CASIO AP-270 REVIEW
Casio has been a symbol of reliability and quality for decades now . Their products have served musicians and producers of various calibers , from professionals to beginners . In this edition , we ' ll be taking a look at the Casio AP-270 , a keyboard that does an excellent job of reproducing the rich expressive power and resonance of a classic acoustic piano .
The features of Casio ’ s newly developed multi-dimensional morphing AiR ( Acoustic and Intelligent Resonator ) sound source reflects thorough attention to detail in translating the rich , resonating tones inherent to a classic acoustic piano . This has been achieved by expanding the capacity of the installed memory to achieve a longer sampling duration and enhanced waveform data quality . From the initial attack to sustain and the way resonance of the note gradually vanishes , everything that you hear from the AP-270 , screams out “ Grand Piano ”!
The AP-270 lets you choose from two installed piano sounds , based on the kind of genre , environment and the tonality that you require . The first tone is perfect for powerful , richly reverberating performances , making it ideal for a classical music . It reproduces classic grand piano sounds across the range from soft , delicate tones to strong , powerful tones , depending on the weight of the keystrokes . The second tone is a great choice for bright , luxuriant performances . It makes its presence felt with crisp , straightforward sound , even when being played in a band . Its tonality is ideally suited to jazz , blues and pop music .
One of the main issues that people who are accustomed to playing on acoustic pianos have with digital keyboards is that they don ' t get the same feel of touch or weight on the keys which makes the instrument feel less “ real ”. The AP-270 tackles this issue by employing the new tri-sensor scaled hammer action keyboard II responds by incorporating a system with three sensors that detects the touches of the keys sequentially . To top it off , the simulated ebony and ivory keys offer the luxurious feel , texture and touch of a grand piano keyboard with crimp surface finish to prevent slippage . The attention paid to reproducing the tonality of using the damper pedal is so accurate that it even simulates the resonance created by the lifting of the dampers themselves when the pedal is pressed .
While holding true to character of a grand piano , the AP-270 manages to fit in a lot of modern technology that helps it cater to a lot of different scenarios , making it an extremely versatile tool . It has 22 high quality tones with various digital effects such as reverb , chorus and some adjustable DSP parameters . Its compatibility with the Chordana Play app allows learning your favourite tunes easy and fun , with the music score and piano roll notation .
You can either play along with the audio data recordings of 10 live music recordings of orchestra performances or jam with a friend in the Duet Mode , allowing people to play in the same mode .
A powerhouse of features and possibilities , the Casio AP-270 is extremely useful for a number of scenarios and applications . If you ' re a classical pianist looking for an instrument at home , something that isn ' t as space-consuming as a grand but has the feel and playability of one , look no further . The AP-270 is great for seasoned musicians that are looking for quality in a compact package . That being said , it is also versatile enough to serve as an instrument to teach on . Its compatibility with the Chordana Play app make it a great choice for learners and beginners .
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