Digital Musical Instruments _2013/14 Philosophy Go Beyond Sound This slogan summarizes our aim to bring the joy Digital Pianos STANDARD pages 86–97 of music making to the world with every CASIO AiR Technology pages 04–09 LIGHTED KEYS pages 98–107 musical instrument. We do this by developing CELVIANO pages 10–23 MINI pages 108–111 innovative digital pianos, keyboards and PRIVIA pages 24–55 Technical synthesizers with truly inspiring sound and creative CDP pages 56–59 Specifications pages 112–123 properties. And with over 70 million instruments Synthesizer sold worldwide, we are clearly on the right track. Accessories page 117 XW pages 60–69 www.casio-music.com Keyboards HIGH-GRADE pages 70–81 AT pages 82–85 Digital pianos_AiR Technology A resounding success AiRAcoustic and intelligent Resonator How do you translate the emotional experience of playing an acoustic piano with all its physical and tonal facets to a modern digital piano? By not settling for what has already been achieved, but instead working tirelessly to refine the details. This is precisely what CASIO has succeeded in doing with its new generation of digital pianos. The physical sound emission has been so realistically emulated with the new multi- dimensional AiR Sound Source that the sound waves seem to emanate directly from the casing*, adding a whole new dimension of authenticity. *Lid Simulation only on models AP-650M, AP-450, PX-850, PX-A800 04 05 Digital pianos_AiR Technology Even more nuances, even more details – even closer to the real piano sound Multi-dimensional Morphing Lossless audio compression Lid Simulation String resonance system AiR Sound Source The lossless audio compression technology The Lid Simulator simulates the CASIO‘s unique string AiR stands for „Acoustic and intelligent used only in CASIO‘s revolutionary AiR Sound different sound characteristics resonance system ensures Resonator“ and is the name of the newly Source allows sounds to be reproduced with (brighter/duller) when playing Variable piano lid precise simulation of the developed multi-dimensional sound source no reduction in sound quality in relation to the with an open or closed piano In the top-of-the-range models sympathetic and interacting from CASIO. In combination with further original. lid. There are four simulation AP-650M, AP-450, PX-850 and piano strings for all 88 keys. innovations, this new sound source is at the levels to choose from PX-A800, the piano casing The nuances generated by heart of the new digital piano technology. The depending on personal taste: features a real lid that can pressing the damper pedal result is unprecedented, natural-sounding digital open, removed, half open or be opened or closed. This („damper resonance“) are Sound Compression reproduction of the playing and sound properties recording closed. reinforces the three-dimensional authentically replicated. of a concert grand piano. impression of an acoustic identical piano. Sound output Decompression Patent The setting of the Lid Simulator is independent of the opening or closing pending of the real casing lid. 06 07 Digital pianos_AiR Technology „Tri-Sensor“ Scaled Hammer Action II Ebony and ivory finish CASIO‘s new keyboard action mechanism The high-quality keyboard features three sensors per key that detect design offers the same the intensity with which the key is struck to luxurious feel and appearance reproduce the response of a grand piano action. „Hammer Response“ as real ebony and ivory. The This precise measurement also allows extremely The specific playing feel of a piano also comes carefully roughened surface sophisticated playing techniques with high from the time delay between hitting the key and Key Off Simulator texture prevents finger slipping Audio recording repetition speed. The weighting of the different the sounding of the string. The size and mass of The Key Off Simulator when playing for a long time. With the audio recording parts of the keyboard (scaling) also corresponds the hammer heads and the time that elapses until ensures authentic end-of-note function, piano playing can be to that of its acoustic prototype. they impact on the strings are directly linked to characteristics. Whether legato directly stored in .wav format on Striking a key raises the hammer, the pitch and striking intensity on the keyboard. or staccato, the long time it a flash drive. and the sensors are then pushed up in turn. This mechanical property of an acoustic takes for notes to fade when instrument is explicitly reproduced by CASIO‘s the keys are released softly „Hammer Response“ technology. is emulated with as much Patent richness of nuance as the short pending fade-out time of notes when 12 3 keys are released quickly. The period between the time a keystroke is detected and the sounding response occurs is controlled by the strength of the keystroke. Sounding occurs when playing ends. 08 09 Digital pianos_CELVIANO AiR Acoustic and intelligent Resonator 10 11 Digital pianos_CELVIANO For ultimate musical pleasure The rich, differentiated sound palette of the top model in the CELVIANO series offers hearing pleasure far superior to that