Casio Celviano AP-470 Digital Piano Black

Time For the Big Performance!

The Celviano AP-470 makes ambitious musicians' hearts beat faster: it impresses not only with its elegant design but above all with the outstanding AiR sound generation offering 22 authentic voices — including two characteristically different concert grands — plus a wealth of options for tone, acoustics and effects. Enjoy an absolutely spacious sound experience thanks to the ability to open the piano lid. The clever bit: you can even control the Celviano AP-470 from a tablet or smartphone using the free "Chordana Play for Pianos" app.

Sound Technology

Unrivaled natural reproduction of an acoustic piano's expressive power and resonance

Multi-dimensional Morphing AiR Sound Source

The features of CASIO's newly developed AiR Sound Source with multi-dimensional morphing reflect a love of detail, bringing the piano's rich, resonant tones to life. The installed memory capacity has been expanded to allow longer sampling and higher-quality waveform data. As a result, temporal changes in the sound are reproduced naturally, just as you would expect from a piano — from the first note that evolves into a beautiful sustain until the tone finally fades.

Choice Of Two Legendary Grand Piano Sounds

The built-in sounds of two world-famous grand pianos can be selected independently depending on the genre you play and the performance environment.

An outstanding instrument for powerful, richly reverberant performances. It reproduces classic grand tones across the entire range — from gentle, delicate notes to strong, powerful tones — depending on the strength of your touch.

This is the right choice for bright, lush performances. It stands out with a clear, direct tone even when playing in a band. Its tonal character is ideal for jazz and pop music.

Keyboard System

A natural playing feel that approaches that of a grand piano — a solid touch that turns the player's ideas into sound

Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II With the Unique Timing of a Grand Piano

The difference between a grand piano's sound structure and that of a digital piano shows up in the timing — from the moment the instrument is played until the tone is heard. The new Tri-sensor Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard II responds to this with a three-sensor system that detects key movements in sequence.

Simulated Ebony And Ivory Keys With Optimal Grip For Effortless Playing

The simulated ebony and ivory keys offer the luxurious feel, texture and smooth touch of a grand piano keyboard. The finely crafted, textured surface prevents fingers from slipping due to sweat and gives your fingertips a secure, perfect seating even during long playing sessions.

Lid Simulator* Reproduces The Acoustic Effects Of An Open Lid

The volume and character of sound change when a grand's lid is raised or lowered. The Lid Simulator reproduces this acoustic effect down to the smallest detail. You can shape your own piano sound by choosing how far the lid is raised or lowered. (*The Lid Simulator setting remains unchanged regardless of whether the piano lid is physically open or closed.)

Evolution of the Digital Piano

Overwhelming Fullness And Resonance Across 88 Keys Thanks To The String Resonance Resonator

The sound produced by an acoustic piano is not just the sound of the struck keys. Other strings whose frequencies relate to those struck also vibrate sympathetically and add unique resonance to the music. Ordinary digital pianos reproduce this string-resonance effect virtually. The AiR Sound Source with multi-dimensional morphing takes a different approach by using a string resonance system with a stereo resonance simulator across all 88 keys. The resonance of the 88 keys is reproduced fully and naturally. The resonance produced when playing a single note differs from the resonance when playing a chord, so the resulting variations are reproduced in a natural way. Musicians can even create different resonances that they control with the intensity of their touch, experiencing the unique expressive power of an acoustic piano in performance.

Key Off Simulator Reproduces Sound Variations Depending On How The Key Is Released

The length of the decay and the expression of a piano vary depending on how quickly players lift their fingers after striking the keys. The new keyboard system includes a Key Off Simulator that reproduces these nuances naturally. These sound components provide a decay like that of an acoustic instrument.

Pedal And Damper Resonances For Natural Resonance Behavior

The deep, beautiful resonance produced by using the damper pedal is reproduced naturally by a stereo resonance simulator installed across all 88 keys — an approach that differs from conventional effect-based simulations. The attention to detail even extends to simulating the resonance that occurs when the dampers themselves lift as the pedal is pressed.

In addition, the damper pedal uses a continuously variable system that reproduces even subtle changes in decay. Even very fine pressure variations affect the sound and ensure an expressive performance. (*4 adjustment levels)

Reverb Simulator

The Reverb Simulator function emulates the different acoustic characteristics of world-famous concert halls — from simple reverb with outstanding clarity to reverberant spaces with complex behavior. A powerful equalizer system ensures pianists can fully enjoy the instrument's powerful piano sound.

Concert Play

High-quality audio recordings of 10 live orchestral performances are installed. Pianists can play along with the recordings and enjoy the feeling of taking part in a great performance.