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Unprecedented Natural Reproduction of the Rich Expressive Power and Resonance of an Acoustic Piano
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.
Natural Playing Feel Approaching That of a Grand Piano Firm Touch That Converts the Player’s Thoughts into Sound
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Hall Simulator off
BERLIN HALL
High-quality audio data recordings of 10 live orchestra performances are installed. Pianists can play along with the recordings and enjoy the feeling of participating in a magnificent performance. Musical scores of the concerts are bundled.
Piano with Orchestra (Listen Mode)
Orchestra only (Play Mode)
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Keyboard | 88-key, Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II, Simulated ebony and ivory keys |
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Touch Response | 3 sensitivity levels, Off |
Sound Source | Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Casio AP460 Piano review
Casio AP460 Piano
delicate,good feeling.