Casio GP Series Celviano Grand Hybrid Digital Piano.

Two of the most renowned names in the piano world, Casio and Bechstein, collaborated to create a groundbreaking series in the digital piano realm. Meet the New Casio Celviano Grand Hybrid series, known as some of the world's finest hybrid pianos, featuring three models - GP300, GP310, the new GP400, and the flagship GP500.

The Perfect Blend of Innovation and Tradition.

For over 300 years, the piano has been embraced worldwide as an artistic expression instrument.

Casio, since 1980, has been at the forefront of music technology, continuously creating musical instruments using evolving technology. Today, pianists of all levels have a great interest in the evolving design of Casio instruments, which remain faithful to the fundamental structure. On the other hand, Bechstein has a rich history with over 150 years of tradition. The partnership of these two companies has resulted in a digital piano series that combines all the modern conveniences of a digital instrument while embracing classical traditions, sophistication, and the sounds of bygone days.

Originality Begins with the First Touch

For any pianist, the most crucial thing is the feeling the instrument imparts. In an instrument where all feelings and emotions are conveyed through the keys, the sensation is incredibly important. Another close collaboration between Casio and Bechstein lies here. With genuine hammer action and full-length wooden keys, this new digital piano series provides an incredibly close feel to that of an acoustic instrument.

Grand Hybrid delivers the authenticity your performance demands from the moment your hands touch the keys. The revolutionary Natural Grand Hammer Action keyboard is crafted with the same materials and processes as C. Bechstein concert grand pianos, using full-length wooden keys from concert grand pianos. This brand-new mechanism gives pianists the ability to produce notes faster than on an acoustic piano while providing a real, authentic, and acoustic piano feel.

Additionally, with a newly improved touch response algorithm that provides more accurate feedback, pianists will experience enhanced control and a softer touch for expressing the finest nuances in their performances.

The Grand Acoustic System.

The special six-speaker amplification system provides the power of an acoustic grand piano and projects the three-dimensional sound field. Additionally, a dedicated Headphone Mode optimizes the sound for quiet practice. This simulation fills the room with a rich sound, reaching both the artist and the audience.

The newly improved speaker system enhances the clarity of mid and high frequencies while producing deeper, richer bass tones. When adjusting the sound level, each speaker is automatically optimized to provide the perfect balance you would expect from a meticulously maintained grand piano.

New equalization options provide more flexibility for recording and large-scale performances. Whether connected to line outputs or headphone outputs, you can hear the pure sound of the six-speaker Grand Acoustic System being delivered directly to the line outputs.

Sweet Spot

The soft pedal, which is crucial, is not only about the volume but also essential for the correct dynamics in tone. Grand Hybrid enhances the effect of the soft pedal by adjusting both the sound and tone color based on the force applied to the keys while pressing the pedal.

Perfect Balance

'Concert Play' has long been a favorite feature for classical musicians, giving you the lead role played with a symphony orchestra.

With an expandable library consisting of the most beloved classical pieces, you now have command over an entire symphony orchestra.

The Salon Simulator, utilizing real acoustic measurements, recreates the ambiance and character of 12 famous concert halls. Experience the thrill of listening to your performance in any of these unique acoustics.

Seeing is Believing

The high-contrast display on your Grand Hybrid features a reversed color scheme that allows for easier reading from greater distances and wider angles. The overall brightness now focuses on the text, leaving the rest of the screen darker so you can concentrate on your performance.

In short, the Grand Hybrid redefines what a digital piano can do through the combination of digital innovation and the timeless principles of acoustic piano craftsmanship.

Comparison of GP300 and GP500 Grand Hybrid

The first striking difference between the GP300 and GP500 is their finish. The GP300 has a satin black finish, while the GP500 features a luxurious polished ebony finish. In terms of features, the GP500 offers nine more tones, providing a bit more versatility to create different sounds. The GP500 also produces more mechanical noises, reverberations, and resonances that you would hear with an acoustic grand piano.

This adds a deeper sense of realism to the higher-end model. Another unique feature you get with the GP500 is what Casio calls "Scenes." A Scene is a combination of an instrument, room type, and effects. So, you can choose to have a Berlin Grand piano in an opera hall with a choir touch, or alternatively, a Berlin Grand with no effects. You can select from various genres or famous composers and achieve a sound that suits their musical style. So, if you're playing pieces by Satie, Debussy, Chopin, etc., you can choose the right Scene to produce the perfect sound. When creating your own, you can save up to 10 for quick recall.

What About GP400?

The GP400 incorporates all the features of the flagship GP500 but adds a new style to the series with its longer, matte black cabinet design. It looks fantastic and increases the distance from the keys to the music stand, placing your body position in a different area for even more realism during play. This positioning now closely matches that of a grand piano, so while it may seem like a small change, it truly contributes to the experience of feeling like you're sitting behind a real Bechstein grand piano.

Result

The new Casio Bechstein Grand Hybrid piano series beautifully blends the worlds of technology and tradition. Bechstein's rich heritage brings a wealth of experience in crafting some of the world's finest acoustic pianos, and when you marry that with one of the world's premier technology brands, the result speaks for itself. Yes, the GP300, GP310, GP400, and GP500 all faithfully replicate the feel and sound of an acoustic grand piano, but what can't be conveyed in words is the experience of sitting behind these pianos. It's this experience that takes the playing sensation to another level.

All three piano tones provide pianists with a unique ability to recreate various iconic piano tones.