of standard digital pianos. The grand piano-style richness of the sounds and resonances is complemented by a well- balanced automatic accompaniment feature which offers endless possibilities for musical expression with its 250 tones and 180 rhythms. From grand piano to general MIDI. • New multi-dimensional AiR Sound Source (256-note polyphony) • Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II AP-650MBK • Lid Simulation: Piano lid can be opened • Damper resonance • Hammer response • String resonance • Key-off Simulation • 250 tones, 180 rhythms, 60 rehearsal songs • USB interface (PC) • USB flash memory port (storage medium) • Audio recording function 12 13 Digital pianos_CELVIANO Piano-playing pleasure with no compromises Pure piano feel. Thanks to the AiR Sound Source with its rich tones and precision reproduction of the string resonances, you can easily forget that you are playing a digital instrument. The elegant console appearance further emphasizes this closeness to the instrument‘s acoustic counterpart. All these similarities are rounded off by the option of opening the piano lid of the AP-450 so that you can enjoy a truly physical sound sensation just like that of a grand piano. AP-450BN • New multi-dimensional AiR Sound Source (256-note polyphony) • Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II • Lid Simulation: Piano lid can be opened • Damper resonance • Hammer response • String resonance • Key-off Simulation • 18 tones, 60 rehearsal songs • USB interface (PC) • USB flash memory port (storage medium) Piano stool not included in the delivery package. • Audio recording function 14 15 Digital pianos_CELVIANO AP-450BK 16 17 Digital pianos_CELVIANO AP-450WE 18 19 Digital pianos_CELVIANO Piano quality with a classic look Some top-of-the-range instruments would be proud to boast the authentic power of expression and natural sound quality found in the entry-level model of the CELVIANO series. The AP-250 features the new multi-dimensional AiR Sound Source and a classic design that makes it the ideal choice for first-time users with demanding quality requirements. A further highlight of this instrument is, without question, the keyboard with its ebony and ivory finish. AP-250BK • New multi-dimensional AiR Sound Source (128-note polyphony) • Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II • Damper resonance • Hammer response • 18 tones, 60 rehearsal songs • USB interface (PC) Piano stool not included in 20 the delivery package. 21 Digital pianos _CELVIANO AP-250BN 22 23 Digital pianos_PRIVIA 24 25 Digital pianos_PRIVIA Natural sound, natural look The PX-A800 is one of the anniversary models that CASIO has released to mark the 10th anniversary of the PRIVIA range. In addition to the AiR innovations, the developers have also made further enhancements to the sound of this special model. The new grand piano presets – from Classic Grand Piano to Pop Grand Piano – appeal equally to lovers of classical, jazz, rock and pop. The hall simulator emulates the typical acoustics of 10 different concert halls, allowing the player to experience the sound of the piano virtually in a famous concert hall, cathedral or stadium. • New multi-dimensional AiR Sound Source (256-note polyphony) PX-A800BN • Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II • Lid Simulation: Piano lid can be opened • Damper resonance • Hammer response • String resonance • Key-off Simulation • 18 tones (10 piano presets) , 60 rehearsal songs • Hall simulator with 10 types • USB interface (PC) • USB flash memory port (storage medium) • Audio recording function 26 27 Digital pianos_PRIVIA Simple and functional user interface Fine workmanship with fabric speaker cover and red felt on PX-A100RD the ends of the keys • New multi-dimensional AiR Sound Source A rich tonal spectrum (128-note polyphony) • Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II • Damper resonance CASIO has also released the PX-A100 to celebrate its ten-year PRIVIA success story. This • Hammer response compact anniversary model features 10 grand piano tones which are made to resonate with their • 18 tones (10 piano presets) , 60 rehearsal songs full brilliance by the AiR sound source. The hall simulator of the PX-A100 also effectively enhances New and improved keyboard • Hall simulator with 10 types with hammer action the fullness of the sound. Sophisticated digital technology has been used to authentically replicate • USB interface (PC) the acoustic conditions in ten different concert halls. This model is available in two subtle metallic colours: metallic red or metallic blue. 28 29 Digital pianos _PRIVIA PX-A100BE • New multi-dimensional AiR Sound Source (128-note polyphony) • Tri-Sensor Scaled Hammer Action II • Damper resonance • Hammer response • 18 tones (10 piano presets) , 60 rehearsal songs • Hall simulator with 10 types • USB interface (PC) 30 31 Digital pianos_PRIVIA PRO A professional stage performer with master keyboard ambitions CASIO is making a clear statement by adding overlay up to six sounds for atmospheric „Pro“ to the name of its new PRIVIA Pro PX- synth effects or complex orchestra simulations.