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Engage with the World of Classical Piano Music in Your Own Unique Way

Crafted to resonate with the intricate and nuanced expressions unique to the rich tradition of grand pianos, our digital pianos boast exceptional musical prowess. Merging advanced capabilities that cater to the elevated and delicate art of grand piano performance with a contemporary approach to enjoying music, we have created a fusion that expands the joy of playing and unveils a world of new possibilities for you and your piano. Through an unprecedented musical journey, rediscover the allure of the piano and the magic of music itself.
The AP-550 enables you to embracefully enjoy the expressive power and joy of playing techniques unique to grand pianos along with experiencing their rich heritage.

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Front view of the black AP-550BK digital piano with the keyboard lid open and a view of the keys
Hands playing the piano on a Casio AP-550BK digital piano.

Sound

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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"

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 Equalizer” 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.
  • Customize 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."

Sound Samples

Close-up of the open top lid of the brown CELVIANO AP-550BN digital piano
A woman sits at the white CELVIANO AP-550WE digital piano and plays the piano.

Playability

A woman sits at the black CELVIANO AP-550BK and plays the piano. A tablet with digital sheet music is placed on the music stand of the digital piano.

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

  • Optimized pedal shape and spacing based on a grand piano, and featuring a continuously variable damper pedal and a soft pedal that supports half-pedaling, enabling stable and delicate pedal control.
Close-up of piano keys, a hand strikes a key with its index finger
Nahaufnahme der drei goldfarbenen Pedale eines schwarzen CASIO Digitalpianos AP-550BK

Features

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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"
Front view of the black AP-550BK digital piano with the keyboard lid open and a view of the keys
A woman sits at a dark CASIO digital piano, with a tablet running the CASIO MUSIC SPACE app on the piano's music stand.

Specifications

  • 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]

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