A Virtuoso Performance One Instrument, Two Distinctive Pianos To offer you the very best potential for fulfilling musical expression, the AP-470 incorporates two new Grand Piano tones. Using Casio’s advanced AiR sound technology, the AP-470 captures the wide dynamic range and tonal characteristics of both European and American styles of piano design. This means that whatever your preferred style of music, you'll find the perfect piano sound for your performance: GRAND PIANO 1 - A rich and resonant European grand piano, capable of expressing a multitude of tonal contrasts that suit the Classical tradition. GRAND PIANO 2 - The perfect piano for jazz and popular music performance. Bright, clear and with a contemporary tone colour. CONNECT YOUR SMARTPHONE OR TABLET Record your performances, explore the different tones available, learn new pieces or view music PDF files all via the free app available for iOS and Android. (A USB cable is required. iOS users will require the camera connection kit. Android users require an OTG adapter). NEW HALL SIMULATOR Using real acoustic measurements, the Hall Simulator recreates the ambience and character of four famous concert halls. Experience the thrill of listening to your performance in any of these unique and memorable acoustics as you play. Headphone Mode The AP-470 creates a more natural sound spread when using headphones, for realistic silent practice. CONCERT PLAY Real orchestral recordings of favourite pieces introduce the symphony orchestra whilst developing sight-reading and ensemble skills. Intelligent Acoustic Resonator CASIO's AiR sound source gives incredible clarity and an authentic tone colour, so your performance will be expressive and natural. The AP-470 can also reproduce string and damper resonance. Usually only found on acoustic instruments, string resonance is calculated by the AP-470 as you play, making extended performance techniques that use string harmonics possible. WEIGHTED TRI-SENSOR KEYS Tri-Sensor II Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard The Tri-Sensor II Scaled Hammer Action Keyboard has new simulated Ebony and Ivory textured keys, for an incredibly realistic feel. The AP-470 also has the full complement of three foot pedals as found on a traditional grand piano: una corda, sostenuto and damper (with half-pedalling functionality).