CASIO AP-550 WHITE + Adjustable Bench

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.

• Unlock the captivating richness and expressive prowess inherent to the grand piano with our advanced sound technology.
• Versatile and expressive grand piano tones tailored to the songs, genres, and playing styles you love, allowing you to personalize your performance.
• A sound system that has been created to capture the natural resonance as if a grand piano were playing right in front of you.
• A keyboard that achieves superior playability through the fusion of hammer action mechanics and digital control technology.
• Carefully designed three-pedal system that enables delicate pedal work, capturing the subtleties of a grand piano.
• Discover a multitude of innovative features that allow you to rediscover the enchantment of playing the piano.
• Explore a new piano experience with three distinct color variations, including the elegant Rosewood-style brown.
  
  

  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

  • Two grand piano tone 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."
    
    
    • 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 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.
      
      

      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.

      App "CASIO MUSIC SPACE"

      • 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"
        
        

        Basic Information

        Keyboard

        Smart Hybrid Hammer Action Keyboard CELVIANO Edition (Key material：hybrid of wood & resin)

        Number of keys

        88

        Touch response

        5 sensitivity levels, off

        Audio source

        Multi Dimensional Morphing AiR

        Polyphony

        256

        Number of tones

        26

        Lessons feature

        ・Built-in Songs: 60 ・Lesson Function: Part ON/OFF (Part Select: right hand, left hand, both hands) ・Song Expansion (User Songs): 10 songs (max.) Up to approximately 320 KB/song ・Demo Songs: 2

        Record feature

        [Instant RePlayer] Data capacity: 270 sec. [MIDI Recorder] 2 tracks (1 system track ＋ 1 solo track), 1 song Real-time recording, playback [Audio Recorder] To USB memory: max. 99 songs, approximately 25 min/song

        Pedal

        ・3 built-in pedals（included）：damper (continuously variable), soft (2 levels, off), sostenuto ・Half-Damper Pedal Operation: Yes

        Speaker

        ・Size：12cm x 2 + 3.5cm x 2
        ・Speaker system：2-channel/4-speaker

        Amp output

        20W+20W (maximum output)

        Power supply

        [AC Adaptor] AD-E24250LW

        Power consumption

        20W

        Dimensions

        1,401 x 440 x 891 mm (w/o music stand)

        Weight

        49.5kg

        Color

        Brown

        Accessories

        Wireless MIDI & AUDIO Adaptor (WU-BT10), Music Stand, AC Adaptor (AD-E24250LW), Adjustable-height Piano Bench, Headphone Hook
        
        

        Key Features

        Acoustic Simulator

        ・88-Key Digital Scaling ・Hammer Response (4 levels, tone, off) ・Key Off Response (3 levels, tone) ・String Resonance (4 levels, tone, off) ・Damper Resonance (4 levels, tone, off) ・Key Action Noise (4 levels, tone, off) ・Damper Noise (4 levels, tone, off) ・Lid Simulator (4 levels, tone) ・Key Off Simulator

        Effects

        ・Sound Mode: Hall Simulator (4 types) / Reverb (8 types), Surround (2 levels), off ・Chorus (4 levels, tone) ・Brilliance ・DSP (Preset for some tones)

        Layer/Split

        Yes

        Octave Shift

        -2 octaves ~ 0 ~ +2 octaves

        Transpose

        -12 semitones ~ 0 ~ +12 semitones

        Tuning Control

        A4 = 415.5 Hz ~ 440.0 Hz ~ 465.9 Hz

        Scales

        Equal temperament + 16 variations

        Metronome

        Off, 1 to 9 beats; tempo range: 20 to 255 Tempo Marking Setting, Tap Tempo

        Audio Playback

        Yes

        
        

        Others

        Top Board Open/Close

        Yes (1 level)

        Concert Play

        App：CASIO MUSIC SPACE

        Headphone mode

        Yes

        Duet Mode

        Yes

        Volume Sync EQ

        Yes

        Others

        ・Visual Information Bar ・Touch button：6（Tone Select button：1） ・Slide-type keyboard cover ・Auto Power Off ・Auto Resume ・Operation Lock (ON / OFF / AUTO)
        
        

        Input/Output Terminals

        USB port

        Yes (Type-A, Type-B)

        Connector for 3-pedal unit

        Yes

        PHONES/OUTPUT

        2: Stereo standard phone jack (TRS phone)
        
        

        Extended Functions

        Connection to App

        Yes (CASIO MUSIC SPACE) with Piano Remote Controller

        Connection to Bluetooth🄬

        ・Included：Wireless MIDI & AUDIO Adaptor (WU-BT10） ・Bluetooth Audio Profile：A2DP, Codec：SBC ・Bluetooth MIDI Profile: GATT (MIDI over Bluetooth® Low Energy)

        MIDI

        Yes (Using the Wireless MIDI & Audio Adaptor or USB port B)
        
        Built-in Songs

        • 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]