
The Casio Celviano GP-500 Grand Hybrid Digital Piano is made with 88 full-length wooden keys for ultimate authenticity. Capable of producing the most subtle nuances of the worlds most respected pianos this revolutionary new model from Casio gives you an experience that goes far beyond playing piano. The tonal possibilities are endless with the GP-500 thanks to the 35 built-in tones including Berlin and Hamburg Grand Synth Pad pop jazz and dance grand piano and many more. Applying its technological expertise Casio have created an instrument that would thrill the most demanding and traditional pianist with the Celviano Grand Hybrid.
Authenticity Begins at the First Touch The GP-500s new Natural Grand Hammer Action keyboard retains the authenticity necessary for classic performance thanks to piano keys that feature the same full length wood used as the C. Bechstein concert grand pianos. The GP-500 shares a grand pianos keypress format by sending the hammer along a vertical path delivering a true whole touch that puts the GP-500 at your fingertips. Grand Acoustic System The GP-500 inhabits a six-speaker amplification system which is effective at providing a wholesome rich sound. The Grand Acoustic System delivers three dimensional sound which leaves it closely reminiscent of a truly acoustic grand piano. By having the speakers face three directions the GP-500 can comfortably deliver classic sound to both the musician and the audience. Three Legendary Grand Pianos AiR Grand Sound Source technology is incorporated in the GP-500 resulting in accurate sounds of three definitive grand pianos. Each of the three settings Berlin Hamburg and Vienna offer a representative body and sound that closely study and deliver each of of the distinctive pianos they recreate. This results in the GP-500 being an ownership to three of the piano’s most respected and sought after sounds. Grand Pedal System The GP-500s Grand Pedal System can detect subtle changes with the performers foot pressure and adjust accordingly to greatly increase the tonal wealth. Furthermore this can be customized to the player’s own preference not only further expanding possibilities but keeping them to a unique spectrum of preferable settings. The GP-500’s Pedal Action Noise will even produce subtle sounds of the foot pedals operation further refining the sound to identify with an acoustic grand piano. Multi-Dimensional Morphing and Resonance System Multi-dimensional Morphing technology is also featured allowing for each keystrokes volume and tone to decay in a natural organic fashion all dependent on how the player presses each key. The Resonance System can also be used to pick out harmonic relationships that coordinate between separate notes allowing for additional likeness to the sounds of an actual grand piano. Adjustable Lid Position and Lid Simulator The GP-500 allows for aesthetic customization thanks to an Adjustable Lid Position. The adjustments made not only affect the design to the players own preference but also change the position of the two top speakers to adjust the sound direction. The Lid Simulator can then take effect by acknowledging the lid position and altering the sound to mimic that of an acoustic grand pianos. Hall Simulator and Listening Position The GP-500 features twelve individual simulations of a hall sound. All twelve of the Hall Simulators effects are based upon separate compelling venues meaning the player can experience the sound of sitting in the audience whilst still sat in the playing position. Volume Sync EQ and Headphone Mode The GP-500 can easily accommodate for those playing at home or just for quiet use. The Volume Sync EQ will balance the sounds accordingly no matter what volume and the Headphone Mode is perfect for the full sound of the GP-500 without disturbing the neighbours. Specifications Keyboard: Natural Grand Hammer Action Keyboard (Sames wood as C. Bechstein grand pianos) Number of Keys: 88 Touch Response: 5 sensitivity levels (Heavy 2 Heavy 1 Normal Light 1 Light 2) Off Sound Source: AiR Grand Sound Source Maximum Polyphony: 256 Tones: 35 built-in tones: BERLIN GRAND BERLIN GRAND MELLOW BERLIN GRAND BRIGHT HAMBURG GRAND HAMBURG GRAND MELLOW HAMBURG GRAND BRIGHT VIENNA GRAND VIENNA GRAND MELLOW VIENNA GRAND BRIGHT GRAND PIANO MODERN GRAND PIANO ROCK GRAND PIANO JAZZ GRAND PIANO POP GRAND PIANO DANCE HONKY-TONK PIANO PIANO PAD ELECTRIC PIANO 1 ELECTRIC PIANO 2 ELECTRIC PIANO 3 FM E.PIANO 60S E.PIANO HARPSICHORD VIBRAPHONE STRINGS 1 STRINGS 2 SYNTH-PAD PIPE ORGAN 1 PIPE ORGAN 2 JAZZ ORGAN ELECTRIC ORGAN 1 ELECTRIC ORGAN 2 ELECTRIC ORGAN 3 ACOUSTIC BASS RIDE BASS ELEC.BASS Layer/Split: Layer / Split Digital Effects: Hall Simulator: 12 types Listening Position Settings: Players Position 1type Listeners Position 3types Chorus: 4 types Brilliance: 7 levels DSP: (Preset for some tones) Built-in Songs: Concert Play (Audio Song): 15 Music Library (MIDI Song): 60 Grand Piano Tone Demo: 6 Song Expansion: 10 Approx. 900KB (Up to approx. 90KB/song) Lesson Function: Right hand off left hand off both parts off Metronome: Beats: 0 to 9 (Tempo range: quarter note = 20 to 255) Recorder: [MIDI Recorder] 2 tracks x 1 song approximately 5000 notes maximum real-time recording/playback [Audio recording] Max. 99 songs approximately 25 min/song (44.1kHz WAV Format) Other Functions: Number of Preset Temperaments: 17 Top Board Open / Close Volume Sync EQ: 3 levels off Headphone Mode Scene number of setups: 15preset 10user Key Transpose: 2 octaves (-12 semitones 0 +12 semitones) Tuning Control: A4 = 415.5Hz 440.0Hz 465.9Hz Pedals: Grand Pedal System 3 pedals(Damper Soft Sostenuto) Half Pedal Effect for Damper: Continuous recognition 5levels position MIDI: IN / OUT Speakers: 16 cm x 2 + (10 cm + 5 cm)x 2 3-way 6-speakers Amp Output: 30W x 2 + 20W x 2 Input/Output Terminals: USB TO HOST USB TO DEVICE MIDI IN / OUT PHONES / OUTPUT: 2 (Stereo standard) LINE IN: 2 (L / MONO R) Standard jack LINE OUT: 2 (L / MONO R) Standard jack Power Requirements: AC Adapter : AD-E24500LW Dimensions (W x D x H): 1434×489×963 mm (w/o score stand) Weight: 77.5 kg Body Color/Finish: Polished Black Included Accessories: Score Stand Score Book Bench AC Adapter Casio Keyboards-and-Pianos 1DFI
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