40.5kg

Body Color/Finish AP-460BK: Black wood tone finish

AP-460BN: Oak tone finish

AP-460WE: White wood tone finish

Included Accessories Adjustable-height piano bench, AC adaptor (AD-E24250LW), score book, music stand, headphone hook

EAN code AP-460BK: 4971850362104

AP-460BN: 4971850362111

AP-460WE: 4971850362128"